Category Archives: Interview

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 Collector Focus: Interview with Starting Lineup Collector Joe Curcio

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Gooney Bird

Starting Lineups have always had a special place in my heart, so I was excited to hear from reader Joe Curcio when he contacted us about an amazing collection of prototypes he has been able to assemble. Growing up a … Continue reading →

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Kenner Collector Focus: Interview with Bernard “Bernie” Loomis – President of Kenner

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Gooney Bird

  Bernard Loomis 1970-1978 President of Kenner 1978-1981 Group Vice President of the General Mills Toy Group 1981-1984 President of MAD (Marketing and Design Group of General Mills) Tell us a little bit about your background growing up, how you … Continue reading →

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