Huckleberry Hound - Kelloggs Corn Flakes Hanna Barbara mask (1961) - backside

This vintage cutout mask features Huckleberry Hound, one of Hanna-Barbera’s most beloved cartoon creations. First introduced in The Huckleberry Hound Show in 1958, the character became a cultural icon of early television animation. With his Southern drawl and easygoing personality, Huck quickly became a household favorite, winning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Children’s Program in 1960—the first cartoon ever to do so.

In 1961, Kellogg’s partnered with Hanna-Barbera to produce a special series of character masks printed on the backs of Corn Flakes boxes. These masks, including Huckleberry Hound, Pixie, Dixie, and Yogi Bear, tied Saturday morning cartoons directly to breakfast tables across America. Children could cut out the masks, string them up, and bring their favorite TV characters to life—a clever fusion of marketing and playtime that captured the spirit of the early 1960s.

Year: 1961

Manufacturer: Kellogg’s Corn Flakes (licensed from Hanna-Barbera)

Character: Huckleberry Hound

Type: Cereal box backside cutout premium

Size: 8.5 x 10.5 inches

Rarity: Moderate to high. While not as rare as some 1940s Wheaties masks, Kellogg’s Hanna-Barbera premiums have become increasingly collectible.