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Vintage 1950s Captain Video Space Helmet Post Raisin Bran Corn-Fetti Ad
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Original vintage Captain Video Space Helmet promotional advertisement and mail-order form advertising a cereal premium available with Post’s Raisin Bran and Post’s Corn-Fetti box tops.
The front features bold “HEY KIDS!” graphics, illustrations of the Captain Video Space Helmet, Post’s cereal boxes, and the original mail-in order form offering the helmet for $1.00 plus two box tops.
The reverse is especially interesting, featuring the original “How to Assemble Your Captain Video Space Helmet”instructions with exploded-view diagrams showing the headpiece, visor, neckpiece, snap fasteners, and how the helmet was worn.
The original paper piece comes displayed in a clear 8.5" x 11" acrylic tabletop display stand, making it ready for display.
Great crossover collectible for fans of vintage cereal advertising, Captain Video, early television, space toys, premiums, science fiction, and 1950s Americana.
Details:
- Original vintage advertisement/order form
- Approximate era: 1950s
- Captain Video Space Helmet promotion
- Post’s Raisin Bran
- Post’s Corn-Fetti
- Original mail-order form
- Original assembly instructions on reverse
- Double-sided
- Clear acrylic tabletop display stand included
- Display stand size: approximately 8.5" x 11"
- Helmet itself is not included
Condition Report:
Fair to good vintage condition with noticeable age and handling wear. Paper shows overall toning, horizontal and vertical fold lines, edge wear, small tears, losses/chipping along portions of the left and right edges, creasing, light staining/spotting, and general surface wear. The main graphics and text remain highly readable and display well despite the wear. Reverse assembly instructions are present and readable. Acrylic display stand shows normal light scratches/scuffs from handling and storage. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.
Original vintage ad/order form with age toning, folds, edge tears and chipping, staining, and handling wear, but still displays well in the included acrylic stand.
