Perhaps the most beloved breakfast cereal pop icon of the last thirty years is the one and only Count Chocula. In late 1971 General Mills began production of the Count, along with his pal FrankenBerry, to compete with other character -Monster Cereals were a hit, combining a very tasty cereal with in-box prizes and a dominating character presence on both TV and in the aisle. The following year Boo Berry was introduced, completing the unholy circle. The Silver Base Count Chocula was only offered through the cereal's promotion. To make him extra special, his base is silver, has a window sticker and the colors on the back of the box are reversed from the regular release. It seems the large 20 Count Chocula is readily available but this one seems to be more elusive and considered to be ?must have for anyone's collection. |