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Title: Lawn Carlo Game?
Post by: valmont325 on January 26, 2013, 10:30:12 AM

I recently bought this game "Lawn carlo" off of ebay. Never heard of it before and i liked the look. Is guestimated to be from the 50's. Says its Made by United Toys and Games in Seattle.

Can anyone give me anymore details? How it's played? Other versions?  Has anyone seen this or heard of "Lawn carlo" before? Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Lawn Carlo Game?
Post by: mart on January 26, 2013, 09:39:05 PM

Never heard of it but from the house pictured in the background,, you are right on time period !!  Remember those houses well !!

Title: Re: Lawn Carlo Game?
Post by: valmont325 on January 28, 2013, 09:59:31 AM

Thanks.  i find it odd that i can not find any other info on this.  Perhaps i will have to find a good Antique /vintage toy forum and search it out there.

Title: Re: Lawn Carlo Game?
Post by: mart on January 28, 2013, 10:42:43 AM

That might be best !!  I found no reference to it or the company !!

Title: Re: Lawn Carlo Game?
Post by: bigwull on January 28, 2013, 04:24:36 PM

did you as k the seller...and i trust this is the one you bought.....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1940s-50s-Lawn-Carlo-Outdoor-Game-Excellent-Unused-Condition-/271139535244?pt=Vintage_Antique_Toys_US&hash=item3f212cf98c

Title: Re: Lawn Carlo Game?
Post by: mart on January 28, 2013, 07:09:49 PM

I think thats the one he bought !! Its the only one I found !!

Title: Re: Lawn Carlo Game?
Post by: valmont325 on February 07, 2013, 09:06:11 AM

Yes thats the one i bought.

Is it possible that this was a sorta "Prototype"  and just never got made?  I see it says Patent Pending  then "stock 505"     
This has me very curious.   I cant even find any info on the Company itself.

Title: Re: Lawn Carlo Game?
Post by: mart on February 07, 2013, 11:02:51 AM

Neither did I but,, wouldn`t have went to all that trouble to make a toy to try out !!

Title: Re: Lawn Carlo Game?
Post by: valmont325 on February 07, 2013, 11:57:52 AM

Exactly!  I want to sell this in The shop at work at but i want to figure out a ballpark Price.   I sold other vintage games for anywhere between 50-125 dollars, depending on what they were.   I'm thinking of asking $55.00  That's like a safe zone.  What do you think?   This way I'm not loosing money, and whoever buys it isnt loosing their shirt and possibly getting a good deal on a "One of a kind"