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=== Assistant: This is a vintage Kings Island souvenir ashtray, and it’s actually a very specific themed piece rather than a generic c… ===
This is a vintage Kings Island souvenir ashtray, and it’s actually a very specific themed piece rather than a generic caveman or Flintstones item.

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===== What it is =====
* Souvenir ashtray from Kings Island
* Likely late 1970s–early 1980s
* Marked “Treasure Craft – Made in USA”, which is key

===== Why the feet? =====

This design ties into Kings Island’s Hanna-Barbera / prehistoric theming era, when the park heavily featured:
* Caveman / prehistoric motifs
* Hanna-Barbera characters (including The Flintstones, though this piece is not a licensed Fred Flintstone likeness)

Instead of using a character face (which required licensing), parks often sold generic “caveman” or “giant feet” novelty items that evoked the theme without copyright issues.

===== What it is NOT =====
* ❌ Not Fred Flintstone (no official Hanna-Barbera markings)
* ❌ Not Captain Caveman (he has distinct facial features and branding)
* ❌ Not tied to a specific ride

===== Who made it =====
* Treasure Craft was a major U.S. ceramics company that produced: - Theme park souvenirs - Restaurant ware - Novelty ashtrays (very common in parks at the time)

===== Why it’s green inside =====
* The green glaze is typical 1970s–80s “lava” or “moss” ceramic styling
* Often meant to look stone-aged / primitive

===== Rarity & value =====
* Uncommon, especially with clear Kings Island badge intact
* Most examples are lost, broken, or unmarked
* Estimated value today: - $40–$75 to Kings Island collectors - Possibly higher if sold in a KI memorabilia group

===== Best description for posting/selling =====

: Vintage Kings Island souvenir ashtray, Treasure Craft USA, late 1970s–early 1980s. Prehistoric/caveman themed “giant feet” design from the Hanna-Barbera era.

If you want, I can also:
* Help you reply to that Facebook post with a clean explanation
* Check comparable sold prices
* Help determine which park area/shop it likely came from

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