Monthly Archives: January 2011

Kenner’s Rex The Tyrannosaurus Toy

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Gooney Bird

6 feet long.  5 feet tall.  100% awesomeness.  This is one of my favorite Kenner toys of all time.  The image below is a page from the 1968 Kenner Toy Fair catalog. Some shots of the toy:

Posted in Toys | Tagged , , | 10 Comments

2001: A Space Odyssey Monolith Action Figure

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Gooney Bird

In case you missed it this past April 1st, here is ThinkGeek’s Monolith Action Figure.  With zero points of articulation, it’s sure to be a hit with even the most demanding toy collector.  Here are the details from ThinkGeek’s product … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Receipts From Kenner Employee Store

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Gooney Bird

Here are a couple of receipts from the Kenner Employee Store.  The store was set up on Kenner property as a benefit for employees to purchase toys at a discount.  I have heard stories of employees that bought large quantities … Continue reading →

Posted in Internal Items | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Give-A-Show Projector Television Commercial

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Gooney Bird

Give-A-Show, Give-A-Show!

Posted in Advertising, TV Commercial | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Strawberry Shortcake 30th Anniversary Vintage Style Three Doll Set

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Gooney Bird

Hasbro has released a special three doll set in honor of Strawberry Shortcake’s 30th anniversary. The dolls will be the vintage style and the set will include Strawberry Shortcake, Orange Blossom, and Raspberry Tart. Press release from Hasbro: STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE … Continue reading →

Posted in Toys | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Super Powers Batmobile Groom’s Cake!

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Gooney Bird

Here is a story about an awesome groom’s cake inspired by the Super Powers Batmobile.  Great idea and execution! Source: USA Today

Posted in News | Tagged , , | 1 Comment