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RC2 (TM) Corporation, founded as Racing Champions in 1989 and based in Oak Brook, Illinois, develops racing car replicas and other toys and collectibles. The firm is known for its Learning Curve (R) infant and preschool line, which includes the Lamaze (R), Compass (TM), and The First Years (R) brands. Johnny Lightning (R) is the company's collectible and hobby line. The firm also distributes Thomas & Friends (TM), Bob the Builder (TM), John Deere (R), Winnie the Pooh, and Sesame Street (R) licensed products. Licensing partners include HIT Entertainment, Disney (R), Lucasfilm, Marvel (R), Nickelodeon, and Warner Bros. Studios. RC2 distributes products through 25,000 retail outlets across North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm acquired The Ertle Company in 1999, Learning Curve International in 2004, and The First Years and Playing Mantis in 2004. RC2 went public in 1997. The company is listed on NASDAQ under the RCRC symbol. RC2 was founded by Robert Dods, Boyd Meyer, and Peter Chung.
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