Cereal is something we all used to eat as kids. But who thought of collecting them? Let alone some being worth thousands of dollars. In fact, they are big collector’s items! So here are the top 5 most valuable cereal boxes sold.
5. Moonstones Sweetened Cereal (1976)
On January 16th, 2025, a rare box of Moonstones Sweetened Cereal by Ralston Cereals was sold. This one sold has a free magnet inside, is sealed, and is in good condition.
Sold Price: $1,399.99
4. Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Cereal (1969)
On December 15th, 2024, a rare box of Frosted Flakes cereal by Kellogg’s featuring Dick Dastardly (on the front) was sold. The cereal is extremely rare, and the one sold is sealed and in good condition.
Sold Price: $1,500.00
3. Nintendo Cereal System by Ralston Cereals (1988)
On December 14th, 2024, an original box of Nintendo Cereal System was sold. The cereal was produced by Ralston Cereals in 1988 and discontinued in 1989. The cereal box has two bags inside, each containing a different cereal. One side is the “Super Mario Bros. Action Series,” and the other is the “Zelda Adventure Series.” Included in the box is a sticker of a Nintendo character. This example is unopened and in pristine condition.
Sold Price: $1,556.00
2. Kellogg’s Apple Jacks Cereal (1969)
On November 25th, 2024, an original box of 1969’s Apple Jacks cereal by Kellogg’s was sold. This one does not contain cereal or a prize; it’s just a flat box. Nonetheless, it is extremely rare and in great condition.
Sold Price: $3,800.00
1. Freakies Sweetened Cereal with Mystery Prize Inside (1974)
On December 15th, 2014, an original 1974 unopened box of Freakies Sweetened Cereal with the mystery prize inside was sold. This cereal box is so rare that it is one of only two known to exist. It is sealed and in great condition.
Sold Price: $7,800.00
Gary Miceli has loved film from a very early age, from the silent masterpieces of Charlie Chaplin to recent blockbuster hits. His love for cinema from all eras of history inspired him to go to film school and graduate with his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He continues to work hard in this wonderful field and always explores new avenues of expressing his love for movie/TV history.