# Do you remember Tazos?

*Our childhood collectibles. *

By [aerochrome](https://paragraph.com/@aerochrome) · 2024-07-19

social, nostalgia, aerochrome, tazos

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Hello aerochrome reader ![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/1f44b.png) Hoping everything goes well to you! Be welcomed to another post of throwbacks, this time bringing you the unmatched **Tazos**! That's right, you probably were curious to find those round plain circles in bags of chips, Chipicaos or Cheetos. Let's quickly remember them ![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/1f447.png)

What are "Tazos"?
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**Tazos**, which have been around since the 1990s heavily inspired by POGs (the famous milk caps) in the United States that later influenced Japan, **are round discs that were often found in bags of snacks. They became popular as childhood collectibles and could be used to play various games.** Its name is presumably originated from the mexican term "taconazos", meaning "to kick with the heel" refering to a popular school game in the country.

Appearance and fame ![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/2728.png)
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After a while Tazos began appearing in other shapes and **often featured graphics of popular cartoon characters, movie themes, or sports teams,** some even containing side cuts so other pieces would fit into them, allowing the player to stack and use them to play games by flipping or knocking them over with a heavier "slammer" Tazo.

**Collecting Tazos became a craze in many countries, a total of 59, leading to various series and special editions.** Though initially distributed mainly in snack bags, they sometimes came in cereal boxes, ice creams or other promotional items.

A business in disguise ![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/1f4bc.png)
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The fascination with Tazos didn't just end with their collection; they also sparked a social phenomenon where kids traded them, an effort to complete entire sets and boasting about rare finds. **Schoolyards turned into bustling marketplaces, with children negotiating swaps, showing off their prized pieces, and engaging in spirited competitions**. This activity not only boosted friendships but also taught early lessons in negotiation and strategy, making Tazos more than just toys—**they became cultural icons that encapsulated the playful spirit and resourcefulness of childhood times.**

In today's world, Tazos don't seem to hold a big value anymore, except for some complete sets including rare findings, which can go up to $900 a set. So, if you're looking to make money with some, you still have to dig deeper into serious collectors and negociate various offers, otherwise, they'll only make you $5 a set, as **their fame fell off abruptly.**

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