DAY 1: The riddle of "Puzzle boxes, Indy reading and a light up adventure spoon"!

I have shared my shopping excursions for Indy related materials and my fears of becoming an Indiana Jabba from all the Indy snacks (note on this week's spree I bought the "low-fat" Club crackers). Well, this time I am learning some restraint and looking at the value of some of these items, and to justify it to my wife, what extra value can be found in these purchases beyond a few calories and some nutrition.

PUZZLES
The back of cereal boxes have been providing kids (and adults) substantial reading material over breakfast for years. While not in the same category as The New York Times of Wall Street Journal, these cardboard periodicals have provided food for thought and provided a wall shielding the annoying brother and/or sister for decades. With Indy about to return, adventurers fueling up for a busy day can start to prepare for a quest with some amusing games. On the back of the Indiana Jones cereals that I have found (Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies, Corn Pops, Apple Jacks and Frosted Flakes) there have been a variety of puzzles to entertain the brain while eating. One can enjoy the challenge of an Akator Maze from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Crack Indy's Code with a cryptogram, or outmaneuver an opponent in the "Floor of Fate" connecting game. There are also some trivia questions bound to make any Indy fan roll their eyes at the simplicity. These puzzles are also on the ice cream boxes (M&M Cookie sandwiches) if you are "Jonesin' for adventure" with a "whip-crackin word find" and some more trivia.

USEFUL UTENSILS

Now, I mentioned the Eggo Waffle mail away offer for an "adventure Indiana Jones search light" that may come in handy if you are stuck in the dark. Well, if you can't wait to for the mail to bring you some light, try boxes of Kellogg's Apple Jack's for a light-up, Indiana Jones adventure spoon! Coming in red, yellow and green, these babies will light the way if you find yourself eating in the dark. The spoons also come etched with Indy symbols from the upcoming film, from a skull, ant and the ever dangerous snake (being a super-smart guy, I naturally pulled a yellow light crystal skull spoon that bathed me in supreme intelligence as I munched my cereal). So there are two reasons why these Indy items are good for you! In addition, my fellow Indyfan, Brandon, let me know that you can get an Indiana Jones Canteen Offer on the back of Kellogg's Pop-Tarts! See, the value of all this! Food! A Spoon to eat the food! And a canteen to wash it all down!

MAGAZINES

What would a trip to the store be without a browse down the magazine aisle, this week you can find several Indy-related periodicals. We have Harrison Ford gracing the cover of Mens Journal and National Geographic Adventure in both he he touches on his return to his most famous screen character (here's a hint - it isn't the Russian sub captain in K-19). And you can still read my letter to the editor in Vanity Fair's April issue on George Lucas's comments about Indy fans (I know - its a shameless plug for me). Now I have reading materials! This Indy buying spree is becoming more well-rounded (as am I).

FIBER
Now, it may be the "gears" and not the mileage if you don't keep your body running right, don't worry Indy has that all taken care off. The Indiana Jones DVD Mail-in Offer for a copy of Raiders of the Lost Ark, is on boxes of Frosted Mini-Wheats, Raisin Bran Crunch and Nutri-Grain Bars, Indy fans can rest easy knowing their colons will be rolling like a giant boulder and clearing the way of any unwanted waste products thanks to the off-worldly powers of "fiber". 'Nuff said on that subject.

DAY TWO: A trip to the candy counter and worse!

GETTING GAS
The chip in my back molar became something of a problem the day after my Indy Shopping Spree. What was an annoyance was now getting painful -- and munching on some Indy peanut M&Ms wasn't the smartest thing to do. So I went in for a dental check-up and heard those dreaded words... decay... and worse ROOT CANAL! As I await my impending dentist appointment and a root canal, I thought I would show what was at the corner gas station -- a yes, more Indy snacks. Always one to put his pain aside in a quest for a story and news for Indyfans, I bought these M&Ms and Snickers emblazoned with the image of Indiana Jones and art-facts on the back. These tidbits of wisdom include, "Indiana Jones was named after George Lucas's dog, Indiana", startling revelation I know loyal readers, but the truth (or tooth) is out there!

Anyway, I am going to get shot (with novocaine) so be on the lookout for more snacks and brush well afterwards! There is more Indy items out there; Dr. Pepper, Indy cereal and the fabled Indy Bacon Burger King Whopper.

Oh yes, the adventure will continue... ouch!

Posted by Mitchell "Super-Size Me" Hallock