Candy Skaters

Described on a sticker as "sliding board," these 2 skaters are from 2007 and hold some jelly beans that expired in 2009. They got a pretty weird vibe going on but who am I to judge? 

Skateboard Acrobat IV

One more entry for the Skateboard Acrobats, a line of bendy figures from the late '70s by Imperial. This rabbit was made in 1979 and has a bit different face than the similar Action Animal rabbit. Previous acrobats include mouse, cat, & dog.

 

Hobie Belt Buckle

Was very happy to grab this Hobie belt buckle! I've seen one that says "skateboards, surfboards, catamarans" underneath which I've been searching for but definitely stoked on this one. No date but was made by Dynabuckle out of Provo, UT.

 

Belt Buckle XXVII

This Skate Boarding belt buckle seems to be the plainest buckle you can get to express your interest in skateboarding, and I love it. The buckle was made by BTS in the USA in 1978 and I've found 2 versions of it. 

Belt Buckle XXVI

The 2nd of 2 silhouette skateboarder vintage belt buckles, this one was made in the USA in 1978 by BTS. It's one of 2 silhouette skaters I've seen - the other I found a non-silhouette version of the same one so hoping to track down a similar one for this guy.

 

Belt Buckle XXV

The first of 2 silhouette vintage belt buckles to be featured here on BPA. This one has an image that was previously featured in full rather than just silhouette. The buckles is most likely from the '70s although there is no date on the back.

 

Philadelphia Skateboard Park Belt Buckle

Philadelphia Skateboard Park (PSP) vintage belt buckle circa 1978. No markings on this one but it looks like the park was open in the late '70s and presumably closed shortly thereafter.  

 

Belt Buckle XXIII

Not much to go on here - not even sure if this one is vintage. The back says NB pewter and thus ends any info I have on it. 

 

Belt Buckle XXII

This vintage pewter belt buckle was made by Instyle in 1978 and appears to feature a hand-sculpted skater. I thought his nose had been ground down but the other few of these I've seen all look pretty similar.

 

Belt Buckle XXI

This vintage skate brass belt buckle may very well indeed be intended as a rollerskate but I can't totally rule out skateboarding so I picked it up. It was made in Taiwan in 1979 by Aminco.

 

Pikachu VI

One more possible bootleg Pikachu from the '90s (presumably). This one is probably my least favorite (check 'em all out below).

Pikachu V

Pikachu returns with a figure from the same series as his last appearance. I was pretty certain these were boots but now I'm not so sure - possibly just low quality in a rush to get merchandise out as fast as possible. Or maybe just a boot.

Skateboard Acrobat III

The Skateboard Acrobat returns, this time in dog form from 1979. We've previously featured a cat and a mouse, and a few very similar "Action Animals" - giraffe, rabbit, & a rather different dog.

Banana Thrasher

 Banana Thrasher, a mall-grabbing gorilla, is from Tokidoki's Tokimondo Series 2 released in 2022. This is the first mall grab figure I've come across, but made a mall grab tag in case more come up. It's also the first gorilla figure although there were a set of gorilla pogs features here (also not sure what the Grapple is) 

Healthy Besties Chick Peas

This can of chick peas on a leaf skateboard is part of Tokidoki's "Healthy Besties" set from 2023. This is the first non-Smurf on a leaf skateboard to be featured here on BPA.

Woody Woodpecker's Party Favors

Woody Woodpecker's Party Favors unfortunately do not feature Woody himself skating, but do repackage the previously featured Animal Skate-Board figures. There are the same 3 options: Lion/Tiger, Cat/Dog, Raccoon/Squirrel (or maybe Bear/Squirrel?). These were made by Imperial in 1981.

 

Mechanical Skate Board Clown

This skateboarding clown appears to be from the same company as the recently featured windup bear, and presumably from around the same time (late '70s). He's made in Hong Kong and features some great artwork on the package. Check him below with the bear and the similar windup boy.

 

Baby On Skateboard

A baby on a skateboard as part of a gachapon (Japanese capsule machines) set that features a wide variety of animals, dinosaurs, and 3 human babies (only 1 figure on a skateboard though). His board says "Street Life." Mostly likely from sometime in the 2020s.

 

Tony the Tiger III

Tony the Tiger returns for this 3rd appearance. This one is presumably a cereal premium although I don't have any further info.

 

Skateboard Animals 01

These 4 animals on skateboards are a Japanese vending machine (gachapon) set. This is the first set (released in 2022), followed by at least one more (featuring blue highlights instead of orange).

 

Peko-Chan

Peko-Chan (left) and Poko-Kun (right) are mascots of the Fujiya candy company, seen here riding Honda branded pullback skateboards. Peko-Chan is often seen on the package of Milky candy.

 

Mitsuketa!

 

Mitsuketa! (or Miitsuketa!) is a Japanese children's show about talking chairs and a cactus, at least as far as I can ascertain. I think it started in 2008 and appears to be still going. These figures are from 2018.

 

Snoopy XVI

Snoopy keeps the hits coming with his 16th solo appearance. No further info on this one. Check the Peanuts tag for more.

 

Goofy IX

Goofy's 9th appearance here and featuring by far his worst style on a board yet. This is part of a set that I originally through was only Mickey and Minnie. A sticker on the bottom shows he was sold at Disney Parks and Resorts in Anaheim, CA. Assuming the set was exclusive to park stores. Makes me wonder who else was part of the set.

 

Alligator

Just an alligator (or crocodile?) pencil topper with no further info. Guessing probably 1990s or 2000s (made in China).

 

Detective Conan II

Detective Conan returns for his 2nd appearance on BPA, this time as a rather tiny figure that most likely came from a capsule or blind box. Unfortunately I can not find any info on this figure.

Conan's first appearance was also as a figure.

 

Smile N'Oink

Another Dollar Store find - Smile N'Oink from the Waggles toyline which apparently has 5 other figures as well as a few small playsets. I found this in 2023 which I'm assuming is when he is from. The back describes Giggleland where the Waggles live, a sort of utopia where everyone gets along.

 

Pluto IV

Pluto returns for his 4th appearance. This is a dollar store find in 2022 and is part of small set which incudes 2 Mickeys, Minnie, & Donald; although Pluto is the only one skating.

 

Dive Dude

It took a bit of detective work but I was finally able to ascertain that this is a Dive Dude from Swimways in 2006. These are a set of pool toy figures with large feet (or a skateboard in this case) that act as a propeller in the water, sending him spinning as he hurdles to the bottom.