1979 Fisher Price Bob Along Bear Pull Toy. Measures about 7" in height. Good condition. Shows a little age and use.
This 1979 Fisher-Price Bob-Along Bear, model number 642, is a clever example of late-seventies kinetic toy design. Standing approximately seven inches tall, the toy features a friendly brown bear with a bright yellow bow tie, engineered with a weighted base so he always stays upright as he travels. The bear is flanked by two large, clear plastic dome wheels that act as a visual and auditory "popcorn" rattle; as the bear is pulled by his original yellow string, the internal multi-colored balls tumble and clatter inside the domes.
The toy is in good vintage condition, exhibiting the honest surface scuffs and light scratches expected of a functional toddler toy from this era. The clear domes remain transparent with no significant clouding, and the internal tumbling mechanism is smooth and responsive. The bear’s blue eyes and yellow tie retain their vibrant color. This is a grounded, nostalgic artifact of the Fisher-Price "Preschool" line, offering a charmingly theatrical movement that has made it a favorite for collectors of 1970s Americana.
This item is vintage, over 45 years old.
