The Lone Ranger - Wheaties Cereal mask (1950s) - cutout

Ride into cereal history with this original Wheaties Lone Ranger cutout mask from the 1950s. Printed on the back of a Wheaties box, this piece let kids of the era step into the boots of America’s most famous masked cowboy hero.

The Lone Ranger was a cultural phenomenon in the 1950s, appearing in radio, comics, and TV. Wheaties capitalized on his immense popularity, tying their “Breakfast of Champions” brand to one of the strongest heroes of the day. Children eagerly cut these masks from their cereal boxes, making survivors in collectible condition increasingly rare.

Date: 1950s

Origin: Wheaties cereal box premium

Character: The Lone Ranger

Format: Cereal box back cutout mask

Size: 9.5 inches by 11 inches

Condition: Bright colors, light handling wear consistent with age. Cut cleanly with display appeal.