Not sure how many issues were produced, though I recall at one point having one with a lengthy article on the “Freeze-Dried add-ins” fad of the early 1960’s.
Wait a minute, I thought she hated sugary things, figured she’d be the type who likes jalapeño omelets in the morning. Unless she doesn’t plan to eat it, she plans to sell it. Or at least bring it back with her as the mascot, I’d buy it, even if she wants it to be paprika flavored! I’m willing to burn my tounge for your characters Bea! XD
And then Rene Belloq comes along, takes the box and says, You see, Miss… whatever your last name is… there is nothing you can find that I cannot take away.
Reminds me of the Buddy comic strip series I want to do where she and her friends take a road trip to Canada to purchase a box of Crunchy Cow, her favorite breakfast cereal from when she was a kid. P.S. I once draw Buddy eating from a box of Frosted Sugar Clumps. Now that’s a tad too sugary!
NewPatriot778 almost 7 years ago
Hey she’s got a baby Chiaotzu with her! XD
AnyFace almost 7 years ago
Again, I love every camera angle. :)
AnyFace almost 7 years ago
Bad news, everyone …
My local “Open 24 Hours A Day” Walmart is no longer open 24 hours a day. :(
Not sure when that happened, only that it did.
AnyFace almost 7 years ago
Some cereals have very limited regional distribution, but still kinda/sorta exist.
Somewhere out there is a box of ‘Quisp’ with my name on it. ;)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quisp
AnyFace almost 7 years ago
“Funky Podunkis” are probably roughly analogous to “Freakies” …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freakies
AnyFace almost 7 years ago
… though they remind me of SNL’s “Little Chocolate Donuts” as well:
http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/little-chocolate-donuts/n8655?snl=1
AnyFace almost 7 years ago
Here’s a fun article on discontinued cereals …
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/03/25-awesome-cereals-that-no-longer-exist/
AnyFace almost 7 years ago
Found these at the supermarket a few days ago.
Scary~!!
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.popsugar.com/food/Cinnamon-Toast-Crunch-Bites-43731291/amp
AnyFace almost 7 years ago
Years ago, there used to exist a fanzine for cereal fandom, called – Wait for it – ‘Flake.’
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/f_vuJiN9ZO8/RoyB4v550PI/AAAAAAAAAKE/995aMRXMpI/s320/FlakeMagazine15.jpg
Not sure how many issues were produced, though I recall at one point having one with a lengthy article on the “Freeze-Dried add-ins” fad of the early 1960’s.
AnyFace almost 7 years ago
Here’s an example …
http://www.mrbreakfast.com/cereal_detail.asp?id=737
NewPatriot778 almost 7 years ago
Wait a minute, I thought she hated sugary things, figured she’d be the type who likes jalapeño omelets in the morning. Unless she doesn’t plan to eat it, she plans to sell it. Or at least bring it back with her as the mascot, I’d buy it, even if she wants it to be paprika flavored! I’m willing to burn my tounge for your characters Bea! XD
AnyFace almost 7 years ago
Do they still put “Prizes” in cereal boxes?
Yes, it’s been that long since I’ve bought a full-sized box.AnyFace almost 7 years ago
There are quite a few articles about cereal box collecting online, this one is a decent enough place to start …
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.eater.com/platform/amp/2016/2/16/11008926/cereal-box-collections-history
Lyons Group, Inc. almost 7 years ago
Other Cereal Products That No Longer Exist
Grins & Smiles, Giggles & Laughs
Quake and Quisp
Vanilla Crunch (Captain Crunch)
Punch Crunch (also from Captain Crunch)
King Vitamin (could still be on the market)
Fruit Brute
jrankin1959 almost 7 years ago
And then Rene Belloq comes along, takes the box and says, You see, Miss… whatever your last name is… there is nothing you can find that I cannot take away.
Willywise52 Premium Member almost 7 years ago
The little kid reminds me of early Mad Magazine.
Robert Nowall Premium Member almost 7 years ago
I used to find back-issue magazines stuck down behind the shelves.
hk Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Sam sure is gone a long time!
CYGNUS X1 almost 7 years ago
I want my Product 19 back!
Red Ruffensor almost 7 years ago
Funky Podunkis were renamed Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs.
Rick Smith Premium Member almost 7 years ago
I love it: Morning Sugar!
Christopher Vickers almost 7 years ago
Reminds me of the Buddy comic strip series I want to do where she and her friends take a road trip to Canada to purchase a box of Crunchy Cow, her favorite breakfast cereal from when she was a kid. P.S. I once draw Buddy eating from a box of Frosted Sugar Clumps. Now that’s a tad too sugary!