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PostPosted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 3:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Toys were once available of the GREYHOUND "Glide-A-Ride" and "Escorter"; like the toy Fishbowls, these once-commonplace toys are valuable collectors' items today.

When you do see one come up for sale every now and then, you can see that they are indeed "pricey" collectibles (but, of course, certainly worthy of inclusion in any GREYHOUND collection!) Wink

"NYO"
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 3:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
This rare toy "GLIDE-A-RIDE" is seen with its original box; this, of course, makes this handsome and historical toy all the more valuable to both GREYHOUND and World's Fair collectors.....

http://www.gasolinealleyantiques.com/transportation/images/Bus%20Page/glidearide1.JPG

(courtesy: gasolinealleyantiques.com)

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 3:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Like the Fishbowls and sleek AMF monorail, the "GLIDE-A-RIDE" indeed gave the distinct, glowing aura of a gleaming, sparkling, and wonderous Jetson-esque future......

http://www.nywf64.com/Image/greyhound/greyhound20.jpg

(courtesy: nywf64.com)

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 3:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Aaaahhh, if only this modernistic structure (and the treasures held within its walls!) had survived to the present day....... Rolling Eyes

http://img.over-blog.com/500x489/1/09/44/33/architecture/worldfair/greyhound33.jpg
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