Retired Mascots {back on 8th December}
@retiredmascots.bsky.social
An obituary for characters that put some fun into consumerism, at least before they had to go away or became lost to obscurity. Often for the best. | Posts one mascot a day, reposts own posts regularly | DM for requests | run by @maxisherealso.bsky.social
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When Bluesky restored my hacked accounts, they did not lift the restriction on posting videos. The support team took two weeks to get my response telling them what happened, and now I have to wait until they read the further info I gave them. So no new (or old) videos here for a long while, I guess.
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Decided to take the next couple of weeks off so please remind me of any discontinued brand characters I'm missing!
I admittedly haven't given myself enough time lately to keep up with this account, and I'm lacking motivation in researching mascots. Please request me any mascots you remember!
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Decided to take the next couple of weeks off so please remind me of any discontinued brand characters I'm missing!
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Choco the Bear
Kellogg's Chocos
1991-2020
The face of Kellogg's internationally sold cereal was most commonly seen causing mayhem with the cereal's crunch or racing his unnamed young friend to the cereal. He was replaced by his friend, Coco Monkey, when the cereal rebranded as a Coco Pops spin-off.
Kellogg's Chocos
1991-2020
The face of Kellogg's internationally sold cereal was most commonly seen causing mayhem with the cereal's crunch or racing his unnamed young friend to the cereal. He was replaced by his friend, Coco Monkey, when the cereal rebranded as a Coco Pops spin-off.
November 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Choco the Bear
Kellogg's Chocos
1991-2020
The face of Kellogg's internationally sold cereal was most commonly seen causing mayhem with the cereal's crunch or racing his unnamed young friend to the cereal. He was replaced by his friend, Coco Monkey, when the cereal rebranded as a Coco Pops spin-off.
Kellogg's Chocos
1991-2020
The face of Kellogg's internationally sold cereal was most commonly seen causing mayhem with the cereal's crunch or racing his unnamed young friend to the cereal. He was replaced by his friend, Coco Monkey, when the cereal rebranded as a Coco Pops spin-off.
Reposted by Retired Mascots {back on 8th December}
Decided to take the next couple of weeks off so please remind me of any discontinued brand characters I'm missing!
I admittedly haven't given myself enough time lately to keep up with this account, and I'm lacking motivation in researching mascots. Please request me any mascots you remember!
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Decided to take the next couple of weeks off so please remind me of any discontinued brand characters I'm missing!
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I admittedly haven't given myself enough time lately to keep up with this account, and I'm lacking motivation in researching mascots. Please request me any mascots you remember!
November 21, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I admittedly haven't given myself enough time lately to keep up with this account, and I'm lacking motivation in researching mascots. Please request me any mascots you remember!
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5 minutes later...
okay here's an ad! Sadly no animation but you can see the wolf logo in the corner! Sooo cute!
Tres Lobos Mexican Restaurant and Cantina (1991, USA)
okay here's an ad! Sadly no animation but you can see the wolf logo in the corner! Sooo cute!
Tres Lobos Mexican Restaurant and Cantina (1991, USA)
November 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
5 minutes later...
okay here's an ad! Sadly no animation but you can see the wolf logo in the corner! Sooo cute!
Tres Lobos Mexican Restaurant and Cantina (1991, USA)
okay here's an ad! Sadly no animation but you can see the wolf logo in the corner! Sooo cute!
Tres Lobos Mexican Restaurant and Cantina (1991, USA)
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Modern landscapers have really lost their touch - I haven't seen a single "garden burger" in ages (1981)
November 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Modern landscapers have really lost their touch - I haven't seen a single "garden burger" in ages (1981)
Choco the Bear
Kellogg's Chocos
1991-2020
The face of Kellogg's internationally sold cereal was most commonly seen causing mayhem with the cereal's crunch or racing his unnamed young friend to the cereal. He was replaced by his friend, Coco Monkey, when the cereal rebranded as a Coco Pops spin-off.
Kellogg's Chocos
1991-2020
The face of Kellogg's internationally sold cereal was most commonly seen causing mayhem with the cereal's crunch or racing his unnamed young friend to the cereal. He was replaced by his friend, Coco Monkey, when the cereal rebranded as a Coco Pops spin-off.
November 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Choco the Bear
Kellogg's Chocos
1991-2020
The face of Kellogg's internationally sold cereal was most commonly seen causing mayhem with the cereal's crunch or racing his unnamed young friend to the cereal. He was replaced by his friend, Coco Monkey, when the cereal rebranded as a Coco Pops spin-off.
Kellogg's Chocos
1991-2020
The face of Kellogg's internationally sold cereal was most commonly seen causing mayhem with the cereal's crunch or racing his unnamed young friend to the cereal. He was replaced by his friend, Coco Monkey, when the cereal rebranded as a Coco Pops spin-off.
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New McDonald’s character unlocked
November 23, 2025 at 12:37 AM
New McDonald’s character unlocked
Jeeves
Ask Jeeves
1996-2016
Before chatbots were emitting CO2 to give you answers, Jeeves - named after P. G. Wodehouse's fictional valet - attracted users to the all-purpose, reliable answer engine Ask Jeeves, later known as Ask. He enjoyed a second life in the UK from 2009, redesigning him in 3D.
Ask Jeeves
1996-2016
Before chatbots were emitting CO2 to give you answers, Jeeves - named after P. G. Wodehouse's fictional valet - attracted users to the all-purpose, reliable answer engine Ask Jeeves, later known as Ask. He enjoyed a second life in the UK from 2009, redesigning him in 3D.
November 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Jeeves
Ask Jeeves
1996-2016
Before chatbots were emitting CO2 to give you answers, Jeeves - named after P. G. Wodehouse's fictional valet - attracted users to the all-purpose, reliable answer engine Ask Jeeves, later known as Ask. He enjoyed a second life in the UK from 2009, redesigning him in 3D.
Ask Jeeves
1996-2016
Before chatbots were emitting CO2 to give you answers, Jeeves - named after P. G. Wodehouse's fictional valet - attracted users to the all-purpose, reliable answer engine Ask Jeeves, later known as Ask. He enjoyed a second life in the UK from 2009, redesigning him in 3D.
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In 1993, McDonald’s Australia offered a Mac Tonight Happy Meal… three full years after he disappeared from ads in the US. That mask has to be one of the “best worst” toys ever made.
November 22, 2025 at 2:18 AM
In 1993, McDonald’s Australia offered a Mac Tonight Happy Meal… three full years after he disappeared from ads in the US. That mask has to be one of the “best worst” toys ever made.
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Away from home we were delighted to eat United in 1984
November 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Away from home we were delighted to eat United in 1984
Freebees
Vodafone
2011-2013
The ads, voiced over by Idris Elba, depicted a world populated by anthropomorphic bees. They would casually discuss the benefits of Freebee rewards while running into everyday problems usually associated with bees, like walking into windows or getting stuck to wet paint.
Vodafone
2011-2013
The ads, voiced over by Idris Elba, depicted a world populated by anthropomorphic bees. They would casually discuss the benefits of Freebee rewards while running into everyday problems usually associated with bees, like walking into windows or getting stuck to wet paint.
November 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Freebees
Vodafone
2011-2013
The ads, voiced over by Idris Elba, depicted a world populated by anthropomorphic bees. They would casually discuss the benefits of Freebee rewards while running into everyday problems usually associated with bees, like walking into windows or getting stuck to wet paint.
Vodafone
2011-2013
The ads, voiced over by Idris Elba, depicted a world populated by anthropomorphic bees. They would casually discuss the benefits of Freebee rewards while running into everyday problems usually associated with bees, like walking into windows or getting stuck to wet paint.
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Sun Valley Turkey Escalopes (1987, UK)
November 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Sun Valley Turkey Escalopes (1987, UK)
I admittedly haven't given myself enough time lately to keep up with this account, and I'm lacking motivation in researching mascots. Please request me any mascots you remember!
November 21, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I admittedly haven't given myself enough time lately to keep up with this account, and I'm lacking motivation in researching mascots. Please request me any mascots you remember!
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Maybe it's because I grew up in the 90s, but I love weird little mascot guys like this. I feel like we don't have them as often anymore. C'mon capitalism, if you're gonna force ads on me, at least make them cute and weird
November 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Maybe it's because I grew up in the 90s, but I love weird little mascot guys like this. I feel like we don't have them as often anymore. C'mon capitalism, if you're gonna force ads on me, at least make them cute and weird
KP Friars
KP Crisps
1979-1985
Led by the jolly Father Abbot (Derek Nimmo), these hardworking monks created by Wyatt Cattaneo were responsible for production on KP crisps. The church also housed trustworthy newcomer Brother Benjamin, Italian chef Brother Angelo and burly heavy load carrier Big John.
KP Crisps
1979-1985
Led by the jolly Father Abbot (Derek Nimmo), these hardworking monks created by Wyatt Cattaneo were responsible for production on KP crisps. The church also housed trustworthy newcomer Brother Benjamin, Italian chef Brother Angelo and burly heavy load carrier Big John.
November 20, 2025 at 10:09 PM
KP Friars
KP Crisps
1979-1985
Led by the jolly Father Abbot (Derek Nimmo), these hardworking monks created by Wyatt Cattaneo were responsible for production on KP crisps. The church also housed trustworthy newcomer Brother Benjamin, Italian chef Brother Angelo and burly heavy load carrier Big John.
KP Crisps
1979-1985
Led by the jolly Father Abbot (Derek Nimmo), these hardworking monks created by Wyatt Cattaneo were responsible for production on KP crisps. The church also housed trustworthy newcomer Brother Benjamin, Italian chef Brother Angelo and burly heavy load carrier Big John.
Vinnie
2008-2017
Fox's Biscuits
Part panda, part dog, part Italo-New Jersey mobster - a "danda" - Vinnie was a connoisseur of the finer things, ensuring that everyone recognised his favourite "biscwits" as a thing of luxury. He auctioned off his belongings on eBay to make amends for his shady past.
2008-2017
Fox's Biscuits
Part panda, part dog, part Italo-New Jersey mobster - a "danda" - Vinnie was a connoisseur of the finer things, ensuring that everyone recognised his favourite "biscwits" as a thing of luxury. He auctioned off his belongings on eBay to make amends for his shady past.
November 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Vinnie
2008-2017
Fox's Biscuits
Part panda, part dog, part Italo-New Jersey mobster - a "danda" - Vinnie was a connoisseur of the finer things, ensuring that everyone recognised his favourite "biscwits" as a thing of luxury. He auctioned off his belongings on eBay to make amends for his shady past.
2008-2017
Fox's Biscuits
Part panda, part dog, part Italo-New Jersey mobster - a "danda" - Vinnie was a connoisseur of the finer things, ensuring that everyone recognised his favourite "biscwits" as a thing of luxury. He auctioned off his belongings on eBay to make amends for his shady past.
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Derek
Weetos
1987-1988
Weetabix's chocolate hoops were introduced with a West Midlands skateboarder named Derek. His exuberantly animated ads saw him escaping his square reality by enjoying the cereal not just for breakfast, but as the wheels on a bike, a tennis racket or the cymbals in a drum kit.
Weetos
1987-1988
Weetabix's chocolate hoops were introduced with a West Midlands skateboarder named Derek. His exuberantly animated ads saw him escaping his square reality by enjoying the cereal not just for breakfast, but as the wheels on a bike, a tennis racket or the cymbals in a drum kit.
November 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Derek
Weetos
1987-1988
Weetabix's chocolate hoops were introduced with a West Midlands skateboarder named Derek. His exuberantly animated ads saw him escaping his square reality by enjoying the cereal not just for breakfast, but as the wheels on a bike, a tennis racket or the cymbals in a drum kit.
Weetos
1987-1988
Weetabix's chocolate hoops were introduced with a West Midlands skateboarder named Derek. His exuberantly animated ads saw him escaping his square reality by enjoying the cereal not just for breakfast, but as the wheels on a bike, a tennis racket or the cymbals in a drum kit.
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Martians
Smash
1973-2015
Created by John Webster, voiced by Peter Hawkins, these metal Martians made British cultural history mocking earthlings mashing potatoes the old, arduous way - and puppeteers fooling around on set were to thank. They briefly returned on TV in 1992, and on packaging in 2004.
Smash
1973-2015
Created by John Webster, voiced by Peter Hawkins, these metal Martians made British cultural history mocking earthlings mashing potatoes the old, arduous way - and puppeteers fooling around on set were to thank. They briefly returned on TV in 1992, and on packaging in 2004.
November 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Martians
Smash
1973-2015
Created by John Webster, voiced by Peter Hawkins, these metal Martians made British cultural history mocking earthlings mashing potatoes the old, arduous way - and puppeteers fooling around on set were to thank. They briefly returned on TV in 1992, and on packaging in 2004.
Smash
1973-2015
Created by John Webster, voiced by Peter Hawkins, these metal Martians made British cultural history mocking earthlings mashing potatoes the old, arduous way - and puppeteers fooling around on set were to thank. They briefly returned on TV in 1992, and on packaging in 2004.
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Jack Pot
The National Lottery
2000-2001
Brian Blessed offered his grandiose tone to a man made of payslips and cash, to endorse the National Lottery's jackpot-only game, Extra.
The National Lottery
2000-2001
Brian Blessed offered his grandiose tone to a man made of payslips and cash, to endorse the National Lottery's jackpot-only game, Extra.
November 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Jack Pot
The National Lottery
2000-2001
Brian Blessed offered his grandiose tone to a man made of payslips and cash, to endorse the National Lottery's jackpot-only game, Extra.
The National Lottery
2000-2001
Brian Blessed offered his grandiose tone to a man made of payslips and cash, to endorse the National Lottery's jackpot-only game, Extra.
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Pete & Harry
Carnation
1965
Pat Harrington Jr. and Lennie Weinrib voiced and Bill Melendez directed this comic rabbit duo in a series of 8-second spots where they gave each other tastes of Carnation dairy, but the products would often inflict exaggerated side effects on them. "Thanks a lot, Harry!"
Carnation
1965
Pat Harrington Jr. and Lennie Weinrib voiced and Bill Melendez directed this comic rabbit duo in a series of 8-second spots where they gave each other tastes of Carnation dairy, but the products would often inflict exaggerated side effects on them. "Thanks a lot, Harry!"
November 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Pete & Harry
Carnation
1965
Pat Harrington Jr. and Lennie Weinrib voiced and Bill Melendez directed this comic rabbit duo in a series of 8-second spots where they gave each other tastes of Carnation dairy, but the products would often inflict exaggerated side effects on them. "Thanks a lot, Harry!"
Carnation
1965
Pat Harrington Jr. and Lennie Weinrib voiced and Bill Melendez directed this comic rabbit duo in a series of 8-second spots where they gave each other tastes of Carnation dairy, but the products would often inflict exaggerated side effects on them. "Thanks a lot, Harry!"
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