The Complicated Web of Kenner, Tonka, General Mills, Parker Brothers & Hasbro Toys | 244

Discover the shocking truth behind the rise and fall of Kenner, the toy giant that hit the jackpot with Star Wars, only to face a corporate Wiff. We break down the complicated web of Tonka, General Mills, Parker Brothers, and Hasbro, exploring how a $500 million acquisition led to the end of an era. From the golden age of Cincinnati toy making to the final Win of the Power of the Force line, this is the deep-dive history every collector needs to hear.🚨📞 Call our FITT Voicemail Line to leave a comment, question, or suggestion: 732-800-197700:00 - The secret research mission to Cincinnati05:27 - Why Kenner didn't actually sell to Hasbro08:41 - The $51 per share gamble that failed10:43 - How Tonka's massive debt became a Wiff13:00 - The final breath: Kenner's last office closes16:11 - Rapid fire: 20 toy lines you forgot were Kenner22:42 - The "Cheesecake Factory" mistake of toy licensing27:12 - The $10,000 mistake that lost Lucasfilm35:05 - The $100 Bill Laimbeer mystery38:45 - How Parker Brothers secretly started NerfWe talk about these Iconic Kenner Toy Lines:Star Wars (1978–1985): Renowned for the 3.75-inch figures and vehicle scale.Easy-Bake Oven (1963): A staple toy using a light bulb for heat.Spirograph (1966): Art-creation toy.Stretch Armstrong (1976): Gel-filled figure.Care Bears (1983): Huggable plush figures.Starting Lineup (1988): Highly collectible sports figures.Batman/Jurassic Park (1990s): Popular action figure lines from films#ToyCollecting #ActionFigures #StarWarsToys #KennerHistory #Hasbro #VintageToys #RetroToys #ToyPodcast #KennerStarWars #JurassicParkToys #Ghostbusters #90sToys #EasyBakeOven #Spirograph #StretchArmstrong #CareBears #StartingLineup #BatmanToys #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys----------------------🫶 Support our #podcast through Patreon, and get early access to #toycollection previews, exclusive #starwarsactionfigures video content like Rated-R collector episodes AKA "Five Idiots After Dark" & our regular episodes before the public:https://patreon.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToys👍🏼 Follow us on social media! Get all the FITT links (Facebook, Instagram, collectibles, merch, giveaways & more):http://fiveidiotstalkingtoys.com/👕 FITT Merch Shop ~ T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Hats, Stickers & more for #toycollectors!Shop now: https://five-idiots-talking-toys.myspreadshop.com/🤖 Buy #toys & #collectibles with us at "Rogue Five Toys": https://www.facebook.com/groups/roguefivetoys