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M.A.S.K. Making a Comeback!

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Joe Ilagan

 This year marks the 30th anniversary of Kenner’s M.A.S.K. franchise and all signs have been pointing in the direction that we might see a return to Boulder Hill sooner rather than later! Here is a breakdown of what has been … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Character Map Featuring Kenner’s Kroger Building Headquarters

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Gooney Bird

This is a Cincinnati character map from 1982 showcasing various businesses and attractions from around the city.  These for profit character maps, also called fun maps, were popular in the 80’s as a way for local businesses to advertise. This … Continue reading →

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Kenner’s Knight Rider Knight 2000 Turbo Booster

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Joe Ilagan

  This was a toy I had when I was younger that I never realized was made by Kenner! It is a very simple toy that recreated KITTs signature turbo boost that was used in the show Knight Rider.  Just … Continue reading →

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Report to Boulder Hill

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Joe Ilagan

Hasbro has reportedly filed a new trademark for Kenner’s much beloved MASK line.  The trademark covers many things from interactive entertainment to toys. It is possible this could just be brand protection and nothing will come from it, but I … Continue reading →

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Variant Star Wars Comic Cover Gives a Nod to Kenner

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Joe Ilagan

  New variant comic book cover looks good enough to go on your toy shelf!  Marvel comics revealed this cover as one of many that will be used for Star Wars #1 hitting shelves 1-14-2015. Artist John Tyler Christopher pays … Continue reading →

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Help Us Make Our Kenner Related Links Page Even Better!

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Gooney Bird

We’ve updated our links page!  Thanks to everyone that wrote in letting us know about new websites, or a broken link.  If your favorite Kenner website isn’t listed, please let us know!  We’d love to add it.  

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Welcome Back To Jurassic Park

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Joe Ilagan

Another Kenner line has been resurrected by Hasbro and it is great to see them back in the toy aisle. Kenner originally released the toys for Jurassic Park and The Lost World when the films were first theatrically released.  Kenner … Continue reading →

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The New Kid In Town!

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Joe Ilagan

Hello everyone!  I wanted to introduce myself as the newest member of the Kenner Collector team! I became friends with Dan and John through a local collecting group, The Ohio Star Wars Collectors Club.  I had done a little poking … Continue reading →

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Kenner Tour of Cincinnati – Kenner Street

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Gooney Bird

This is the first of several posts that will take a look at some of the different Kenner related locations around the Cincinnati, Ohio area.  Once we are finished with all the posts, we will combine them into one permanent … Continue reading →

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Kenner Creates a Controversy with their Savage Mondo Blitzers Toy Line

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Gooney Bird

In 1992, Kenner had a bit of a controversy on their hands.  Their Savage Mondo Blitzers toy line was doing exactly what they had hoped it would do -offend parents, teachers, and pretty much any other adult who came across … Continue reading →

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