“Pin-Up” of the Week: 1945-47 Kellogg’s Pep Cereal Superman Pin

After his introduction to the world in Action Comics #1 on April 18, 1938, Superman became one of the biggest superheros in the world, if not the biggest.  That classic “S” is at the top of the list when it comes to the most recognizable symbols on the planet.  Its right up there with the McDonald’s logo.  For the last 75 years, this Kryptonian orphan has thrilled fans with mind blowing stories, especially after teaming up with other DC Comics characters such as Batman, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern.

Comic characters like Superman are main targets when it comes to merchandising and promos.  The Superman pin pictured above is part of an 86-pin set from Kellogg’s.  From 1945 to 1947, you could find these pins packed inside specially marked boxes of Kellogg’s Pep cereal.  All of the pins depict famous comic strip characters of the time.  Just like it is with most collectibles, the price always depends on condition.  Given that these pins were distributed in boxes of cereal, there is a high chance that most of them will show some wear.  The Superman pin sells for around $30.00 to $50.00, but ones that receive a high grade can be worth into the hundreds.

In less than a week we’ll get to see a new version of Superman in Man Of Steel.  I’m totally ready for this film as I think its time the current generation gets their take on Superman.  This movie is suppose to set us up for future DC Comics based films like Iron Man has done for some of the Marvel movies.  I try to avoid spoilers before actually seeing the movie, but I heard that General Zod destroys a Wayne Enterprises satellite.  Its little Easter Eggs like this that make it fun to watch.  The real question is, which version of Batman is in this world?  With Christopher Nolan manipulating the puppet strings in the background you never know what might happen.

More Photos From The ’09 Little League World Series

This morning I headed up to the Little League World Series in Williamsport.  This year I had a lot more fun because I took part in many of the promotional campaigns some of the major sponsors were doing.  Aside from baseball and football cards, I also collect pins.  Pin trading is HUGE at the Little League World Series.  Obtaining some of the pins from the sponsors reminded me of being at The National, because you need to do certain things to get a pin.  I had a really good time and if you’re a baseball fan you should go.  I even found a few baseball cards 🙂  When I was there, Mexico and Canada were playing.  Click on each photo to enlarge.

Kellogg’s

Coca-Cola

David Sunflower Seeds

New Era’s booth is in the shape of a baseball.

This was one of the pin trading tents.  There were thousands of pins in here.

2009 Little League World Series logo pin

2009 Little League World Series ring pin

This ACE Hardware pin was a giveaway around lunchtime.

All I had to do was answer a few questions at the Honda booth and they handed me this pin.

Quality Inn was just giving these away at their booth.

Coca-Cola gave me this pin because I recycled one of their soda bottles at their booth.

While I was getting lunch, a man came up to me and said he was an umpire for Little League and gave me this pin.  Its an umpire pin from Johnson City, TN.

These cards were a giveaway from Sunkist.  Upper Deck made them back in 2005 for the Little League World Series.  Each came wrapped in a clear pack.  There are 5 cards to the set.