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Kenner Morgue Inventory List Part 2

Here is the second part of the Morgue inventory list.  If you missed the intro and first part of the list, it can be found here. As a reminder, the green highlighted items were to be sent to Hasbro in … Continue reading

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Kenner’s Rex The Tyrannosaurus Toy

6 feet long.  5 feet tall.  100% awesomeness.  This is one of my favorite Kenner toys of all time.  The image below is a page from the 1968 Kenner Toy Fair catalog. Some shots of the toy:

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2001: A Space Odyssey Monolith Action Figure

In case you missed it this past April 1st, here is ThinkGeek’s Monolith Action Figure.  With zero points of articulation, it’s sure to be a hit with even the most demanding toy collector.  Here are the details from ThinkGeek’s product … Continue reading

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Receipts From Kenner Employee Store

Here are a couple of receipts from the Kenner Employee Store.  The store was set up on Kenner property as a benefit for employees to purchase toys at a discount.  I have heard stories of employees that bought large quantities … Continue reading

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Give-A-Show Projector Television Commercial

Give-A-Show, Give-A-Show!

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Strawberry Shortcake 30th Anniversary Vintage Style Three Doll Set

Hasbro has released a special three doll set in honor of Strawberry Shortcake’s 30th anniversary. The dolls will be the vintage style and the set will include Strawberry Shortcake, Orange Blossom, and Raspberry Tart. Press release from Hasbro: STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE … Continue reading

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Super Powers Batmobile Groom’s Cake!

Here is a story about an awesome groom’s cake inspired by the Super Powers Batmobile.  Great idea and execution! Source: USA Today

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