Woodsy and Fellow Moonbasers,
Over the years it's fair to say I've acquired a few transporters and haulers.
It started with me trying to find something suitable to use with my 3-rail O-gauge trains, followed by Army vehicles to go with my Little Green Army Man collection.
I deliberately avoided collecting the large-sized carriers like the stamped-steel behemoths from Marx, Structo, Buddy L, etc.
Here's the first offering: a nice '50s era auto hauler from Allied measuring 9.5"L. This one has a small ramp to off-load the diminutive cars which are about 2.125"L.
From Fast Eddie's Used Car Lot
Ed
Great styling! I notice the truck is driven by a larger type of human than the occupants of the cars...
ReplyDeleteLOL - gotta love toys!
DeleteA very colourful set. This shows one of the advantages of plastic - each part can be moulded in a different colour, and the result is wonderful, without a drop of paint to rub off during play.
ReplyDeleteAgreed Paul! Overall, back then toys were so much more colorful. The toy department at places like Woolworth's Grants, Gimbels, or even the local supermarket were awash with color.
DeleteI agree, stylish and gorgeous. I can feel nostalgia growing in me when I see old American trucks like this. Were the 1950's in the States really as glorious as I think they were Ed?
ReplyDeleteLooking back Woodsy, I would have to say yes. Even from a kid's perspective, the '50s were fabulous. So many simple pleasures to enjoy/ Little things like actually going outside to play and not having your face glued to a small screen, riding bicycles, playing on the monkey bars (aka Jungle Jim), CHEAP toys - and lots of them! Drive-ins, awesome Disney movies, hamburgers made with REAL meat and not infused with chemicals, NO CHEM TRAILS, block parties, dressing up in costumes for Halloween. Soooo much has been lost and what's sadder still: how did it all go downhill SO FAST???
DeleteIncredible! The sleek design and the garish colors make this toy look very “spacey” to me. SFZ
ReplyDeletetoymaker's knew how to catch the buyer's eye back then - colors sell toys.
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