VINTAGE FISHER PRICE No. 234 NIFTY STATION WAGON
FISHER PRICE and their hand-me down toys.
"Not such a very long time ago, toys were different from the way they are now. They weren’t novelties. They were sensible and sturdy but they were also beautiful, and they had heart
That’s the kind of toys Fisher-Price makes. They aren’t designed to last a season, but through a whole childhood, and another childhood after that. Have a look at my entire Fisher-Price line of toys made to be handed down. They’ll take you back to when Toyland was a happier place." (from a 1970 Fisher-Price ad)
Opinions about condition differ.... Toys that have been played with usually have normal play-wear, some more than others... rarely mint condition. Please expect to find surface wear/markings, possible staining, bubbling to lithos, etc. which are consistent with age, use and storage. Any serious flaws have been noted, otherwise consider to be OK.
DESCRIPTION
The Nifty Station Wagon is the very first Little People play set that was sold with a family: Dad, Mom, Baby, and dog. The station wagon itself marks an era in American history where wooden-side station wagons were the "family" car of choice. The station wagon/convertible makes an engine "brr-rumm-brr-rumm" sound and it has a happy smiling face with 2 eyes on the front grill that roll up and down as the toy is pulled. The 2 back seats have a mechanism to make the passengers spin when the toy is pulled. The wooden tailgate can be lowered and the roof is mage out of 3 separate pieces of white plastic that allows child to change this station wagon into a convertible.
Due to it's age and limited 2 year production, this set is quite hard to come by. The small white plastic convertible top frames are even harder to find than the figures that were sold with the set. The mom and dad figures were also used in 1961's #984 Safety School Bus, but the baby and dog are exclusive to this set.
Considering the age of this wagon it is in remarkably good condition. There is wear to the paper lithos that give the wagon an appealing Vintage appearance. A tad of yellowing can be found here and there and one yellow stain on the plastic hood. The Convertible top section shows lots of wear to the Fisher Price Label. This comes complete, accurate and a magnificent Vintage Toy.
This Made in the USA Set, has already stood the test of time and has many more years of fantastic Pretend or Imaginary Play time for your little ones. Further questions will be answered in a timely manner.
All items will be received in clean condition. Items are packed in a safe and secure manner to help prevent receiving damage during transit. Photo shown is of the actual item you will be receiving. Thanks for stopping by and have an enjoyable week.
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