#62: Nabisco Spoonmen Saga
In 1958, Nabisco introduced plastic Spoonmen with Spoonsize Shredded Wheat Juniors. These tiny, colorful astronauts flanking spoons in outer space enthralled many, turning breakfasts into an imaginative space adventure.
The Spoonmen envisioned making Shredded Wheat Juniors irresistible and leveraging the joy of a toy to allure kids. However, the sugary delight’s pull might have already been enough to keep the cereal bowls empty.