Fisher-Price RARE ca. 1941 Wooden #140 “Coaster Boy” Boy with Cart *SOLD*

Fisher-Price RARE ca. 1941 Wooden #140 “Coaster Boy” Boy with Cart Pull Toy

This ca. 1941 RARE wooden #140 “Coaster Boy” boy with cart pull-toy was manufactured by Fisher-Price Inc. of East Aurora, New York.    

We have been enjoying our extremely rare Boy with Cart toy from Fisher-Price.  This Model #140 was made for only one year, 1941, and won acclaim that year for Toy of the Year!

The action is unique with a boy “pushing” the cart and then on and off gong bell ringing.     It is actually a wooden pull toy.   The paper lithography on the toy is quite bright.

The condition appears barely used and the toy is original.  Even the pull string and wooden end are intact.  There is little to no wear on the wheels.

We reached out to Fisher Price historian Bruce Fox for some perspective.  He felt a higher asking price could even be warranted due to condition and rarity.

“The 1941 regular line was led by perhaps the most distinctive and unusual of all Fisher-Price Pull toys.  #140 The Coaster Boy.  The toy is a multiple-jointed handsome young boy who, when pulled, pushes his coaster wagon while his rear legs roll, hops on the wagon to coast [with kid help]” We noticed the pin that makes him do this action is not there, so we made a temporary one (not pictured).

This is in great all original condition with no breaks or touch-ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. This is approximately 14 ½” L altogether. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.