{"product_id":"vintage-california-raisins-benny-the-bowler-collectible-toy-hardees-1988-sealed","title":"Vintage 1988 California Raisins Benny the Bowler — Hardee's Sealed in Original Packaging","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNearly 40 Years Sealed — A Museum-Quality California Raisins Find\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFactory sealed. Original packaging. 1988. This \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Raisins Benny the Bowler figure\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Hardee's restaurant premium series is one of the rarest finds in the California Raisins collectible world — an unopened, never-played-with example from the height of the Raisins mania, still in its original factory packaging nearly four decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBenny the Bowler is one of the original California Raisins characters, known for his cool bowling style and laid-back personality from the iconic Will Vinton claymation commercials. Sealed examples from 1988 are exceptionally difficult to find and represent the gold standard for serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew, Vintage, \u0026amp; Well-Loved\u003c\/em\u003e — This figure is \u003cstrong\u003efactory sealed in original packaging — mint, never opened\u003c\/strong\u003e. An exceptionally rare sealed example from 1988.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benny the Bowler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromotion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardee's restaurant exclusive, 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e PVC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFranchise:\u003c\/strong\u003e California Raisins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory sealed in original packaging — never opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\/Sealed — Mint; factory sealed, no wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerious California Raisins collectors seeking sealed examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardee's and fast-food promotional memorabilia collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1980s pop culture and advertising memorabilia investors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage toy collectors who prioritize sealed, original packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum-quality display collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sealed to preserve collector value — opening will significantly reduce value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid humidity and extreme temperature changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle packaging with care to preserve original condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot recommended for children under 3 years (small parts if opened)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Found \u0026 Gathered LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42927715418175,"sku":"A-9-6-20260219-0000","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/6388\/6655\/files\/711FD99A-275C-48FF-AA0F-B3387E71DC73.jpg?v=1771291556","url":"https:\/\/foundandgathered.com\/products\/vintage-california-raisins-benny-the-bowler-collectible-toy-hardees-1988-sealed","provider":"Found \u0026 Gathered LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}