Little Bobdog Dalmatian 1988 Sunward Co. Ltd. Japan Designer Takako Nagai

 

Mac Tonight in Jet Ski 1988 McDonald’s USA

 

1988 Pizza Hut Phils. - Little Foot - The Land Before Time

 

Hello Kitty Bowl Sanrio Japan (1988)

The Hello Kitty Bowl – Sanrio Japan (1988) is a vintage character collectible produced by Sanrio during the height of Hello Kitty’s global popularity in the late 1980s. Featuring the iconic character Hello Kitty—recognizable by her red bow and simple, charming design—the bowl typically showcases bright, pastel colors and classic 1980s Sanrio artwork that emphasized friendship and cuteness (“kawaii”) themes. Made from durable ceramic or melamine depending on the release variation, the 1988 bowl was designed for everyday household use while also appealing to collectors of character merchandise. Items from this era are especially valued today for their nostalgic appeal, original back stamps indicating late-Showa production, and their representation of Sanrio’s expanding international presence during the 1980s.

Eddy and Emmy - Sanrio Japan (1988)

Eddy and Emmy are a pair of lesser-known Sanrio characters introduced in Japan in 1988, designed as a cheerful boy-and-girl duo that reflected Sanrio’s late-1980s emphasis on cute friendship themes rather than single mascots. Eddy is typically portrayed as energetic and playful, while Emmy is gentle, sweet, and thoughtful, creating a balanced contrast that appealed to children and collectors alike. The characters appeared mainly on stationery, small accessories, and gift items during their original run, fitting into Sanrio’s core business of everyday lifestyle goods. Although they never reached the long-term popularity of icons like Hello Kitty or My Melody, Eddy and Emmy are fondly remembered by fans as part of Sanrio’s vintage character lineup and are now appreciated for their nostalgic charm and classic 1980s kawaii design style.

 

Assumpta Technical High School Chapel (1987)

Assumpta Technical High School Chapel in San Simon, Pampanga is a central spiritual landmark of the Catholic mission school founded in 1970 to serve poor but deserving students through transformative education. The chapel, prominently situated on the school’s campus, has been a focal point for Eucharistic celebrations, midday prayers, adoration, and various liturgical services that nurture the faith life of students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and visitors. Originally built decades ago alongside the school’s establishment, the decades-old chapel underwent significant renovation and expansion efforts supported by stakeholders including alumni, local officials, and benefactors, reflecting the community’s collective commitment to sustaining its spiritual heritage. It stands not only as a place of worship but also as a symbol of the Assumption charism of integrating faith with holistic education in the region.

Littlefoot Hand Puppet - Land Before Time (Pizza Hut 1988)

 

Cowpoke McNugget (McDonald's 1988)

 

McNuggets 1988 - McD

Tiny Goodbite 1988 California Raisins - Hardees

Rhonda Hallmark 1988 - BK

Glow Worm - Wendys

Men in Black 1988 - BK

Noid 1988 - Dominos Pizza

Lady California Raisin 1988 - Arbys

Burger Robot 1988 - McD

Shake Robot 1988 - McD

Kazuka 1998 - BK

Beach Bunnies 1988 Applause - McD

Mummy McNuggets 1988 - McD