When I first discovered collectible diecast 1:6 scale replicas of mid-twentieth century pedal cars that doubled as banks, I was thrilled because I thought I could use them as toys for my dolls. None of my dolls greater than 7″ high could fit in the car that I got in 2021, though, so I eventually got rid of it.

Now that I have smaller dolls, I remembered pedal cars as toys for dolls and tried again with another bank modeled after a pedal car, this one replicated a 1940 Garton fire engine. I could wedge a doll in the seat, but the fit was very tight. The high seat [accommodating a battery pack beneath] and large steering wheel reduced leg room.

I then tried to get another pedal car replica, this time of an airplane [1941 Steelcraft Spitfire Airplane by Murray]. I did not go for a bank this time, but for one of the Sidewalk Cruiser Series / Kiddie Car Collectibles put out by Hallmark. Unfortunately I ended up buying a tree ornament, thanks to photos that gave no sense of scale. After extensive analysis of Ebay auctions, I figured out that Hallmark Sidewalk Cruiser Series / Kiddie Car Collectibles referred both to 1:6 scale diecast and plastic replicas of mid-twentieth century kid’s vehicles and the 1:12 versions that appeared as tree ornaments. Not helpful, Hallmark. >:C

Armed with this information, I bought the 1:6 scale plane pedal car this time. I discovered that, unlike bank replicas of pedal cars, Hallmark replicas of pedal cars have lower seats, higher steering wheels, more leg room, and the ability to easily fit dolls at least 6″ high. Very exciting!

Now I wanted to upgrade the fire engine pedal car replica that I had originally gotten for something that I could more easily use with my dolls. Time to purchase another Hallmark replica, this time of a 1955 Murray fire truck, which arrived today. Comparison shots below.