Tag Archives: Easy-Bake Oven

You never forget your first Easy-Bake Oven!

How awesome is this picture?  I’m so jealous of Michele over on The Old Granite Step blog.  Not only does she have wonderful memories of being with her family for Christmas, but she also has this picture of when she received her Easy-Bake Oven … Continue reading

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Kenner’s 1965 Toy Lineup Magazine Advertisement

Magazine advertisement for some of the heavy hitters in Kenner’s 1965 product offering.  The ad features the following toy lines: Girder & Panel Bridge & Turnpike Easy-Bake Oven Guns That Shoot Around The Corner Flintstone Building Boulders Sparkle Paints Nursery … Continue reading

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Kenner 1972 Easy-Bake Oven Magazine Advertisement

Kenner advertisement from 1972 featuring the Easy-Bake Oven.  The ad made the assumption that a doll was every little girl’s favorite toy in 1972.  Instead of battling it out for that top spot, the ad encouraged moms to pair the … Continue reading

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Kenner Toys in the 1978 Service Merchandise Catalog

Everyone has memories of walking into their local store and walking out with a brand new toy.  We all also shared the feeling of joy when getting a brand new catalog in the mail and feverishly turning the pages to … Continue reading

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Light Bulb Baking: A History of the Easy-Bake® Oven Book Available November 4th

If you are looking for a gift this holiday season for that hard to buy for Kenner fan on your list, I have just the book for you.  Light Bulb Baking: A History of the Easy-Bake® Oven is a new … Continue reading

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A Look Back at Kenner’s Toy Building History in Cincinnati

Cincinnati.com has posted a great slide show reminiscing about Kenner’s toy building history in Cincinnati.  There are some amazing behind the scenes photos of toy production and testing.  Highly recommend checking it out here! Image property of Cincinnati.com.  

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Easy-Bake Oven History Infographic

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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FAO Schwarz Celebrates 150 Years With Display Of Historic Toys

FAO Schwarz is celebrating their 150th anniversary with a tribute to some of the most popular toys of all time. “Now celebrating its 150th Anniversary, FAO Schwarz is marking this rare milestone in the world of retail by unveiling a … Continue reading

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Easy-Bake Oven Showdown

If you’re like me, you’re still trying to recover from the cold hard fact that cooking with a light bulb is now considered out of style.  Inforum.com (North Dakota’s top news site) has put together a nice Easy-Bake Oven showdown … Continue reading

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Kenner’s Easy-Bake Oven Gets Dimmed

Ever think the day would come when you will make a joke about cooking with a lightbulb, and someone wouldn’t know what you were talking about?  Unfortunately that day is approaching fast.  Kenner’s classic Easy-Bake Oven is about to become an … Continue reading

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