Cougar - Kelloggs Corn Flakes False Faces mask (1950s) - backside

This fierce Cougar mask comes from Kellogg’s mid-1950s “False Faces” series, where cereal boxes doubled as toys by featuring brightly colored cut-out masks on the reverse panels. The series included animals, clowns, and character masks, designed to bring fun and play to the breakfast table.

The Cougar stands out as one of the most striking designs—its bold fangs and snarling face gave kids a chance to transform into a wild jungle predator. Surviving examples like this are rare, as most were cut out and used as intended. This piece remains intact on the original panel, preserving the crisp lithography and advertising charm of its era.

Measures approx. 8" × 10"
1950s Kellogg’s Corn Flakes premium (False Faces series)
Original uncut backside panel, vivid color lithograph

Rarity & Value: While False Faces masks do surface, intact panels with clean artwork remain hard to find. The Cougar design is especially desirable for collectors seeking the complete animal lineup from this classic set.