Shindana Toys, a division of Operation Bootstrap, Inc., was a South Central Los Angeles, California cooperative toy company in business from 1968 to 1983. It was launched as a Black empowerment and community rejuvenation effort following the Watts riots. Company proceeds supported businesses in the Watts area. Founders: Louis S. Smith, II and Robert Hall Founded: 1968 Defunt:1983 Type of Business: Toy company