Monday, January 30, 2023

Freddo

Freddo was originally an Australian chocolate bar (shaped like a frog). He was first introduced in the 1930s by MacRobertson's. In the 60s ownership changed to Cadbury. In the 70s he was introduced to the UK market. Fast forward to 2019 and Cadbury released "Freddo Treasures," a box featuring a figure and some disc shaped chocolates. The figures included an entire line of animal friends, but Freddo was the only one riding a skateboard. There was also a special rare gold version of Freddo.
 

Monday, January 23, 2023

Heidi


Heidi, the titular character of a children's book about a young Swiss girl, seen here skating barefoot. This was made in 1977 in West Germany by Magneto, who also made a Pinnochio and Frog skating figure. All 3 figures feature a small magnet on the bottom of the skateboard and include another magnet which can be placed under a table to make the figure move.


Monday, January 16, 2023

Elmo's Skateboard


Elmo has appeared on BPA twice before, but this time it's just his personified skateboard. This figure is from the 2000 Elmo's World playset and came with Mr. Noodle and Elmo.

 

Monday, January 9, 2023

Chip & Dale II

Chip & Dale return in pin form, once again riding tandem. This pin is from 2008 and part of some expedition series. The reverse states it is a limited edition of 900.

 

Monday, January 2, 2023

Skateboards Unlimited Belt Buckle


This is a belt buckle made by Skateboards Unlimited, a skateshop out of Tulsa, OK from the 70s. It's undated but I did find mention of the shop in the National Skateboard Review of August 1978.

Check the "belt buckle" tag for more belt buckles!