Category Archives: Toys

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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Vintage Star Wars Toy Store Photos From 1979-1983

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Gooney Bird

Star Wars collector Ron Salvatore has posted some amazing vintage toy store photos over on the Rebelscum.com forums.  He received the photos along with permission to share them from an anonymous friend.  Even if you aren’t a Star Wars collector, … Continue reading →

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Collector Focus: Wonder World Collector Joseph Chiera

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Gooney Bird

We love hearing from fellow Kenner collectors who are passionate about the toys they collect.  Joseph Chiera is one of those collectors!  Joseph noticed that the site was lacking in our Wonder World coverage, so he fixed that by sending … Continue reading →

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Kenner Museum Inventory List Part 1

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Gooney Bird

Kenner’s Morgue wasn’t the only thing still located at 2950 Robertson Ave. in Cincinnati, Ohio during the final days of Kenner.  In the same warehouse that stored all of the pre-production material I wrote about earlier, was a section that … Continue reading →

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Kenner’s Daddy Saddle Has Been Found!

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Gooney Bird

After many years of searching, I am happy to say that the Kenner Daddy Saddle is now proudly on display with the rest of my Kenner collection.  If you remember back, I wrote about the Daddy Saddle’s 1965 Toy Fair … Continue reading →

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Kenner’s Goofus Football Foam Toy

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Gooney Bird

Did you know there was more than one foam toy in Kenner’s Goofus toy line?  A  visitor to our site saw our post about the Goofus Double Hoop and was nice enough to send us these pictures of the Goofus … Continue reading →

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The Secret Story of TOYS

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Gooney Bird

Not specifically Kenner related, but this is a great video that takes a look behind the scenes at artists sculpting and using prototyping methods to create the toys we love to collect.  

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NECA 7″ Predator Series 10 Assort. in Kenner Inspired Packaging

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Gooney Bird

It might be too soon to call this the Golden Age of Kenner collecting, but… no, you know what, it is!  This is a great time to be a Kenner collector!  With products like Gentle Giant’s 12″ Kenner Star Wars … Continue reading →

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Starting Lineup Collecting Community Still Going Strong

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Gooney Bird

The Cincinnati Enquirer has an article up featuring local Starting Lineup collector Hank Reed and his continued love for the Kenner toy line.  The article is a great read, and has some stories that will take collectors back to those … Continue reading →

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