Wonder if cereal prizes began when Post Toasties printed the backs of
their boxes with cutouts. They were circus themed and the fronts and
backs of animals like tigers could be glued to the ends of empty spools.
It sure spurred me on to a hearty breakfast. (circa early '30s)

Then when my kids were young there were 'spoonmen' that could be clipped
to the handles of spoons - think they were little astronauts or space
critters? From bite size shredded wheat. I've often wished I'd saved
them for grandkids to enjoy. jan