quisp and quake cereals had a contest-whichever kind sold the most boxes in a period of time would be the champion and the other would be taken off the market. quisp won. i loved them both-it was worse than your parents getting divorced-at least you still got to see your dad.i never saw quake again- if only i had eaten more quake or spent more time with it-maybe it was my fault! please come back quake-i promise ill be a good kid! i love you- please write.

There was a battle between cereals back in the 70's, but Quisp didn't win, and I don't believe the battle was with Quake. This is why Quisp was taken off the market for many years, then only re-surfaced about 3 or 4 years ago. I loved it as a kid, but guess the taste buds have changed. I purchased Quisp online, and it was rather sweet.

Quake was the best! He was my cereal hero, those were the days my friend...

Yep, Quisp was my fave while my brothers liked the Quake. I guess it was more macho to go with Quake. But I always wished for propellers to sprout from my head.

THE BATTLE WAS BETWEEN QUISP AND QUAKE, I REMEMBER IT, I WAS FOR QUAKE, AND I LOST!

The battle was indeed between Quisp and Quake. After Quake lost, the company discontinued the cereal. It briefly revived Quake -- with a new kangaroo mascot -- shortly after with Orange Quangaroos, which flopped.

I was rooting for Quisp--who needed Quake when we had Cap'n Crunch?

I remember that Quake transformed from a miner to a cowboy. No wonder he lost.

A Saturday morning retrospect on QUISP and QUAKE: September 25, 1965...These guys, along with Cap'n Crunch, were advertised on the very first Beatles cartoon show on ABC. I also have an ad in which QUAKE visits a travel agent, and is sent to QUISP's planet, from March 25, 1967 on the Mighty Heroes/Mighty Mouse show on CBS. Strange thing about those cereals: They all tasted the same.

From the Saturday morning cartoon vault, a rare TV commercial in which Quisp, Quake (in cowboy-superhero outfit) and Cap'n Crunch (and crew) appear together, offering free Matchbox toy vehicles. One Matchbox was 60 cents back then. To get a "free" one, you had to send in three proof-of-purchase stamps from Life cereal or the others mentioned, making you spend $1.20 or more on cereal. This aired on a "Flintstones" rerun over NBC (10/11/69). Also, an early Quisp-Quake (as miner) commercial taking place amidst a football game. Both are on the same team, but compete to carry the ball and score the winning touchdown. This aired on "King Kong" over ABC (10/15/66).

From the Saturday morning cartoon vault, two more great TV spots with our favorite cereal pair from Quaker. First, a mini-comic book titled, "Tale of Glutton" inside boxes. Quisp knocks Quake's obesity in the 12-page comic. This aired on the "Beatles" cartoon show over ABC (11/13/65). Second ad has the Quake (as cowboy-superhero) mini movie viewer (cheap, plastic magnifier, plus small comic strips) inside boxes, along with offer for the Quisp Cosmic Clouder toy space gun (white powder used). This aired on "George of the Jungle" over ABC (1/25/69). 50c and two proof seals got you the gun. Text on cereal box stated that kids should use gun to "make enemies into friends with Cosmic Cloud's power." Today, that toy gun is worth $100 or more, if instruction sheet and original powder are with it.

From the Saturday morning cartoon vault, Quisp and Quake (miner) world globe rings (needed assembly) inside boxes. Like mini magic tricks. A little Quisp or Quake figure came with. This aired on "George of the Jungle" over ABC (3/10/68). Cap'n Crunch, Aunt Jemima waffles and Major Matt Mason playset, other commercials. Network promos for "Journey To Center of Earth" cartoon and "Discovery '68," an educational series on Sunday mornings.

From the Saturday morning cartoon vault, a three-way race, flight (Quisp) vs. Might (Quake) vs. hop (Simon). Quake and Simon get sore feet from ground debris, while the spaceship of Quisp stalls, resulting in a three-way dead heat. Commercial aired on "Tomfoolery" over NBC (10/17/70). Aunt Jemima Waffles (with old professor and the Waffle Whiffer), Wham-O Frisbee and Super Balls, Charms Blow Pops and roll candy were other sponsors. Network promos for "Bugaloos" and "Doctor Dolittle"(cartoon).

From the prime time TV vault, Elizabeth Montgomery is shown refereeing a squabble between Quisp and Quake in an unusual commercial. This aired on "Bewitched" over ABC (9/29/66). The cast of "Bewitched" did lots of commercial appearances for their sponsors, including the animated opening (never seen today on Antenna TV). Life Cereal and Chevrolet also sponsored. Network promo for "Green Hornet" and "F-Troop" (latter also sponsored by Quaker, plus Reynolds Tobacco). Ad Council/Green Cross PSA for traffic safety.

From the Saturday morning cartoon vault, another race, in which Quake goes underground, and Quisp uses a hover version of his space ship. After mishaps involve both, the race ends in a tie. This aired on "Magilla Gorilla" over ABC (4/23/66). Ideal Toys and Mars Candy Co. also sponsored. Network promos for "Peter Potamus" and "Bullwinkle" (both aired Sundays). In his own cartoon, Magilla (Allan Melvin) joins teenage humans on the beach, and a new dance craze develops thanks to him. Also, "Punkin Puss (Allan Melvin) & Mush Mouse" (Howard Morris). Plus, "Ricochet Rabbit (Don Messick) & Droop A Long " (Mel Blanc).