Tag Archives: Star Wars

This Day in Kenner History…

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Gooney Bird

From the Star Wars Facebook page.

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Like Walking Out Of A Time Machine And Into A Vintage Toy Aisle

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Gooney Bird

It’s no secret that we like our vintage toy store photos around these parts.  We’ve been known to drop examples like this and this on you without a moments notice!  These pictures from fellow collector Spencer Smith, are what  I … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Gooney Bird

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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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 Store Displays on PlaidStallions.com

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Gooney Bird

If the picture above doesn’t make your heart skip a beat Kenner collectors, you just might be dead already.  Cruising around the PlaidStallions.com site, I found a page with some amazing Kenner store display images. Click on through here to … 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’s Robin Hood Line Created by Dr. Frankenstein?

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Gooney Bird

Action Figure Insider has posted a great article over on their blog about how the designers of Kenner’s Robin Hood line borrowed many ideas from other toy lines when creating the action figures and play sets.  Amazing to see how … Continue reading →

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Interview with D.S. – Kenner Toys Manufacturing

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Gooney Bird

The following story provides an insider’s view of what it was like to work at Kenner during one of the company’s roughest transitional periods.  The late 80’s and early 90’s saw Kenner change ownership several times.  The employees were working in … Continue reading →

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Kenner Collector Focus: Interview with Bernard “Bernie” Loomis – President of Kenner

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Gooney Bird

  Bernard Loomis 1970-1978 President of Kenner 1978-1981 Group Vice President of the General Mills Toy Group 1981-1984 President of MAD (Marketing and Design Group of General Mills) Tell us a little bit about your background growing up, how you … Continue reading →

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