After 20 years in disgrace, this Christmas the toy soldier is marching home in triumph. On display at the annual Manhattan exhibition of the Toy Manufacturers' Association were tanks, airplanes, antiaircraft guns, battle cruisers, submarines a11 reproductions of Army & Navy equipment, accurate down to the insignia.
One toy set inspired by Lieut. General Lear has a group of Red Cross nurses standing beside soldiers who roll their eyes and whistle. Other toys of the times:
> A target range where a good shot can bring down a parachutist.
> A "Thumbs Up, the Victory Game," where the winning card combination...
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