Author Archives: Gooney Bird

Kenner Employee Gooney Bird T-Shirt

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Gooney Bird

Here is another great Kenner t-shirt featuring the Gooney Bird!  The shirt is an internal employee item from Kenner.  The green shirt is a size large, and features the saying “If it’s fun it’s Kenner” with the Kenner logo incorporated … Continue reading →

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Ohio Star Wars Collectors Club Summer Social in Cincinnati, Ohio July 30th

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Gooney Bird

If you are a Star Wars fan and live near Cincinnati, this weekend is all about the Ohio Star Wars Collectors Club (OSWCC) Summer Social.  Each year members from all over the state of Ohio and beyond converge on one … Continue reading →

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1997 Kenner Starting Lineup Pat McInally Convention Figure

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Gooney Bird

There was a time when Kenner’s Starting Lineup figures were the hottest sports collectibles on the planet.  The figures were flying off the shelves as fast as they could be stocked, kids and collectors alike were hunting down their favorite … Continue reading →

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Interview with D.S. – Kenner Toys Manufacturing

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Gooney Bird

The following story provides an insider’s view of what it was like to work at Kenner during one of the company’s roughest transitional periods.  The late 80’s and early 90’s saw Kenner change ownership several times.  The employees were working in … Continue reading →

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Kenner Employee Gooney Bird Surfboard T-Shirt

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Gooney Bird

Here’s a fun shirt to celebrate the beginning of Summer!  This internal Kenner employee t-shirt features the Gooney Bird holding a surf board on the front.  The back has the bird riding a wave on a surf board with the … Continue reading →

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Kenner Instruction Sheets Now Available

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Gooney Bird

Looking for instructions on how to play that Kenner Skirrid game you’ve been dying to try out?  How about making sure your Baby Did It doll is doing her business properly?  We have started adding Kenner instruction sheets to our … Continue reading →

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Kenner Littlest Pet Shop Banana-To-Go Squeaks First Shot And Sample Card

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Gooney Bird

Sorry for the long title, but a set this cool deserves a full introduction!  This is a first shot prototype for Kenner’s Banana-To-Go Squeaks monkey and car toy.  This was a part of the Littlest Pet Shop The Cartoon Series.  … Continue reading →

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Kenner Employee Softball Jersey

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Gooney Bird

Here is a Kenner employee softball jersey.  The button-down jersey is made from a red t-shirt material.  The front has Kenner Products embroidered in white thread along with a pair of bats and a ball embroidered in blue thread. The … Continue reading →

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Follow Us On Facebook And Twitter!

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Gooney Bird

If you want to keep up on the latest Kenner news and get notified when we update, don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.  Just click below: Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter … Continue reading →

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Super Powers Retailer Offer Extension Letter And Cards

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Gooney Bird

Here’s an interesting item sent in by Super Powers collector Chip Cataldo.  Chip is a regular contributor over on the Super Powers Blog, a site you will definitely want to add to your list of Kenner sites to visit regularly. … Continue reading →

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