Knight 12 Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 On whim I browsed eBay tonight, and out popped the remnants of the Beco Santa sleigh and reindeer. It included the "jolly Santa and four reindeer. The reindeer were missing the antlers, but they had their mounting poles, Santa looks good but there is no sleigh. It does include the sleigh runners though. When I came across it the bidding was only at $51.00, so I tossed out a bid and won it for a few bucks more! I'll post some pics as soon as I pick it up. I was always interested in the set but the prices were way out of my league. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billings North Pole 0 Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Congrats on your score! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knight 12 Posted December 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Congrats on your score! Thanks! I'll have pics this afternoon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allen L. 117 Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Can't wait to see the pictures. Congrats! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knight 12 Posted December 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 They need a good cleaning but I couldn't beat it. I'll recreate the sleigh and antlers in the meantime while I search for parts to fill in the gaps. On EBay they were listed as "Santa sleigh with reindeer" with no mention of the name Beco, which is probably why there were few bidders. Thanks for the comments and Merry Christmas to my fellow blow mold junkies! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allen L. 117 Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Wow! What a lucky find. They're in great shape! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knight 12 Posted December 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) I just researched the Beco corporation, apparently they were located a few blocks from my house on 52nd and Kolmar in Chicago. The sleigh and reindeer never traveled more than a few miles in the 47 years since they were manufactured. Edited December 9, 2013 by Knight Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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