LJN
American toy and video game publishing company / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the airport with code LJN, see Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport.
LJN Toys Ltd. was an American toy company and video game publisher based in New York City. Founded in 1970 by Jack Friedman, the company was acquired by MCA Inc. in 1985, sold to Acclaim Entertainment in 1990, and dissolved in 1994. The toy division of the company was closed by Acclaim and the company shifted towards video game publishing before being closed in 1994. The company's branding was last used for the release of Spirit of Speed 1937 in 2000.
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Company type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Video games |
Founded | 1970; 54 years ago (1970) |
Founder | Jack Friedman |
Defunct | 1994; 30 years ago (1994) |
Fate | Dissolved |
Headquarters | , US |
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