My Boxed Duo Tap FS? No. FT? No. For Nostalgia? Sure!

pc_kwajalein · 05/07/2015, 01:11 PM

I've had my boxed Duo Tap for awhile in hopes that I would one day run into someone who I could play Turbo games with. So far, I've run into countless people who eagerly play Candy Crush and Farm Heroes (the happy, little sun is just TOO cute).

Dawwwww.....

At any rate, I've come to the conclusion that my Duo Tap would be better in capable hands; hands that are attached to the bodies of people who have friends that would play PCE/Turbo Duo games with them. But instead of initially selling it here, I was hoping to offer it as an incentive to help me locate something.

I loved Nestle Quik growing up; hell, I still drink NesQuik to this day. I wish it still came in those metal containers with the lid you had to pry open with a spoon handle. I drank the chocolate and strawberry Quik with equal consistency because they not only tasted so good, but because Nestlé's marketing team put some pretty effective TV ads.

This is the 'Quik Land' commercial for Chocolate Quik.

As a kid, chocolate 'Quik Land' would be several degrees of sweet, sugary kickass. As an adult, floating around in brown milk would just raise questions.

Now for the 'Quik Land' commercial for Strawberry Quik...

...

And there lies the predicament I'm in; I simply can't find it. I know the Strawberry Quik Land ad exists because it came on regularly alongside the Chocolate version. I remember seeing it quite frequently during commercial breaks for Eureeka's Castle.

Gosh, I fuckin' miss old Nickelodeon.

Brass tacks; you help me find Strawberry Quik Land's ad, you get a boxed Duo Tap in the mail. ***The only money you pay is for the shipping.*** Simple.

Quid pro quo. Yes or No?

Gredler · 05/07/2015, 01:59 PM

glazball · 05/07/2015, 02:30 PM

I'd love to buy your Duo Tap, been wanting one for a while now (plus at least 1 extra controller). However, I can't help you with the Strawberry Quik ad. I *can* tell you a funny story about Strawberry Quik.

When I was 11 or so, I stayed at my cousin's house overnight. We had Strawberry Quik for breakfast and went riding bikes. I had to ride my older cousin's bike since I didn't have my own. I had a hard time riding it since it was too big for me, lost control and fell over the handlebars. Hit my head on the street and had a concussion.

My aunt called my mom who rushed over and took me to the hospital. All the while I'm throwing up Strawberry Quik everywhere. I only barely remember any of this, but my mom later reminded me that she was covered in pink Strawberry Quik puke and had to ride in the hospital elevator with other people who stood as far away from her as someone can when stuck in an elevator. Yuk!

That was the last time I ever drank Strawberry Quik. I'm glad your memories of it are a bit nicer than mine!

o.pwuaioc · 05/07/2015, 03:03 PM

This is the closest I've found for strawberry Quik in a commercial. Good luck with your search!

Edit: Oops:

pc_kwajalein · 05/07/2015, 03:12 PM

Quote from: glazball on 05/07/2015, 02:30 PMI'd love to buy your Duo Tap, been wanting one for a while now (plus at least 1 extra controller). However, I can't help you with the Strawberry Quik ad. I *can* tell you a funny story about Strawberry Quik.

When I was 11 or so, I stayed at my cousin's house overnight. We had Strawberry Quik for breakfast and went riding bikes. I had to ride my older cousin's bike since I didn't have my own. I had a hard time riding it since it was too big for me, lost control and fell over the handlebars. Hit my head on the street and had a concussion.

My aunt called my mom who rushed over and took me to the hospital. All the while I'm throwing up Strawberry Quik everywhere. I only barely remember any of this, but my mom later reminded me that she was covered in pink Strawberry Quik puke and had to ride in the hospital elevator with other people who stood as far away from her as someone can when stuck in an elevator. Yuk!

That was the last time I ever drank Strawberry Quik. I'm glad your memories of it are a bit nicer than mine!

I've puked up a lot of good stuff, and it didn't keep me from eating it. I remember seeing a bologna and cheese sandwich with a glass of Sharkleberry Fin Kool-Aid twice in one day. The first time was fine since I was eating it. The second time was on my Etonic sneakers after partial digestion. Getting it off the shoe laces was a challenge.

esteban · 05/07/2015, 03:58 PM

Ha! I only liked chocolate/strawberry milk for a brief period of time (a year?, if that).

I MUCH PREFERRED taking spoonfuls of cocoa powder, straight from the giant container. I was a cocoa junkie.

NOTE: I fully endorse your quest for StrawberryQuickland.

wildfruit · 05/07/2015, 04:43 PM

This isn't the advert you're looking for
But
I WANTS A DUO TAP

pc_kwajalein · 05/07/2015, 04:59 PM

Quote from: guest on 05/07/2015, 03:03 PMThis is the closest I've found for strawberry Quik in a commercial. Good luck with your search!

Edit: Oops:

Thanks for the attempt my good man! Ah yes, nice tall glasses of sugar flavored milk... Good times. lol

pc_kwajalein · 05/07/2015, 05:02 PM

Quote from: wildfruit on 05/07/2015, 04:43 PMThis isn't the advert you're looking for
But
I WANTS A DUO TAP

Oh man, that was great! Remember that segment on Sesame Street with the song that counted up to the number 12? That's the vibe I'm getting from that one.

Debvgger_ · 05/07/2015, 07:22 PM

Edit: I misunderstood you

You are in search of the ad. Can't be of help, then!

Aren't both strawberry and banana tastes available on any UK supermarket, or am I missing something here?

Last time I went to UK on holidays I brought both home ;-)

esteban · 05/07/2015, 08:07 PM

I hope somebody finds StrawberryQuickLand.

gamerslife · 05/12/2015, 02:13 PM

Well, sad to say I didn't find it....but I tried my best with me being over in Romania for a little bit. Maybe when I get back stateside I can do some hardcore research but he is what I got. This is a copy and paste from my email (I added "friend" and the last part to really drive home the email" hope it's ok....

May 12, 2015

Dear Lucas,

Thank you for taking the time to contact Nestlé® Nesquik® strawberry regarding viewing an old commercials from the 90s. We welcome questions and comments from loyal consumers such as yourself and appreciate this opportunity to assist you.

We do apologize for the inconvenience. We do not have copies (history) of older advertisements (commercials/photos/labels).

At Nestlé, we are dedicated to you and your family throughout every phase of your lives. Your feedback is valuable to us, as it helps us to improve our products and services.

We appreciate your interest in our products and hope you will visit our website often for the latest information on our products and promotions.

Sincerely,
Beverly Watson
Consumer Response Representative

Ref:26504968

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Hello,
I am writing to seek help as a friend has challenged me to find a beloved strawberry quik land TV spot from the early 90s. The original is on YouTube but the strawberry version is not and would ask if it possible to view it anywhere. I do not want to post it on any site such as YouTube just to win a small quest by a friend to relive a long ago memory. Thanks and just so you know he supports you almost every day with a glass....

BlueBMW · 05/12/2015, 02:32 PM

I emailed Nestle once asking them to bring back the Alpine White candy bar.... no luck

Dat white chocolate and almond tho...

Gredler · 05/12/2015, 04:42 PM

Well, I guess I need to get a VCR and go through my old taped cartoons from childhood, maybe I can dig it up.. what are the chances lol. I remember the ad, so maybe it is on one of the tapes. Ninja Turtle cartoon show, here I come.

esteban · 05/12/2015, 04:51 PM

Quote from: Gredler on 05/12/2015, 04:42 PMWell, I guess I need to get a VCR and go through my old taped cartoons from childhood, maybe I can dig it up.. what are the chances lol. I remember the ad, so maybe it is on one of the tapes. Ninja Turtle cartoon show, here I come.

Yeah, it is possible that the advertisement has not been tagged independently, but is included on YouTube as part of a show/block of commercials.

If you asked a forum of TV lovers about this ad, I wonder if folks would recall the commercial?

Like I said earlier, I love Quixotic Quests, so you better pull out those old tapes!

pc_kwajalein · 05/12/2015, 09:23 PM

Quote from: gamerslife on 05/12/2015, 02:13 PMWell, sad to say I didn't find it....but I tried my best with me being over in Romania for a little bit. Maybe when I get back stateside I can do some hardcore research but he is what I got. This is a copy and paste from my email (I added "friend" and the last part to really drive home the email" hope it's ok....

May 12, 2015

Dear Lucas,

Thank you for taking the time to contact Nestlé® Nesquik® strawberry regarding viewing an old commercials from the 90s. We welcome questions and comments from loyal consumers such as yourself and appreciate this opportunity to assist you.

We do apologize for the inconvenience. We do not have copies (history) of older advertisements (commercials/photos/labels).

At Nestlé, we are dedicated to you and your family throughout every phase of your lives. Your feedback is valuable to us, as it helps us to improve our products and services.

We appreciate your interest in our products and hope you will visit our website often for the latest information on our products and promotions.

Sincerely,
Beverly Watson
Consumer Response Representative

Ref:26504968

------------------------------------------------------------------

Hello,
I am writing to seek help as a friend has challenged me to find a beloved strawberry quik land TV spot from the early 90s. The original is on YouTube but the strawberry version is not and would ask if it possible to view it anywhere. I do not want to post it on any site such as YouTube just to win a small quest by a friend to relive a long ago memory. Thanks and just so you know he supports you almost every day with a glass....

I appreciate the effort, man. I really do.

I did the same thing as well, so I'm familiar with Nestle's business-like reply lol.

Quote from: BlueBMW on 05/12/2015, 02:32 PMI emailed Nestle once asking them to bring back the Alpine White candy bar.... no luck Dat white chocolate and almond tho...

I remember calling Hostess and asking them to bring back Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pies. When they said that the license to use TMNT had run out, I immediately suggested just making a vanilla pudding pie without them. I didn't eat the damn things cause of some turtles, I ate them b/c they were fucking GOOD.

Quote from: Gredler on 05/12/2015, 04:42 PMWell, I guess I need to get a VCR and go through my old taped cartoons from childhood, maybe I can dig it up.. what are the chances lol. I remember the ad, so maybe it is on one of the tapes. Ninja Turtle cartoon show, here I come.

That's pretty much what I thought it would come down to.

johnnykonami · 05/12/2015, 11:19 PM

Sorry man, I searched my ass off to no avail. Is this commercial the same except with a pink river instead of a brown one? Or different? Anyway, good luck finding it.

CGQuarterly · 05/13/2015, 12:01 AM

I think I've used my TurboTap a grand total of once. Thing about TurboTaps is that they require friends.

As Mika Hakkinen would say: So sad...

johnnykonami · 05/13/2015, 01:04 AM

Well, if anyone is in the Baltimore area I'd be up for some multiplayer turbo sometime. Last time I had a tap was in the 90's for my original TG-16, I don't think I used it a whole lot, maybe for 2 player Dungeon Explorer a couple of times.

CPTRAVE · 05/21/2015, 11:49 PM

You sure it's not the same commercial, because at the end it looks like a strawberry can.

CPTRAVE · 05/21/2015, 11:54 PM

Oh well

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My Boxed Duo Tap FS? No. FT? No. For Nostalgia? Sure!