I got this for Christmas one year and loved it. If I remember correctly the commercial showed the boy driving it while looking at a highway full of traffic on his tv. That sold me! But I never did figure out how to watch the traffic on tv. Of course now we’re stuck in traffic and don’t need a video! Great memories. Thank you.
I wasnt born until 1967 so i was to young to enjoy this but it looks so cool. I did however have the U-Drive it that came out in the 70s. I drove the heck out of that thing. Awesome video
That's a brilliant toy. Wouldn't take much to mod the toy with a gas pedal, using a simple bike brake cable, and dead gaming pedal. connect the brake line to the speedometer shaft, and there. You've got an even more realistic toy. Thanks for sharing this. :)
Sounds like a great Christmas. As I said in the video, mine just showed up one day in a box. You can imagine how amazing it was just to get this, not know anything about it--figuring out what the knobs do, and just enjoying something out of the blue like that. Those Deluxe Reading engineers really knew how to capture kids' imaginations. Their toys were like no others.
I got this exact Deluxe Reading Playmobile Dashboard for Christmas in 1962. I was 6 years old. I've been looking for several years to find another one in good condition at a reasonable price. Just to put in a display case. This is very cool toy from so long ago.
I loved mine too.. wore out more eveready silver 9 lives D batteries than Robert Conrad could place on his shoulder.." dare ya to knock it off" Eveready. Great era in life.
Oh that is so cool, you could both drive your own car! Now, just imagine being me. I had my Jimmy Jet, and I loved it. One day this just shows up in a box from my uncle. (my cousin was older than me and outgrew it). Had no idea about it, what it did, my dad put batteries in it and away I went! Hours of fun I had with this!
This company missed out on a great opportunity. They should have included in each one, a custom "vehicle registration" that the 'owner' could use to pass the vehicle on to someone else!
One reason why I share with these videos. Some of the items I have I don't know if many others even exist anymore. I have a ray gun profile coming up that is really wild. Watch for it. The most unique toy "ray gun" ever made, and I mean that.
I remember I was with my mom at the AandP store back in the 60s. I spied a Jimmy jet on the shelf and wanted it. The thing was 18 bucks. Mom said to much. But in 1963 18 dollars would buy a lot of groceries.
I don't know if Inflation Calculator is really appropriate along all lines of consumer goods, but according to that site, that would be $164.00. But let's look at it another way. The medium income for all families was $6200 in 1963. That would be .29% of someone's income. Today's national income average is around $72k I believe. At $164, that would be .23% of income. So it is pretty close. Either way, that is a lot of money for a dashboard toy. However, these were USA made, they were pretty good quality, and they were likely the big gift for someone's Christmas. Deluxe Reading also had a layaway plan. They toy industry did create innovation and manufacturing improvements during the next decade, obviously. I remember my GIJoe Mobile Support Vehicle outfit--much more complicated than the Playmobile, was $15 in 1972, 9 years later! So yes, $18 in 1963 was a lot of money.
1:25 More like a Buick. Note PNDLR DynaFlow type shift quadrant (also early PowerGlide and Studebaker Automatic Drive/Flight-O-Matic), and Buick-type crest on the panel above the "radio".
Not the same, but for my youngest son several years back I got him a huge Power Wheels jeep. Not only did it have a cup holder, but it had a working AM radio! I still have it, waiting for grandkids to be old enough to ride it.
Could you imagine a young kid trying to play with that today! He’d be completely lost because he would be forced to use his own imagination and creativity instead of being 100% dependent on someone else’s 😢
Had one as a kid myself I'm in my mid 60s have one that I waited for a couple of years ago with a near perfect windshield just missing the antenna And a original box
6:15 check the MSRP $9.99. That's closer to $120 in 2023. And my Mom and Dad swung that for me on my Dad's Graduate student stipend in 1961 with the mortgage and the taxes and the payments on the second-hand Studebaker.
Hadn't ever heard of these till today when I found one at a swap meet. Now I'm on the hunt for a few pieces! Such a neat piece but man, the quality was just terrible haha
Yes, they were manufactured to a price point. As a little kid however, one didn't notice. There were cost cutting measures for sure, as in the fact that it didn't have a finished back, just cardboard!! Other items I noticed from Deluxe Reading/Topper, seemed to be a little higher quality. My uncle sent me this after my cousin outgrew it, just out of the blue, I was so excited to get it. Just a year earlier, I got the Jimmy Jet for Christmas. It wasn't until I was an adult collector and wanted these back that I realized they were both made by the same company.
My father recently passed away and this was his favorite toy! It doesn't have the key. Is there anyway to start without a key? I would like to fire it up and hear what he heard so many years ago. Any quick fixes? Thanks guys!
I got this for Christmas one year and loved it. If I remember correctly the commercial showed the boy driving it while looking at a highway full of traffic on his tv. That sold me! But I never did figure out how to watch the traffic on tv. Of course now we’re stuck in traffic and don’t need a video! Great memories. Thank you.
Ohhhhh, I had one of these as a kid. I LOVED this toy. I wish I still had it. An amazingly realistic type in its day. Thanks!
You are welcome, I am glad you enjoyed!
You are so lucky!!!! I was born in f...ng Russia and even in 90's we didn't have such a beautiful toys!!! God bless America!!!
I wasnt born until 1967 so i was to young to enjoy this but it looks so cool. I did however have the U-Drive it that came out in the 70s. I drove the heck out of that thing. Awesome video
Thanks guys, glad to be back. I looked at the dates of my last submissions and wow, where has the time flown! More stuff coming.
@@calebmartinezsyoutubechann8455 Yes, it will keep turning, but you will "peg" the speedo needle on one end or the other.....
@@calebmartinezsyoutubechann8455 No it does not...
I got this for Christmas one year. The desire to drive was strong in me and since I was just a kid, I had to start with this. I loved the blinkers.
They were great, as were the wipers.
I got one of these for Christmas in the early 60’s. Mine had the PCA sticker on the windshield along with the other sticker.
Yes, I believe the stickers came on a separate sheet....
That's a brilliant toy. Wouldn't take much to mod the toy with a gas pedal, using a simple bike brake cable, and dead gaming pedal. connect the brake line to the speedometer shaft, and there. You've got an even more realistic toy. Thanks for sharing this. :)
Drove one of these to Canada in the backseat, pop was in the front seat next to mum......those were the days, my friend,,,,,,
Omg. I used to have this, got it for Xmas.....loved it.
Sounds like a great Christmas. As I said in the video, mine just showed up one day in a box. You can imagine how amazing it was just to get this, not know anything about it--figuring out what the knobs do, and just enjoying something out of the blue like that. Those Deluxe Reading engineers really knew how to capture kids' imaginations. Their toys were like no others.
I got this exact Deluxe Reading Playmobile Dashboard for Christmas in 1962. I was 6 years old. I've been looking for several years to find another one in good condition at a reasonable price. Just to put in a display case. This is very cool toy from so long ago.
I loved mine too.. wore out more eveready silver 9 lives D batteries than Robert Conrad could place on his shoulder.." dare ya to knock it off" Eveready. Great era in life.
Me and my younger Brother both got one (two) for Christmas 1962..we loved them.
Oh that is so cool, you could both drive your own car!
Now, just imagine being me. I had my Jimmy Jet, and I loved it. One day this just shows up in a box from my uncle. (my cousin was older than me and outgrew it). Had no idea about it, what it did, my dad put batteries in it and away I went! Hours of fun I had with this!
This company missed out on a great opportunity. They should have included in each one, a custom "vehicle registration" that the 'owner' could use to pass the vehicle on to someone else!
Oh …the struggle !
You have some of the the most unique rare toys I've ever seen
One reason why I share with these videos. Some of the items I have I don't know if many others even exist anymore. I have a ray gun profile coming up that is really wild. Watch for it. The most unique toy "ray gun" ever made, and I mean that.
I remember getting this and boy I LOVED IT!! IMAGINATION KIDS!!!
Where you been BUDDY? Good to see you back!
I remember I was with my mom at the AandP store back in the 60s. I spied a Jimmy jet on the shelf and wanted it. The thing was 18 bucks. Mom said to much. But in 1963 18 dollars would buy a lot of groceries.
I don't know if Inflation Calculator is really appropriate along all lines of consumer goods, but according to that site, that would be $164.00. But let's look at it another way. The medium income for all families was $6200 in 1963. That would be .29% of someone's income. Today's national income average is around $72k I believe. At $164, that would be .23% of income. So it is pretty close. Either way, that is a lot of money for a dashboard toy. However, these were USA made, they were pretty good quality, and they were likely the big gift for someone's Christmas. Deluxe Reading also had a layaway plan.
They toy industry did create innovation and manufacturing improvements during the next decade, obviously. I remember my GIJoe Mobile Support Vehicle outfit--much more complicated than the Playmobile, was $15 in 1972, 9 years later! So yes, $18 in 1963 was a lot of money.
Great to see ya back.Always enjoyed your videos!!
1:25 More like a Buick. Note PNDLR DynaFlow type shift quadrant (also early PowerGlide and Studebaker Automatic Drive/Flight-O-Matic), and Buick-type crest on the panel above the "radio".
Pretty darn cool. Didn't have one but I did have the Jimmy Jet
l wanted one of these way back during the very early 1960’s but never got one I had the Deluxe reading Jimmy Jet instead.
That is awesome! What a toy for a grownup, too! Why doesn't someone make one for us grownups now that includes a working radio? Wouldn't that be cool?
It could be useful in teaching people to use their turn signals.
Not the same, but for my youngest son several years back I got him a huge Power Wheels jeep. Not only did it have a cup holder, but it had a working AM radio! I still have it, waiting for grandkids to be old enough to ride it.
Could you imagine a young kid trying to play with that today! He’d be completely lost because he would be forced to use his own imagination and creativity instead of being 100% dependent on someone else’s 😢
Kids today would consider it dull and boring .
Welcome back TKW!!!!! :)
Thank you! One of my favorites!
Those were toys.
That looks So Awesome!
I had this toy in the late 50's, but it was a Remco.
I would imagine it was a Remco Firebird 99....
@@ToyKingWonder- Not sure, but it was very similar; it was one of my favs- I also had the Remco Movieland drive in theater.
My brother got Jimmy Jet, and the Playmobile ( 1962-63 ish?)...he wouldn't let my sister and I play with them! 😠 😆 🤣
Jeff Dunham has a huge collection too..
Had one as a kid myself I'm in my mid 60s have one that I waited for a couple of years ago with a near perfect windshield just missing the antenna
And a original box
6:15 check the MSRP $9.99. That's closer to $120 in 2023. And my Mom and Dad swung that for me on my Dad's Graduate student stipend in 1961 with the mortgage and the taxes and the payments on the second-hand Studebaker.
Great parents. And to this day, you appreciate it, and them!
This is do cool
Is yours available for purchase? Or know of a source (none on Ebay now)? Thanks.
Not to be confused with "Playmobil".
I had one.
It has a PRNDL.
It should have the speedometer go up when you turn left
Because nascar hehe
I have my Deluxe Reading Playmobile ..it needs a few repairs ..please tell me how I can obtain paperwork on it?
Thank you!
Hadn't ever heard of these till today when I found one at a swap meet. Now I'm on the hunt for a few pieces! Such a neat piece but man, the quality was just terrible haha
Yes, they were manufactured to a price point. As a little kid however, one didn't notice. There were cost cutting measures for sure, as in the fact that it didn't have a finished back, just cardboard!! Other items I noticed from Deluxe Reading/Topper, seemed to be a little higher quality. My uncle sent me this after my cousin outgrew it, just out of the blue, I was so excited to get it. Just a year earlier, I got the Jimmy Jet for Christmas. It wasn't until I was an adult collector and wanted these back that I realized they were both made by the same company.
Does the cigarette lighter work?
My father recently passed away and this was his favorite toy! It doesn't have the key. Is there anyway to start without a key? I would like to fire it up and hear what he heard so many years ago. Any quick fixes? Thanks guys!
Yes you can just turn the plastic thing that the key goes into
What battery does this take. I have a old one with old conditon and no battery
It takes two D batteries.
Was it an actual working radio?
No, just play.
Do you know where one of these can be found now for purchase?
I would keep my eyes on eBay.
Thank you