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Fun with games: Irwin Toy Ltd
Fun with games: Irwin Toy Ltd

Fun with games: Irwin Toy Ltd

Date6/24/1982
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0128718F
George Irwin is surrounded by a very small part of Christmas '80 edition of the multi-million-dollar annual toy and game bonanza.
George Irwin is surrounded by a very small part of Christmas '80 edition of the multi-million-dollar annual toy and game bonanza.
10/16/1980
Play time: Irwin Toy boss Arnold Irwin shows off one of his products to junior shareholder Edward Gough
Play time: Irwin Toy boss Arnold Irwin shows off one of his products to junior shareholder Edward Gough
6/19/1981
Fantasy feeder: Star reporter Ellie Tesher and Jack Fine, who stocks up to 25 video games in some of his 23 Bowlerama outlets, have some fun playing one of the sets. In Canada, about 1,200 middle men buy and service the machines, which are leased to tens
Fantasy feeder: Star reporter Ellie Tesher and Jack Fine, who stocks up to 25 video games in some of his 23 Bowlerama outlets, have some fun playing one of the sets. In Canada, about 1,200 middle men buy and service the machines, which are leased to tens
1/26/1982
Kiddle gifts: Henry Lim, vice-president of operaions with Merryland Toys Ltd
Kiddle gifts: Henry Lim, vice-president of operaions with Merryland Toys Ltd
12/20/1982
Toying with business, There's one big advantage to being a shareholder with the right to attend the annual meeting of Irwin Toy Ltd
Toying with business, There's one big advantage to being a shareholder with the right to attend the annual meeting of Irwin Toy Ltd
6/16/1988
Impetus is fun: According to Rudy Koehler, 44, president of Noma Lights Canada Ltd
Impetus is fun: According to Rudy Koehler, 44, president of Noma Lights Canada Ltd
8/3/1978
Wall to wall games: Mattel Electronics has introduced a new system that allows viewers to play all kinds of electronic games on their television sets
Wall to wall games: Mattel Electronics has introduced a new system that allows viewers to play all kinds of electronic games on their television sets
2/7/1980
Bombs away: It's the inexperienced operators of coin games who are getting bombed out of the market, says Harry Gordon of Centennial Coin Games.
Bombs away: It's the inexperienced operators of coin games who are getting bombed out of the market, says Harry Gordon of Centennial Coin Games.
12/3/1982
No Trivial pursuit: Michael Tedesco hopes his board game, In Other Words, will strike it rich at the Canadian Toy and Decoration Fair at the Metro Convention Centre
No Trivial pursuit: Michael Tedesco hopes his board game, In Other Words, will strike it rich at the Canadian Toy and Decoration Fair at the Metro Convention Centre
1/26/1989
Controversy rages over whether a CNE landmark and one of its oldest restaurants should remain closed during Blue Jay games to give new stadium concessionaries more business. Gregory Dallas (above), owner of the 60-year-old Dugan's, says he's been asked to shut down an hour before each game.
Controversy rages over whether a CNE landmark and one of its oldest restaurants should remain closed during Blue Jay games to give new stadium concessionaries more business. Gregory Dallas (above), owner of the 60-year-old Dugan's, says he's been asked to shut down an hour before each game.
6/20/1977
Playing the Bankruptcy game is no fun, says Peter Statner, president of Mr
Playing the Bankruptcy game is no fun, says Peter Statner, president of Mr
11/1/1977
Up in arms: Roy Sharpe, a member of London's bingo task force and head of a group that raises money from bingo for athletic programs, says free bus rides to Brantford, with its cheaper games and bigger prizes, is cutting into the take for London charities and community groups
Up in arms: Roy Sharpe, a member of London's bingo task force and head of a group that raises money from bingo for athletic programs, says free bus rides to Brantford, with its cheaper games and bigger prizes, is cutting into the take for London charities and community groups
9/28/1984