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Showing posts with label 1992. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1992. Show all posts

Monday, March 23, 2026

Hello Kitty x Tiny Chum Glass Sanrio (1992)



New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a 2009 platform game developed and published by Nintendo for the Wii, bringing classic side-scrolling gameplay into a modern era with vibrant visuals and multiplayer innovation. Featuring iconic characters like Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach, the game follows their quest to rescue Peach from Bowser and his mischievous children, the Koopalings. A standout feature is its four-player cooperative mode, allowing friends and family to play together simultaneously—either helping or hilariously hindering one another—as they traverse themed worlds filled with power-ups like the Propeller Suit and Ice Flower. Praised for its accessible yet challenging design, the game became one of the best-selling titles on the Wii and played a major role in revitalizing 2D platformers for a new generation.

Monday, February 23, 2026

Susumu Matsushita - Gamba Osaka Japan Professional Football League - Angel Playing Cards Co., Ltd. (1992)



The Susumu Matsushita Gamba Osaka Playing Cards were released in 1992 by Angel Playing Cards Co., Ltd. in Japan to celebrate the professional football team Gamba Osaka in the J.League era. Designed by the renowned illustrator Susumu Matsushita, known for his dynamic and colorful style often featuring exaggerated, cartoon-like characters, the deck combined the excitement of football with collectible appeal. Each card featured lively illustrations of Gamba Osaka players, mascots, and football-themed imagery, making it both a functional playing card set and a tribute to Japanese football culture during the early 1990s boom of the J.League. These cards remain a sought-after item for collectors of sports memorabilia and Matsushita’s art alike.

Monday, January 12, 2026

Keroleen and Kerokerokeroppi - General Sekiyu (Sanrio 1992)



The Keroleen and Kerokerokeroppi plate released by General Sekiyu in 1992 is a collectible Sanrio promotional item featuring the popular frog character Kerokerokeroppi alongside Keroleen, designed in Sanrio’s bright, playful style of the early 1990s. Distributed through General Sekiyu gas station promotions in Japan, the plate was typically offered as a limited premium item, encouraging customer loyalty during fuel purchases. Made for everyday use yet appealing to collectors, it reflects Sanrio’s strong presence in cross-brand collaborations at the time, combining functional tableware with charming character artwork that has since become nostalgic for fans of vintage Sanrio merchandise.

Kerokerokeroppi and Keroleen Merry Christmas Plate - General Sekiyu (Sanrio 1992)



The Kerokerokeroppi and Keroleen Merry Christmas Plate released by General Sekiyu in 1992 is a festive Sanrio collectible that highlights the cheerful charm of Kerokerokeroppi alongside his sweetheart Keroleen in a holiday-themed design. Produced during the height of Kerokerokeroppi’s popularity in the early 1990s, the plate typically features the pair in cozy winter attire, surrounded by classic Christmas motifs such as holly, stars, and seasonal decorations, reflecting Sanrio’s warm and family-friendly aesthetic. Distributed in Japan through General Sekiyu, a well-known retailer and license partner, this plate was intended as both a decorative keepsake and a celebratory holiday item. Today, it is valued by collectors for its nostalgic appeal, limited seasonal release, and its representation of Sanrio’s Christmas merchandise from the early 1990s.

Monday, May 19, 2025

President Cat - Capitol Critters (Burger King 1992)


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In the 1992 animated series Capitol Critters, President Cat, also referred to as P. Cat, is one of two feline antagonists residing in the White House. These characters serve as satirical representations of then-President George H. W. Bush and Vice President Dan Quayle, aligning with the show's political and social commentary themes. He is voiced by actor Frank Welker. P. Cat is portrayed as a menacing and cunning feline, often posing a threat to the main rodent characters living within the White House walls. His character embodies the dangers and challenges the protagonists face in their environment. The series uses these anthropomorphic characters to explore and satirize contemporary political issues, with P. Cat symbolizing authoritative power within the narrative. As part of the show's promotional efforts, Burger King released a series of Capitol Critters toys in 1992, including a figure of President Cat. This toy features President Cat perched atop a miniature model of the U.S. Capitol building, capturing the show's political satire in a tangible form. These vintage toys are considered collectibles and can often be found on resale platforms like eBay, appealing to fans of the show and collectors of nostalgic memorabilia.

Sunday, October 30, 2022

Max - Goof Troop (Burger King 1992)


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Maximilian "Max" Goof is an animated character who is the son of the Disney character Goofy. He first appeared in the 1951 short "Fathers Are People" as Goofy Jr., and later appeared in the 1992 television series Goof Troop as Max Goof, a preteen. He then later appeared as a teenager in the spin-off film A Goofy Movie (1995), its direct-to-video sequel An Extremely Goofy Movie (2000), and in the 2001 TV series House of Mouse as a parking valet. He appeared as a child in the direct-to-video film Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999) and as a young adult in its sequel Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (2004).

Saturday, October 22, 2022

Happy and Grumpy (McDonald's 1992)


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 The seven dwarfs represent Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Light, Shadow, and Magic, although the 'Magic' dwarf is essentially a spirit that just inhabits Snow and enhances her power rather than appearing on its own, with the others appearing in some form to represent their element.

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Presidential Cat - Capitol Critters (Burger King 1992)


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Capitol Critters is an American animated sitcom about the lives of mice, rats, and roaches who reside in the basement and walls of the White House in Washington, D.C. The series was produced by Steven Bochco Productions and Hanna-Barbera in association with 20th Century Fox Television for ABC, which aired seven out of the show's 13 episodes from January 31 to March 14, 1992. Cartoon Network later aired all 13 episodes in 1995.