This old Moving Buffoon seen on Ebay rings a a lot of bells.
I'm certain we had some as kids in the Sixties, although what I'm thinking of got hung up. Not sure what this Buffoon actually does.
Do you know readers?
Similar to Danish Hoptimist figures. Perhaps missing feet?
Of course Arto! Hoptimists! Yes!
It is missing the feet. I believe you would tap it on the head and the spring would make the whole thing bounce and skitter across the floor. Here's a link to some pics of different styleshttps://projectswordtoys.blogspot.com/2018/02/a-l-i-e-n-and-action-birdie.html
Yes, it does seem to be related to those action birds and hoptimists Lance, thanks.
Similar to Danish Hoptimist figures. Perhaps missing feet?
ReplyDeleteOf course Arto! Hoptimists! Yes!
DeleteIt is missing the feet. I believe you would tap it on the head and the spring would make the whole thing bounce and skitter across the floor. Here's a link to some pics of different styles
ReplyDeletehttps://projectswordtoys.blogspot.com/2018/02/a-l-i-e-n-and-action-birdie.html
Yes, it does seem to be related to those action birds and hoptimists Lance, thanks.
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