Also I'd like to know interesting stuff about the range of Evel toys produced by the Ideal toy company in the 1970's
2006-10-23 00:22:30 · 11 answers · asked by f**kwit 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Toys
He was the inpiration for Lance Murdock on The Simpsons in the episode Bart the Daredevil, where his motto was "If he's not in action, he's in traction!".
My friend had a couple of those wind-up stunt bikes, we spent hours playing with them.
2006-10-23 01:20:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
his larger-than-life image inspired one of the most successful toy lines of the 1970’s.
1972 - Evel Knievel Figures
1973 - Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle
1974 - Evel Knievel Dragster
1974 - Evel Knievel Stunt Stadium
1975 - Evel Knievel Chopper
1975 - Evel Knievel Road and Trail Adventure Set
1976 - Evel Knievel Stunt World
1977 - Evel Knievel Strato Cycle
Evel Knievel toys continued to be popular throughout the 1970’s. Although they were discontinued after that time, these toys occupied a special place in the hearts of toy fanatics and continue to be highly sought-after collectibles today. In fact, loose Knievel dolls and accessories can take in as much as $50 on the collector’s markets, and boxed versions can go as high as $100. Several of the classic stunt-toys were also reissued by Playing Mantis Toys in 1998 and found much favor with nostalgic Knievel fans. The continued popularity of these toys shows that Evel Knievel and the toys he inspired are phenomena with true staying power.
2006-10-23 00:42:51 · answer #2 · answered by Scorpio9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the late 1970's and early 1980's the Evel Knievel Toys produced by Ideal Toy Co. and other products such as pinball machines, bicycles, watches, radios and other accessory items sold over $300 million dollars in entertainment to America's children. Knievel was credited with re-vitalizing the poorly performing toy industry in the 70's.
2006-10-23 00:26:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people pronounce his name as a rhyme: eevl kneevl. In fact it is properly pronounced quite differently, more like Ayvl KneeVEL. And he had a name for his favourite motorcycle: Piston Rodney. Also he was wall-eyed, with one eye blue and the other brown, although I might be thinking of Doveed Booie, here.
2006-10-23 00:29:29 · answer #4 · answered by Barks-at-Parrots 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
evel knievel was born on september the 11th and so was his father and great grandfather!
2006-10-23 00:25:28 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He broke many bones during his career
I used to have one of the original figures but my younger brother broke it when he attemped to jump over 20 motorcyles
He was carrying it in his coat pocket
2006-10-23 00:38:10 · answer #6 · answered by Claire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knievel has pulmonary fibrosis, a terminal disease of the lungs.
2006-10-23 00:37:42 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He broke every major bone in his body at some point.
2006-10-23 00:25:38 · answer #8 · answered by Alfred E. Newman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He still has stabilisers attached to his bike.
2006-10-23 00:38:38 · answer #9 · answered by Stammerman! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it wasn't his real name. he was Arthur Blenkinsop
2006-10-23 00:24:55 · answer #10 · answered by beechwoodboris 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋