Author Archives: Gooney Bird

Happy 4th of July!

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Gooney Bird

Kenner Spring 1976 Toy Fair catalog cover. “A bicentennial flag of Play-Doh® Modeling Compound created especially for Kenner Products.”  © GENERAL MILLS FUN GROUP, INC., 1975  

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Kenner Batman Returns Batmissile Batmobile proof sheet

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Gooney Bird

Proof sheet for the Batman Returns Batmissile Batmobile boxed toy.  The sheet measures 28″ wide x 40″ tall, and has the traditional color bars printed along the side.  It is dated 4-3-92.

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Awesome Toy brings the awesome with Stretch Serpent inspired Loch Ness Monster

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Gooney Bird

Go Figure News has a great review up of Awesome Toy’s new Loch Ness Monster vinyl toy.  The soft vinyl toy is inspired by Kenner’s famous Stretch Serpent, and is pretty freaking cool.  It’s a little over 3 inches high and … Continue reading →

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It’s Gooney Bird pin giveaway time!

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Gooney Bird

Still trying to catch that elusive bird?  We’re giving away Gooney Bird PVC lapel pins to two lucky visitors.  Absolutely free, including shipping! All you need to do is comment on this story below and answer the question:  What Kenner … Continue reading →

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Kenner Lightnin’ TTP car & cycle retail store display sales flyer

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Gooney Bird

Here is neat sales flyer for Kenner Lightnin’ TTP Turbo Tower of Power car & cycle retail store displays.  Kenner made several different types of these large 3-dimensional store displays that featured actual toys arranged inside of a large clear plastic … Continue reading →

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2015 Star Wars Celebration Anaheim Recap

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Gooney Bird

Another Star Wars Celebration has come and gone, and we are just now recovering from the four days of complete awesomeness!  We had an amazing time catching up with old friends and enjoyed making many new ones.  Here are a few … Continue reading →

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Gooney Bird PVC lapel pin available at Celebration Anaheim

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Gooney Bird

KennerCollector.com is excited to announce our second giveaway that will be available at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim April 16-19, 2015.  This 3D lapel pin depicting Kenner’s famous Gooney Bird, will be available for trading with fellow collectors throughout Celebration Anaheim.  The flexible PVC … Continue reading →

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KennerCollector.com Fun Map pays tribute to Cincinnati’s Kenner legacy

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Gooney Bird

KennerCollector.com is excited to announce our exclusive Kenner Fun Map, a poster showcasing the company’s many historic Cincinnati locations and toy lines.  The poster measures 18″ wide x 24″ tall, and will be limited to only 350 pieces.  The Fun … Continue reading →

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Kenner Terminator 2 John Connor prototype hard copy figure and mock-up motorcycle 

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Gooney Bird

Here is a hand painted resin hard copy prototype for the John Connor Terminator 2 action figure, along with a hand painted mock-up motorcycle.  Hard copies were one of the earliest stages in the development of an action figure at … Continue reading →

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Universe Expanded: Kenner’s 1998 Star Wars Action Figures book on Kickstarter

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Gooney Bird

Philip Reed from battlegrip.com has launched a new Kickstarter project for a 96 page hard cover book focused on Kenner’s 1998 Star Wars Expanded Universe toy line.  This will be the author’s fifth toy related book.  There’s just something cool … Continue reading →

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