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- Ford Travel Games Keep the Kids Busy, 1954 - This giveaway from Ford dealers allowed parents and children to play games while traveling. Players were required to observe license plates, road signs, animals, and other vehicles. Some games of course asked players to look for Ford-related signs or specific Ford vehicles.
- 1954
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Ford Travel Games Keep the Kids Busy, 1954
This giveaway from Ford dealers allowed parents and children to play games while traveling. Players were required to observe license plates, road signs, animals, and other vehicles. Some games of course asked players to look for Ford-related signs or specific Ford vehicles.
- Ford Motor Company "Whiz Kids," 1946 - When Henry Ford II became president of Ford Motor Company in 1945, the firm was in crisis after unsteady leadership by his ailing grandfather, Henry Ford. The younger Ford hired a group of ten U.S. Army Air Forces veterans experienced in leading-edge management techniques. These "Whiz Kids" helped transform the automaker from an outsized family business into a modern corporation.
- 1946
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Ford Motor Company "Whiz Kids," 1946
When Henry Ford II became president of Ford Motor Company in 1945, the firm was in crisis after unsteady leadership by his ailing grandfather, Henry Ford. The younger Ford hired a group of ten U.S. Army Air Forces veterans experienced in leading-edge management techniques. These "Whiz Kids" helped transform the automaker from an outsized family business into a modern corporation.
- Protest Poster, "I Promise To Raise My Kids To Treat Your Kids Better," 2020 - In June 2020, Detroit-based non-profit letterpress organization Signal-Return responded to the civil unrest that followed the death of George Floyd by producing free protest posters for the community. These posters were made in solidarity with the principles behind the Black Lives Matter movement and distributed with the intent that they be carried in local protests or displayed in visible places.
- 2020
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Protest Poster, "I Promise To Raise My Kids To Treat Your Kids Better," 2020
In June 2020, Detroit-based non-profit letterpress organization Signal-Return responded to the civil unrest that followed the death of George Floyd by producing free protest posters for the community. These posters were made in solidarity with the principles behind the Black Lives Matter movement and distributed with the intent that they be carried in local protests or displayed in visible places.
- Burger King "Surfin SpongeBob" Kids Meal Toy, 2011 - Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and was a 2011 kid's meal toy? SpongeBob SquarePants! Fast food chains, like Burger King, use television cartoon characters to sell their kids meals. These toys of popular culture icons, like SpongeBob, help influence the family's decision of where to eat.
- 2011
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Burger King "Surfin SpongeBob" Kids Meal Toy, 2011
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and was a 2011 kid's meal toy? SpongeBob SquarePants! Fast food chains, like Burger King, use television cartoon characters to sell their kids meals. These toys of popular culture icons, like SpongeBob, help influence the family's decision of where to eat.
- Burger Chef "Funburger" Barn Kid's Meal Toy, 1974 - Burger Chef produced these children-targeted meal packages even before the now famous McDonald's "Happy Meal." This innovative packaging was a first in the fast food industry. Children could construct houses, buildings, or barns using the Funburger packaging.
- 1974
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Burger Chef "Funburger" Barn Kid's Meal Toy, 1974
Burger Chef produced these children-targeted meal packages even before the now famous McDonald's "Happy Meal." This innovative packaging was a first in the fast food industry. Children could construct houses, buildings, or barns using the Funburger packaging.
- Sports Illustrated for Kids, August 1999 -
- August 01, 1999
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Sports Illustrated for Kids, August 1999
- Burger King Toy Story Kids Club Meals Toys, 1995 - Burger King introduced its "Kid's Club" campaign in the 1990s to challenge McDonald's dominance in the children's segment of the fast-food market. The Club targeted children between the ages of 2 and 13. Members received a bi-monthly newsletter that featured games, short articles, and news about promotional toys available at the restaurant.
- 1995
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Burger King Toy Story Kids Club Meals Toys, 1995
Burger King introduced its "Kid's Club" campaign in the 1990s to challenge McDonald's dominance in the children's segment of the fast-food market. The Club targeted children between the ages of 2 and 13. Members received a bi-monthly newsletter that featured games, short articles, and news about promotional toys available at the restaurant.
- Burger King "Pants Changing Patrick" Kids Meal Toy, 2011 - Fast food chains, like Burger King, use television cartoon characters to sell their kids meals. These toys of popular culture icons, like SpongeBob SquarePants' best friend Patrick Star, help influence the family's decision of where to eat. Patrick's pants change color when dipped in cold water.
- 2011
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Burger King "Pants Changing Patrick" Kids Meal Toy, 2011
Fast food chains, like Burger King, use television cartoon characters to sell their kids meals. These toys of popular culture icons, like SpongeBob SquarePants' best friend Patrick Star, help influence the family's decision of where to eat. Patrick's pants change color when dipped in cold water.
- McDonald's My Little Pony "Applejack" Kids Meal Toy, 2011 - Fast food restaurants draw on popular culture for their children's meal toys. This <em>My Little Pony</em> named Applejack was one of eight ponies appearing in McDonald's Happy Meals in January 2011. <em>My Little Pony</em> was a popular line of toys in the United States from 1983 to the early 1990s, enjoying a renaissance in the first decades of the 21st century.
- 2011
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McDonald's My Little Pony "Applejack" Kids Meal Toy, 2011
Fast food restaurants draw on popular culture for their children's meal toys. This My Little Pony named Applejack was one of eight ponies appearing in McDonald's Happy Meals in January 2011. My Little Pony was a popular line of toys in the United States from 1983 to the early 1990s, enjoying a renaissance in the first decades of the 21st century.
- Hallmark "Every Kid's a Star!: Ballet" Christmas Ornament, 2005 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2005
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Hallmark "Every Kid's a Star!: Ballet" Christmas Ornament, 2005
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.