Meet the Veggies

Blog reader Ellen was kind enough to share photos of two treasured food with eyes friends she won at a fair back in the 80s. Thank you, Ellen!! Here we have Nurse Judy Mango:

Note that she resembles a Dakin Dream Pet-style plush. Too bad they never had a Dream Food line…

Next is rocker Bruce Stringbean!

Some research has revealed that The Bean is part of a collection called The Veggies (Each One Is A Bushel Of Fun!) made in 1985. In fact, I discovered that a character in my own collection (bequeathed to me by Curly Wurly) is a member of the same series. Here is Tony Scallione (or, as I had alternately referred to him, Rapscallion or the Italian Scallion):

And Tony in his original packaging:

Bruce Stringbean in his original patriotic box:

Other characters in the series include Cornelia Husk:

Sheriff Damon Onion:

Zuccarina ballerina:

Juice the athletic orange:

And Pepperphant the elephant:

The back of the box explains the story of Veggie Village where fruits and vegetables come alive. Other village residents include Ricky Vacado and Lemon Ice. Perhaps the Del Monte Yumkins, Nestle Morsel Family, and Hallmark Crazy Crop gang would even vacation in Veggie Village back in the 80s?