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Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian16 Jul 2019 9:56 p.m. PST

You were asked – TMP link

Which fictional figures used to advertise products or brands would you most like to see in 28mm?

And in the final round of voting:

9% of the votes – "Frito Bandito"
8% (tie) – "Captain Crunch" OR "Marlboro Man"
7% – "Sailor Jack (Cracker Jacks)"
6% (tie) – "Indian Maiden (Land o Lakes)" OR "Mr. Clean"

bsrlee16 Jul 2019 11:46 p.m. PST

No 'Stay Pufft' marshmallow man from Ghostbusters? Or Globbo the Michelin man? Could nearly be the same figure.

JimDuncanUK17 Jul 2019 3:59 a.m. PST

Don't recall any of them.

Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian17 Jul 2019 5:25 a.m. PST

The Frito Bandito was the cartoon mascot for Fritos corn chips from 1967 to 1971.

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Ay, ay, ay, ay! oh, I am dee Frito Bandito. I like Fritos corn chips, I love them, I do. I want Fritos corn chips. I'll get them, from you.
Ay, ay, ay, ay, oh, I am the Frito Bandito. Give me Fritos corn chips and I'll be your friend. The Frito Bandito you must not offend.

Old Wolfman17 Jul 2019 6:38 a.m. PST

I remember that one,Bill. And Reba McIntyre did an ad for them too, years later.

79thPA Supporting Member of TMP17 Jul 2019 9:50 a.m. PST

When I was in grade school I had a Frito Bandito pencil topper; it was my pride and joy.

Tgerritsen Supporting Member of TMP18 Jul 2019 10:20 a.m. PST

I'm in my 50s and some of these predate me.

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