October 31, 1995 EXHIBIT 16 ------ K&A APPEARS HERE Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Mall Stop 9-5 Washington, D.C 20549 Re: Janex International, Inc, Change in Independent Accountants --------------------------------- Dears Sirs/Madams: We were previously the independent accountants for Janex International, Inc ("Janex") and on February 17, 1995, we reported on the consolidated financial statements of Janex as of December 31, 1994 and for the two years then ended. On October 5, 1995, we were dismissed as independent accounts for Janex. We have read Janex's statements included under Item 4 of its form 8-K/A for October 5, 1995 and we agree with such statements. Very truly yours, /s/Kellogg & Andelson KELLOGG & ANDELSON cc: Janex International, Inc LETTERHEAD APPEARS HERE. Page 4 of 4