Mobo Toy-toise Turtle

Mobo Toy-toise

This is a neat toy. Mobo red and yellow tin plate turtle. Made in England in the late 1940s or early 1950s, this Mobo turtle moves forward when the handle is squeezed.

My dad found this somewhere and thought it was neat - or it was cheap - probably both, so he brought it home.

I never paid any attention to it until I found a Mobo Bronco. I’ll add pictures of the horse later.

Turtle says “I’m the MOBO toy-toise, I lead you follow!” on bottom.

mobo turtle bottom view

Each leg has a wheel with a locking bar on it. The locking bar allows the wheel to move forward only. This is what causes the turtle to move when the hand grip is squeezed.

MOBO TOYS were made by D. SEBEL & CO. from 1947 to 1972 in England.

Here’s a link to see what these toy-toises are selling for on eBay

OLD VINTAGE MOBO TIN METAL HORSE TOY CHILD'S KID'S

US $135.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday Sep-08-2008 17:08:07 PDT
Buy It Now for only: US $225.00
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vintage MOBO TOY Ride On Pedal CARNIVAL HORSE
US $174.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Sep-10-2008 18:44:10 PDT
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Mobo 1949-50 Pony Express Peddle Toy
US $300.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Sep-12-2008 14:37:13 PDT
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VINTAGE MOBO METAL CHILD'S RIDING TOY BRONCO HORSE
US $135.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday Sep-13-2008 17:38:18 PDT
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