Mail in chimp
A "mail-in chimp"!
A mail-in chimp is a type of novelty item that was popular in the 1990s and early 2000s. It's a small, stuffed chimpanzee toy that comes with a pre-paid return envelope and a request to send it to a specific address.
The idea behind the mail-in chimp was that you would receive the toy, play with it for a while, and then send it back to the company in the pre-paid envelope. The company would then send you a new, different chimp toy in return. This process would continue until you decided to stop playing along.
Mail-in chimps were often marketed as a fun and interactive way to collect and trade toys. They were popular among kids and adults alike, and many people enjoyed the thrill of the surprise and the challenge of collecting all the different chimps.
Some of the most popular mail-in chimp brands included:
- Chimp Mail: This was one of the original mail-in chimp companies, and it offered a wide range of chimp toys and accessories.
- Monkey Mail: This company offered a similar concept to Chimp Mail, but with a monkey theme instead of chimps.
- Chimp Squad: This company offered a more extensive line of chimp toys and accessories, including clothing and accessories for the chimps.
While mail-in chimps are no longer as popular as they once were, they remain a nostalgic reminder of the fun and excitement of collecting and trading toys.