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The Monkey Playing Cymbals Vintage Toy is a classic in many ways. You may have seen these in toy shops, who knows? You may even have one in your house somewhere in a toy box of discarded items.
This video shows you kind of what I’m talking about, just in case you have no idea what a monkey playing cymbals toy is:
There are many different kinds of monkeys available that you can get new and used. They come in plastic, they come in plush, they all come with cymbals.
The cymbal, when not used in a symphony or band for musical arrangement, is probably one of the most annoying instruments ever created. Just give a set of cymbals to a three year old and you’ll quickly understand what I mean! But a professional cymbal player might actually really enjoy the monkey playing cymbals as a goofy gift.
However, the monkey playing the cymbals is really quite cute and endearing, and actually a very rare and valuable collectors item if you have a vintage toy monkey. People love monkeys for some reason. They have them as pets, they have rooms full of stuffed animal monkeys, and the monkey cages, though typically hot and smelly at the zoo, are always the busiest attraction anytime I am forced into going to the zoo with my family.
I could sadly however not find any information online about the creation and manufacturing of the monkeys playing the cymbals toys. I have no idea who first invented this toy or who sold it. You would think that the guy who invented the cymbal monkey toy would get a little recognition! I am sure it has something to do with street carnivals or fairs or maybe even a circus a long time ago, but can’t find too many details on them. If anyone just happens to know anything about them, please share it in the comments below! (Hey! You never know what strange and useless trivia other people happen to know off the top of their heads! I’m usually full of it!)
Oh well, the good news is there are plenty of vintage monkeys playing the cymbals available on eBay. Check out these cute little guys and get yourself one before the monkey playing the cymbals becomes another lost and endangered icon like the Twinkie.
Oh, cute! I’ve always wanted one of these! Great to see I can still get one.
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thank your share the youtube video.
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I had one of these when I was a kid. I can’t believe you can still get them. This is the amazing thing about the internet, you can find whatever you are looking for and also find other people interested in the same thing.
Thanks for bringing back memories.
As a note: my sister was scared to death of this little guy and would start to cry as soon as she saw it.
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i like these, but they are sort of scarey in a “horror clown” chucky doll kinda way. we had a teddy bare that played cliff richard Xmas songs, that was really scarey.
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Yes, I could see how the monkey could be a little frightening to some
Endearing to others 
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I love the monkey with cymbals… When ever I see one I always think back to the Simpsons episode where they ask Homer what he is thinking about and it shows his inner thoughts and its just a monkey playing cymbals. I find them rather humorous and it always brings a smile to my lips
That monkey is soo funny! Very cute. I haven’t seen those monkeys here in Brazil. But when I do I’ll definitely get one because my boys will love it.
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Great reference to the Simpsons, lol! I do love little toys like this. There’s just something about them that really makes me smile.
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There is nothing like Monkey toys, stuffed toys or coconut monkeys (except the real thing of course). Love the post
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I haven’t seen one of these forever! They used to scare me-lol!
That could scare someone lol
Never had one of those. I agree with other comments that those monkeys may seem creepy!
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One thumb up for the scary monkey. Two thumbs up for the great micro-niche idea.
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This monkey looks great indeed. He must be a lot of fun to play with!
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I’ve never seen one of these before.. It is not scary for me though.
Yeah, I have no idea why people like monkeys. I guess it’s endearing little mini-mes. Very cute topic though as I don’t see many people having pet monkeys around anymore due to exotic pet bans. These are really collector items then bringing back an older age.
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looks nice monkey , it is short video but good , i think this monkey can do more than this ” really funny “
well i had a piece of a monkey when i was 5 years old and i broke it with 2 days but yea it was fun playing with them… haha i was very happy but i fall over the toy and it broke….
After seeing this toy in the phantom of the opera I have wanted one! I must seek one out!
Oh my gosh. Look at some of the prices on those. I never thought they could be that valuable. Brilliant little toy, but I never imagined they could be an antique!
The Monkey Plays Cymbals Vintage ?A toy? That’s too creative!I’m a girl who like playing, I really wanna have a try at once!And I’m pregnant, I hope I can play this monkey with cymbals with both my children and my husband! What a cheerful family!
I was confused by the name of Monkey Playing Cymbals Vintage at first. However, I must admit it is so creative! I am a toy lover as well. I want to own one at once! But the price is so expensive! Maybe I will buy it for my little niece. She is so cute and I am willing to pay for her!