Flashback: July/August 1994 1.
Since the first Zany Brainy store opened in 1991, the company has made plans to open 18 stores in the Northeast by the end of the year. Shown here is one of the computer stations located at the end of an aisle for kids to experiment with before parents make a purchase. 2. As the official mascot of the 1996 Centennial Olympics, Izzy, from manufacturer Dakin, is anticipated to be a hot item in the months to come. It is available in 15- and 10-inch sizes. 3. The Lyons Group’s brand Barney has been named the Licensing Industry Manufacturers’ Association (LIMA) License of the Year. 4. Just Toy’s Micro-Bake Oven puts a new spin on a traditional play activity. Kids can learn to bake using the modern convenience of a microwave oven.
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