It's been a hot minute since I've shared some truly bizarre Hanna-Barbera merchandise here. But I'm back with a vengeance today. The item I'm about to show you might be the strangest thing yet, and before you say anything, yes, it is indeed an officially licensed item. So what is all this hoopla over? Why, a Top Cat inflatable figurine, obviously!
This item was produced by Scannex Merchandise in Hong Kong. The packaging looks fine enough, though it's weird that this is branded as a Flintstones product despite other Hanna-Barbera characters also being featured. It's also a pretty funny sight to see T.C., Huckleberry Hound, and Yogi all hitching a ride with Fred Flintstone. That Flintmobile must be roomy to have that many people in it. Oddities aside, it at least looks like the character. I wish I could say the same for the actual product.
Below, I present Top Cat in all his crimson glory. I guess this is him after a major sunburn, but it's a far cry from what the packaging advertises. It's interesting that the pose is almost exactly the same as the one on the package, but the color is completely off. And I don't know about any of you, but his expression is just a tad bit unnerving. I'd certainly hate to see this in the dark, that's for sure!
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