{"product_id":"pins-vintage-grenouille-smacks-cereales-publicitaire-retro-ancien-badge","title":"Vintage frog Smacks cereal advertising retro old badge pin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage advertising pin features the famous frog mascot associated with the Smacks cereal brand. The figure has a dynamic, standing silhouette, with one hand raised holding a spoon, and a wide, expressive smile. The colors are vibrant and recognizable: green, yellow, blue, and orange, with golden outlines that emphasize the character's shape. The inscription \"SMACKS\" is visible on the orange T-shirt worn by the frog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish of this pin features a smooth and glossy surface, typical of cloisonné enamel on metal, beautifully highlighting the colors and details. The entire design is well-defined, suggesting quality manufacturing for a cereal brand promotional campaign. The design, highly representative of 80s-90s advertising objects, immediately evokes the childlike and playful world of breakfasts from that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pin is cut out to follow the contours of the character, without an apparent background, which emphasizes the mascot's silhouette. The details of the face, clothing, and accessories are well-rendered, with special mention for the yellow cap and blue sneakers that reinforce the Smacks mascot's visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe slight relief of the golden outlines adds an extra touch of brilliance and highlights each colored area of the pin. No major defects are visible on the front: the enamel appears well-preserved, with no chips or noticeable scratches, which is rare for this type of old object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of advertising badge was often distributed during promotional campaigns or offered in cereal boxes, making it an emblematic object of late 20th-century pop culture and food advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. The visible side is in very good overall condition, with vibrant colors and sharp outlines. No apparent wear or major defects on the photographed part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Advertising pins were particularly popular in the 1980s and 1990s, used by many food brands to build loyalty among their young audience. The Smacks mascot, originally called \"Dig'em Frog\" in the United States, became an international symbol through its appearances on cereal boxes and related merchandise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping. Professional seller, specializing in vintage and advertising items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Smacks frog badge, vintage cereal pin, 90s advertising pin, old advertising pin, retro mascot badge, Smacks pin, enameled frog pin, retro food pin, Kellogg's advertising, old cereal mascot, advertising badge, Smacks France pin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489588662599,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_5150a533-510f-459b-bc07-34118c21e372.jpg?v=1785631018","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/pins-vintage-grenouille-smacks-cereales-publicitaire-retro-ancien-badge","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}