Mike B has been playing on the beach again, this time with a cool Aquacar! There is a logo which looks like H I
S and it has a reg. no 3309 on the box and also on the base of the toy itself
along with made in Hong Kong.The toy has
appeared briefly on the blog before, but is one of those unusual toys with an equally unusual and unknown maker. Mike says its missing a rudder and prop, so if anyone has any spares ?
Funnily enough, a big red DUKW was often seen on this very beach until quite recently, having been operated as rescue patrol vehicles for stranded bathers!
Nowadays a yellow DUKW ( D.U.K.W. each are a designation for a specific
identity component. "D" stands for 1942, "U" stands for utility
(amphibian), "K" stands for front wheel drive, and "W" indicates two
rear-driving axles.) can been regularly seen in Liverpool at the Albert Dock.
Fabulous shots, Mike, most convincing!
ReplyDeleteAnd it's actually a civilianised Ford GPA, not a DUKW. (GPA being General Purpose Amphibious). See here for example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARh2eW6m-Is
(Wote will also like the Stalwart amongst the related clips :)
For outright cuteness you can't beat a Schwimmwagen, though
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N5_4CI5fcE
Best
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Paul
Wote will also like the Stalwart amongst the related clips :)
Thanks Paul. I believe there was a camouflaged version of this toy simply called a Jeep. The box artwork showed the vehicle coming out of the sea onto a beach.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful toy Mike, which I had as a kid. Century 21 Model makers seemed to favour HIS toys for their emergency fleet. Both the Aquacar and Amphibious Car by HIS were used as fire tenders in Thunderbirds, which we looked at last year http://projectswordtoys.blogspot.co.uk/2009/11/plastic-toys-used-in-thunderbirds-city.html
ReplyDeleteI'd forgotten that, Woodsy. Looks like they altered the front and put a big light on the top.
ReplyDeleteI must admit I'd nevered heard of HIS toys till now.
Yep, the brand name HSI appears on quite a few Hong Kong toys. It's popped up on the blog a few times too: http://projectswordtoys.blogspot.co.uk/2010/09/wander-off-worldwide-beaten-track-of.html
ReplyDeleteand the initials were deciphered too [line 9 from the top] http://projectswordtoys.blogspot.co.uk/2010/10/diamond.html
Kids always love to have toys with wheels. They can move it to any direction using their hand or some of them can be ride on. But what ever way it is, the mobility of the wheels is the most important factor on it. If it is very easy to maneuver then kids will enjoy their play time in it.
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