Century Toys
A.K.A Century Thoroughbred Toys
Manufactured by Century Boat Company
Manistee, Michigan
1952-estimated 1953

On March 1952, Century Boat Company, known for their quality line of inboard and outboard luxury boats, announced they would be producing a new line of colorful action toys. Their toys were manufactured from sturdy woods, and designed to avoid sharp angles and projections. They also advertised that their toys would be made of fast, non-fading and non-toxic paints. We were able to locate another article stating they are reducing the prices of their toys. We were unable to find any records after that.

Fun Fact: In 1952 there were also a couple of other toys being introduced to children – Mr. Potato Head, Pez dispensers and Matchbox cars. Now that’s competition.

Fire Billy c. 1950 10"L x 6"H x 3.25"W $120 - $160 Circus Wagon 18”L x 12.5”H x 5.25”W $300 - $400 Circus Wagon Box 17.5”L x 7.75”H x 5.5”W $75 - $100 Kiddy Kab 11”L x 5.75”H x 4”W $45 - $60 Kiddy Kop estimated 1952 9.7”L x 6.5”H x 3.3”W $60 - $80 Tommy Rod 3 – Jalopy Junior 10.25”L x 6.25”H x 3.25”W $30 - $40 Tommy Rod 3 – Jalopy Junior $15 - $20 Horse Pulling Fire Cart with Ladder 1950 12.6”L x 5.5”H x 3.75”W $45 - $60 Milk Truck 1952 $120 - $160 1952 Advertisement 1953 Advertisement Click photo for toy values