Bob the Builder toy
Martin Yaffe International Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
2000
Materials
Plastic, metal, cardboard and printing ink
Measurements
Box - 280 mm (length); 126 mm (width); 205 mm (height), Crane - 210 mm (length); 100 mm (width); 230 mm (height)
Place of origin
Arrow Mill, Queensway
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 670496
Summary
A plastic toy crane, called 'Lofty', from the Bob the Builder range of toys. It is blue with black wheels, and consists of a cab section, with two wheels, and the crane, whose base has four wheels. The cab has a face comprising black and white eyes instead of headlights and a wide pale blue mouth. The crane swivels in its base, with a clicking sound, and extends on two places along its height, with a moveable hook at the end. The wheels are connected to a friction motor which enables the vehicle to keep going when pushed. The box is made from folded, colour-printed cardboard, with one edge of the top cut out to reveal the contents. Printed on each side is the 'Bob the Builder' logo and 'friction powered/ lofty' with photographs of the toy. On the base are safety information and copyright information. On the inside of the base are plastic-covered wires to secure the toy in the box. Total number of items is 2.
Makers and roles
Martin Yaffe International Ltd, importer