Jacko Monkey was a gorgeous monkey that was made by Chad Valley I think. It was easily one of my favourite toys in the early 70's and I still have two of them!
Jacko Monkey had plastic hands and feet and wore a stripey tee-shirt and trousers. His arms were above his head like he was swinging from a tree or something.
Do You Remember Jacko Monkey?
Do You Remember Jacko Monkey?
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Maddyw
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I finally got my Jacko monkey for passing my 11+ exam (1961) - I'd wanted one for years but my parents didn't have much money at the time so had to save up - I think he cost about 27/6 from Woolworths - he's in the drawer under my bed now - he's lost his clothes (red trousers and striped knitted jumper) his arms are filled with straw and he has quite dangerous pieces of wire keeping him stiff so not sure if I'll let my grandson play with him !
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chimpsrock
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I have been looking for my monkey for years. I am almost sure he was a Jacko monkey. Mine had red pants and a striped tee shirt. He had black shoes..Does this sound familiar to anyone. I really want to find one.
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Anonymous
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I have three jacko monkeys (well two of my brothers and I own one each). I have a girl one with a red check dress on. Its in perfect condition, no bitten areas, eyelashes all in place, dress in perfect condition. Not fur worn. Does anyone know what she is worth?!?!?!
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Anonymous
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I've got one black and white photo of my Jacko taken in 1962.I was born in 1957. I couldn't remember what happened to him, Then the supressed memory came back. It was my naieve idea to use Jacko as Guy Fawkes on the bonfire! My parents didn't want to, but I was very determined.I can remember how I felt as I saw him going up in flames and realised he was not coming back and was gone for good. I have now got my exact Jacko back from ebay and spookily enough when I opened the box he reeked of smoke!
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Anonymous
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My younger sister Debbie had a jacko the chimp when she was young. She would call hers "Walter" after my dad (who was none too pleased to share his name with a monkey!) Over the years this well loved and well hugged monkey became a special friend to her and one day he disappeared. We cannot think what happened to him. (I think Dad secretly removed him from the toy pile). Sadly dad died many years ago and I know Debs always thinks of her Walter the monkey and how dad would pretend to be cross with her for calling the monkey after him. Well Deb, i thought i would try and track one down as you approach your fortieth birthday - and after a little help - i think you may be in for a surprise.
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Anonymous
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To Louise R - I too have the female version of this monkey but cannot find any details about it. Can anyone point me in the right direction.
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Anonymous
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My first boyfriend now my husband bought my Jacko monkey from Woolworths in about 1965. He had blue trousers and a blue and white stripe tee shirt and had very special memories for us both. I would dearly love to buy one the same if possible and if there is a Jacko monkey out there looking for a good home and for sale then please please email me and let me know at petepike@aol.com
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Anonymous
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JACKO WAS AND STILL IS MY FAVOURITE TOY. MY MUM AND DAD BOUGHT HIM FOR ME WHEN I WAS EIGHT YEARS OLD IN 1974 FROM WOOLWORTHS IN BRIGHTON. I AM NOW 40 YEARS OLD AND JACKO IS STILL BEING LOVED AND PLAYED WITH BY MY TWO SONS TOMMY AND JACK. HE IS JUST SO LOVEABLE WITH THAT SMILEY FACE. MY ONE HAS A RED AND WHITE STRIPEY T SHIRT AND RED TROUSERS. HIS ARMS ARE YELLOW AND BLUE FUR. HE IS STILL AS GOOD AS THE DAY I GOT HIM. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE HIM AND HE WILL BE PASSED ON DOWN THROUGH THE FAMILY THERE IS NO WAY I WOULD EVER PART WITH HIM.
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Anonymous
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I had a jacko monkey in the 60,s, I was born 1959, it did not talk, it had a stripy tee shirt and plastic hands. My cousin who is 2 years younger, and I argue all the time as he says it was his and not mine. I would love to buy one like I had to send to my cousin in America, he would love it !!!
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Anonymous
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You are not dreaming. I had a talking monkey. It said " I love banana splits!" I loved it - one day I pulled the string and the plastiv loop came off and thats the last thing it ever said.
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