Kiwi Folk Skateboarder

Kiwi Folk were a line of PVC figures produced in the 1980s & sold in New Zealand. This guy is from 1989. He's fully padded up with an unusual helmet and an even more unusual board.

 

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.

 

Easter Pet

The 2 Function, Pull & Go Easter Pet Skate Board Bunny figure from 1988. This figure was released by Soma who also made a set of standard figures under the moniker X-Pro Action Deck (one of which has been posted here). There was also a series of Troll dolls riding these same boards. Later, sometime in the 2000s, Soma updated the boards to a more popsicle stick shape and released a new set of figures along with a new Easter bunny (featured here last Easter). 

Agro

Agro, the muppet-like host of an Australian's kids show (Agro's Cartoon Connection) that aired from 1989-1997. This figure is a 1989 premium from that Aussie fast food chain Hungry Jack's.

 

Shamu

Shamu, Seaworld's killer whale, seen here riding a skateboard somehow. Gotta love it. The original Shamu lived at Seaworld from 1965 to her death in 1971. The Shamu name continued for different Orcas until the shows stopped in the 2010s. No date on this guy but anecdotal sources have 1987 & 1989 on similar figures (including a surfing Shamu and a racecar driving Shamu).

 

Hello Kitty V

Hello Kitty makes her 5th appearance on BPA. This time in PVC figure form from the '80s (I think). Previous appearances: zipper pull, pencil topper, figure, & charm.

 

X-Pro Action Deck

Nameless female skateboarder from Soma's 1988 X-Pro Action Deck line, advertised as "Motorized Pull & Go." The figure can move forward or back on the deck to change the way they skate. 

 

Bill Body II

Bill Body has made a previous appearance on BPA. This time he's riding his board and gearing up for a 360 at the very least. I think this figure is probably from the 80s. 

 

Hallmark Bunny

This bunny is skating through to wish you a happy Easter 1989. 

 

Snoopy Free Wheeling Action Skateboard

The Peanuts gang returns with an extended group of figures. In addition to Snoopy,Charlie Brown, WWI Flying Ace, and Joe Cool we get both Linus and Lucy (but no Woodstock this time). These were marketed as "Snoopy Free Wheeling Action Skateboard" and came in 2-packs with the match-ups above. These were made in 1985. Most unusual is the last pair: Charlie Brown and Snoopy as cowboy and Indian. Quite an odd choice to toss in especially when there are so many other characters. Would've much rather had a Peppermint Patty and Marcie pack. Another unusual choice is the outfit for both Snoopy and Joe Cool. Snoopy in a bow tie looking like some carnival barker and Joe Cool losing his standard yellow "Joe Cool" shirt for a striped "S" shirt. At any rate, it's a pretty neat set but unfortunately only came with 1 skateboard per pack.

Check the Peanuts tag for more Snoopy and Charlie Brown.

 

Connector

The Skateboarder from Matchbox's Connectors (sometimes branded as Socket Poppers). These guys heads, arms, and legs pop off so you can switch them around. The skateboarder doesn't seem to have a name. He was packaged with a humanoid pterodactyl. His skateboard is connected to his feet so any figure you want as a skater has to at least have this guy's right leg. I've seen dates between 1989 and 1991 for these guys.

 

Angela Woofit

The Woofits were a race of dog-like creatures living in England from a series of children's books from the 1980s (and a cartoon spin-off). This figure is of Angela Woofit and is from 1980.

 

Kinder Egg

This dude is a Kinder Egg where you decorate the egg itself with the contents. From 1983.

Bootleg Smurf

You gotta love this dude. Obviously fake but still cruising. Look at the nose on that board! He's dated 1982.

Super Dolly

Super Dolly from YOLO toys, the same company that brought you the Super Mack skateboarding hamburger. This guy was made in 1989 and, like Super Mack, promises you "hard action" such as "sliding, listing, whirling, jumping, etc." The box art is pretty rad, with Dolly sporting a flipped up hat on the cover and a ramp in the background. The side looks like he might be thinking about a smith grind.

Donald Duck IX

Donald returns for a 9th time, this time as a Japanese figure on a wind-up skateboard from 1988. This seems to be 1/2 of a 2-part set with Mickey (last week's entry).

Mickey Mouse V

Mickey Mouse back for a 5th time. This time as a larger Japanese figure on a wind-up board from 1988. Stay tuned for the Donald version next week! Check the Disney tag for more Mickey, Donald, Goofy, etc.

Dennis the Menace

Did you know there are 2 different Dennis the Menaces that were created around the same time? One in the UK and one in the US. This of course is the US one that we all know and love. Hot dog in one hand, burger in the other.

Edit: found a source dated 1987.

Diener Eraser

Diener eraser skate cat from 1988. This was part of a animal sports set including (but not limited to): football pig, surfer cat, hockey elephant, soccer elephant, and baseball bear. He came in a variety of colors.

Skateboard Smack-Ups

Skateboard Smack-Ups were a Garbage Pail Kid inspired line of figures from 1986. Since they depict children being seriously injured it's no surprise that these were banned and removed from shelves.