Yearly Archives: 2013

2013 Cincinnati Toymakers Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Gooney Bird

Cincinnati Toymakers 2013 Holiday Gift Guide from Michelle Spelman   Looking for a gift this holiday season for that Kenner fan on your list? Get them something with a connection to the Cincinnati area. Michelle Spelman, founder of the Cincinnati … Continue reading →

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Light Bulb Baking: A History of the Easy-Bake® Oven Book Available November 4th

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Gooney Bird

If you are looking for a gift this holiday season for that hard to buy for Kenner fan on your list, I have just the book for you.  Light Bulb Baking: A History of the Easy-Bake® Oven is a new … Continue reading →

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Cool & Collected Magazine Meets Kickstarter Funding Goal

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Gooney Bird

Cool & Collected – the magazine for pop culture collectors, has met it’s Kickstarter funding goal.  We are getting a new toy collecting magazine on the news stands! KennerCollector.com is proud to be on board as an  advertiser, and we … Continue reading →

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Kenner Creates a Controversy with their Savage Mondo Blitzers Toy Line

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Gooney Bird

In 1992, Kenner had a bit of a controversy on their hands.  Their Savage Mondo Blitzers toy line was doing exactly what they had hoped it would do -offend parents, teachers, and pretty much any other adult who came across … Continue reading →

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Offscreen, but Not Forgotten: Mini-Rigs, Body-Rigs, and Other Kenner Vehicles

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Gooney Bird

The official Star Wars Blog has a post up about the Kenner toys that were developed based on the idea that vehicles could have been a part of the Star Wars universe, but maybe operating just offscreen.   These vehicles … Continue reading →

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Cool & Collected – The Magazine for Pop Culture Collectors

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Gooney Bird

As much as I love the speed and convenience of getting my collecting fix over the Internet, there is still nothing like sitting down in a comfy chair with a brand new toy magazine and pouring over all of the … Continue reading →

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BlytheCon 2013 in New York City is the Place to be October 13th!

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Gooney Bird

Calling all Blythe lovers!  Fans of Kenner’s Blythe dolls will be meeting up this month in New York City to share their love for the big eyed beauty.  The main event will take place on October 13th, with a social … Continue reading →

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Kenner’s Goofus Football Foam Toy

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Gooney Bird

Did you know there was more than one foam toy in Kenner’s Goofus toy line?  A  visitor to our site saw our post about the Goofus Double Hoop and was nice enough to send us these pictures of the Goofus … Continue reading →

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General Mills Fall 1969 Horizons Shareholder Magazine

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Gooney Bird

This General Mills Horizons mini magazine was provided to shareholders in the Fall of 1969.  The magazine provides a financial update, recap of the annual shareholder’s meeting, and other current events happening at the company. It measures 6″ x 9″ … Continue reading →

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The Secret Story of TOYS

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Gooney Bird

Not specifically Kenner related, but this is a great video that takes a look behind the scenes at artists sculpting and using prototyping methods to create the toys we love to collect.  

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