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Subject: Roaring Gorilla Toy (Mid-Nineties) help identifying
Written By: Morton100 on 07/05/11 at 10:23 pm
Hello, I'm new here.
Anyway I'm wondering if anyone has any information or the name of the toy I'm about to describe. It was a Battery Operated Silverback Gorilla. Had a button on belly, and (on/off) switch on foot. Once switched on, the gorilla would walk (w/wheels on feet) it's eyes would flash red, it's arms would raise and it would open it's mouth and give out a mechanic sounding roar. It was made of plastic, and had rubber hands. It's size was quite large for a toy, around the same size as Big Frank (Playskool) from the nineties. I'm not sure if it was made by a popular brand but I'd take a chance and say it was since I first bought it from Toys R Us.
Made in the mid-nineties. I remember getting it at around 97...
I'd really appreciate any info! :)
Subject: Re: Roaring Gorilla Toy (Mid-Nineties) help identifying
Written By: Foo Bar on 07/07/11 at 9:26 pm
Anyway I'm wondering if anyone has any information or the name of the toy I'm about to describe. It was a Battery Operated Silverback Gorilla. Had a button on belly, and (on/off) switch on foot. Once switched on, the gorilla would walk (w/wheels on feet) it's eyes would flash red, it's arms would raise and it would open it's mouth and give out a mechanic sounding roar. It was made of plastic, and had rubber hands. It's size was quite large for a toy, around the same size as Big Frank (Playskool) from the nineties. I'm not sure if it was made by a popular brand but I'd take a chance and say it was since I first bought it from Toys R Us.
Long shot: This little fella on eBay? Plush, but he's battery-operated, walks, and roars. But I don't think that mouth opens.
Another long shot: Based on the date, maybe a variation on Optimus Primal?
Did it look more like a real gorilla, or more like a cartoon/anime gorilla?
Subject: Re: Roaring Gorilla Toy (Mid-Nineties) help identifying
Written By: Morton100 on 07/07/11 at 11:56 pm
Long shot: This little fella on eBay? Plush, but he's battery-operated, walks, and roars. But I don't think that mouth opens.
Another long shot: Based on the date, maybe a variation on Optimus Primal?
Did it look more like a real gorilla, or more like a cartoon/anime gorilla?
He was quite realistic for a toy, he was made of plastic but the plastic had a fur pattern. I remember he was in a big box with a try me button.
Subject: Re: Roaring Gorilla Toy (Mid-Nineties) help identifying
Written By: Jim on 10/16/11 at 3:25 pm
Hello, I'm new here.
Anyway I'm wondering if anyone has any information or the name of the toy I'm about to describe. It was a Battery Operated Silverback Gorilla. Had a button on belly, and (on/off) switch on foot. Once switched on, the gorilla would walk (w/wheels on feet) it's eyes would flash red, it's arms would raise and it would open it's mouth and give out a mechanic sounding roar. It was made of plastic, and had rubber hands. It's size was quite large for a toy, around the same size as Big Frank (Playskool) from the nineties. I'm not sure if it was made by a popular brand but I'd take a chance and say it was since I first bought it from Toys R Us.
Made in the mid-nineties. I remember getting it at around 97...
I'd really appreciate any info! :)
Hi;
It would appear as though I too am seeking info on what sound to me to be the same toy. Except, the on/off swith is on the back. It stands 13 in. tall and its eyes light up GREEN. I can not find any manufacturers name on it what so ever.
I thought it dated back to the 60's, but I could be wrong. If you would like a picture, or have any new information, please contact me a .... tgt@cogeco.ca