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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.

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