LICENSED ITEMS
Foodini licensed items were advertised in the comic
books. A good number of them have shown up over the years on
eBay auctions. An article in the March, 1949 issue of
"Playthings" magazine describes the licensing arrangements -
and points to the connection of Mike Bunin to the licensed
items. Quoting from the article: "Mike Bunin of R.C. Cox
Corporation, 205 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, sales agency
for the licensing of Lucky Pup characters on the current
CBS-TV children's show states they are receiving an
enthusiastic response from manufacturers of toys, children's
garments and other appropriate items. Mr. Bunin says that
licensing rights are being awarded briskly." There seems to have also been some tie-ins with
advertisers. Ipana offered some Foodini character premiums
with their products. Specifically, several scarves with
Foodini characters printed on them were Ipana related
products. The ads in the comics provide the most tantalizing
insight into some of the products that it was possible to
purchase. The 1950 prices seem so cheap to a 2004
viewpoint.
Foodini Beanie Cap (see ad in
comic)
Holes for fingers beside the head. Head is rubber.
Foodini Pin - Pinhead Pin.
JoLoPin - JoLo Bracelet
Foodini rubber head.
Front and rear views of "Foodini's Magic Glo-Mask"
"A gift from your Sundial Shoe Dealer" Stamped with Doris Brown's
signature.
1 foot wide. ALL of the white areas STILL glow in the dark!
2 Puzzles. Roll small metal balls around and get them into
indentions. Metal and plastic.
Mickey Mouse had a famous character watch - but so did
Foodini!
We wonder IF any survived. Thus far, no examples have surfaced.
Two different "Ipana" scarves.
The child's Foodini TV Director canvas and wood chair is an
especially fine item. For just $3.50 your child got one of the
charming chairs (in which the child could sit and watch the
television show) - BUT, the childs name could be custom printed on
the back of the chair! The chair is 18" wide and 21" high.
Manufactured by Krimstock Bros. Philadelpha PA (see ad
in comic)
A small "TV Stage and cardboard cutout "puppets" offered by Sundial
Shoes. The rear of the package had suggestions for plots and
dialogue. Even though it was called "Lucky Pup Television Playhouse,
the only characters were from the Foodini show.
A "jack-in-the-box" type toy. Work the magic button and JoLo POPS out!
A group of four puppets. Note the two versions of the Foodini head
and body.
Foodini Boy's Belt
The Greeting Cards and
Records were other well
documented licensed products that are covered on other pages on this
site.
The creator of this site has discovered no puppets, watches or
rubber masks as offered
in some of the ads in the comics. He welcomes submissions of these
items and any information
on additional Foodini character products.
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©2004 Rhett Bryson
If you have ANY Foodini stories, pictures, material or
information,
Please eMail Rhett
Bryson (rhett.bryson@furman.edu)
Last Updated 07/14/2006