Monday, September 7, 2015

Chiquita Banana Ride-On Toy

It's been a busy summer here, with not much time left for posting my latest finds. In fact, today is really the last day of summer for most people, as schools reopen tomorrow. But today is all about lounging outside and enjoying the sunshine, as Americans flock to beaches and parks for the Labor Day holiday.

And what better way to do that than by banana car? This fabulous 2 foot long ride-on banana was made in the late 1960s - early 70s and sold in grocery stores as a promotional item, along with its partner, the Heinz Pickle car, featured in the previous post.


For another unusual vintage ride-on toy, check out the Mr. Potato Head car.
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11 comments:

  1. MarichaThursday, September 24, 2015

    That's a cute toy.Nice to see you're back, I hope you had a great summer.
    It's so strange to me that companies aren't putting toys like these out now that it could mean videos seen round the world on Youtube when they did when only family and neighbors would see this sort of advertising.

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  2. LindaThursday, September 24, 2015

    hilarious! good to see you back.

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  3. MichelleFriday, September 25, 2015

    Hey there! Ive been missing you!

    Love the banana! Very cute!
    Hugs!
    Michelle:)

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  4. Dr. John's OutlookSaturday, September 26, 2015

    wow came across your blog today by accident.. looking for a yellow "smurf" I have in collection.. realize it is called a Gnome now. Love your stuff... need to chat you up in the near Tracy..... wow, just wow... great stuff

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    1. TracySunday, September 27, 2015

      Thanks! Glad I was able to help you ID your yellow "smurf." I recently got some Empire Gnomes still sealed in their original packages...will have to post them as an update.

      You can chat me up at spudbrain1 (at) yahoo (dot) com. :o)

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  5. TracySunday, September 27, 2015

    Thanks everyone, I've missed you all too! Glad you're still here: it's been so long since I last posted! Trying to get back to to it; I have a backlog of new toys and things that I can't wait to show and tell. Will try to get to them soon!

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  6. Dr. John's OutlookTuesday, September 29, 2015

    Love your profile pic.... especially barbie shoe on floor... hahaha

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  7. LindaThursday, October 01, 2015

    This is so cool! You have a lovely blog. :)

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  8. AnonymousFriday, January 12, 2018

    why u let me down i thought we had somthing wit da pickle car mannnnn what da hek dis hurts mi

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  9. UnknownMonday, June 25, 2018

    Hi there was just talking to my wife about my Chiquita banana ride toy that I got for my first birthday in 1969 in Detroit Michigan my grandparents keep it in there attic for 30 years they past and I guess it was sold or donated not sure but I rode the heck out of that beautiful machine it was my favorite toy does anyone no where I can find one would really like to have a peace of my childhood back thanks !!!

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  10. UnknownThursday, February 20, 2020

    This banana ride on toy is sooo CUTE! I also like this list https://www.best-pack-n-play.com/ride-on-toys-for-1-year-old/ of similar toys. From my point of view, this type of toys is one of the most interesting for babies growth and development.

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