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| Hasbro Top-a-go-go |
| Exhibit #2150 |
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| Type | Production |
| Shape | Standard (-) |
| Axle | Fixed |
| Packaging | Bubble Carded |
| Construction | Multi-piece plastic |
| Response | Starburst |
| Gap | Fixed |
| Estimated Value | $25 |
| Condition | Mint in Package |
| Date | 1965 |
| Owner | Rick Brough |
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Hasbro's "Top-a-go-go" (3-in-1 toy; gyro, yo-yo, whirly-gig).
At the time, Hassenfeld Bros. (known officially as Hasbro since 1968) was also known for making the Yo-Yo pencil, and the Glow-Action Yo-Yo. As Hasbro, they also manufactured Furby yo-yos.
This yo-yo was covered by the following two U.S. patents:
Patent 2645881, issued July 21, 1953 to Everett W. Frangos of Lynn, MA for a "Top". This patent was initially filed March 8, 1949.
And patent 2794294, issued June 4, 1957 also to Everett W. Frangos of Lynn, MA for a "Gyroscopic top". The patent was initially filed February 24, 1954.
This interesting and innovative toy is a great lesson on persistence by its inventor: It took Everett more than 16 years before it finally came to market! | |
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