Vintage Fisher Price Play Family
#991 4 Car Circus Train
Complete/ VG+-VG++ (O)
" I think I can, I think I can, I think I can. What a wonderful children's book, "The Little Engine that Could." Here's the perfect toy to accompany this classic story book, a COMPLETE VINTAGE Fisher Price #991 4 Car Circus Train play set in VG++ condition. Manufactured between 1973-78, this CLASSIC play set is the earlier 4 car version and comes with its original pull string. This particular addition included the flat, gondola car and the giraffe.
Composing this DELIGHTFUL play set are:
1 engine with original pull string that heartily "toots" when the train whistle is pressed (VG+--the ONLY "imperfections" I can detect are: some light surface scratches on the roof of the cab; a small chip on the white plastic strip behind the right side wheels; a light brown stain on the left-hand side Circus Train litho; I'm not sure whether this will come out during the cleaning process; there is also a small bubble on the back edge of the right hand Circus Train litho; some edge wear on the two lower corners of the headlight litho along with a couple of minor marks on the left side of the same litho; some scattered "nibbles" on the pull string; some "dings" on the front red edges and on the white back edges of the engine; moderate edge wear on the bottom of the wheels);
1 VHTF green gondola car (VG++-EXC--one thin bubble, one thin vertical crease, and one tiny tear on the left hand lion litho; minor edge wear, one, 1/2" L x 1/4" bubble, one pin-head size tear on the right hand litho; a few "dings" on the white under carriage of the car; "hint" of some barely detectable chews on the "C hook;"
1 VHTF blue cage car (VG+--one upper yellow corner has been chipped off; I hadn't even noticed this until I started cropping my photos; numerous "dings" on both side edges of the white undercarriage of the car; some light soiling and minor tear on the upper left hand giraffe litho; I believe the light soiling will come off during the cleaning process; several rubs, light brown stains, and minor edge wear on the right hand giraffe litho; I'm not certain that these stains will come off as they appear more entrenched than the other side; some minor edge wear on both clown lithos at the end of the car; some moderate "road wear" on the bottom of the wheels);
1 HTF red caboose (VG+--intermittent hair-line creases, both vertically and horizontally, on the left hand side litho; two tiny bubbles on the right hand litho; some roughness on the white undercarriage back edges; not chews; four yellow corners on the very top of the roof exhibit "dings"; mild-moderate edge wear on wheels);
1 HTF blue elephant (VG+-VG++-bold facial features; ears and tail totally intact and free of chews; ears evidence multiple scuffs and scratches; joints are firm; some faint yellowing on top of elephant's back and discoloration of trunk due to age; one tiny, possible "melt mark" on the top of the elephant's head; this is only visible when you hold the elephant up within 3" of your eyes and rotate it in the light; one, 1/2" L x 1/4" W melt mark on the rear edge of the left front foot);
1 HTF lion with dark brown mane and circle on belly (VG++-EXC--some scuffs and "dings" on mane; tail intact and free of chews; all joints firm; facial features are robust and sharp);
1 VHTF monkey with tail (VG++-- complete tail with NO CHEWS; all joints are firm; minimal edge wear to both feet; light rubs to both hands; "ding" on upper right back--color has not been displaced; found this through touch; some fading of right nostril);
1 HTF grey bear (VG++-EXC--light mark on bear's belly; not sure if this will come off during the cleaning process; one indentation on upper edge of left ear; unsure what caused this; distinctive facial features; joints somewhat loose but still can hold a pose;
1 VHTF giraffe (EXC--balls on tips of horns and tail are intact and free of chews; minor rub on right nostril; couple of minor rubs to brown spots on left legs);
1 VHTF short, PLASTIC blue engineer w/high angled cap (VG+-VG++--couple of subtle "nibbles" on brim of cap; rest of piece is in MINT condition; NOTE: this version of the Circus Train originally came with a Wood/plastic engineer; since I didn't have any of these, I substituted the all plastic version used in later sets);
1 VHTF short, WOOD/plastic red bodied clown w/yellow pointed hat (EXC-EXC++--some roughness on the very tip of the clown's hat; probably caused by a child's tooth; rest of piece MINTY MINT); and
1 VHTF short, WOOD/plastic ringmaster with mustache and top hat (NEAR MINT--pin-head size rubs to the lower margin of both eyes; virtually invisible to the naked eye).
THIS set would make a fabulous gift for some lucky child or a beginning Fisher Price Collector!
I've tried to be as thorough and honest about this set as I can. I'd rather be "nit-picky" than have someone disappointed in what they were purchasing.
I WILL BE THOROUGHLY Q-TIP CLEANING THIS PLAY SET AND ALL OF ITS ACCESSORIES PRIOR TO SENDING IT TO ITS NEW OWNER. I SPEND A MINIMUM OF 1 - 1 1/2 HOURS CLEANING EACH AND EVERY VINTAGE PLAY SET THAT I SELL. MY SETS ARE IMMACULATE!
NOTE: THIS VINTAGE FISHER PRICE PLAY SET IS NOT PART OF THE RECENT FISHER PRICE RECALL FOR TOYS MANUFACTURED IN CHINA. THIS VINTAGE TOY WAS PRODUCED IN THE GOOD OLD U.S.A. 42 years ago.
DUE TO SOME SMALL PARTS, THIS PLAY SET SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN TO CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE OR TO THOSE CHILDREN WHO ARE STILL MOUTHING THEIR TOYS. ADULT SUPERVISION IS SUGGESTED UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.
This set weighs between 4- 4 1/2 lbs. UNWRAPPED. My location is Lafayette, IN (47905).
Composing this DELIGHTFUL play set are:
1 engine with original pull string that heartily "toots" when the train whistle is pressed (VG+--the ONLY "imperfections" I can detect are: some light surface scratches on the roof of the cab; a small chip on the white plastic strip behind the right side wheels; a light brown stain on the left-hand side Circus Train litho; I'm not sure whether this will come out during the cleaning process; there is also a small bubble on the back edge of the right hand Circus Train litho; some edge wear on the two lower corners of the headlight litho along with a couple of minor marks on the left side of the same litho; some scattered "nibbles" on the pull string; some "dings" on the front red edges and on the white back edges of the engine; moderate edge wear on the bottom of the wheels);
1 VHTF green gondola car (VG++-EXC--one thin bubble, one thin vertical crease, and one tiny tear on the left hand lion litho; minor edge wear, one, 1/2" L x 1/4" bubble, one pin-head size tear on the right hand litho; a few "dings" on the white under carriage of the car; "hint" of some barely detectable chews on the "C hook;"
1 VHTF blue cage car (VG+--one upper yellow corner has been chipped off; I hadn't even noticed this until I started cropping my photos; numerous "dings" on both side edges of the white undercarriage of the car; some light soiling and minor tear on the upper left hand giraffe litho; I believe the light soiling will come off during the cleaning process; several rubs, light brown stains, and minor edge wear on the right hand giraffe litho; I'm not certain that these stains will come off as they appear more entrenched than the other side; some minor edge wear on both clown lithos at the end of the car; some moderate "road wear" on the bottom of the wheels);
1 HTF red caboose (VG+--intermittent hair-line creases, both vertically and horizontally, on the left hand side litho; two tiny bubbles on the right hand litho; some roughness on the white undercarriage back edges; not chews; four yellow corners on the very top of the roof exhibit "dings"; mild-moderate edge wear on wheels);
1 HTF blue elephant (VG+-VG++-bold facial features; ears and tail totally intact and free of chews; ears evidence multiple scuffs and scratches; joints are firm; some faint yellowing on top of elephant's back and discoloration of trunk due to age; one tiny, possible "melt mark" on the top of the elephant's head; this is only visible when you hold the elephant up within 3" of your eyes and rotate it in the light; one, 1/2" L x 1/4" W melt mark on the rear edge of the left front foot);
1 HTF lion with dark brown mane and circle on belly (VG++-EXC--some scuffs and "dings" on mane; tail intact and free of chews; all joints firm; facial features are robust and sharp);
1 VHTF monkey with tail (VG++-- complete tail with NO CHEWS; all joints are firm; minimal edge wear to both feet; light rubs to both hands; "ding" on upper right back--color has not been displaced; found this through touch; some fading of right nostril);
1 HTF grey bear (VG++-EXC--light mark on bear's belly; not sure if this will come off during the cleaning process; one indentation on upper edge of left ear; unsure what caused this; distinctive facial features; joints somewhat loose but still can hold a pose;
1 VHTF giraffe (EXC--balls on tips of horns and tail are intact and free of chews; minor rub on right nostril; couple of minor rubs to brown spots on left legs);
1 VHTF short, PLASTIC blue engineer w/high angled cap (VG+-VG++--couple of subtle "nibbles" on brim of cap; rest of piece is in MINT condition; NOTE: this version of the Circus Train originally came with a Wood/plastic engineer; since I didn't have any of these, I substituted the all plastic version used in later sets);
1 VHTF short, WOOD/plastic red bodied clown w/yellow pointed hat (EXC-EXC++--some roughness on the very tip of the clown's hat; probably caused by a child's tooth; rest of piece MINTY MINT); and
1 VHTF short, WOOD/plastic ringmaster with mustache and top hat (NEAR MINT--pin-head size rubs to the lower margin of both eyes; virtually invisible to the naked eye).
THIS set would make a fabulous gift for some lucky child or a beginning Fisher Price Collector!
I've tried to be as thorough and honest about this set as I can. I'd rather be "nit-picky" than have someone disappointed in what they were purchasing.
I WILL BE THOROUGHLY Q-TIP CLEANING THIS PLAY SET AND ALL OF ITS ACCESSORIES PRIOR TO SENDING IT TO ITS NEW OWNER. I SPEND A MINIMUM OF 1 - 1 1/2 HOURS CLEANING EACH AND EVERY VINTAGE PLAY SET THAT I SELL. MY SETS ARE IMMACULATE!
NOTE: THIS VINTAGE FISHER PRICE PLAY SET IS NOT PART OF THE RECENT FISHER PRICE RECALL FOR TOYS MANUFACTURED IN CHINA. THIS VINTAGE TOY WAS PRODUCED IN THE GOOD OLD U.S.A. 42 years ago.
DUE TO SOME SMALL PARTS, THIS PLAY SET SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN TO CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE OR TO THOSE CHILDREN WHO ARE STILL MOUTHING THEIR TOYS. ADULT SUPERVISION IS SUGGESTED UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.
This set weighs between 4- 4 1/2 lbs. UNWRAPPED. My location is Lafayette, IN (47905).
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$105.00
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