Category Archives: Toys

Lego Meets the Vintage Star Wars Micro Collection

Posted on December 20, 2012 by John Wooten

One of the best things to happen to the Star Wars toy world in recent years has been the addition of Lego as a licensee.  Add some creativity to a flair of vintage and you get some fantastic results.  Star … Continue reading →

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Easy-Bake Oven History Infographic

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Gooney Bird

Here is a fun infographic that PartSelect.com has put together to show the history of Kenner’s Easy-Bake Oven.  The Easy-Bake Oven turns 50 years old next year, but there’s no reason we can’t get the celebration started early! Just click … Continue reading →

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Introducing Major Roscoe Hawke – Kenner’s Other, More Dashing Mascot

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Gooney Bird

Sure you have heard about Kenner’s world famous Gooney Bird mascot.  You have even seen the Play-Doh Boy pop up around here from time to time.  But do you know about Kenner’s other mascot Major Roscoe Hawke?  No?  Don’t panic, … Continue reading →

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Kenner’s Madcap Molly the Do-It-All-Dolly

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Gooney Bird

Madcap Molly is a “doll” made from flat, hard plastic that walks and does other activities when activated.  She has a coiled balance spring inside her, that you wind with a key similar to a clock.  Once the spring is … Continue reading →

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Six Million Dollar Man Bionic Arm Toy Buyer Alert

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Gooney Bird

Colonel Steve Austin says you are doing it wrong!  This 8 1/2″ x 11″ letter is another great example of how Kenner put a lot of effort into communicating with their toy vendors in order to help keep the end consumer happy.  The letter was … Continue reading →

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Kenner ALIEN 3 3/4″ Figures Finally Getting Made!

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Gooney Bird

There is exciting news coming out of San Diego Comic-Con for Kenner fans.  Super7 has announced they will be making the long overdue line of unproduced Kenner ALIEN figures!  I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am … Continue reading →

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Kenner Finger Pops Popper TV Commercial From 1981

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Gooney Bird

Here’s a fun commercial for Kenner’s Finger Pops Popper!  Loved that gun.  Anyone else have one?  “… a barrel of fun!”  

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KennerCollector 2012 Collector Club Edition

Posted on May 22, 2012 by John Wooten

This summer and fall, Kenner Collector will be providing select Star Wars Collecting Clubs with a special item for their raffles and auctions.  What could it be??  

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Need Help Identifying a Kenner Tooling Item – Aluminum Die

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Gooney Bird

Okay Kenner Nation, I need your help identifying an item!  This aluminum die was found outside the Kenner Morgue in Cincinnati around 1999 or 2000.  I’m trying to figure out what toy it was used to create.  Help me identify … Continue reading →

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Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Gooney Bird

If you are a fan of Kenner Star Wars toys, you will not want to miss Brian Stillman’s upcoming documentary!  It looks like a total labor of love and I can’t wait to see it!  Here’s a sneak peek: From … Continue reading →

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