Meet the Experts: Jim Swearingen

These are the tickets you’re looking for! Join The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures for a space-tacular evening with former Kenner toy designer, Jim Swearingen. Learn first-hand how these iconic toys were created, from original concept to finished product, while enjoying refreshments. Space Camper Cosmic IPA will be provided courtesy of Boulevard Brewing Company.

Attendees are invited to see every action figure toy made by Kenner Toys from 1978 to 1985 by viewing The Nostalgia Awakens: Retro Kenner Star Wars Action Figure Toys before or after the program. Doors open at 5:30PM and the exhibition will remain open to explore until 7:30PM. Admission is $12 ($10 for members).

This project is supported in part by the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund,  Commerce Bancshares Foundation, and Boulevard Brewing Company.

Schedule

5:30PM—Doors open to view The Nostalgia Awakens exhibition.

6-7PM—Meet the Experts: Jim Swearingen

7:30PM—Museum closes