Winnie the Pooh Hunny Pumper Set
How is this not a filthy word?
Origin of the Creature Cantina
This past June, I spent a little time with the former toy buyer for Sears. He was a wealth of interesting info but my favourite takeaway of that conversation was this anecdote. I am paraphrasing: Basically, the buyer asked Kenner to make “The bar with all the aliens” as a play set for the Sears […]
Kenner Raiders of the Lost Ark Announcment
It’s pretty weird to see Kenner announce something as big as this with such a crummy ad but I’m guessing they had no time to craft a decent ad. Below is the first notice to the trade showing the figures:
Chills, Spills and lots of Thrills
The 1970s were truly a golden era for the stunt vehicle toy concept although I’m pretty sure this type of toy never truly goes out of style.
Giant Jawa Sale
Insert random “Time Machine Wish” comment here, followed by “Wankenoba’ joke.
Cash in with Kenner ’81
Here’s a fun toy industry promo from Kenner, who was riding high on toy lines such as Star Wars, Play Doh, Glamour Gals, Star Wars, Strawberry Shortcake and oh yeah, Star Wars. More on this promotion after the jump! Even as a kid, I loved to collect the Kenner rebate books but never cashed any […]
Save on the Millennium Falcon at Zayre!
$6.99? That’s some deep savings, I’m in!
Spotlight: The Original Stretch Armstrong by Jazwares
I haven’t done a photo review in over a year? Thank goodness for the new Jazwares Original Stretch Armstrong. In the past few years, there’s been talk of a movie and even an animated series but the only thing I give a toss about is a reproduction of the big guy himself. I’ll explain (and […]
Bionic Classroom
I was slightly deceived by the title “Bionic Classroom” as a kid, I assumed it would be a playset where Steve and Jaime did cool Bionic things. Nope, it’s just Jaime’s work, a school that seems to be located at the airport and judging by the chalkboard, she’s blown her cover…..
Play Doh Dr Drill N’ Fill Commercial
Here’s another one from our archive, from 1980, the Play Doh Dr. Drill N’ Fill playset. Now kids can recreate the amazing tense scenes from “Marathon Man” in their home! Is it safe?’ More classic toy commercials on our Youtube Channel, subscribe now!
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