"Jumborama" Toddler Activity Game (1961) – Creative Farm-Themed Playset by Jumbo
SKU: SP-5249-25"Jumborama" Toddler Activity Game (1961) – Creative Farm-Themed Playset by Jumbo
- Manufacturer: Hausemann & Hötte
- Year of Manufacture: 1961
Product Description:
The Jumborama toddler activity game, released by Jumbo (Hausemann & Hötte) in 1961, is a nostalgic and creative vintage toy designed to inspire imaginative play in young children. With sturdy wooden figures that can be inserted into a hardboard play base, children can build their own farm scenes again and again. The pieces are brightly colored with non-toxic, non-transferable paint, ensuring the game is both safe and durable.
Game Features:
- Name: Jumborama
- Brand: Jumbo (Hausemann & Hötte)
- Year of Release: 1961
- Box Dimensions:
- Height: 4 cm
- Length: 32 cm
- Width: 26.5 cm
- Materials: Cardboard box and wooden play figures
- Condition:
Used but in good condition with normal signs of wear. A small part of the side of the box is missing.
Contents of the Box:
- 1 hardboard meadow (20.5 x 30.5 cm) with a grid of 15 x 24 holes
- 3 wooden chickens
- 2 wooden horses
- 2 wooden pigs
- 2 wooden sheep
- 2 wooden human figures
- 2 standing cows
- 2 grazing cows
- 2 houses with detachable roofs
- 4 pine trees
- 4 fence posts
- 6 horizontal fence bars
Game Description:
Jumborama allows young children to create their own farm-themed play scenes by inserting the figures into the grid of the meadow base. The game encourages storytelling and scene-building, offering a new adventure with every play session. Thanks to the versatility of the wooden pieces, children can mix and match endlessly, exercising their imagination and fine motor skills.
Historical Background:
Jumbo, the renowned toy manufacturer of Hausemann & Hötte, was for many years located on the Kromboomsloot in Amsterdam. Jumborama first appeared in the 1960 Jumbo catalog and has since become a beloved piece of vintage Dutch toy history, cherished by collectors and retro toy enthusiasts alike.
In Summary:
This charming playset is more than just a toy—it's a creative, hands-on piece of history. With its sturdy construction and timeless design, it remains a delightful collectible for vintage toy lovers and a wonderful way to inspire young imaginations.
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TAGS
Jumborama, toddler activity game, Jumbo, vintage toys, retro toys, wooden play pieces, farm game, children's imagination, 1961, collector's item, nostalgic toys, vintage games, wooden figures, retro design, farm scenes, creative play
Country of origin
Netherlands, Amsterdam
Kind of object
Jumborama is a vintage toddler activity game from 1961, featuring wooden figures and a hardboard pasture that allows children to create imaginative farm scenes.
Theme
Vintage toys, retro toys, wooden toys, toddler game, farm game, creative toys, children's toys, collector's item, retro games, wooden figures, vintage games, preschool toys, 1960s toys, nostalgic toys.
Category
Vintage toys
Color
Multicolor
Number of players
Suitable for multiple players
Age
Suitable for ages 4 and up
Publisher
Jumbo games
Manufacturer
Hausemann & Hötte
Brand
Jumbo
Material
Cardboard, wood
Particularities
Jumborama is a unique vintage toddler activity game from 1961, in which children can create their own farm scenes using wooden figures and a hardboard pasture. It is characterized by sturdy, colorful materials and nostalgic charm.
Era
The era of Jumborama is the early 1960s, a time when vintage wooden toys and creative play were popular among young children.
Quality
The condition of Jumborama is used but in good condition, with normal signs of wear and a missing piece on the side of the box.
Height
4,00 cm
Lenght
32,00 cm
Width
26,50 cm
Content
See description
Shipping method
Parcel post with track & trace
