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 removable camper pod! The bed also had a motorcycle holder for transporting the Trick Cycle. Some campers did come with black wall tires. The camper pod was made of plastic, and its roof was made of vinyl. The camper pod 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! 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 removable camper pod! The bed also had a motorcycle holder for transporting the Trick Cycle. Some campers did come with black wall tires. The camper pod was made of plastic, and its roof was made of vinyl. The camper pod 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! 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
1974-1976 TRICK CYCLE
The Trick Cycle was released in 1974. It was nothing more than a Stunt Cyle from the Evel Knievel line. This version was the last of the old style Stunt Cycles with the chrome exhaust pipes, and the non full color box. It's not uncommon to see the newer 1975 versions with the black engine/exhaust pipes in these boxes. 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. In 1975, Ideal did a huge upgrade to the Trick/Stunt Cycle. The engine, exhaust and tailpipes were now one black piece of plastic. This helped to prevent the previous rubber tailpipes from breaking off, 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 a white material with chrome flecks. 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.
The Trick Cycle was released in 1974. It was nothing more than a Stunt Cyle from the Evel Knievel line. This version was the last of the old style Stunt Cycles with the chrome exhaust pipes, and the non full color box. It's not uncommon to see the newer 1975 versions with the black engine/exhaust pipes in these boxes. 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. In 1975, Ideal did a huge upgrade to the Trick/Stunt Cycle. The engine, exhaust and tailpipes were now one black piece of plastic. This helped to prevent the previous rubber tailpipes from breaking off, 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 a white material with chrome flecks. 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.
1975-76 ADVENTURE SETS
There were four adventure sets offered in the Derry Daring line. Each set had a Derry figure in a special outfit with an array of accessories to go along with it.
There were four adventure sets offered in the Derry Daring line. Each set had a Derry figure in a special outfit with an array of accessories to go along with it.
DERRY DARING TOYS 1974-76
In this exhibit, we'll explore the history of the Derry Daring toy line. In 1974, Evel Knievel and his toy line were at their peak. By this time a few female dare devils had come on the scence. The most notable of these, was Debbie Lawler. Ideal decided to spin off the EK line into a girls line called Derry Daring. Some belive that Ideal would've called it the Debbie Lawler line had she not already had a deal with Kenner. The Trick Cycle was released in 1974. The following year The Pop-Top Camper, Wheelie Car and 4 figure sets were released. Due to poor sales, the line was canceled in 1976. Click on any picture to view a larger image.
In this exhibit, we'll explore the history of the Derry Daring toy line. In 1974, Evel Knievel and his toy line were at their peak. By this time a few female dare devils had come on the scence. The most notable of these, was Debbie Lawler. Ideal decided to spin off the EK line into a girls line called Derry Daring. Some belive that Ideal would've called it the Debbie Lawler line had she not already had a deal with Kenner. The Trick Cycle was released in 1974. The following year The Pop-Top Camper, Wheelie Car and 4 figure sets were released. Due to poor sales, the line was canceled in 1976. Click on any picture to view a larger image.
CONTENTS
Trick Cycle
Figure(Helmet & Belt)
Cape(1974)
Energizer
Decal Sheet
Instruction Sheet
Cardboard Insert
Trick Cycle
Figure(Helmet & Belt)
Cape(1974)
Energizer
Decal Sheet
Instruction Sheet
Cardboard Insert
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1975-76 WHEELIE CAR
The Wheelie Car was released in 1975. It was nothing more than a Fast Tracker from the Evel Knievel line. The Wheelie Car was originally white, then later changed to a dark blue color.
The Wheelie Car was released in 1975. It was nothing more than a Fast Tracker from the Evel Knievel line. The Wheelie Car was originally white, then later changed to a dark blue color.
CONTENTS
Wheelie Car
Figure(Helmet & Belt)
Energizer
Decal Sheet
Instruction Sheet
Cardboard Insert
Wheelie Car
Figure(Helmet & Belt)
Energizer
Decal Sheet
Instruction Sheet
Cardboard Insert
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