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Ideal Dorothy Hamill and her ice skating rink

September 16, 2015 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 2 Comments

Growing up some kid told me she was Luke Skywalker’s real life sister and I believed that until the mid 1990s…

Kenner Glamour Gals 1980 Catalog

May 3, 2013 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 5 Comments

Glamour Gals was an interesting attempt by Kenner in the early 1980s to capture the girls market. Instead of doing the standard 1/6th fashion doll made so popular by Mattel’s Barbie, Kenner decided to do what they at the time were doing best, action figures. The 4″ size of the figures allowed Kenner to expand the Glamour Gal’s […]

Dusty!

January 14, 2013 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 7 Comments

I don’t think I’ve ever blogged about Kenner’s Dusty, which was their attempt to get in some of those pink Barbie dollars. A lot of effort went into the line, and I think Kenner seemed to be intentionally making Dusty look far less glamourous. While Barbie was a model, Dusty looked like your neighbour.

1982 Kenner Sea Wees Catalog

November 16, 2012 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 3 Comments

Kenner Sea Wees were a yearly staple during the late 1970s/early 1980s, poart fashion doll, part bath toy, these figures had a lasting popularity. In 1982, the theme was “Tropigals” and well, I’m not sure what the difference is.. Oh it’s probably the grass skirts, look I’m not awesome with Girl’s toys but I […]