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'''Donkey Kong''' was a breakfast cereal produced by Ralston Purina | '''Donkey Kong''' was a breakfast cereal produced by {{wp|Ralston Purina}}. The cereal was based on the [[Donkey Kong (game)|game of the same name]], and it features [[Mario]], [[Pauline]], and [[Donkey Kong]] on the front of the box. The cereal began production in late 1982 and was discontinued in 1984.<ref name=vglegacy>[https://vglegacy.com/pop-culture/donkey-kong-cereal/ Donkey Kong Cereal - VG Legacy]</ref> Each box of Donkey Kong cereal contains sweetened corn cereal pieces shaped like [[barrel]]s. Some boxes of the cereal came with arcade stickers or four Ralston All-Stars baseball cards packed inside, while others featured a template for a ''Donkey Kong'' mobile on the back of the box.<ref name=vglegacy/> Ralston Purina also produced the [[Donkey Kong Junior (cereal)|Donkey Kong Junior]] and [[Nintendo Cereal System]] cereals. | ||
Some boxes of Donkey Kong cereal featured a promotion titled the "Donkey Kong Instant Winner Game" | Some boxes of Donkey Kong cereal featured a promotion titled the "Donkey Kong Instant Winner Game." Each box featuring this promotion contained a Donkey Kong Game Card, which depicted Mario on one of six levels. Five of the six levels corresponded to a prize: | ||
*'''Red level:''' ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' arcade cabinet | *'''Red level:''' ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' arcade cabinet | ||
*'''Yellow level:''' {{wp|Atari 2600}} with ''Donkey Kong'' cartridge | *'''Yellow level:''' {{wp|Atari 2600}} with ''Donkey Kong'' cartridge | ||
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*'''Blue level:''' ''Donkey Kong'' children's slumber bag | *'''Blue level:''' ''Donkey Kong'' children's slumber bag | ||
*'''Purple level:''' ''Donkey Kong'' shoelaces | *'''Purple level:''' ''Donkey Kong'' shoelaces | ||
A Second Chance drawing was held for any unclaimed prizes, excluding shoelaces. | A Second Chance drawing was held for any unclaimed prizes, excluding shoelaces. | ||
Several animated commercials were produced for the cereal,<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGvDhBdClFY Donkey Kong Cereal Commercials Collection - YouTube]</ref> | Several animated commercials were produced for the cereal,<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGvDhBdClFY Donkey Kong Cereal Commercials Collection - YouTube]</ref> and they featured Larry Moran as the voice of Mario,<ref name=vglegacy/> Jo Belle Yonely as the voice of Pauline, and {{wp|William Marshall (actor)|William Marshall}} as the narrator.<ref>[https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/commercials/Donkey-Kong-Cereal/ Behind the Voice Actors]</ref> Notably, these commercials feature Mario being referred to by Pauline as [[List of rumors and urban legends#Usage of the name "Jumpman"|"Mario" instead of "Jumpman,"]] as well as Mario saying the phrase "Here we go!" before it was established as one of [[List of Mario quotes|his catchphrases]]. | ||
Boxes of Donkey Kong cereal appear in episode | Boxes of Donkey Kong cereal appear in episode 1,529 of ''{{wp|Mister Rogers' Neighborhood}}'', where they can be seen alongside boxes of {{wp|Pac-Man}} cereal as Mister Rogers walks down a cereal aisle in a grocery store. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Donkey Kong Cereal Scan.jpg|Full scan of cereal box and "Donkey Kong Instant Winner Game" promotion | Donkey Kong Cereal Scan.jpg|Full scan of cereal box and "Donkey Kong Instant Winner Game" promotion | ||
Donkey Kong Cereal Mobile.jpg|Mobile template | Donkey Kong Cereal Mobile.jpg|Mobile template | ||
DK Cereal Advertisement.png|Print advertisement | |||
DK Cereal Commercial.jpg|Screenshot of animated commercial | |||
DK Cereal Commercial 2.png|Screenshot of animated commercial | |||
DK Cereal Animation Cel 1.jpg|Animation cel featuring [[Mario]] and [[Pauline]] | |||
DK Cereal Animation Cel 2.jpg|Animation cel featuring Mario | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Latest revision as of 20:27, August 23, 2024
Donkey Kong was a breakfast cereal produced by Ralston Purina. The cereal was based on the game of the same name, and it features Mario, Pauline, and Donkey Kong on the front of the box. The cereal began production in late 1982 and was discontinued in 1984.[1] Each box of Donkey Kong cereal contains sweetened corn cereal pieces shaped like barrels. Some boxes of the cereal came with arcade stickers or four Ralston All-Stars baseball cards packed inside, while others featured a template for a Donkey Kong mobile on the back of the box.[1] Ralston Purina also produced the Donkey Kong Junior and Nintendo Cereal System cereals.
Some boxes of Donkey Kong cereal featured a promotion titled the "Donkey Kong Instant Winner Game." Each box featuring this promotion contained a Donkey Kong Game Card, which depicted Mario on one of six levels. Five of the six levels corresponded to a prize:
- Red level: Donkey Kong arcade cabinet
- Yellow level: Atari 2600 with Donkey Kong cartridge
- Orange level: Not an instant win level
- Green level: Donkey Kong Game & Watch system
- Blue level: Donkey Kong children's slumber bag
- Purple level: Donkey Kong shoelaces
A Second Chance drawing was held for any unclaimed prizes, excluding shoelaces.
Several animated commercials were produced for the cereal,[2] and they featured Larry Moran as the voice of Mario,[1] Jo Belle Yonely as the voice of Pauline, and William Marshall as the narrator.[3] Notably, these commercials feature Mario being referred to by Pauline as "Mario" instead of "Jumpman," as well as Mario saying the phrase "Here we go!" before it was established as one of his catchphrases.
Boxes of Donkey Kong cereal appear in episode 1,529 of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, where they can be seen alongside boxes of Pac-Man cereal as Mister Rogers walks down a cereal aisle in a grocery store.
Gallery[edit]
Full scan of cereal box and "Donkey Kong Instant Winner Game" promotion
Mobile template
Print advertisement
Screenshot of animated commercial
Screenshot of animated commercial
Animation cel featuring Mario
