Pixie - Kelloggs Corn Flakes Hanna Barbara mask (1961) - cutout

This vintage cereal box premium features Pixie Mouse, one of Hanna-Barbera’s mischievous mice from Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks, a popular animated segment introduced in 1958 on The Huckleberry Hound Show. Pixie, with his signature oversized ears and teal bow tie, was a household favorite for children growing up with early Hanna-Barbera television cartoons.

In 1961, Kellogg’s capitalized on the exploding popularity of Hanna-Barbera by issuing a line of cutout masks directly on the backs of their cereal boxes. These masks allowed children to interact with their Saturday morning cartoon heroes in a tangible way, combining breakfast with playtime. This specific Pixie mask was designed to be cut along the dotted lines, worn with string, and often discarded after use.

Year: 1961

Manufacturer: Kellogg’s Corn Flakes (Hanna-Barbera licensed)

Type: Cereal box cutout premium

Character: Pixie Mouse (Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks)

Size: 8.5 x 8.5 inches

Rarity: Moderate. While not as rare as some 1940s cereal masks, Kellogg’s Hanna-Barbera premiums are steadily gaining attention among both mask collectors and animation memorabilia fans.