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Fonzie Motorcyle

Mego Corp, 1976, Toy
Fonzie Motorcyle
Fonzie Motorcyle
Fonzie Motorcyle
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Category
Museums & Galleries Item
Item no
20812
Title
Fonzie Motorcyle
Description
A plastic motorcycle with two wheels, plus two rubber stabiliser wheels. On the front of the toy is a large silver headlight. The main body is white with petrol tank and visible silver engine and exhausts. The petrol tank has a off/ on switch to operate the toy. It has a black seat, moulded to look upholstered and long silver metal handle bars.
Each side of the motorcycle has a white sticker with 'Fonzie tm' and stars on. The number plate on the back of the motorcycle has the text 'Fonzie tm'.
The motorcycle comes with an illustrated box. The text on the box reads: 'Aaayyyyyyy! It's the Official Fonzie tm Motorcycle with Twist-out Action tm. The Bike That Makes Dazzling Daredevil Turns All By Itself!' The top part of the box features photographic images of a Fonzie action figure (not included) riding the motorcycle. The motorcycle was issued for use with the Fonzie doll.
Artist / maker
Mego Corp
Date
1976
Size
24.5 x12.5cm
Type
Toy
Location
Museum of Childhood
Accession number
MC.2009.17