How Do I Shop for Collectible Minnesota Twins Cereal Boxes?
Whether you're a die-hard Minnesota Twins fan or simply a baseball collector, one of the fun parts of collecting is finding memorabilia that's a bit out of the ordinary. When the Minnesota Twins won the World Series in 1987, the image of the team was imprinted on many Wheaties cereal boxes, making them a collectible breakfast item as well as a collectible sports item. However, there are several other options when it comes to collectible cereal boxes, many of which are great pieces to put in a game room or in a collectors' area in your home.
What Types of Cereal Boxes Are There?
When it comes to collectible cereal boxes, there are several different types (and brands) to consider before making your purchase.
- Wheaties: The Minnesota Twins appeared on Wheaties boxes several times throughout history, most notably in 1991 and 1987.
- Frosted Flakes: A Tony the Tiger dressed up as a Minnesota Twins player was featured on several boxes dating from 1991.
What Are the Criteria for Cereal Box Collecting?
When it comes to vintage cereal boxes, you may find them in several different types of packaging and condition.
- An unopened box is typically more valuable, but that is often subjective and is not always the case.
- An opened box may have been crushed and matted, set in a picture frame, or it may be simply be the shell of the box.
- Hologram boxes are rare, but make a cereal box a more collectible item.
What Other Types of Twins Memorabilia Is Collectible?
If you've already collected all of the available Minnesota Twins boxes, or you're in search of more memorabilia, there are a few choices for any type of collector.
- Cards: One of the most common pieces of sports memorabilia is signed or unsigned sports cards from certain players on the team
- Photographs: Having a glossy or signed photo from a particular player is another type of sports memorabilia.
- Pennants: Pennants or other wall hangings are a terrific way to show fandom for a particular team.