Category Archives: News

Have you heard? The Star Wars Collectors’ Archive Podcast!

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Joe Ilagan

Making connections and working on deals is a key part of our hobby.  Creating new friendships and expanding your knowledge is just as important.  One of our favorite Star Wars collecting resources is The Star Wars Collectors Archive.  It is an amazing … Continue reading →

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Did Kenner Drop the Ball in 1977? – Star Wars Collectors Archive Blog

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Gooney Bird

Ron Salvatore has a great blog post up over at the Star Wars Collectors Archive about Kenner’s early days with the Star Wars toy license.  He takes a fascinating look at the tight deadline Kenner was working under once the … Continue reading →

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Littleplasticmen Magazine Issue 3 Now Available

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Gooney Bird

If you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, the littleplasticmen toy magazine is knocking it out of the park!  They’re back with issue #3 and it just keeps on getting better and better.  The magazine is a … Continue reading →

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Littleplasticmen Magazine Issue 2 Is Now Available

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Gooney Bird

The second issue of littleplasticmen magazine is out and you’re really going to want to check it out.  Blake Wright and the team have done it yet again with another fantastic issue.  The magazine features some great industry insider interviews, … Continue reading →

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Super Powers Is Back!

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Joe Ilagan

  Calling all Kenner Super Powers fans!  It’s back baby!!   Revealed at Toy Fair 2014 Mattel is bringing back our beloved line.  There is not a lot info about these yet, but we will let you know more as … Continue reading →

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Gentle Giant 24″ Kenner Alien Jumbo Figure

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Gooney Bird

Gentle Giant has just announced the details of their upcoming 24″ Alien jumbo figure!  This brand new figure is scaled off of the 18″ figure Kenner released in 1979.  That package, instruction sheet, and poster… boom goes my mind! It’s … Continue reading →

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Starting Lineup Collector Joe Curcio Talks Collecting With Men’s Health Magazine

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Gooney Bird

KennerCollector.com’s resident Starting Lineup guru Joe Curcio helps bring Kenner Starting Lineup knowledge to the masses in an interview with Men’s Health magazine.  The article takes a look at some of the most collectible toys that non-collectors might be overlooking. … Continue reading →

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Littleplasticmen Toy Magazine Issue 1 Now Available

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Gooney Bird

There’s a brand new toy magazine on the scene called littleplasticmen, and I really think you are going to like it.  The first issue features a mix of current toy news, behind the scenes toy designer interviews, and what’s hot … Continue reading →

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Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys Released Today (1/14/2014)

Posted on January 15, 2014 by John Wooten

On January 14, Director Brian Stillman has released his long-awaited documentary, Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys.  I had the pleasure of participating in this undertaking and, if I made the final cut, I make a brief appearance … Continue reading →

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2013 Cincinnati Toymakers Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Gooney Bird

Cincinnati Toymakers 2013 Holiday Gift Guide from Michelle Spelman   Looking for a gift this holiday season for that Kenner fan on your list? Get them something with a connection to the Cincinnati area. Michelle Spelman, founder of the Cincinnati … Continue reading →

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