Follyfoot Posted May 29, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, bickster said: You might not realise this but you are correct in that it started it but ITV didn't realise what they had, the BBC did. Swap Shop started as a result of TISWAS but when Swap Shop started TISWAS was still an ATV only programme. Do you remember the adult nighttime version called OTT? The whole show was based around a buxom black girl showing her nipples and one of acts I remember was somebody called Mr mangetout Basically he did an act giving the illusion he was eating his own brain with a spoon. Made your head go all funny Edited May 29, 2021 by Follyfoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ferguson1 Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 For somewhere else to discuss possibly but growing up watching kids TV and advertising has made me remember toys in cereal. You couldn’t beat the excitement of a new box of cereal with a hidden toy. Always hiding at the bottom of the box though and remember tipping out the cereal all over the kitchen table. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 24 minutes ago, ferguson1 said: For somewhere else to discuss possibly but growing up watching kids TV and advertising has made me remember toys in cereal. You couldn’t beat the excitement of a new box of cereal with a hidden toy. Always hiding at the bottom of the box though and remember tipping out the cereal all over the kitchen table. Another one that's happened to me in the last week! There's some euro 2021 tat for free with kellogs but to get it you need the code inside the box, register your email address and then they send you something Where's the fun in that? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) The best things I remember getting from a cereal box: a Captain Ric wobbly pen and stickers from a box of Ricicles (RIP ) : those small, interlocking coloured pencils from I think packets of Weetos. Countless hours building guns or spaceships. the lenticular Euro 96 "vids" from assorted Kellogg's boxes: cardboard Crystal Maze puzzles from boxes of Sugar Puffs: Reminiscing about this has just led me down an eBay rabbit hole to discover people are selling unopened packets of Ricicles for up to £100. What a world we live in. Edited May 29, 2021 by GarethRDR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Found 'em! The crayons. It was Weetos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, GarethRDR said: The best things I remember getting from a cereal box: a Captain Ric wobbly pen and stickers from a box of Ricicles (RIP ) : those small, interlocking coloured pencils from I think packets of Weetos. Countless hours building guns or spaceships. the lenticular Euro 96 "vids" from assorted Kellogg's boxes: cardboard Crystal Maze puzzles from boxes of Sugar Puffs: Reminiscing about this has just led me down an eBay rabbit hole to discover people are selling unopened packets of Ricicles for up to £100. What a world we live in. That's a great selection and all that but none of those are a monster in your pocket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 And all this has jogged my memory - star wars tazos in walkers crisps - you aren't beating that for a giveaway 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, villa4europe said: And all this has jogged my memory - star wars tazos in walkers crisps - you aren't beating that for a giveaway Star Wars tazos, how great were they? They were amazing. Edit - Can feel a trip up the loft coming on! Hidden treasures a plenty. Edited May 29, 2021 by ferguson1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 5 hours ago, Follyfoot said: Oh, she'd be getting meat alright 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, ferguson1 said: Star Wars tazos, how great were they? They were amazing. Edit - Can feel a trip up the loft coming on! Hidden treasures a plenty. If you find euro 96 coins from sainsburys then I'm officially jealous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie09 Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) As well as those already mentioned, I’ll add The Clangers, Daktari, The Double Deckers and Why Don’t You..... Almost forgot Tony Hart and Animal Magic with Jonny Morris. The 70’s had some fantastic kids tv programmes Edited May 29, 2021 by Robbie09 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 World Cup 94 mini leather footballs from McDonalds. Back to the TV. Prince of Persia before school I think the Smurfs were on after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart_75 Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 7 hours ago, Amsterdam_Neil_D said: Rod, from Rod, Jane and Freddy died yesterday. Married to Jane. I read yesterday she was also married to Rod. The mind boggles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted May 29, 2021 Author VT Supporter Share Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) Does anyone remember The Adventure Game? I used to love that. Edited May 29, 2021 by sidcow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted May 29, 2021 Author VT Supporter Share Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) Just remembered this one. Animal Kwackers. Edited May 29, 2021 by sidcow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted May 29, 2021 Author VT Supporter Share Posted May 29, 2021 Other shout outs BOD Wurzel Gummidge Captain Pugwash (yes yes, Seaman Stains and Roger the Cabin Boy etc) Crackerjack. Fingerbobs (another which I recall had some big format change) Rentaghost. Ivor The Engine. Runaround. The Wombles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Follyfoot Posted May 29, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, sidcow said: Other shout outs BOD Wurzel Gummidge Captain Pugwash (yes yes, Seaman Stains and Roger the Cabin Boy etc) Crackerjack. Fingerbobs (another which I recall had some big format change) Rentaghost. Ivor The Engine. Runaround. The Wombles. Alberto the frog and his animal band and rewards with a different milkshake every time whilst the band tried to guess the flavour part of Bod Edited May 29, 2021 by Follyfoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted May 29, 2021 Author VT Supporter Share Posted May 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Follyfoot said: Alberto the frog and his animal band and rewards with a different milkshake every time whilst the band tried to guess the flavour part of Bod I was trying to remember where Alberto The Frog came from a minute ago, because it wasn't a stand alone show. The choice of milkshake was legendary. Some of those kids TV creators must have been so far off their tits. Imagine the planning meeting where they pitched the idea that every week the only reward he would want would be a milkshake, and a bunch of animals would each try to guess the flavour whilst we all waited with bated breath for him to announce which one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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