I'm seeing purple cows now...

Milka Cow, handpuppet, ?

Did this one came with a box of chocolates included ? I hope so !

Feeling like a hot dog... and driving like one !

Sometimes an advertisement stunt transforms itself into an icon of pop culture. This is definitely the case with Oscar Mayer's Weinermobile ! Heck ! It even appeared on the Simpsons !

Weinermobile bank, China ?, 1990's

Weinermobile bank, Molto, Spain, 1970's

Modern Weinermobile

1952 version

1960's ?

Nunc est bibendum !

Bibendum figurine, Michelin (?), 1960's France 

No, this is not an alien. This is the Michelin Bibendum figurine. Why bring this guy up ? Well, the Space Shuttles had Michelin tires...

So yes, went to space - check. (and yes, he left his cigar back home...)

See more here : Michelin website

Bakin' Cookies ?

Pillsbury Doughboy and Doughgirl, Pillsbury Co., USA, 1971

These were found 15 years ago scavenging antique malls in Indiana, on our way to the Studebaker factory in South Bend... Fluffy and Happy !

Eat more peas !

Looks like a green man from Mars ? Nope - this is not your ordinary alien... Just a nice try to have kids eat more veggies !

Sprout, Green Giant Co. USA
1970's