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Extraordinary Find: Alka-Seltzer "Speedy" Figure

Noel Barrett recalls a memorable cartoon figure he discovered back in 1998 in Milwaukee.

Aired 10/04/2021 | Rating TV-G

Antiques Roadshow

Extraordinary Find: Alka-Seltzer "Speedy" Figure

Clip: Season 25 Episode 19 | 3m 14sVideo has Closed Captions

Noel Barrett recalls a memorable cartoon figure he discovered back in 1998 in Milwaukee.

Back at the Milwaukee Roadshow in 1998, Toys & Games appraiser, Noel Barrett came across a stunning life-size Alka-Seltzer "Speedy" Figure. The guest was working at bakery when his boss asked him to clean out the attic. In that attic he found this "Speedy" figure and as luck would have it, he decided to keep it. Flash forward to present day and find out where "Speedy" lives now!

Aired 10/04/2021 | Rating TV-G

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