Category Archives: Toys

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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Starting Lineup Article in Beckett Sports Card Monthly

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Gooney Bird

Whether you are a seasoned Starting Lineup collector, or a brand new collector looking to get into the hobby, you’ll want to check out Will Levith’s article titled Fantastic Plastic in the September issue of Beckett Sports Card Monthly.  The … Continue reading →

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Kenner Six Million Dollar Man And Bionic Woman Store Stock Photos

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Gooney Bird

Plaidstallions.com never fails to amaze with the old store stock photos they turn up.  The latest two updates feature some amazing vintage Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman store images. In these two photos, you can see the SMDM … Continue reading →

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Interview with Super7’s Brian Flynn at CRAVE ONLINE

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Gooney Bird

If you are a fan of the exciting things Super7 has been doing for Kenner fans, check out the interview with Super7’s main man Brian Flynn over on CRAVE ONLINE.  Some good insight into how the company got started in … Continue reading →

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Super7 2014 SDCC Exclusive: Alien Egg Chamber ReAction Playset

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Gooney Bird

Super7 keeps their retro Kenner love going with an exclusive Alien Egg Chamber playset for this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.  Just look  at that box design and the image of the kids playing with the figures.  That’s about as good … 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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Bat-Computer Activate! Legions of Gotham Batman Website

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Joe Ilagan

If you are a fan of any of the Kenner Batman toy lines, you need to check out the Legions of Gotham website.  Their tag line is “The Definitive Batman Resource,” and one look around the site will tell you … 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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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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Zica’s Kenner Inspired Six Million Dollar Man Figures Final Packaging

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Gooney Bird

Zica’s Kenner inspired Six Million Dollar Man figures we first wrote about here, are getting closer to finding their way home to your collection.  The company posted the above picture of the final product on their Facebook page yesterday, and … Continue reading →

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