1975-76 POP TOP CAMPER
The Pop Top Camper was released in 1975. It was based on the Canyon Rig from Ideals Evel Knievel line. It was originally conceived as the "Baja Camper". It featured a removable roof, opening tailgate and camper pod! The bed also had a motorcycle holder for transporting the Trick Cycle. The Pop-Top Camper ended production in 1976 along with the rest of the Derry Daring line. There are no foreign versions of the Pop Top Camper known to exist.
CAMPER POD
The camper pod was made entirely of plastic, with vinyl being used as the roof material. The camper pod actually consisted of 10 pieces(base, door, 2 foldout sides, 2 inner supports, canopy door support, 2 canopy hold down pieces & the canopy). The Pop Top Camper did not share any of the accessories from the Canyon Rig . One very unique accessory was the folding table that actually had folding legs!
VARIATIONS
There is also a blackwall tire version. The earlier sets featured a brown table, chair, and first aid kit with the rest of the accessories being yellow. In some of the later sets, the colors are reversed. Some sets also had a white camper door.
The Pop Top Camper was released in 1975. It was based on the Canyon Rig from Ideals Evel Knievel line. It was originally conceived as the "Baja Camper". It featured a removable roof, opening tailgate and camper pod! The bed also had a motorcycle holder for transporting the Trick Cycle. The Pop-Top Camper ended production in 1976 along with the rest of the Derry Daring line. There are no foreign versions of the Pop Top Camper known to exist.
CAMPER POD
The camper pod was made entirely of plastic, with vinyl being used as the roof material. The camper pod actually consisted of 10 pieces(base, door, 2 foldout sides, 2 inner supports, canopy door support, 2 canopy hold down pieces & the canopy). The Pop Top Camper did not share any of the accessories from the Canyon Rig . One very unique accessory was the folding table that actually had folding legs!
VARIATIONS
There is also a blackwall tire version. The earlier sets featured a brown table, chair, and first aid kit with the rest of the accessories being yellow. In some of the later sets, the colors are reversed. Some sets also had a white camper door.
CONTENTS
Pickup Truck
Camper Pod
Folding Table
Chair
First Aid Kit
Lantern
Fry Pan
Decal Sheet
Instruction Sheet
Cardboard Insert
Pickup Truck
Camper Pod
Folding Table
Chair
First Aid Kit
Lantern
Fry Pan
Decal Sheet
Instruction Sheet
Cardboard Insert
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EARLY 1975 TRICK CYCLE
The Trick Cycle was released in 1975. It was nothign more than a Stunt Cyle from the Evel Knievel line with a blue seat. This version was the last of the old style Stunt Cycles and boxes from 1974. Once the supply of Trick Cycles were used up, the newer versions were placed in the older style boxes. Once the boxes were used up, the newer full color box was introduced. Typically Trick Cycle seats were blue and Stunt Cycle seats were black. However, Its not uncommon to see the reverse. One other thing to note is the Derry figure. The very first version of the figure had a pink jump suit with a shiny chrome like front and pink cape. Soon after its release the cape disappeared.
LATE 1975-76 TRICK CYCLE
In late 1975 Ideal did a huge upgrade to the Trick/Stunt Cycle. The engine, exhaust and tailpipes were now one black piece of plastic. This stronger construction held up better and was more forgiving to scraps than the chrome. The front fork featured new handle bars with no center piece and a more rugged suspension. The seat color was changed to orange, then later black. The front of Derry's jumpsuit was later changed to white material with chrome flecks sewn in. For a brief period of time Ideal used white plastic on the wheels and trick bars of the Trick/Stunt Cycle(also wheels on Stunt & Crash Car). These can be found, but are fairly rare. Production of the Trick Cycle ended in 1976 along with the rest of the Derry Daring line.
The Trick Cycle was released in 1975. It was nothign more than a Stunt Cyle from the Evel Knievel line with a blue seat. This version was the last of the old style Stunt Cycles and boxes from 1974. Once the supply of Trick Cycles were used up, the newer versions were placed in the older style boxes. Once the boxes were used up, the newer full color box was introduced. Typically Trick Cycle seats were blue and Stunt Cycle seats were black. However, Its not uncommon to see the reverse. One other thing to note is the Derry figure. The very first version of the figure had a pink jump suit with a shiny chrome like front and pink cape. Soon after its release the cape disappeared.
LATE 1975-76 TRICK CYCLE
In late 1975 Ideal did a huge upgrade to the Trick/Stunt Cycle. The engine, exhaust and tailpipes were now one black piece of plastic. This stronger construction held up better and was more forgiving to scraps than the chrome. The front fork featured new handle bars with no center piece and a more rugged suspension. The seat color was changed to orange, then later black. The front of Derry's jumpsuit was later changed to white material with chrome flecks sewn in. For a brief period of time Ideal used white plastic on the wheels and trick bars of the Trick/Stunt Cycle(also wheels on Stunt & Crash Car). These can be found, but are fairly rare. Production of the Trick Cycle ended in 1976 along with the rest of the Derry Daring line.
1975-76 WHEELIE CAR
The Wheelie Car was released in 1975. The base of the Wheelie Car was a plastic tub with an attached seat. The gyro motor(perfectly balance metal wheel with plastic gears attached) locked in to a notch in the rear of the base. The top/ main body was made of plastic and attached to the base using screws. On the back of the gyro motor case were two rubber exhaust tips attached to springs. It originally had white body with blue interior. In the latter part of production the colors were reversed. The Wheelie Car was discontinued in 1976 with the rest of the Derry Daring line. No foreign version are know to exist.
VARIATIONS
One last thing to note is the Derry figure itself. It originally came with a pink jumpsuit that featured a cape & shiny chrome like front(see 1975 Trick Cycle Exhibit). Soon after being released the cape disappeared but the shiny chrome like front remained(see 1976 Trick Cycle Exhibit). Toward the end of its run, the shiny chrome front of the jumpsuit was changed to a whitish material that had shiny flecks sewn in(pictured).
The Wheelie Car was released in 1975. The base of the Wheelie Car was a plastic tub with an attached seat. The gyro motor(perfectly balance metal wheel with plastic gears attached) locked in to a notch in the rear of the base. The top/ main body was made of plastic and attached to the base using screws. On the back of the gyro motor case were two rubber exhaust tips attached to springs. It originally had white body with blue interior. In the latter part of production the colors were reversed. The Wheelie Car was discontinued in 1976 with the rest of the Derry Daring line. No foreign version are know to exist.
VARIATIONS
One last thing to note is the Derry figure itself. It originally came with a pink jumpsuit that featured a cape & shiny chrome like front(see 1975 Trick Cycle Exhibit). Soon after being released the cape disappeared but the shiny chrome like front remained(see 1976 Trick Cycle Exhibit). Toward the end of its run, the shiny chrome front of the jumpsuit was changed to a whitish material that had shiny flecks sewn in(pictured).
CONTENTS
WHEELIE CAR
DERRY FIGURE W/ HELMET
TRICK CYCLE
ENERGIZER
DECAL SHEET
INSTRUCTION SHEET
CARDBOARD INSERT
WHEELIE CAR
DERRY FIGURE W/ HELMET
TRICK CYCLE
ENERGIZER
DECAL SHEET
INSTRUCTION SHEET
CARDBOARD INSERT
1975-76 POP TOP CAMPER
The Pop Top Camper was released in 1975. It was based on the Canyon Rig from Ideals Evel Knievel line. It was originally conceived as the "Baja Camper". The entire truck was made of plastic. It featured a removable roof, opening tailgate and camper pod! The bed featured a "wood The Pop-Top Camper ended production in 1976 along with the rest of the Derry Daring line. There are no foreign versions of the Pop Top Camper known to exist.
CAMPER POD
The camper pod was made entirely of plastic, with vinyl being used as the roof material. The camper pod actually consisted of 10 pieces(base, door, 2 foldout sides, 2 inner supports, canopy door support, 2 canopy hold down pieces & the canopy). The Pop Top Camper did not share any of the accessories from the Canyon Rig . One very unique accessory was the folding table that actually had folding legs!
VARIATIONS
pattern" design with a motorcycle holder for transporting the Trick Cycle. There is also a blackwall tire version. The earlier sets featured a brown table, chair, and first aid kit with the rest of the accessories being yellow. In some of the later sets, the colors are reversed. Some sets also had a white camper door.
The Pop Top Camper was released in 1975. It was based on the Canyon Rig from Ideals Evel Knievel line. It was originally conceived as the "Baja Camper". The entire truck was made of plastic. It featured a removable roof, opening tailgate and camper pod! The bed featured a "wood The Pop-Top Camper ended production in 1976 along with the rest of the Derry Daring line. There are no foreign versions of the Pop Top Camper known to exist.
CAMPER POD
The camper pod was made entirely of plastic, with vinyl being used as the roof material. The camper pod actually consisted of 10 pieces(base, door, 2 foldout sides, 2 inner supports, canopy door support, 2 canopy hold down pieces & the canopy). The Pop Top Camper did not share any of the accessories from the Canyon Rig . One very unique accessory was the folding table that actually had folding legs!
VARIATIONS
pattern" design with a motorcycle holder for transporting the Trick Cycle. There is also a blackwall tire version. The earlier sets featured a brown table, chair, and first aid kit with the rest of the accessories being yellow. In some of the later sets, the colors are reversed. Some sets also had a white camper door.
CONTENTS
PICKUP TRUCK
CAMPER POD
FOLDING TABLE
CHAIR
FIRST AID KIT
LANTERN
FRY PAN
DECAL SHEET
INSTRUCTION SHEET
CARDBOARD INSERT
PICKUP TRUCK
CAMPER POD
FOLDING TABLE
CHAIR
FIRST AID KIT
LANTERN
FRY PAN
DECAL SHEET
INSTRUCTION SHEET
CARDBOARD INSERT
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A Brief History On Ideals Derry Daring Toy Line...
On December 31st, 1967, Evel Knievel made his not so successful jump over the fountains at Ceasers Palace. It wasn't long before Evel Knievel became a household name. In 1973 Ideal Toy Company released the first three toys in their new Evel Knievel line. The Scramble Van, Stunt Cycle, and EK figure. They were an instant hit, and sold out quickly. Ideal continued to add new toys to the line each year. In 1977 the line was abruptly canceled, when Evel assaulted the author of a book written about him. Although The Evel Knievel toy line grossed over $350 million dollars, and was one of the most popular toy lines ever created. Some even credit it with saving the failing toy industry at the time. Yet not much exists about it today. This website was created to preserve one of most iconic toy lines in history. So, sit back, relax, and relive a little of your childhood!
CONTENTS
Trick Cycle
Figure(Helmet & Belt)
Cape(1975)
Energizer
Decal Sheet
Instruction Sheet
Cardboard Insert
Trick Cycle
Figure(Helmet & Belt)
Cape(1975)
Energizer
Decal Sheet
Instruction Sheet
Cardboard Insert