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| The Exalted Grand Poobah War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Traveling Circus
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If you ever wondered who the genius behind the marketing of Sea Monkeys, “Invisible Goldfish" and X-Ray Specs was, this story reveals the truth. Click here for the story and original ads. Does anyone remember seeing any of those ads appearing in comic books and other publications? It's rumored that Allen bought all three items. ![]() . . |
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| Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2009
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I bought the sea monkeys. I really wanted those smiling, waving little pets.
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| Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lancs, UK
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Wonder what his refund rate was.. |
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I don't remember the invisible goldfish but I do remember the sea monkeys and x-ray specs.
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I came close to writing a biography of Harold von Braunhut. It was about 5 years ago and publishers were keen on biogs of 'quirky' people. The trouble with von B. was that it would be difficult to write a sympathetic account due to his political views. I love Sea Monkeys and I still regularly buy them. |
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| Suzanne War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia, USA.
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Wow ... I missed the invisible goldfish. I got sea monkeys and x-ray specs though. lol
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| HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Long Island, NY
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Just for fun ... a trip down Sea Monkey lane!
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| The Copy Magnet War Room Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: UK
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I must admit, I bought the sea monkeys for my son as a pet - they were so tiny my son said 'is that it mum?' and that made me laugh. Never seen the invisible goldfish though - lol! |
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I think some have used the invisible goldfish model in their WSO ads... how to make invisible money. |
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