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Rebates and Munch Mates: The Kenner-Cheerios Poster Offer – The Star Wars Collectors Archive Blog

Our friend at the Star Wars Collectors Archive, Ron Salvatore, has written another great blog post today.  This installment details the General Mills Fun Group/Kenner/Star Wars connection along with a special shout out to one of our sentimental favorite Kenner concepts, the Munch Mates. … Continue reading

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1978 POPAI Outstanding Marketing Achievement Silver Award for Star Wars Action Figure Floor Display

The POPAI (Point of Purchase Advertising Institute) was established in 1936 and is an international trade association for marketing in retail industry. It serves as the premiere source of education, learning and future-oriented research in retail marketing.  For over 50 … Continue reading

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No need to mail away to Kenner for this Boba Fett

“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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Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys Released Today (1/14/2014)

On January 14, Director Brian Stillman has released his long-awaited documentary, Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys.  I had the pleasure of participating in this undertaking and, if I made the final cut, I make a brief appearance … Continue reading

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Strawberry Shortcake 30th Anniversary Vintage Style Three Doll Set

Hasbro has released a special three doll set in honor of Strawberry Shortcake’s 30th anniversary. The dolls will be the vintage style and the set will include Strawberry Shortcake, Orange Blossom, and Raspberry Tart. Press release from Hasbro: STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE … Continue reading

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