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When Kenner closed their doors in Cincinnati in 2000, it was an end of an era. Hasbro had obtained Kenner in 1991 and after 9 years, the time to close the Cincinnati office had come. Many employees would move on to Hasbro’s Rhode Island headquarters, some would retire, and some would find themselves looking for new opportunities.
On December 2nd, 2000, Kenner held a farewell party at the Regal Cincinnati Hotel. The partygoers were treated to this 25 minute video, which summarizes Kenner’s storied history, famous products and the people who made them. It’s a bittersweet tape to watch for Kenner fans and those who worked there, but it demonstrates how proud they all were of their history and how sad they were to see it coming to an end.
If you worked at Kenner, or if you are in this video, contact us using the icon on the right of this page, or leave a comment below. We would love to hear about your memories and experiences at Kenner.
Oh wow! This is really neat! I wish the Bubble Belles commercial wasn’t cut so short! I’d love to see the entire thing!
I really wish there had been a commercial for the Hydrodynamic set(s). I remember wanting one of these after seeing them on TV. After collecting trains for years I went to a local toy show and the first thing I ever bought was a no.12 Hydrodynamic and a no. 17 Skyrail set. I now have almost a complete set of Girder and Panel Sets. I also have a lot of other great Kenner toys.