Cracker Jack
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Guide to
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Page S - The Alphabet26 Guide to
Plastic Cracker Jack Prizes

By Jeffrey Scott Maxwell

Welcome to the most comprehensive online identification guide to plastic Cracker Jack prizes from the 1940s-50s in alphabetical order according to subject. It is not complete, yet, but there will be new prizes added regularly. Click HERE for the Index of subjects to identify the standard prizes available in packages of Cracker Jack in the early years of injection molded plastics.

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S
 S from ALPHABET DANGLES set of 26 letters.
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TWO STYLES: Type I, left; Type II, right.
MARKINGS - BOTH STYLES:
"C.J.C.O.," reverse near top below charm ring.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 1-1/8"w x 1-1/2"h.
PLASTIC: dense polystyrene (hard/brittle).


Sailor Jack and Bingo (Cracker Jack Logo)
 Sailor Jack and Bingo hard plastic flat from WESTERN STAND-UPS (ID #1137) set of 12 double-sided flats made by NOSCO
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Important Observation - The difference in these two hard plastic prizes is in the depth of the base. With the exception of the base, all other dimensions appear to be identical.
LEFT PRIZE:
STYLE: Type I
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 7/8"w x 1-7/8"h.
DEPTH OF BASE: 1/4".
PLASTIC: dense polystyrene (hard/brittle).
RIGHT PRIZE:
STYLE: Type II.
MARKINGS:"NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 7/8"w x 1-7/8"h.
DEPTH OF BASE: 5/16".
 Sailor Jack and Bingo soft plastic flat from SPACEMEN STAND-UPS (ID #1227) set of 10 figural stand-ups made by NOSCO
MARKINGS: "C. J. CO." on reverse above the number "1," "2," "3," "4," or "5" indicating the mold position  of each particular prize
DIMENSIONS: approx. 7/8"w x 1-3/4"h .
PLASTIC: polyethylene (soft/slightly flexible).


Sagittarius - SEE: archer
Scorpio - SEE: scorpion
scorpion
 SCORPION from ZODIAC COINS set of 12 disks made by NOSCO.
MARKINGS: "SCORPIO / SCORPION / OCT.24-NOV.21" on reverse.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 1-1/16"w x 1-1/16"h x 1/16" thick.
PLASTIC: dense polystyrene (hard/brittle).


scout - SEE: boy scout | girl scout.
seal
seal from CIRCUS STAND-UPS (ID #1154) set of 12 double-sided flats made by NOSCO.
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 13/16"w x 1-11/16"h.
PLASTIC: dense polystyrene (hard/brittle).


sheriff
 sherif, badge on chest with one gun drawn, from WESTERN STAND-UPS (ID #1137) set of 12 double-sided flats made by NOSCO.
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LEFT PRIZE:
STYLE: Type I
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 7/8"w x 1-15/16"h.
PLASTIC: dense polystyrene (hard/brittle).
RIGHT PRIZE:
STYLE: Type II.
MARKINGS:"NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 13/16"w x 1-7/8"h.


skater
roller skater from STAND-UPS (ID #1144) set of 16 double-sided flats made by NOSCO.
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 3/4"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polystyrene (hard/brittle).
roller skating bear from CIRCUS STAND-UPS (ID #1154) set of 12 double-sided flats made by NOSCO.
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 13/16"w x 1-11/16"h.
PLASTIC: dense polystyrene (hard/brittle).


skunk
 SKUNK from ALPHABET ANIMALS (ID #1179) set of 26 single-sided flats made by NOSCO.
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TWO STYLES: NOSCO Type I, left; NOSCO Type II, right.
MARKINGS - BOTH STYLES:
"SKUNK," center of reverse;
"NOSCO ©," reverse near base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 1-1/4"w x 1-1/2"h.
PLASTIC: dense polystyrene (hard/brittle).


SPACEMEN STAND-UPS (ID #1227) set of 10 figural stand-ups made by NOSCO.
Arms at sides.
MARKINGS: "C. J. CO." vertically on reverse, followed on a separate line by the number "1," "2," "3," "4," or "5" indicating the mold position of each particular prize.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 11/16"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polyethylene (soft/slightly flexible).
Arm shorter than other.
MARKINGS: "C. J. CO." vertically on reverse.  In the center of the belt appears horizontally the number "1," "2," "3," "4," or "5" indicating the mold position of each particular prize.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 7/8"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polyethylene (soft/slightly flexible).
Arm waving.
MARKINGS: "C. J. CO." vertically on reverse, followed by the number "1," "2," "3," "4," or "5" indicating the mold position of each particular prize.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 1"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polyethylene (soft/slightly flexible).
 Running to the left.
MARKINGS: "C. J. CO." vertically on reverse, followed on a separate line by the number "1," "2," "3," "4," or "5" indicating the mold position of each particular prize.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 1-3/16"w x 1-9/16"h .
PLASTIC: polyethylene (soft/slightly flexible).
 Helmet under arm.
MARKINGS: "C. J. CO." vertically on reverse , followed by  the number "1," "2," "3," "4," or "5" indicating the mold position of each particular prize.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 3/4"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polyethylene (soft/slightly flexible).
 Gunner.
MARKINGS: "C. J. CO." on reverse diagonally on forward leg.   In the center of the belt appears horizontally the number "1," "2," "3," "4," or "5" indicating the mold position of each particular prize.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 1"w x 1-5/8"h .
PLASTIC: polyethylene (soft/slightly flexible).
 Rifle.
MARKINGS: "C. J. CO." on reverse diagonally on rear leg followed by the number "1," "2," "3," "4," or "5" indicating the mold position of each particular prize.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 1-1/2"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polyethylene (soft/slightly flexible).
 Pistol.
MARKINGS: "C. J. CO." vertically on reverse, followed on a separate line by the number "1," "2," "3," "4," or "5" indicating the mold position of each particular prize.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 1-1/4"w x 1-5/8"h .
PLASTIC: polyethylene (soft/slightly flexible).
 Saluting.
MARKINGS: "C. J. CO." on reverse above the number "1," "2," "3," "4," or "5" indicating the mold position  of each particular prize
DIMENSIONS: approx. 15/16"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polyethylene (soft/slightly flexible).
Sailor Jack and Bingo.
MARKINGS: "C. J. CO." on reverse above the number "1," "2," "3," "4," or "5" indicating the mold position  of each particular prize
DIMENSIONS: approx. 7/8"w x 1-3/4"h .
PLASTIC: polyethylene (soft/slightly flexible).


squirrel
squirrel from "CRACKER JACK" BASE ANIMAL STAND-UPS STYLE II set of 6 double-sided flats.
LEFT PRIZE:
MARKINGS: "CRACKER JACK," bottom inside shallow base impression.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 1-1/4"w x 1-1/4"h.
PLASTIC: dense polystyrene (hard/brittle).

RIGHT PRIZE:
Base and feeet removed; extra "hair" at the top added to form charm ring - looks deformed, but this is the way it was molded.
MARKINGS: None.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 1-5/16"w x 1-1/4"h.
PLASTIC: dense polystyrene (hard/brittle).


STAND-UPS (ID #1144) set of 16 double-sided flats made by NOSCO.
American Indian chief with horse
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 3/4"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polystyrene (hard/brittle).
baseball player, fielder
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 3/4"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polystyrene (hard/brittle).
baseball player, pitcher
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 3/4"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polystyrene (hard/brittle).
basketball player
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 3/4"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polystyrene (hard/brittle).
boy scout
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 3/4"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polystyrene (hard/brittle).
clown
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 3/4"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polystyrene (hard/brittle).
cowboy with one gun drawn
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 3/4"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polystyrene (hard/brittle).
cowboy with horse
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 3/4"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polystyrene (hard/brittle).
cowboy with horse waving
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 3/4"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polystyrene (hard/brittle).
boy, with fishing pole
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 3/4"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polystyrene (hard/brittle).
football player
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 3/4"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polystyrene (hard/brittle).
giraffe with monkey
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 3/4"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polystyrene (hard/brittle).
girl scout
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 3/4"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polystyrene (hard/brittle).
organ grinder with monkey
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. "3/4w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polystyrene (hard/brittle).
ostrich with girl riding
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 3/4"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polystyrene (hard/brittle).
roller skater
MARKINGS: "NOSCO ©," reverse on top of base.
DIMENSIONS: approx. 3/4"w x 1-11/16"h .
PLASTIC: polystyrene (hard/brittle).


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Page created 01/17/2000
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By Jeffrey Scott Maxwell
Cracker Jack Collectors Association - CJCA