Buy It Now. ( Log Out /  It’s a shame that, after sixty years, the best they can do is borrow two of the Rice Krispies mascots and a Pop look-alike. KELLOGG'S All Bran Buds fiber cereal box 1980s Leo Burnett (2) photo negative. Jose the Monkey was their first mascot and a bigger disaster would have had to involve orphans and occur on Christmas day. A chocolate flavor porridge variant had been available at the end of the 2000s called Coco Pops Porridge, but didn't last long. While the American Krispies are light and more in the pinkish-brown category, the Choco Krispis are smaller and narrower with a … In fact, an elephant named Melvin, who appeared in Mexico in 1989, is the face of the Latin American version of Cocoa Krispies – Choco Krispis. Later in the 1960s, Sweep (a dog hand puppet from the popular children's television program The Sooty Show) became the mascot for Coco Pops. 2006 Kelloggs Sweet Eatin Carnival Metal Sign, Sugar Smacks, Cocoa Krispies,Pops. Cocoa Krispies - 1977. C $44.70. Cocoa Krispies first appeared in the United States in 1958, represented by a monkey named Jose. Cocoa Krispies first appeared in the United States in 1958, represented by a monkey named Jose. He was reportedly replaced by Coco the Elephant in 1960 when Mexican-Americans complained about the ethnic stereotype. Coco's friends are Shortie Giraffe, Alan Anteater, Heftie Hippo, Ozmelda Ostrich, Kylie Kangaroo, and Rocky Raccoon, while Crafty Croc and the gorillas are his arch enemies. Frosted Flakes. He did have a tendency to disappear on long gambling binges… mostly when he would “exit, stage left”. The cereal was available in Canada for a time but was discontinued at some point in the early 1990s. I like how the ice-cream ain't too sweet and pairs well with the rice krispies cookies. See more ideas about cocoa krispies, cocoa, kelloggs. Froot Loops, 1965: “Follow my nose! The cereal was introduced in the United States in 1958. In recent years, the design of Coco has been refined to give him a younger look. Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies and Variations Kellogg's Cocoa Pops (UK) Kellogg's Marshmallow Krispies Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Cereal ... Elmo the Elephant, and Newt the Gnu all represented Kellogg's Sugar Frosted Flakes when the cereal was first introduced. Chocos were introduced in some countries as Coco Pops Mega Munchers. At this point, with the movie One Million Years BC and the series It’s About Time, it was clear that the country was in the throes of “cavemania”. This colorful menagerie consisted of Tony, Katy the Kangaroo, Elmo the Elephant, and Newt … KELLOGG'S cereal box store display sign 1979 Tony Jr Cocoa Krispies elephant. $29.99 + $4.50 shipping . In those countries where the cereal is known as "Choco Krispies," An elephant is the mascot. Hope you enjoy and as always thanks for watching. Rice Krispies. The line was delivered in television commercials by cartoon … Instead, Kellogg's sells a variant called Rice Krispies Cocoa, which is simply Rice Krispies with a light chocolate flavor. In 1963, the Hanna-Barbera character Snagglepuss took over as the mascot. Cocoa Krispies first appeared in the United States in 1958, represented by a monkey named Jose. Cocoa Puffs. It was introduced in the United Kingdom as Coco Pops in 1973 and is also known by that name in the Netherlands, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Bulgaria, Ghana, Malta, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, Finland, Italy, Greece, Sweden, Belgium, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Ukraine, Botswana, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Australia, Turkey and Republic of Korea and as Choco Pops in France. I had to stop eating it because my pancreas threatened to find its way out of my body while I slept if I didn’t…. Imagine how much more compelling the image would be if a real person were holding that bowl and those two pieces of cereal! … In 1986, the cereal introduced the mascot Simmo. But, Tusk, the tiny elephant sang his way into our hearts and partway into our large intestines. Nostalgia is often triggered by something reminding you of a happier time. The Catholic church refuses to acknowledge that Cocoa Krispies are a miracle probably because it would mean sainthood for one or more of its inventors… and, I have it on good authority that at least one of them is a Methodist. With spoon or spatula, fold in rice krispies. 80's Ads: Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies Cereal 1986. Sadly, this was not to last. In 1986, Kelloggs named the elephant "Melvin". I put together a list of these mascots with the years they were given the official job. Try it before it's gone! In six years, no cave man sold more cereal than he did… but, Ogg also had to go, probably due to pressure from creationists…. In 2001, Snap, Crackle, and Pop returned and they have remained the product's mascots to date. The Kellogg Corporation will be sending over their black helicopters…, should I mention I don eat it …it is processed food with toooooo much sugar lol, That’s part of the gag of calling the the “Platonic ideal of cereal”. From United States +C $28.10 shipping. And, in this spirit “Ogg” was invented. Today, most people know Tony the Tiger as the mascot for Frosted Flakes, but when he debuted in 1952 he was only one of four potential Frosted Flakes spokes-animals. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Cocoa Krispies have featured various animals, from the anonymous elephant (pictured left) to the TV star Snagglepuss. Peanut Butter Bars . The Simmo mascot featured on various materials for around about three months. Only Tony and Katy ever made it … More recent advertisements (2009) in the United Kingdom have opted away from using Coco and his friends, instead opting for things such as dancing milkmen and astronauts. Rice Krispies have been around for a long time, which is not surprising considering the amount of effort put into advertising. This chocolate version of Rice Krispies cereal is still popular today. The ice-cream was creamy albeit a little icy. In those countries where the cereal is known as "Choco Krispis," an elephant is the mascot. Kellogg's has released variations of Cocoa Krispies such as Cocoa Kris pies Cereal Straws, Cocoa Kris pies Choconilla, and Chocos. About This Image: Title: Tusk The Elephant Box Submitted by jeffrey on 11/17/2010 Comment from submitter: From Kellogg's, a one-ounce box of Cocoa Krispies cereal featuring the glasses-wearing Tusk the Elephant. Thus, Kellogg's reverted to the original name in May 1999. …to be replaced by Tusk the Elephant. As of 2011, Kellogg's decided to bring Coco and his friends, as well as Croc back, under a new space-age style campaign, known as the "Coco Pops Promise". Ogg the Caveman took over towards the end of 1967. They lasted for nine years… up until Pop tried to run for governor of Nevada, and, in his opening remarks, alienated even members of his own family. "I've got great news. It always knows! Briefly, Coco was seen as a real-life chimp. Coco is still present on the box of the cereal and at the end of the advertisement but is no longer the featured character. In 1963, the Hanna-Barbera character Snagglepuss took over as the mascot. Love the chewy cocoa rice krispies cookies! By the end of 1973, Tusk the Elephant became the mascot of the cereal, and he remained until the end of 1982 when Snap, Crackle, and Pop (the mascots of Rice Krispies) replaced and retired Tusk the Elephant. Sep 15, 2012 - Explore Annette Laramie's board "kelloggs rice krispies " on Pinterest. Ogg the Caveman took over towards the end of 1967. The cereal had far more mascots than most other cereals… mistakes were made, cartoon lions were rescued from the humiliation of poverty and we learned a little more about early humans, thanks to the ad-men who sold Cocoa Krispies to the public…. They wisely decided to use an established face to sell their cereal. Kind of makes me wonder if the monkeys aren’t the ones inventing these ad campaigns…. https://cereal.fandom.com/wiki/Cocoa_Krispies?oldid=5124. Recently, he has been called "Commando Melvin," due to commercials featuring him as a space-faring fighter and adventurer, although this is due to a misunderstanding, as Commando Melvin refers exclusively to the organization featured in the commercials, whose purpose is to defend the "forti calcio plus", a supposed ingredient in the cereal from aliens or other such villains. This is a video commercial about 1980 for Cocoa Krispies cereal made for television. Cocoa Hoots, 1972: The mascot for this cereal was a cartoon owl named Newton, voiced by the late Pat Buttram (Mr. Haney from TV’s Green Acres). Later in the 1960s, the name was changed to Cocoa Krispies but subsequently reverted to Coco Pops. Fortunately for Coco, a pink elephant can always find work somewhere. KELLOGG'S Cocoa Krispies elephant cereal box 1970s Burnett (3) photo negative. However, the cereal box of 2009 has Coco's head as the main feature, with the title 'Coco Pops' and a smaller cereal bowl, on the right of the box. [1] Several spin-off cereals using the "Coco Pops" name, such as Caramel Flavoured Coco Pops, Coco Pops Crunchers, Coco Chex, Coco Rocks, Coco Pops Straws, Coco Pops Moon & Stars, Coco Pops Choc-N-Roll, and Coco Pops Croc Prints (shaped like Crafty Croc's feet) have also been released by Kellogg's in some countries. $12.99. In 2003, the cereal was renamed Cocoa Rice Krispies, as Kellogg's endeavored to unite their Rice Kris pies variations under a single marketing schema. Melvin appears to be some sort of elephant wearing a space suit, but I decided to take Camila's word for it. Oct 23, 2017 - Explore Roony Kanga's board "Cocoa Krispies" on Pinterest. Coco was a pink elephant, slyly hinting at Cocoa Krispies’ almost elixer-like ability to cure DTs in recovering alcoholics. You can use them to display text, links, images, HTML, or a combination of these. What a turnaround from 1958! In 1991, the mascot became Coco the Monkey. Subsequently, the cereal was represented by the likes of Snagglepuss, Ogg the Caveman, Tusk the Elephant and then Snap, Crackle and Pop in 1982. There is something strange about advertising real food using a fictitious mascot. In 1963, Coco the Monkey was introduced, and he remains the mascot in those countries where the cereal is known as Coco Pops, Choco Krispies, and Choco Pops. Jose was considered racially offensive… IN THE FIFTIES. On back there's a premium offer for Glass Stick-Ons, vinyl decals that you could stick on your … The look is a bit different on these two. And, despite his vices, those involved said he was a real pro. In 1986, Kelloggs named the elephant "Melvin". He was reportedly replaced by Coco the Elephant in 1960 when Mexican-Americans complained about the ethnic stereotype. Kellogs (the company behind Rice Krispies) achieved that feat by manipulating the moisture in the cereal and dividing that specific process into two phases. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. In 2001, Snap Crackle and Click became the spokes-things for the cereal while Pop was drying out on a Montana ranch. He hawked cereal from 1963 to 1967. You know the fifties: That’s when Amos and Andy were a weekly television show along with the Lone Ranger which featured the dumbest most indecisive American Indian on the face of the Earth. Edit them in the Widget section of the, The Venial Degradation of the Cocoa Krispies Mascots, Potatoes, and the Promise of More Potatoes. In 2006, the name was changed back to Cocoa Kris pies. He invented things like the wheel, fire and a cure for diabetes. 0 bids. For the first time ever, paleoanthropologists did not have to lie about what they did for a living. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Whether it's an old commercial … The problem came when they dressed him like Harry Belafonte. This colorful menagerie consisted of Tony, Katy the Kangaroo, Elmo the Elephant, and Newt the Gnu. Cocoa Krispies, 1958: "Like a chocolate milkshake, only crunchy." In the late 1950's, Cocoa Krispies cereal was promoted with the line, "Like a chocolate milkshake, only crunchy." Coco was a pink elephant, slyly hinting at Cocoa Krispies’ almost elixer-like ability to cure DTs in recovering alcoholics. Change ), This is a text widget, which allows you to add text or HTML to your sidebar. Golden Grahams. Coco spent ten years outsmarting his enemies to really bad calypso music. Cocoa Krispies first appeared in the United States in 1958, represented by a monkey named Jose. [2] The advertising campaign for the poll featured newsreader Alastair Burnet and Screaming Lord Sutch as the returning officer in a town hall election setting. The cereal is known as Choco Krispis in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras, Colombia, Guatemala, Panama, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina, and Choco Krispies in Portugal, Spain, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Dulce de leche ice cream sandwiched between 2 Cocoa Krispies "cookies", drizzled with chocolate sauce. You’d think that, by now, they’d have it figured out: A mascot who is relevant to the image that Cocoa Krispies wants to associate itself with. This Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies cereal box is from 1977. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ( Log Out /  Golden Grahams. You’ve got to ask yourself, at this point, what do elephants have to do with chocolate? 866k members in the nostalgia community. And, best of all, it is infused with chocolate. $15.00 :)) if with jam – it’s almost like a candy , My favorite is oatmeal with brown sugar, walnuts and cream. Today, most people know Tony the Tiger as the mascot for Frosted Flakes, but when he debuted in 1952 he was only one of four potential Frosted Flakes spokes-animals. It turned out that Snagglepuss, a Hanna-Barbara produced mountain lion, needed money to pay off some gambling loans he’d been forced to take out. The cereal also had a recipe transformation to add more vitamins and minerals, in order to focus the product into a "health is fun" type of communication. There have been a few mascot changes since including an elephant, Snagglepuss, a caveman, and eventually Snap, Crackle, and Pop in the early 1980s to today. He was reportedly replaced by Coco the Elephant in 1960 when Mexican-Americans complained about the ethnic stereotype. 80's Ads: Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies Cereal 1986. He was reportedly replaced by Coco the Elephant in 1960 when Mexican-Americans complained about the ethnic stereotype. It’s candy in a bowl of milk and yet I’m salivating as I type this…, What about the porridge ?? It remains the platonic ideal of cereals: It talks, doesn’t require added sugar, is made of rice and is low in fiber to facilitate gorging. There's Tusk Tusk the elephant enjoying a bowl of the crunchy chocolate bits. Newt the Gnu was an early mascot for what popular breakfast cereal? 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