Fantasy Flyer
Pedal Car
2005 (manufactured)
2005 (manufactured)
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Pedal car in the form of a piston-powered monoplane with retro '1950s' styling, made from pressed steel and painted powder pink, with chrome propeller, exhausts, steering wheel, hubcabs and windscreen. The wheels are of white-painted steel, with rubber tyres. The propeller rotates as the vehicle is pedalled. Behind the steering wheel is a white faux leather padded seat. The name of the plane, 'Fantasy Flyer,' is printed in silver on both sides of the fuselage and is accompanied by silver stars.
Object details
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| Title | Fantasy Flyer (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Pressed steel, painted |
| Brief description | Pedal car/plane, Fantasy Flyer, made in England by syoT Ltd in 2005. |
| Physical description | Pedal car in the form of a piston-powered monoplane with retro '1950s' styling, made from pressed steel and painted powder pink, with chrome propeller, exhausts, steering wheel, hubcabs and windscreen. The wheels are of white-painted steel, with rubber tyres. The propeller rotates as the vehicle is pedalled. Behind the steering wheel is a white faux leather padded seat. The name of the plane, 'Fantasy Flyer,' is printed in silver on both sides of the fuselage and is accompanied by silver stars. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Fantasy Flyer' (Printed on the side in silver) |
| Credit line | Given by syoT Ltd |
| Object history | This object was acquired by the Museum of Childhood during its 2006 refurbishment, for a new display in the Moving Toys Gallery. |
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| Accession number | B.249-2010 |
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| Record created | January 25, 2011 |
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