item details
NameToy car with Basil Brush
ProductionCorgi Toys; manufacturer(s); circa 1971; Great Britain
Classificationtoys
Materialsmetal, plastic, paint
Dimensions50mm, 80mm, 60mm
Registration NumberGH022185
Credit lineGift of Mrs J. R. Smart, 2012
Overview
Basil Brush Toy Car
This toy car carries Basil Brush, a fictional fox raconteur character, best known for his appearances on The Basil Brush Show which premiered on British BBC television in 1968. The show was also played by Television New Zealand.
Basil Brush was primarily portrayed by a glove puppet, but has also been depicted in animated cartoon shorts and comic strips.
This toy is in well played with condition, it originally had a laugh box featuring Basil Brushes famous laugh: Ha Ha Ha Boom Boom!