Hall Of Fame
2012
Ron Banducci
Ron started working as the merchandise manager in the toy department at Capwells 40 years ago. He opened his first store, Games Unlimited, in 1981 and closed that store in 2007. The store in Danville, CA opened in 1988 and expanded to 4300 sq. ft. Ron’s special achievement in the industry would be that he was inducted into the 2012 Hall of Fame.
Date of Retirement: Still Active
Glen K. Boucher
Glen started as stock boy at ToyWorld stores in Castro Valley, CA, in 1974. He progressed to manager of two different stores and left in late 1978. Glen joined Kenner Toys in 1979, Shaver Toys in 1980, LIN in 1984 and in 1985 he joined Besco Associates as a partner. Glen has received several sales awards and honors from many of the companies he worked for and represented.
Date of Retirement: Still ActiveRetirement
Lolly Randall
Lolly started in the toy industry in 1978. She was introduced to the specialty toy industry by Gail Ketz in Minneapolis, where she was a representative in high fashion apparel. Toys looked more fun, so she moved to Seattle and started her own business. Lolly has enjoyed and been grateful to have volunteered over the years helping at Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Date of Retirement: Still Active
Dan Spinazzola
Dan started in the toy industry at Kenner Toys in 1973 and wrote his first order with Talbot’s Toyland. Since then, he has worked with many toy manufacturers and reps, like Fun Dimensions, Schaper Toys, Jesa and Brainstorm, to name a few. Dan’s Greatest honors: Falling in love with his grade school and high school classmate, Judy and his two children, Lindsay graduating from law school and casey serving in the U.S.C.G.
Date of Retirement: Still Active
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