Monthly Archives: October 2015

Kenner Strawberry Shortcake Strawberryland Miniatures Special Offer Set

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Gooney Bird

This Strawberry Shortcake Strawberryland Miniatures set is a great example of the Special Offer toys Kenner released in the late 70’s and early 80’s.  The Special Offer items were a way for Kenner to provide department stores with exclusive/added value … Continue reading →

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Kenner Fast 111’s double-sided metal store display

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Gooney Bird

Kenner store displays, or POP (Point of Purchase) displays as they are sometimes called,  are a really fun segment of toy collecting.  Kenner produced many different types of store displays over the years to help sell their product lines.  Some … Continue reading →

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Kenner’s hand crocheted Pigtail Play-Wig

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Gooney Bird

If you thought the Daddy Saddle was as far out there as Kenner dared to venture, think again.  Yes you are looking at a play wig Kenner marketed and sold in 1958.  What little  girl didn’t want to run around … Continue reading →

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Kenner Model Shop dated hard copy Batman sample

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Gooney Bird

This is a bagged Batman hard copy dated 3/15/00.  A hard copy is one of the earliest stages of a figure’s creation, and this particular hard copy is a dark blue resin material.  What’s interesting about this piece, is that … Continue reading →

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