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Kenner Collector’s history of Kenner toys exhibit at Cincinnati public library

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Gooney Bird

Edit: Just a reminder that this is the last full weekend to check out the Kenner toy exhibit at the Cincinnati library!  The exhibit will run until January 16th. Kenner Collector is proud to present a new exhibit called Just in … Continue reading →

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Kenner Toy Symposium on December 12th at main branch of the Cincinnati public library

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Gooney Bird

Our Kenner toy exhibit on display at the main branch of the Cincinnati library was just one piece of the Kenner goodness taking place there!  On Saturday, December 12th, the library will be hosting a day-long Kenner Toy Symposium that will run from … Continue reading →

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Kenner Power Movers road crew mail-in set of three hard copy 4ups

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Gooney Bird

Kenner’s Power Movers toy line had a relatively short shelf life as far as toys go, lasting only a couple of years between 1982 and 1983.  The line of trucks and military vehicles were battery operated and claimed to have … Continue reading →

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Our little bird is introduced to a galaxy far, far away.

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Joe Ilagan

This is an amazing picture showing George Lucas, Gary Kurtz, and Bernard Loomis meeting to discuss the licensing agreement reached between them for rights to produce Star Wars toys, games, and other products.  Bernard Loomis was president of Kenner Products … Continue reading →

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Kenner Fun Map and Gooney Bird lapel pin reminder

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Joe Ilagan

Don’t forget!  Dan and I will be out in sunny Anaheim, California for Star Wars Celebration and will have these awesome goodies for you! The Kenner Fun Map will be exclusively available to everyone attending the Archive Party on Thursday … Continue reading →

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No need to mail away to Kenner for this Boba Fett

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Joe Ilagan

“He’s worth a lot to me.” Artist John Tyler Christopher has added this variant of Star Wars comic #4 to his website for preorder.  It follows the theme of his past vintage Kenner Star Wars variant action figure covers. This one brings … 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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Gentle Giant Goes JUMBO (again) with Kenner’s Super Powers!

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Joe Ilagan

  Update!  Pictures of the pre-production Superman and Wonder Woman from Toy Fair! But wait, there’s more! Gentle Giant isn’t quite finished with their jumbo-sizing yet.  Also announced today Kenner’s Super Powers line is getting some love!  With all the … Continue reading →

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Intro to the Kenner Collector World of Curch

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Joe Curcio

Hello, my name is Joe Curcio and I am a new contributor to this site.  I am an active collector and seller of vintage toys.  Many of you already know me as “Curch” but for those of you who don’t, … Continue reading →

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