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[Et-Es-Go]

These little guys were premiums in cereal in the early 1970s'.  Here are a few pictures to share.  There was a figure in every box, but you could also send away for the entire set plus the poster.

[PDGray]

On 4/29/2022 at 1:53 PM, Et-Es-Go said:

These little guys were premiums in cereal in the early 1970s'.  Here are a few pictures to share.  There was a figure in every box, but you could also send away for the entire set plus the poster.

I used to LOVE those!!  I had a refrigerator magnet of Gargle.  I hadn't thought about them for YEARS!!  Thanks for those memories!

 

PDG

[batman_fan]

On 4/29/2022 at 12:53 PM, Et-Es-Go said:

These little guys were premiums in cereal in the early 1970s'.  Here are a few pictures to share.  There was a figure in every box, but you could also send away for the entire set plus the poster.

My favorite childhood cereal.  I went away for a week long camp and had a different freakies t-shirt to wear every day.

 

[jimbo_7071]

On 4/29/2022 at 6:29 AM, Shrevvy said:

Did not intent to collect fountain pens, but I guess I do. I just like writing with them and have accumulated several. Here are three. Top is a 1990s Montegrappa Symphony, middle is a 1980s Parker Premier and the bottom is a Sailor pocket pen from 1972. The Sailor was thrown into a deal for some other pens. It is a surprisingly good writer and I am glad I got it. Strange to think pens were important enough that companies were competing for consumer dollars at a pretty high level. The pocket pens were to meet a need for writing on the go - small, light writers. They were also part of the gold wars between the big three Japanese manufacturers. Nibs went from 14k to 18k to 21k and eventually 23k gold. This pocket pen is a 21k fine nib.

I also very much prefer writing with fountain pens when I have to write for any length of time, but I seldom need to any more. I had forgotten that I owned any fountain pens. I have one "nice" one that was kind of expensive back in the 90s. I also have some cheap ones lying around.

[Et-Es-Go]

I do remember as a kid seeing the commercials and then the cereal at the store.  Being a little squirt at the time mom's took you along for grocery shopping.  I vividly recall digging through the piggy bank for 35 cents and sending in the two proof of purchase seals of the cereal box to get my full set of seven Freakies.  I checked the mail box every day.  Ralston used 3rd class mail so it took forever for the package to arrive.  To this day I have all of those original seven, they are in that shadow box picture.  Where I grew up (Colorado) was a test market, so not all parts of the country had a shot at getting the rubber figures.  Later they became hard plastic and cast in the colors that they were intended to be on the front of the cereal box.  You can find them from time to time on Ebay.  Their marketing plan was to always include some premium within the box of cereal, but for me the little rubber guys were always the best.  You can get into your way back machine and watch the commercials on You Tube.  This marketing campaign was genius now that I look back on it.  The folks that built and designed this whole thing also had a great deal of fun building it and seeing its response and success.  Yup, those were fun times.  I had no bills to pay, and no job.  I was about 10 or 11.  Wish I still had that really cool bike my dad got for me.

Here is another fund picture.  Original artwork still from the commercial spots they did.

[BitterOldMan]

On 4/29/2022 at 1:46 PM, jimbo_7071 said:

I also very much prefer writing with fountain pens when I have to write for any length of time, but I seldom need to any more. I had forgotten that I owned any fountain pens. I have one "nice" one that was kind of expensive back in the 90s. I also have some cheap ones lying around.

Dropped my Mont Blanc and cracked the egg white top.

Your post reminded me to take out my Uncle Scrooge pen to ensure the ink still flows smoothly.  Bought at SDCC many years ago.

 

Edited April 29, 2022 by BitterOldMan
Corrected error

[Ameri]

On 4/27/2022 at 3:38 PM, EastEnd1 said:

Fun topic... I also collect vintage Hollywood photos.  This is one of my favorite Marilyn Monroe shots... she's very young here, issued in 1950 for her first significant role in "All About Eve" (about three years before she really broke out)...

 

Speaking of Marilyn, I'm also a big fan. Several years ago I bought these gloves from NYC personality Joe Franklin who wrote the first book on Marilyn in 1953. He told me she gave him the gloves as a thank you.

[Bronty]

"esconced in velvet!"

[Robot Man]

I really love this thread. So many different collecting subjects. I long ago opened my mind to the possibilities out of just collecting comic books.

I recently visited the house of a guy that collects “tribal antiques”. His house was tastefully full of south sea war clubs, spears, fishing stuff, textiles and such.

I have zero interest or knowledge of these things. But as he walked me through his collection explaining the pieces and their significance, I was keenly aware of his dedication and love of them. Collectors are special people. 

[pmpknface]

I am a bit of a film buff and love Alfred Hitchcock movies, so I have a few posters. I have a few more, but they aren't framed. These are on the wall.

[BuscemasAvengers]

Not a big collector of pre-war Lionel pieces, but when this 'O' gauge set came up for sale, I could not resist. Released in 1934, this 235e Set looks like it was just opened by some lucky kid at Christmas. Original paint, no touch ups, and the original boxes too! This version of the set contains:

• 259E (Engine)
• 261T (Tender)
• 654 Oil Tanker
• 653 Coal Car
• 655 Box Car
• 657 Caboose

 

[Colin The Librarian]

My collecting interests are legion and mostly ephemera-related. Besides comics I collect:

Bookmarks - c. 17,000 total of all types. Of interest here may be a set of Doctor Who bookmarks originally owned by the show's producer. Also a number of comic/superhero related bookmarks.

Vintage Postcards - c. 3,500 of different types. Particularly look out for hand-drawn or hand-painted cards; applique cards; signed cards; volcano-themed cards; cards posted before 1900. Outside the day job I deal in vintage postcards.

Matchbox Labels - c. 3,000 of different types. Particularly look out for labels from the manufacturer Octavius Hunt of Bristol, UK.

John Peel Radio Shows recorded off the radio and on tape - c. 750.

Freebie dot.com internet hosting company CD-ROMs given away with British newspapers c. 1998-2002 - c. 75 total (I know, weird, right?)

American Football - or as most here would call it - 'football' ephemera related to the game as played and publicised in the UK before 1980. c. 100 items - mostly programs, tickets, press photographs, random stuff.                   

Here are a few items from the final category. The second of three is a report from the first game played on British soil - an exhibition match between the crew of two American battleships.

Edited May 25, 2022 by Colin The Librarian

[Robot Man]

Rat Finks, Weird-Ohs, Nutty MADs, oh my…

All relics from my misbegotten youth before cars, girls and rock ‘n roll took over. 

[PopKulture]

On 5/25/2022 at 9:36 AM, Colin The Librarian said:.

Freebie dot.com internet hosting company CD-ROMs given away with British newspapers c. 1998-2002 - c. 75 total (I know, weird, right?)

Weird? Maybe a tad… but do you have any competition?  

[Colin The Librarian]

On 5/25/2022 at 11:53 PM, PopKulture said:

Weird? Maybe a tad… but do you have any competition?  

Not really. That was part of the attraction. Sometimes it's fun to collect things nobody else wants. *smiles* 

If CGC ever wants to grade them, most of my copies are gem mint. I'm ready. 

[Professor K]

On 5/25/2022 at 11:25 AM, Robot Man said:

Rat Finks, Weird-Ohs, Nutty MADs, oh my…

All relics from my misbegotten youth before cars, girls and rock ‘n roll took over. 

Oh man I had a whole bunch of those. My favorite was the cop.Nice collection there.

[fishbone]

On 5/15/2022 at 8:59 PM, BuscemasAvengers said:

Not a big collector of pre-war Lionel pieces, but when this 'O' gauge set came up for sale, I could not resist. Released in 1934, this 235e Set looks like it was just opened by some lucky kid at Christmas. Original paint, no touch ups, and the original boxes too! This version of the set contains:

• 259E (Engine)
• 261T (Tender)
• 654 Oil Tanker
• 653 Coal Car
• 655 Box Car
• 657 Caboose

 

incredible !!!!

[fishbone]

On 5/25/2022 at 10:36 AM, Colin The Librarian said:

My collecting interests are legion and mostly ephemera-related. Besides comics I collect:

Bookmarks - c. 17,000 total of all types. Of interest here may be a set of Doctor Who bookmarks originally owned by the show's producer. Also a number of comic/superhero related bookmarks.

Vintage Postcards - c. 3,500 of different types. Particularly look out for hand-drawn or hand-painted cards; applique cards; signed cards; volcano-themed cards; cards posted before 1900. Outside the day job I deal in vintage postcards.

Matchbox Labels - c. 3,000 of different types. Particularly look out for labels from the manufacturer Octavius Hunt of Bristol, UK.

John Peel Radio Shows recorded off the radio and on tape - c. 750.

Freebie dot.com internet hosting company CD-ROMs given away with British newspapers c. 1998-2002 - c. 75 total (I know, weird, right?)

American Football - or as most here would call it - 'football' ephemera related to the game as played and publicised in the UK before 1980. c. 100 items - mostly programs, tickets, press photographs, random stuff.                   

Here are a few items from the final category. The second of three is a report from the first game played on British soil - an exhibition match between the crew of two American battleships.

John Peel !!! I'd love to sit back with some headphones and pass the hours listening to legends !!

[Colin The Librarian]

On 5/26/2022 at 3:17 PM, fishbone said:

John Peel !!! I'd love to sit back with some headphones and pass the hours listening to legends !!

Then you will enjoy the John Peel Wiki. 

Let's say you're looking for available shows and track listings for 1982. Then you take a fancy to checking the 4th May Show. Then you see the full show is available. Click on the relevant Mooo link - 2 hours 5 minutes long (3) and enter: User Name: peel Password: group

And as if by magic, you will have access to that show plus many others available on the Mooo server. There are other file archives available via the Wiki, I only mention that one because it's particularly good. 

Many of my own show recordings are available through the Wiki. Have a look around!

[Colin The Librarian]

A selection of Octavius Hunt match labels from my collection for your viewing pleasure.