Australian tinplate and pressed steel Boomaroo toys, 1940s to 1960s

Boomaroo toys were a popular brand of toys in Australia during the 1940s to 1960s. They were produced by Boomaroo Toys Pty. Ltd., which was based in Sydney, NSW. The company was founded in 1933 and operated as Boomaroo Products Pty Ltd in Sydney from 1954 to the 1970s. By the mid-1960s they had become associated with Artlay Manufacturing Company Pty Ltd.

The name Boomaroo was derived from a combination of the words 'boomerang' and 'kangaroo' and the company’s trademark depicted a kangaroo above a boomerang, with the words 'Made in Australia' below.

Boomaroo toys were made from a variety of materials, including wood, metal, and plastic. Their most popular products included wooden construction sets, tinplate vehicles, and plastic dolls. There were many Boomaroo toys produced over the years, but some of the best known include:

•    Boomaroo Kanga: This wooden toy kangaroo was one of the more... most popular Boomaroo toys. It featured a spring mechanism that made the kangaroo hop when pulled along by a string.

•    Boomaroo Construction Sets: These were wooden building sets that allowed children to create their own structures and machines.

•    Boomaroo Tinplate Vehicles: Boomaroo produced a range of tinplate vehicles, including cars, trucks, and buses. These toys were popular with children and collectors alike.

•    Boomaroo Plastic Dolls: Boomaroo also produced a range of plastic dolls, including baby dolls and fashion dolls.

•    Boomaroo Model Kits: Boomaroo produced a range of plastic model kits that allowed children to build their own planes, boats, and other vehicles.

•    Boomaroo Board Games: Boomaroo produced a range of board games, including Snakes and Ladders and Ludo. less...