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In comparison to recently released collectable toy lines based on some of the biggest children’s shows and movies of the 1980s, vintage Kenner toys from that decade are often very basic, with limited joint movements and bearing very little resemblance to their on-screen counterparts. Yet, many childhoods of 80s kids were hugely enriched by these…

For years, film and television studios have treated its major plot twists and surprise characters as closely-guarded secrets, hidden to even its licensing partners. In 2019, Hasbro was as surprised as any audience member to see “Baby Yoda” for the first time in the premiere episode of The Mandalorian and wouldn’t have product featuring the…

Kenner’s Star Wars line is probably among the most famous and most coveted vintage toys for collectors. The manufacturer was one of the first to get a license to create toys for the galaxy far, far away, and absolutely nailed it with the detailing, variety, and popularity of the line. While sealed versions of these…

In 1988, Kenner released Starting Lineups in the United States. At the time, these were what we would call a hyped collectible today. The collectible was the action figure, and as an added bonus, you’d also get a trading card. Most people kept these in the package, never opening them to protect the action figure. The…

Thirty. That’s the total number of rocket-firing Boba Fett prototypes Kenner ever built, back in 1979, before the company killed the toy for good. Only three are known to have survived the 47 years since, and this past April, the best-preserved of them sold at Goldin Auctions for $1,342,000 — a new all-time record for…

One of the most beloved features of Star Warsaction figure collecting is the endless roster of blink-and-you’ll-miss-them characters Hasbro is dedicated to churning out. This tradition began with Kenner in the seventies, with the second-ever wave of Star Wars action figures including deep cut droids and Mos Eisley cantina denizens — including one who technically…

Action figure combo packs not only help you build up your collection, but are a great way for fans to recreate their favorite movie scenes. Say you want to display the sheer imbalance in firepower during the Battle of Hoth in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back; this lot featuring a pairing of the AT-AT…

New San Diego Comic-Con 2026 reveals from Hasbro include a Kenner-inspired Star Wars Vintage Collection X‑Wing and Luke Skywalker.

Hasbro reveals The Real Ghostbusters Kenner Classics Janine Melnitz and Louis Tully 40th Anniversary two-pack, featuring companion ghosts and wearable proton packs — coming November 2026 as a Hasbro Pulse exclusive.