Author Archives: Gooney Bird

A Look Back at Kenner’s Toy Building History in Cincinnati

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Gooney Bird

Cincinnati.com has posted a great slide show reminiscing about Kenner’s toy building history in Cincinnati.  There are some amazing behind the scenes photos of toy production and testing.  Highly recommend checking it out here! Image property of Cincinnati.com.  

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Easy-Bake Oven History Infographic

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Gooney Bird

Here is a fun infographic that PartSelect.com has put together to show the history of Kenner’s Easy-Bake Oven.  The Easy-Bake Oven turns 50 years old next year, but there’s no reason we can’t get the celebration started early! Just click … Continue reading →

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Introducing Major Roscoe Hawke – Kenner’s Other, More Dashing Mascot

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Gooney Bird

Sure you have heard about Kenner’s world famous Gooney Bird mascot.  You have even seen the Play-Doh Boy pop up around here from time to time.  But do you know about Kenner’s other mascot Major Roscoe Hawke?  No?  Don’t panic, … Continue reading →

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Kenner Tour of Cincinnati – 2940 Highland Avenue Distribution Center

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Gooney Bird

The next stop on our tour is a look at 2940 Highland Avenue, one of Kenner’s most important locations in Cincinnati.  If this is your first time seeing the tour, it starts here! In October of 1969 Kenner began working on one … Continue reading →

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BlytheCon UK 2012 on Saturday, October 6th

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Gooney Bird

Are you a fan of Kenner’s Blythe doll?  If you are, Manchester UK is the place to be this weekend!  The BlytheCon UK 2012 convention is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Blythe this year. Kenner first introduced the Blythe dolls in … Continue reading →

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Kenner Tour of Cincinnati – 912 Sycamore Street

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Gooney Bird

Update: Some amazing pictures of the Kenner buildings have been added.  Scroll down to see the buildings in all their glory. If this is your first time seeing our Kenner Tour of Cincinnati, start the tour here! The next stop on … Continue reading →

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Kenner’s Madcap Molly the Do-It-All-Dolly

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Gooney Bird

Madcap Molly is a “doll” made from flat, hard plastic that walks and does other activities when activated.  She has a coiled balance spring inside her, that you wind with a key similar to a clock.  Once the spring is … Continue reading →

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Six Million Dollar Man Bionic Arm Toy Buyer Alert

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Gooney Bird

Colonel Steve Austin says you are doing it wrong!  This 8 1/2″ x 11″ letter is another great example of how Kenner put a lot of effort into communicating with their toy vendors in order to help keep the end consumer happy.  The letter was … Continue reading →

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Kenner ALIEN 3 3/4″ Figures Finally Getting Made!

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Gooney Bird

There is exciting news coming out of San Diego Comic-Con for Kenner fans.  Super7 has announced they will be making the long overdue line of unproduced Kenner ALIEN figures!  I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am … Continue reading →

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Kenner Finger Pops Popper TV Commercial From 1981

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Gooney Bird

Here’s a fun commercial for Kenner’s Finger Pops Popper!  Loved that gun.  Anyone else have one?  “… a barrel of fun!”  

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