Mr. Miller, 43 years old, has been vice president and chief financial officer since joining the toy company in 1984.

Mr. Miller, 54 years old, succeeds E. J. Jackson, 68, who will continue as chairman.

Throughout his career, Mr. Miller, 64 years old, has built a reputation as a quick study and a hard-working manager.

Mr. Miller, 63 years old, started the company 36 years ago with a $3,000 loan from his father-in-law.

Mr. Miller, 46 years old, said in an interview that he had considered leaving for several months.

The complaint says the campaign began in 1979, when Mr. Miller, then 12 years old, and four accomplices robbed children in a special education program.

Mr. Miller, 27 years old, was among those arrested.

"Business history is filled with people who have changed industries," said Mr. Miller, 48 years old.

Mr. Miller, 52 years old, said last night that he would appeal, but he acknowledged that his role in Albany was over.

One difference between the young and old Mr. Miller is that now he writes on a computer.