Learning Curve International, Inc. · Oak Brook, IL United States
Company Description
Phone: 630-573-7200
Fax: 630-573-7575
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This link will open in a new window Chugga! Chugga! Whoo! Whoo! All aboard Thomas the Tank Engine as he steams along with Learning Curve International. The company, known for its wooden and battery-powered train sets, also offers other toys: a line of Caring Corners dolls and accessories and John Deere-branded farm theme toys. Its Lamaze Infant Development System and The First Years (acquired in 2004) lines amuse children from birth to three years, and the PlayTown toys target older children. The company, which focuses on nonviolent, creative play toys, does not advertise to children. Learning Curve was founded in 1993 by its president, John Lee. In 2003 RC2 purchased the company and made it a subsidiary. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Learning Curve International, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Subsidiary Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| Employees | 220 |
Learning Curve International, Inc. Executives
7 executives listed for Learning Curve International, Inc.'s Oak Brook, IL location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman; EVP and Director, RC2 | Richard Rothkopf | Network |
| President; EVP, RC2 | Peter Hensler | Network |
| COO | Gregory Kilrea | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Learning Curve International, Inc.
Growth in the population of children age 12 and younger drives demand for toys; demand for electronic gaming products is driven by personal income and product innovation. The profitability of individual companies depends on identifying market trends and marketing effectively. Large companies can offer a wide selection of toys, and have scale advantages in purchasing, manufacturing, distributing, selling, and marketing. Small companies compete effectively by specializing in a product segment, or responding faster to market trends. The electronic gaming console industry is capital-intensive. Toy manufacturers face increasing competition from other sources of entertainment for children, including the Internet, television, and other consumer electronics. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Learning Curve International, Inc. Competitors
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