Tomart Action Figure The Kenner Legacy Pack SC (2009) comic books

Pack 1 - Includes - Part 1: How it All Began; Part 2: Meeting the Star Wars Toy Demand; Part 3: The Empire Grows; Part 4: Expanding the Universe; Part 5: Elsewhere on Earth; and Part 6: Superpower of the Force. The story of Kenner Products is told in 18 chapters tracing the company from its formation in 1947 until it was completely absorbed into Hasbro shortly after the turn of the century. The saga focuses primarily on the action figure brands that made the company famous - Star Wars, Adventures of Indiana Jones, Alien, The Real Ghostbusters, Batman, Jurassic Park, and so many others. Kenner's other core brands are also included along with the people who made them all possible. The early chapters touch on Kenner's early successes and more into the hiring of Bernie Loomis, the man who introduced The Six Million Dollar Man, Kenner's first successful male action brand. Soon thereafter came Stretch Armstrong and the blockbuster Star Wars license. Interviews with key Kenner players illuminate the early days of the company The story of Kenner Products is told in 18 chapters tracing the company from its formation in 1947 until it was completely absorbed into Hasbro shortly after the turn of the century. The saga focuses primarily on the action figure brands that made the company famous - Star Wars, Adventures of Indiana Jones, Alien, The Real Ghostbusters, Batman, Jurassic Park, and so many others. Kenner's other core brands are also included along with the people who made them all possible. The early chapters touch on Kenner's early successes and more into the hiring of Bernie Loomis, the man who introduced The Six Million Dollar Man, Kenner's first successful male action brand. Soon thereafter came Stretch Armstrong and the blockbuster Star Wars license. Interviews with key Kenner players illuminate the early days of the company and how it transformed into a merchandising powerhouse. Includes 6 volumes Softcover (Saddle Stitched, Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., Each Volume is 16 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $24.95.

Pack 2 - Includes - Includes 6 volumes Softcover (Saddle Stitched, Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., Each Volume is 16 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $24.95.

Pack 3 - Includes - Batman and the return of Star Wars carry the story of Kenner into the 1990s. The Dark Knight collection kicked off a long-running Batman brand as Kenner mixed in shorter run successes like Swamp Thing, Robin Hood, Terminator 2, Mondo Blitzers, Jurassic Park, The Mask, and the return of Star Wars, Alien, and the successfully revived Beast Wars: Transformers. Many other lines were tried during this period and while some very neat figures, shown in prototype form, were never released. The Kenner Legacy profiles them all, giving toy collectors unique insight into this popular company. Includes 6 volumes Softcover (Saddle Stitched, Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., Each Volume is 16 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $24.95.