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Will he reach for the scientific-type space toy, or the tank? Although the little fellow may rather have the war toy, lagging sales for these miniatur(...)
Will he reach for the scientific-type space toy, or the tank? Although the little fellow may rather have the war toy, lagging sales for these miniatur(...)

Will he reach for the scientific-type space toy, or the tank? Although the little fellow may rather have the war toy, lagging sales for these miniatur(...)

Date12/18/1967
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Original Toronto Star caption: Will he reach for the scientific-type space toy, or the tank? Although the little fellow may rather have the war toy, lagging sales for these miniature weapons show that his parents will buy him the more constructive toy.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0018255F
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