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Johnny Lightning cars were originally made in the USA by the Topper Toy Company from 1969 to 1971.

They were resurrected in 1994 under the Playing Mantis brand. In 2004, RC2 Corp. purchased Playing Mantis and it's now owned by the Tomy Co.

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