General Mills mail away kite

[Palifan]

Hi all,

I'm not sure if anyone out there has any knowledge about this kite but I just picked one up at a market and wondered what it was worth (probably not a great amount I'm guessing) ?

I haven't photoed it yet but it's this one -

http://theswca.com/index.php?action=disp_item&item_id=39373

It came in a cardboard mailer (that I have), with a General Mills, Inc postage label and a date of January 13 1979 written on it. The kite looks to have no damage with the sting going around the edge of it and has 3 sticks included to build it with. The long stick has snapped in half but has tape around it. This could be glue back together easy enough although she'll probably never fly straight again! The shorter stick is complete and there is another shorter stick with one end broken off and missing. There is also the original piece of tissue paper, the same shape as the kite, that it was rolled up with and the clear plastic bag it came in.

I'm not quite sure what this kite came with but anyone with any knowledge about the amount of sticks that came with it, any string to fly it or any paper work would be much appreciated. This information is more what I'm interested in really, rather than the value so please add to this thread if you can as I can't really find out hat much about it other than a picture of the sales stand.

Cheers guys - Ian

 

[Palifan]

Does anyone know anything about this item?

 

[Palifan]

Anything at all?

 

[JuniorChubb]

Here you go Pali...

This is probably an overpriced BIN, but yours seems to be better condition and more complete.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Star-Wars...-KITE-Mail-Away-GM-Cereal-Promo-/110804719768

According to the listing...

It was only available as an offer with purchase of any 3 General Mills cereals Trix, Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs, Count Chocula, Boo Berry, or Frankenberry.

Not necessarily reliable information but hope it helps or points you in the right direction...

This popped up too, could be related in some way as those hand drawn illustrations didn't always match what you received.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1978-STAR...067499324?pt=UK_Magazines&hash=item4ac11d3f3c

 

[Palifan]

Thanks for sending that through, I was beginning to think I've been alone with this topic!

I did see that listing although my kite is the other shape (as in my link). I don't think there's much interest in this item although I did notice one had sold with its mailer on an auction site. I couldn't find out the value as I'm not a member of the site although they have had a fair amount of vintage Star Wars pass through there from time to time so it might be worth joining just for a nose. Here's the link -

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/kite-mailaway-offer-77-vintage-star-252022881

Cheers anyway for taking a look.

 

[Grant_C]

I would say £30 is fine- you just have to find the right buyer.

 

[JuniorChubb]

Thanks for sending that through, I was beginning to think I've been alone with this topic!

I did see that listing although my kite is the other shape (as in my link). I don't think there's much interest in this item although I did notice one had sold with its mailer on an auction site. I couldn't find out the value as I'm not a member of the site although they have had a fair amount of vintage Star Wars pass through there from time to time so it might be worth joining just for a nose. Here's the link -

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/kite-mailaway-offer-77-vintage-star-252022881

Cheers anyway for taking a look.

With Worthpoint you get one free valuation when you sign up. You could sign up check out what the kite went for then cancel your account...

 

[Palifan]

Thanks for that junior, not sure if I can be bothered to sign up for that item though, I don't think it'll keep a roof over my head!

Also the 30 pounds figure sounds about right although finding a buyer will probably be like finding a 30 back Palitoy Boba.

 

[JuniorChubb]

I don't think it'll keep a roof over my head!

:lol: :lol:

Good luck with the sale.

 

[Palifan]

Yeah, I think it's time to let it go, I'm actually beginning to hate hate the thing!