1950s Coin Operated Elephant Kiddie Ride - Baby Bimbo
1,201 views · Published 3 June 2017 · 0:14 · Indexed 29 October 2026
Channel: Skylark24 · 2017 · Entertainment
A short clip from the documentary "Canvey for the Cup" showing a Baby Bimbo elephant kiddie ride at Canvey Island in 1967. This elephant is a bit of a mystery to me. I know it was made in the USA by Tusko Manufacturing Co. under the name of "Baby Tusko", and that Robinson Partners made (imported?) the same elephant as "Jumbo" here in the UK. However, this elephant is called "Baby Bimbo" and the signwriting on the base looks original. The coin mech style looks American...my guess is that this is an early import. But why his name is Bimbo instead of Tusko is anyone's guess! If anyone has further information, I would love to hear from you. I am currently working on a website about coin operated rides, particularly those made (or at least commonly distributed) in the UK during the 1950s-90s. Please visit http://www.coinoperatedrides.weebly.com! If anybody has old photos/video footage that they wouldn't mind sharing with me, please e-mail me at [email protected] or leave a comment below. I would be eternally grateful. Thank you! :)
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