Zippy Monkey

I have a rubber faced monkey my Pappy gave me in 1961 new. With banana missing. Need to have him restored. Does anyone know where I can get this done. He is very special to my heart. Want to restore and give to my 31 year old Granddaughter. Please give me places to get it done correctly.

I have a Zippy that is 36" tall. Do you know the brand or rarity of him?

I have a zippy monkey from the late 50's. I've not been able to find any pics online that look like him. He is all yellow, with 2 black buttons on his chest.. No banana. rubber face. personally- cute- not creepy looking. Has anyone seen anything like him before? I would imagine he came from Montgomery Wards, Sears or Pennys' Your help would be greatly appreciated.

I sadly sold mine many years ago and got lots of money for him. So sorry I did. Just came across a picture of him with me in my college dorm.

I remember having a stuffed monkey in the 1960's it looks like the ones on here, but I swear his name was Jo Jo. Any ideas

Did this monkey ever come with a fur face?

Have you ever seen the pink and black version? My brother who is special needs had one that he probably got in the early 60's. He played with it so much that our mom had to repair it multiple times. My brother is now 58 and I would love to find the pink and black version.

My "JoJo" what we called him has a story. Not sure when he came into my family but I was told my Grandfather won him at a carnival at a game. As a child I can remember JoJo always there. My 6 other cousin always played with him growing up. He was our baby, our pet monkey. My grandmother passed away from cancer in 2006. It was a very hard time but JoJo was always there for a hug and comfort. My grandmother loved German Shephards and she had a stuffed one so when she passed we put her in the coffin with her. Dec 20 2018 my grandfather passed away very suddenly. Everyone but me said it was only fair to put JoJo with Pap Pap. I wanted to keep him for myself. I would love to have him back as well as my grandparents. <3 Not sure which "model" he was... So many out there look so different. I know my JoJo is missing his banana and no longer has his suspenders. And I am ok with that. Would love to have a matching one someday. Attached is a picture of him (I have more, but only allows one)

Looking for a zippy stuffed monkey baseball out fit banana in one hand plastic glove in the other and for was all black 50s 60s I think sorry dont have picture

I purchased this zippy monkey he is black yellow shirt red suspenders holding a banana looks as if he is wearing two left white shoes tag was torn off didn't notice at time of purchase trying to see if zippy is worth anything? And year of copyright

I have a Mr. Bim Zippy and as someone else mentioned, the only marks are a rectangle on the bottom of each shoe. How do I clean it? Can I put it in the washer in a garment bag on hand wash and let it air dry? If not, what is the best way to clean it? What are the insides made of. It almost feels like saw dust.

I have found you all sharing wonderful stories. I have this stuffed monkey. His name is Stanley a n a me my brother gave him when I was 3. I am 65. I have had him with me my entire life I love him more than anything. My grandma gave him to me. I never got to know her she passed that year she was born in 1899 Stanley has promised not to b tell all and we will go together

I've just looked into this monkey as I have one from 1968 (regal toy limited) and had never looked into it. It was my great grandmothers and I always played with it so she gave it to me when I was approx 10 years old. She's been gone 15 years just recently so wanted to do some research. Thank you for the information.

Kathy, My sister had one just like the one you are describing. Red and white checkered dress but I remember she had black removable shoes/boots. Did you find any more info on her? I would love to surprise her as she is turning 50 in a few weeks.

Does anyone know if there was produced a zippy monkey as a female, my sister had one she called Gwendolyn and had a red and white checkered dress, rubber shoes on the feet and rubber hands/face and no banana

Is the zippy monkey still produced new

I had a Mr. Bim when I was a child. Found one for sale and couldn’t resist. I have no idea what happened to mine years ago. I think my Mom got rid of it. I still think he is adorable.

I recently came across a zippy/Mambo monkey doll. I am curious mine has a circled C at the front of the neck close to the hairline and to the left on the C i can make out the letters possibly ON? (Rushton?)and in the upper palate of the mouth are the capital letters BT (bijou toys?) which are not raised letters but scribed into the rubber and do not contain any of the color used to color the inside of the mouth, as in the stamped letters contain no coloring. Which little guy am I holding right now. Based on the information I read-I am not even sure? I would appreciate any help or information you can supply me with.Thank you, Dee

My older sister Denise had a ZIP the monkey doll which she got as a present from our parents in 1961 when we lived at Stead AFB in Reno Nevada. She lost it when we moved to Cigli AFB in Izmir Turkey in 1963, and has lamented the loss of ZIP in recent years as we recollected our memories of growing up as Air Force "brats" She also had a Chatty Kathy doll and another walking doll which I destroyed by dismembering and decapitating both dolls. To assuage my guilt I decided to buy her a ZIP doll now 54 years later and to atone for the wanton destruction of her other two dolls.And the moral of the story is that younger brothers who were brats as children grow up to be good, compassionate adults.

Is there a kid's book about Zippy? I have the doll from childhood and would like to pass it along to a cousin but would love a book to go with it

I have an original Zip and love him to death. He has been my best friend since my father pasted away in 1962. A neighbor hood friend had him and didn't care for him at all so she pasted him down to me> Now my grandchildren play with him. It gives me great pleasure to see their delight in playing with him. I have requested that when I pass on he be buried with me. He has seen me through so much. Its too bad kids can't find that attachment in something these days besides game stations.

After my sister passed away I found a zippy the monkey type doll but cannot find a makers mark on him only a raised rectangle on each of his feet but no printing on him he stands about 17" he doesnt have any clothes just yellow and black fur with red ribbon 'braces' he's in good condition a little dirty tho bless him does anyone know where I can find out more information about him please

When I was a small child in the 1950s I saw Zippy in a neighborhood toy store. I loved it and wanted it for Christmas so badly, but my parents said it was too expensive. To my delight and surprise, and I'm sure with a great deal of sacrifice, they bought it for me. I still have it today (sits at the end of the bed). It has one hand and one ear missing and has been sewn up many times. Since it will probably survive me, my daughter has agreed to give Zippy a home next.