Tenyo Sea Monkeys!

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Tenyo Sea Monkeys!

Post by Richard Kaufman » Wed Nov 16, 2016 6:55 pm

From the early 1960s, the very elusive Tenyo Sea Monkeys. Still shink-wrapped. They came in two kinds of packaging: a tube, like this one, and a box.

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Re: Tenyo Sea Monkeys!

Post by VictorS » Wed Nov 16, 2016 6:59 pm

What can we do with it, Richard ?

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Re: Tenyo Sea Monkeys!

Post by SimonC » Wed Nov 16, 2016 7:08 pm

That is SOLID GOLD! The graphics, the vintage tenyo logo (my personal favourite) and sea monkeys!
That's an amazing find, where did you find this beauty?
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Re: Tenyo Sea Monkeys!

Post by Steve S. » Wed Nov 16, 2016 7:54 pm

I'm pretty sure that I still have the one that came in the box. I bought it from Al Flosso!
It's a Tenyo day in the neighborhood!

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Re: Tenyo Sea Monkeys!

Post by BluBob » Wed Nov 16, 2016 8:02 pm

Thanks for posting Richard. Is this the "Sea Monkey" of 1971? (see below)

1970 May Company name changed to Tenyo Co., Ltd.
1971 May "Sea Monkey" released, a novel pet that is born when the egg is placed in water.
and now, on with the show ...

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Re: Tenyo Sea Monkeys!

Post by Richard Kaufman » Wed Nov 16, 2016 8:43 pm

Victor, Google "Sea Monkeys" and you'll find out the entire history.

Yes, Bob, but I thought it was earlier than 1971.

Simon, I have friends in Japan. :)

Akira Yamada saw this novelty item being sold in the United States and thought he could use it to broaden his company's business. Sea Monkeys and Backgammon changed the Tenyo company.

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Re: Tenyo Sea Monkeys!

Post by VictorS » Wed Nov 16, 2016 9:12 pm

Interesting....wow..never hear this before. Thanks for sharing Richard and congratulations! :)

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Re: Tenyo Sea Monkeys!

Post by BluBob » Wed Nov 16, 2016 9:27 pm

Steve S. wrote:I'm pretty sure that I still have the one that came in the box. I bought it from Al Flosso!
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My late friend Al Mann (we were close in the 1980's) loved Al Flosso.
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Re: Tenyo Sea Monkeys!

Post by Steve S. » Wed Nov 16, 2016 10:30 pm

Al Flosso was my magical grandfather. I spent a good deal of time with him. I have a few stories I will share some time.
It's a Tenyo day in the neighborhood!

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