Tag Archives: Kenner

Vintage Toy Store Photos on Retrocons.com

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Gooney Bird

Nothing I like more than some vintage toy store photos!  Even better when those photos include Kenner MASK toys!  Retrocons.com has a small collection of photos on their site that will bring back some memories to any child of the … Continue reading →

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Kenner Tour of Cincinnati – 2940 Highland Avenue Distribution Center

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Gooney Bird

The next stop on our tour is a look at 2940 Highland Avenue, one of Kenner’s most important locations in Cincinnati.  If this is your first time seeing the tour, it starts here! In October of 1969 Kenner began working on one … 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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Kenner’s MASK Adventure Packs Uncut Proof Sheet

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Gooney Bird

This is an uncut proof sheet for Kenner’s MASK Adventure Packs.  Prototype proof sheets like these were often used to make final corrections before the cards were printed in mass quantities.  The sheet measures 28 1/2″ tall by 20 1/2″ … Continue reading →

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Vintage Toy Store Pictures on PlaidStallions.com

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Gooney Bird

If you are not checking out PlaidStallions.com on a regular basis, you really need to be!  There is so much awesomeness going on over at that site.  One of my favorite sections is their collection of old toy store photos.  … Continue reading →

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Kenner 1994 Toy Fair Breakfast Flashlight

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Gooney Bird

This flashlight was given away at the 1994 Kenner Toy Fair Breakfast.  The flashlight is white with the Kenner logo and the words 1994 Toy Fair Breakfast printed in blue.  It measures 3.25″ tall x 2.25″ wide x 1″ deep. … Continue reading →

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The Real Ghostbusters Unproduced Egon’s Lab Playset

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Gooney Bird

It doesn’t get much better than this for fans of Kenner’s The Real Ghostbusters toy line.  Josh Blake, a Ghostbuster collector and friend of the site, recently acquired an unproduced Egon’s Lab playset!  He has posted the details over on … Continue reading →

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Kenner Employee Gooney Bird T-Shirt

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Gooney Bird

Here is another great Kenner t-shirt featuring the Gooney Bird!  The shirt is an internal employee item from Kenner.  The green shirt is a size large, and features the saying “If it’s fun it’s Kenner” with the Kenner logo incorporated … Continue reading →

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Time Machine: Starting Lineup Sealed Cases

Posted on July 19, 2011 by John Wooten

Ok, I admit it. This update is only for the most hard core toy collector or Kenner fan. Remember when, at some point in your adult life, you realized that the things you had as a kid had a value? … Continue reading →

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1997 Kenner Starting Lineup Pat McInally Convention Figure

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Gooney Bird

There was a time when Kenner’s Starting Lineup figures were the hottest sports collectibles on the planet.  The figures were flying off the shelves as fast as they could be stocked, kids and collectors alike were hunting down their favorite … Continue reading →

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