To boldly go where to Pop-Tart has gone before…

T.G.I.F – Thanks Goodness It’s Free!

In honor of the opening of the summer blockbuster STAR TREK, Kellogg’s is running various Trek related offers for a variety of their products. For the Pop-Tarts brand, they are offering a free movie ticket (adult or child up to $12.00). Unfortunately, you’ll have to jump through a couple of hoops to get it. First you’ll have to fill out the official order form on the inside of the box. Then you’ll need 5 “Start Trek Official Movie Pass” vouchers from specially marked boxes. As you can see from the picture, they’re pretty hard to miss.

Now is this really a deal?

Well, that all depends on your point of view. If you’re someone who was going to buy 5 boxes of Pop-Tarts anyway, this is the best thing since…well…Pop-Tarts! On the other hand, if it takes you a month to go through a 6 count box, then maybe you should just pony up the dough at the theater. As for me, I’ll be keeping my eye out for one of those sweet BOGO offers at my local grocery store. That way, I can buy 6 boxes for the price of three, in which case, everyone wins!

So what’s the catch?

One last thing, you’ll have to allow 90 days to get your ticket. I know what you’re thinking, “That means Star Trek better stay in theaters until at least until the end of July, right?” Not so! There’s nothing that says the ticket voucher you get has to be used for Star Trek. Once you get your voucher, you can choose any film you like. (as long as it’s under $12 and at a participating theater.)

My recommendation is to go see the movie, then get your free ticket and see it again. By the way, considering their low profile, taking some Pop-Tarts along with you to get you through the 2 hour and 6 minute film wouldn’t be a bad idea.

Live long and prosper,
Jason