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Spencer’s Vintage Figure Backpack

Spencer's online store is currently offering a Star Wars Kenner-themed action figure backpack. The officially licensed item features vintage Kenner action figures from 1977 to 1985. Figures from all four vintage lines are represented. The backpack typically retails for $50 but can be purchased for 50% off! To order your Kenner bag which would be great for toy runs and toy shows head on over to Spencer's. We've added this bag to our Kenner Cameo Chronology where you can see other appearances by Star Wars figures! May the force always be with you when you use this officially licensed backpack at school, work, or while traveling from galaxy to galaxy. You'll be able to store all of your stuff in this backpack as it features two zipper [...]

By |2018-07-16T01:54:40-07:00July 16th, 2018|Categories: Kenner Cameo, Vintage|

A Trip to Toytopia

This past weekend we paid a trip to the Washington State History Museum whom just finished up hosting a four month run of the traveling exhibition. Toytopia.   The exhibit which centers on the history of toys in America from the past 100 years included lots of displayed items and interactive play areas. There were lots of opportunities to read and hear about the creation and origin of many of today's popular toys. Toys including GI Joe, Lego, Barbie, Star Wars, Frisbee, Crayola, Cabbage Patch Kids, Erector, Monopoly and the list goes on, where all present in the exhibition. From tin toys to teddy bears, video games to construction toys, board games to action figures, toys of all types were on display. It was Toytopia's [...]

By |2018-06-11T14:25:36-07:00June 11th, 2018|Categories: Vintage|Tags: , |

TOY RUN: Episode 95 – May the Toys Be With You

On this week's episode of Toy Run Criz Bee and Jake Stevens wonder what will be shown at New York Toy Fair, which officially announced Forces Of Destiny Adventure Dolls will make it out to retail stores and if 3 3/4" Star Wars figures will go away for good in the near future. Jake Stevens shares some thoughts about his new cookbook, which is filled with Star Wars action figure goodness, and Criz Bee learns more about Matt Fox and his May The Toys Be With You exhibition that's currently touring the United Kingdom. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, join the Toy Run Facebook group and be part of the community. We want to hear from you! If you have questions for the hosts, suggestions [...]

By |2018-02-02T07:37:27-08:00February 2nd, 2018|Categories: Toy Run, Vintage|

Another Round of Kenner Movie/TV Cameos

The great thing about Star Wars now being over 4 decades old; there seems to be an unending amount of Star Wars cameos and lore to still discover!  This week we have yet another round of Kenner toy appearances in movies and television shows.  Each one of these provided and pointed out by the great community that is Star Wars collecting community and we have added them to our Lights! Camera! Action (Figures)! Database! Mork and Mindy - Season 1 "Mork's First Christmas" (1978) Not only does Mork get a classic Simon game he also opens a Kenner Radio Controlled R2-D2! Big thanks to Jason Langendorfer for the images! Next up, courtesy of the eagle-eyed Dan Geister, we have a look at a lesser known 80's movie which [...]

By |2017-08-08T11:47:33-07:00August 8th, 2017|Categories: Kenner Cameo, Vintage|

Kenner Cameo: Star Voyager

Big thanks to our buddy Mark S. for letting us know about this latest Kenner cameo. This one occurred on the cover of the 1982 Atari 2600 game "Star Voyager" by Imagic. The cover art is clearly based on Kenner's version of the Millenium Falcon and thanks to a recent gaming expo, the actual model which was referenced in the art has surfaced. "Thanks again to the esteemed Earl Green - we have another photo from the Classic Gaming Expo." We have added it to our ever growing database of Kenner (and Hasbro) action figure cameos which can be found in the pic below! And of course, we are always grateful for any tips and help in hunting down new cameos that have remained [...]

By |2017-06-14T00:01:29-07:00June 14th, 2017|Categories: Kenner Cameo, Vintage|

Happy Anniversary to My Brother, Star Wars!

By Jake Stevens As a Bicentennial Baby, I have grown up with Star Wars for practically my entire life.  Not one memory that I can recall comes from a time without Star Wars.  Like a slightly older brother, we have spent more time playing together than any of my "siblings"; G.I. Joe, Transformers, M.A.S.K. and He-Man. The thing that has made Star Wars the sibling that I have bonded most with is that as kid he was always up for playing with my friends, and my family. Star Wars is really the ideal brother as he gives you his complete attention when its just the two of you and yet loves to be shared with the world and put on display for how awesome he [...]

By |2017-05-25T06:52:40-07:00May 25th, 2017|Categories: Holiday, The 40th Anniversary Collection, Vintage|

Galaxy of Toys Episode 62: Kenner Return of the Jedi Figures (Part 1)

In the latest episode of Galaxy of the Toys, the hosts break down the first eight Return of the Jedi figures pictured on the 65 card backs. Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight Outfit) Princess Leia Organa (Boushh Disguise) Squid Head Emperor’s Royal Guard Weequay Ree-Yees General Madine Lando Calrissian (Skiff Guard Disguise) The guys give their thoughts on some of the first Return of the Jedi figures from Kenner released back in 1983. You can watch the RetroBlasting video Jason refers to here: Star Wars Follies: Kenner's Epic Return of the Jedi Fail - Vintage Toy Review If you have any comments or questions about the show please email us at galaxyoftoys@gmail.com About Galaxy of Toys Podcast Galaxy of Toys Podcast is a discussion about Star [...]

By |2017-05-08T21:13:24-07:00May 8th, 2017|Categories: Galaxy of Toys, Return of the Jedi, Vintage|

40th Anniversary Hasbro Commercial

Last Friday, Hasbro debuted their latest Star Wars action figure commercial and it featured something truly special. In the stop-motion animated short, it featured not only toys from Hasbro's 40th Anniversary Collection 6" line but each one of the line's vintage Kenner counterparts. This is the first commercial to truly feature Hasbro's The Black Series 6" figure line and as well as the first to use Kenner figures since the mid-80's. Look for more Kenner and Hasbro ads and commercials in our H.A.N (Hasbro Ad Network) Database.  The database is still in construction yet if you know of or have an entry that should be included please reach out to us on our social pages or at 4LOMKUSS@gmail.com. Until next time, May the Fourth Be with [...]

By |2017-05-04T23:51:11-07:00May 4th, 2017|Categories: The 40th Anniversary Collection, The Black Series, Vintage|

More TV Figure Appearances Found

Thanks to the many collectors and fans who share their findings on social media we are able to add three more Kenner and Hasbro Star Wars action figure appearances to our Lights! Camera! Action (Figures)! filmography! On a very special Christmas episode of Cagney and Lacey in 1982 "I'll Be Home For Christmas", the detectives hit the stores only to pass by some beautiful packed-on-the-pegs Empire Strikes Back figures. Special thanks to Jason L. for the heads up and Toby B. for the use of the images! Next up, we have a more modern appearance in the form of a few Power of the Force 2 figures that appeared in an episode of Dexter. This scene appeared in Season 2's episode titled "The Dark Defender" which [...]

By |2017-01-11T07:52:11-08:00January 11th, 2017|Categories: Rogue One, The Empire Strikes Back, The Power of the Force 2, Vintage|

Spider-Man Collects Star Wars Figures!

Last night Marvel Studios (with some help from Sony) released the first trailer for their upcoming Spider-Man reboot and we couldn't be happier! Spider-Man: Homecoming not only brings Peter Parker back to being lovable (after the failings of Andrew Garfield) but Tony Stark is back to form as well, after a heart-wrenching story in Captain America: Civil War!  Now, what does this have to do with a Star Wars action figure site? Well, during our very first viewing, we discovered Spider-Man or perhaps his buddy, Ned Leeds, shares our passion for Star Wars action figures! Peter appears to prefer vintage figures as not only are some of the figures on his shelf appear to be Kenner but a few other classic vehicles make an appearance as [...]

By |2016-12-09T00:13:01-08:00December 9th, 2016|Categories: Kenner Cameo, Vintage|Tags: |
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