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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-HOBBY, TOY & GAME SHOPS [5945]
		IRS NUMBER:				751943604
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0128

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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		8000 BENT BRANCH DR
		STREET 2:		********
		CITY:			IRVING
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			75063
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(972)409-1300

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		STREET 1:		PO BOX 619566
		CITY:			DFW
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			75261-9566
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