
This version from around 1953 by Mattel, features a series of fantastic illustrations on each side, as well as an admittedly creepy armless clown.

Aside from the obvious clown thing, these music boxes share a similar feature in that they should both play "Pop Goes the Weasel", but are sadly broken. Again, try to imagine the number of times that someone scared themselves with these things before they quit playing music.

From around 1971 we get a more "mod" version from Mattel, that sports a pair of clownish flipper arms and some crazy spring loaded eyes.

To be honest, I've never understood the whole "clowns scare me" thing. Oh sure, I recognize the creepiness and all, but I can't imagine running from one in terror.
Or perhaps I just haven't met that kind of clown yet...



Also from around 1953, comes this wind-up acrobat clown by Mattel, that I admit is particularly weird... as well as incredibly charming.

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