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X-E’s ’08 Summer Megaparty: Batman For Breakfast.

You can count me among the stupid idiots who still haven't seen The Dark Knight. I'm honestly embarrassed about this. I fear all water cooler discussion at work tomorrow, though I suppose I could fudge my way through it with such vaguely defined gems as, "I loved that scene near the end with the Joker," or "yeeeah man it was even better than the first one!" SO clever. Like, Darkman-level self-appropriated cleverness.


Still, my geek cred has not been totally shot to shit. I just picked up this sweet (literally lol) box of Reese's Puffs cereal, arriving with a pretty great premium: A Batman Stunt Figure!

In terms of "free inside" cereal promotions, this is one of the best I've seen in recent years. Recalling the youthful thrill of digging my grimy hands through cereal that was meant for the entire family, searching desperately for a toy I'd lose interest in ten minutes later...yeah, I think a Batman Stunt Figure fits that template. Things like this make me want to knock up the woman just so I'd be able to see my boy's face when he found out that his cereal came with BATMAN. Would it be wrong to adopt a son, let him have cereal, and give him back right afterwards?

The back of the box confirms that there are four figures in all to collect -- two Batmans and two Jokers. Obviously, the Joker figures are the chasers. I don't care if you're the biggest Batfan in the history of DC Comics...you know you want a free Joker figure more than a free Batman figure.

I've never been a big Batman fan at all. Hate the fucker, actually. But I looooove all the guys he fights, and Mr. Joker tops that list. Suffice to say, if I put my hand in this box of Reese's Puffs and pull out a stupid Batman, I will be forced to saw off my foot and eat it. Disappointment manifests itself in mysterious ways.

Looks like it's time to do the deed. With crossed fingers and intestinal butterflies, I will now rip into my Reese's Puffs, and if the gods favor me, I will become richer one Joker figure. Wish me luck and count to three...


MOTHERFUCKKAAAAAA


MOTHERSSSSSSSSHITPOOL


THE BATUSI


I wouldn't doubt that these alleged Joker figures are a complete farce, and that the evil coconspirators known as General Mills and Batman Incorporated are lying about said figures to get us to buy more boxes of Reese's Puffs. JESUS CHRIST, I WANTED JOKER SO BADLY.

As royally pissed as I am, I'll try to remain objective and admit that the Batman figure is pretty neat. Each of the four figures has an action feature, thus justifying the "stunt" part of their umbrella title. In this case, Batman has the power of an automatic uppercut: Push his arm down, and he'll punch it upwards all by himself!

The figures stand at somewhere between two and three inches tall, and they're about as thick as a Bic lighter. I just thought you'd want to know that.

Overall, a nice little promotion, and it's not like you'll need your arm twisted to buy a box of Reese's Puffs. The cereal is disturbingly good, to the point where I must consider the legality of a cereal tasting this good. Toss in a free Batman (or Joker, sniff), and breakfast solidifies its position as the most important meal of the day.

Posted by Matt on 07/20/2008. E-mail me!



Discussion Thread: 154 comments

I know someone that got a kicking Joker figure out of a (I think) Lucky Charms box. It was pretty snazzy. Keep up the search, Matt!

Chestnuts roasted by Mario! @ 07/20/2008 11:35 PM

Matt, we also got one of these boxes of cereals a few days ago, and I also got the same figure aswell. Pretty cool of a figure for a free toy, they kinda have a designer toy look going on. (I also collect designer toys aswell)

I too wanted a Joker figure. Was also surprised how skinny they are from front to back. They would have been kickass USB flash drives, since they are about the right size.

Chestnuts roasted by FOAME @ 07/20/2008 11:38 PM

Who are all these people? I’m gone for two weeks and the old regulars buy the farm. Manimal, Kingklash, anybody?

Geez Mystie, what the hell happened? It’s like I went back to my home town and everyone moved.

Chestnuts roasted by Terror Claws @ 07/20/2008 11:40 PM

I have not seen TDK either. I spent a very longt time coordinating the proper un-sold-out showtime that would work with everyone in my group. I then went on a 30-minute pilgrimage aaaalll the way to the movie theater in the back of a pickup with four other dudes so we could see it and then they all decided they had to shotgun beer before we went in. By the time they were done with that, it had sold out. I didn’t get to see it, I didn’t get a beer, and I didn’t even get to ride in front of the truck on the way home. I’m just sayin.

Chestnuts roasted by socialpariah @ 07/20/2008 11:42 PM

AH, yes, the borderline legality of a cereal tasting as good as Reese’s Puffs…when I was a lot younger and I first got hooked on this cereal, I would loudly proclaim how much I loved the cereal ’cause: “THE BALLS TASTE SO SMOOTH AND SAVOURY!”…and if I say that now??? Damn, I hate how age has stolen my innocence.

This post of yours was depressing for me, but still, I’m sorry you didn’t get the Joker.

PS: you better get on that Dark Knight s**t, that flick was mighty fine ;-)

Chestnuts roasted by Romi @ 07/20/2008 11:43 PM

I recently got a chopping Joker figure in a box of Cherios, that I’ll probably never finish. I also saw the movie today with my family. I thought it was really well done, but like every summer blockbuster I didn’t feel that it lived up to the hype.

Chestnuts roasted by Sonny @ 07/20/2008 11:53 PM

I’m here Terror Claws :P

This is not much consolation, I know~

Chestnuts roasted by Neg @ 07/20/2008 11:53 PM

Terror Claws you can ALWAYS count on me bein here! =)

Chestnuts roasted by ULTRAMAN @ 07/21/2008 12:01 AM

You sound like a Batman villain, Matt.

Chestnuts roasted by mezzanine @ 07/21/2008 12:03 AM

I too miss the antics of kingklash and Manimal, though Manimal pops up from time to time to say hello. :)

Chestnuts roasted by Matt @ 07/21/2008 12:04 AM

I still prefer the batman bank promotion from the first michael keaton batman

Chestnuts roasted by Peter @ 07/21/2008 12:09 AM

To all of you who are going to see it, It is AWESOME. My only gripe is that I think it was so awesome it is going to kill the franchise. I do not think there is any way that they will be able to make another sequel that even compares to this one. Gives me visions of X3, Spiderman 3, and Superman Returns (shudders)….terrible

Chestnuts roasted by drew do @ 07/21/2008 12:20 AM

There’s a really annoying commercial for this promo in heavy rotation during my morning cartoons. Kid does a Joker impression that should never be forced on anyone before 8 am.
I had to get through Batman Begins before I could go see TDK…we must have short attention spans over here because we were kind of grumbling at the pace of the first movie, but I’m definitely on the bandwagon that thinks the new one is brilliant.

Chestnuts roasted by squee4242 @ 07/21/2008 12:25 AM

This new Batman movie sounds like a good flick. I’m thinking I should go see it.

Chestnuts roasted by ULTRAMAN @ 07/21/2008 12:33 AM

That image of Tiny Bats in the Reese’s Puffs begs of lolcat-ification.

I think the only two Joker figures in existence are the ones in the ads. It’s like the Boardwalk piece in the McDs Monopoly game.

Chestnuts roasted by Invader Norbert @ 07/21/2008 12:35 AM

I don’t know what is more depressing; that it is Monday morning now or the fact that it will still be Monday morning while I’m in a meeting.
That’s why I am saving this post. It’ll keep me awake.

Chestnuts roasted by Bill @ 07/21/2008 12:42 AM

I just finished watching Beowulf. Was surprisingly excellent.

Chestnuts roasted by Clockwork @ 07/21/2008 12:48 AM

I got a free Joker Toy, Jealous? Yeah, take that.
I havent seen the movie yet either, and I am equally ashamed. But hey, how about that fight scene? The one near the middle? That was pretty kewl.

Chestnuts roasted by Lucky @ 07/21/2008 1:29 AM

Lucky: The score was incredible too, as was the cinematography. I thought all the actors were terrific.

Chestnuts roasted by Matt @ 07/21/2008 1:31 AM

That’s a pretty cute little Batman there. My life would be slightly more complete if there were DC “Heroes” figures. Having an SD Batman and Joker to go with my SD Indy, Lando, and Optimus Prime would just be too cool.

Chestnuts roasted by Annette @ 07/21/2008 1:35 AM

Tell them that you thought Heath was spectacular, but you still like Begins more.

You can be fringe and edgy, like me, mang.

Chestnuts roasted by Neg @ 07/21/2008 1:36 AM

I got a box of this and it came with a Joker. I wanted another figure, but my TWO local supermarkets are only carrying standard Reeses Puffs now. Where the fuck are the Batman ones? They have other cereals with the Batman figures, but I don’t want those cereals. This is really aggravating.

Cheers,
Diego

Chestnuts roasted by Diego @ 07/21/2008 1:39 AM

I work at BuyCostumes.com and we convinced my department boss to take our department to the movie as Product Research (since we carry so much Batman stuff). Although he seemed eager to take the department on a group trip anyway and the theatre is right across the street from our work. :)

So I get to see the movie free… at least the first time because my gf pretty much demands that I still take her to it. Not too shabby.

Does anyone remember the Batman Burger from McDonald’s? I think everyone remember the glass set from Batman Forever but I always thought the Batman Burger was neat. It had a longer bun and three patties stretched across it, sort of overlapping. Not too bad and not unlike the Gilbert Burger that they had up here for oversized DT Gilbert Brown of the GB Packers at BK.

Rp

Chestnuts roasted by MessiahRp @ 07/21/2008 1:41 AM

Matt-
I had to post and point out how creepy it is that you call your girlfriend “the woman” in every post she’s mentioned in. What is the deal with that? Does she know you do that? All the time? Is she cool with that?

Dude, It’s not ironic or cute or anything like that. This last entry, I had to stop reading for a second because I realized that “the woman” is actually referring to the girl whom you love and live with. Then I have to spend another 5 seconds thinking things like how she should fuck your shit up and what I’d do if I was in her position.
So yeah, don’t do that anymore. Call her by the name that represents what she means to you. Unless she’s just some woman to you.

In short, calling your significant other the woman in every single post is jarring and…well, creepy.

Much love tho

Chestnuts roasted by Joelle @ 07/21/2008 1:59 AM

Joelle: It’s a privacy thing, and a joke.  And not in the “old ball and chain” sense.  More in a Vera the mysterious wife of Norm sense.  Come on. :)

Chestnuts roasted by Matt @ 07/21/2008 2:03 AM

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