Description:
Offered here is a 1949 premium that was sent for a Pep cereal
box top and 25¢. More amazing than the ring is the "box" of
Kellogg's Pep cereal that brings it to life! The rings are often
seen without the box. The action of the toy still seems like
magic. When you move the top of the cereal box close to Donald
he grabs it in his beak. if you move it up and down in front of
his face he opens and closes his beak. When it is moved around
his head he turns his head to follow it. If you turn the box over
and move the bottom toward him he turn away. The secret? The
box is a magnet and there is a magnet inside Donald's hinged
head. Even with the "magic" explained it is still fun.
This toy has been in our family since it was ordered new in
1949. As can be seen on the photographs the paint was not
carefully applied. Guess for 25¢ it was never intended to be the
prized object it has become. There are areas of overpainting and
some loss of (or perhaps never applied) paint. The dark area
around the eyes is the remains of florescent paint which, as
expected, no longer glows in the dark. The pep box magnet is
original and complete with its glossy paper label. The magnet
does not have square corners or a smooth surface so the label is
a bit rough with some fraying and a chip. This is the usual
condition of all the boxes we have seen.
The ring is about 2 1/8" from the top of the blue hat to the
bottom of the ring. The box is about 5/8" X 1/2". The ring has
an open back to adapt for different size fingers. The back of the
neck is stamped " © Disney" and the side of the neck is stamped
"PAT PEND". The swivel in the neck and the hinge in the beak
both work well. The blue eyes are still mounted inside the head
although they are hard to see in the photographs. Please write
with any specific questions.
This item will be shipped from Maryland. International buyers
please email to learn about payment and shipping options.
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