Dopey Tin Wind-Up Toy

This Dopey wind-up walking toy was made in Great Britain, circa 1938. The tin figure stands about 5.25" tall. Printed on the lower back side is "By Permission Walt Disney - Mickey Mouse Ltd." However, no mention is made of the manufacturer. In addition to Dopey, a Happy figure was also produced. Sold separately.

The original box was used for both Dopey and Happy. Each is pictured on the panels individually and also together. Text includes the character name and the phrase, "Wind Me Up and I'll Waddle Along". Printed on the top flap are the item numbers for each; Happy is no. 6312, Dopey no. 6313.

1967 Snow White Lakeside Toys Drawing Portfolio

In the 1960s and 70s, Lakeside Toys of Minneapolis, MN produced a number of light-up drawing tables for children. These light boards were designed for use with their themed story sheet portfolios. Several different packets were available, including Snow White. It dates from 1967.

Portfolio envelope and drawing sheets.

An Electric Drawing Desk with four different portfolios: Francie & Barbie, Mickey Mouse Club, Snow White, and American Heros.

Original drawing table box.

The Mickey Mouse Club portfolio dates from 1965. It happens to also contain one sheet featuring the Seven Dwarfs. See the complete set at Sam's Toy Box.

Neevel Cases - Snow White & Animals by Tree

Children's carrying cases by Neevel Manufacturing Company of Kansas City, Missouri. Green box illustration with Snow White and her forest animal friends sitting by a tree. Circa 1950s. Material: cardboard with simulated leather covering, metal hardware and plastic handles.

Rectangular design measures approximately 11" x 8" x 4".

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Round design dimensions about 10.25" wide x 9.25" tall x 5" deep.

See related Neevel items in earlier posts:

• Rectangular cases
• Round cases
• Vinyl bag

1967 Spear Phonograph Set

This advertisement was listed in a comic book from 1967. It features a Snow White 8-piece Spear phonograph set. Manufactured by Porter Chemical Company of Hagerstown, MA. The record player has two speeds, 45 and 78 rpm. An illustration of Snow White and the dwarfs is found on the inside lid. Also included are four records, a record rack, plus loud and soft needles.

An example of a similar Spear record player, though not a Disney license.

1938 Pepsodent Moving Picture Machine

The Mickey Mouse Theater of the Air was a Sunday afternoon radio program on NBC sponsored by toothpaste manufacturer, Pepsodent. The show didn't last very long, only 20 episodes. Yet, the January 9, 1938 installment did headline Snow White (see earlier post). In addition, a Pepsodent advertising campaign was launched that would feature Snow White and other Disney characters, and it included a free mail-in premium--The Pepsodent Moving Picture Machine.

This toy nickelodeon-style projector is made from lithographed black & white cardboard. It includes a side crank handle that turns an internal wheel cylinder which holds 56 color flip cards. The mechanism creates an animated scene with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on one side and Mickey and Donald on the other. "Copyright 1938 Walt Disney Enterprises." Approximate assembled measurements: 8"x 7"x 2".

The uncut tri-fold design.

Image via Heritage.

The assembled projector.

Images via hideho.

The flip cards.

Creative Commons images via Loopdeeloop.

A 1938 newspaper advertisement for the Moving Picture Machine.

The picture machine and the original mailing envelope have been sold in auction by Hake's and also listed on page 836 of their Official Price Guide to Disney Collectibles, 2nd edition, 2007.

Snow White Vintage Pull-Toys

Pull-toys were a popular Disney-themed amusement for kids during the 1930s-40s. Fisher-Price was one of the early producers of these clever contraptions. Doc and Dopey are featured together on this one. Made of wood with paint and decals. When pulled (or pushed), their arms move up and down to beat on the drum. Measures 12" x 4" and 9" high. Marked "© 1937 W.D. Ent." Product no. 770.

Image via Heritage Auctions.

It was listed in a Billy & Ruth toy catalog from 1938. Retail price 50¢.

Another 1937 Fisher-Price pull-toy, Dopey solo. Individually moving arms.

Image via fortunecookie.

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N.N. Hill Brass Company of East Hampton, CT was another manufacturer of Snow White pull-toys. This example highlights Snow White being pulled by Dopey and Doc. Wood jigsaw cut figures with paper label images on each side. Painted metal wheels with a bell that rings when pulled. Cardboard disc on wheels with bluebird images. Measures 13" long. Copyright 1938.

Images via Hake's.

N.N. Hill Brass Co. produced other Snow White pull-toys and toy phones too, pictured on page 224 of the 1974 book, Disneyana, by Munsey. The Fisher-Price models were mentioned in the April 1938 Playthings trade magazine (p.269).