This checklist was first posted many years ago on Moonbase. It needs updating but re-posting it may inspire you to check if you yourself have any Tarheel Toys from Tarboro, North Carolina, USA.
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This is a partial pictorial checklist of all the TARHEEL toys known to the blog. Some toys are missing as no photo's were available (anyone help?).
In an earlier post, Arto observed that the "T with kids" logo appears on the first and the last toys of the numbered list. The core of the series seems to lie somewhere between 5920-5928, all with the "T globe" logo. What was number 5927 and the toys between 5929 - 5933?
For completeness I have included a small section on JOHNNY TARHEEL of Japan, although the connection to Tarheel Industries, USA is unclear. Empire of Tarboro, the later incarnation of Tarheel and previously researched on the blog, was a prolific maker of plastic toys and blowmould decorations, which are only very distant cousins of Tarheel and as such of less interest. Contributions of more Tarheel welcomed, there must be more!
Tarheel Industries
of Tarboro, NC, USA
5604
Supersonic Jet SST
Pan Am American SST Jet Battery Operated Boxed Toy Super Sonic Transport
Made by Tarheel industries from Hong Kong. About 12.5" long. Plane looks very good and works. Lights up and runs. Box has been taped and has water stains. Made of plastic and has all of its decals.
[Ebay Sept 2010. Thanks to Arto for the model number]
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of Tarboro, NC, USA
Supersonic Jet SST
Pan Am American SST Jet Battery Operated Boxed Toy Super Sonic Transport
Made by Tarheel industries from Hong Kong. About 12.5" long. Plane looks very good and works. Lights up and runs. Box has been taped and has water stains. Made of plastic and has all of its decals.
[Ebay Sept 2010. Thanks to Arto for the model number]
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5605
Rescue Helicopter (boxed w/ T with Kids logo) - note the red star sticker.
Possible Blue Version Penneys 1968 Wards Catalogue.
Below - the Durham version from 1976
5607
Super Copter
Tarheel T with Kids logo
More pictures here.
Montgomery Ward Catalogue 1970 entry
Rescue Helicopter (boxed w/ T with Kids logo) - note the red star sticker.
Possible Blue Version Penneys 1968 Wards Catalogue.
Below - the Durham version from 1976
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Super Copter
Tarheel T with Kids logo
More pictures here.
Montgomery Ward Catalogue 1970 entry
*See Talking Rabbit Hunt set further down.
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5620
Animated Circus Train
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5620
Animated Circus Train
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5916
Project SWORD Dart Gun and Target Game [pic: Darth]
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5917
Task Force No. 2 and 3 (carded w/ T with kids logo) [Arto]
Task Force No. 2 and 3 (carded w/ T with kids logo) [Arto]
Unknown number* - Red Task Force No. 1 below - says "Made in Hong Kong" on base - card/box unknown.
Pic: Astronit
* number likely to be 5917 like TF2 Ed.
Pictured below, the blue metallic version of the above.
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Pic: Astronit
* number likely to be 5917 like TF2 Ed.
Pictured below, the blue metallic version of the above.
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5918
- Nova Rockets I,II and III (window boxed w/ T with Kids logo)
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- Nova Rockets I,II and III (window boxed w/ T with Kids logo)
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5920
- Probe Force No. 1 (boxed w/ T globe logo)**
- Probe Force No. 1 (boxed w/ T globe logo)**
5920
- Probe Force No. 2 (boxed w/ T globe logo)
5920
- Probe Force No. 3 (boxed w/ T globe logo)
picture and number credit - Graeme Walker
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5923
Spectrum Patrol Car
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5925
- Moon Ranger (boxed w/ T globe logo)
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- Moon Ranger (boxed w/ T globe logo)
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5926
- Moon Bus (boxed with T globe logo)
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- Moon Bus (boxed with T globe logo)
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5928
Moon Prospector
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Moon Prospector
Note the two different Tarheel box logo styles and the removal of Project SWORD name on the bottom box.
5934
Space Glider
Note the two different Tarheel box logo styles and the removal of Project SWORD name on the bottom box.
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"Big Boy Cars",
"Tarheel Industries, Inc.", "Made in Hong Kong" embossed in the plastic.
( w/ T with Kids logo)
The bottom of the car has a large 'T" and above it the words "big boy".
It also says "Tarheel Industries" Made in Hong Kong.
One side of the box says "distributed by super toys inc.
Detriot Michigan and "no. 0809" [courtesy of deziner8 Ebay US and thanks to Arto]
Related to Tarheel? Durham Big Boys Construction Trucks USA
in a very Tarheel like box with the typical 'Friction Motor' star label on the front
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- Astroids (boxed in plastic window cases)
"T" with Kids "MADE IN JAPAN" logo
Above ROBOT: ASTROIDS WALKING MECHANICAL ROBOTS 7" TALL PLASTIC WITH MOVING SIVER RADAR ON TOP OF HEAD, SWINGING ARMS, HAS Wind UP LEVER, FRICTION WORKING FEET THAT MAKE RADAR SPIN AROUND HEAD, PLASTIC BODY, MADE BY TARHEEL TOYS JAPAN,
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Unknown number
- Apollo 2000 Robot (boxed w/ T with Kids logo)
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VINTAGE TARHEEL FIRE TRUCK NO 1 TIN LITHO VINTAGE JAPAN
TRUCK IS ABOUT 16" FRONT TO BACK. THERE IS A BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE BOTTOM FOR 3 "D" CELL BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED. SELLER COULD NOT GET IT TO DO ANYTHING. THERE IS A PIECE THAT WENT ON THE REAR SIDE OF THE TRUCK THAT HAS RUSTED OFF AND IS INCLUDED. THE BOTTOM IS PLASTIC AND HAS A SWIVEL WHEEL IN THE MIDDLE. THERE IS ALSO A RED PLASTIC LIGHT LENS ON THE TOP. Model no. unknown.
[Ebay Summer 2010]
Above: Durham version. Made in Japan.
Johnny Tarheel of Japan
Unknown number
- Tarheel Children's Sewing Machine Made in Japan
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Seen on Ebay US January 2010, The Tarheel Talking Rabbit Hunt - model number in the 2nd picture - top left corner - is unreadable. Is is 3662, which would be the earliest on the checklist or 5662, which would place it below the Rescue Helicopter, which is first on the list.
More pictures of this set here including original Tarheel factory quality slip, the first Tarheel paperwork I've ever seen. It's realtive is the Empire paperwork posted here.
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"Johnny Tarheel" Tommy Gun by Empire
Some pictures previously seen on the blog and all are courtesy of Darth, Arto, Greame, Astronit Woodsy and Ebay
Some pictures previously seen on the blog and all are courtesy of Darth, Arto, Greame, Astronit Woodsy and Ebay
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