Vintage Jumbo ABC 123 – Educational Alphabet & Numbers Puzzle – No. 360 – 1972

✅ Short Description

Bring the charm of the 1970s to life with ABC 123 by Jumbo. This colourful educational puzzle from 1972 introduces young children to the alphabet, numbers, and animals through play. Its distinctive graphic illustrations and clever design make it not only an enjoyable learning toy but also a wonderful piece of Dutch toy history.

📋 Quick Product Details

• ​Brand: Jumbo (Hausemann & Hötte)
• Title: ABC 123
• Catalogue number: No. 360
• Year: 1972
• Type: Educational cardboard puzzle
• Theme: Alphabet, numbers and animals
• Number of puzzle images: 3
• Marked: Yes

Box Dimensions
• Height: 4 cm (1.6 in)
• Length: 32 cm (12.6 in)
• Width: 22.5 cm (8.9 in)

Condition
• Good vintage condition
• Box shows normal signs of age and use
• The cardboard puzzle strips remain fully inserted in their original frame and appear to have seen very little use
• ​The letter "Q", which forms the crocodile's eye, is missing. This only affects the complete appearance of that single puzzle image.

🛠 About This Item

ABC 123 was designed to help young children become familiar with letters and numbers in a playful way. The puzzle consists of interchangeable vertical strips that can be arranged to create three different images, including a bird, a crocodile, and a large fish. Mixing the strips also creates amusing fantasy creatures, encouraging creativity, observation, and imaginative play.

The bright colours and distinctive illustrations give this puzzle the unmistakable look and feel of early 1970s Dutch educational toy design.

🏭 Manufacturer & History

Jumbo, officially Hausemann & Hötte of Amsterdam, became one of the Netherlands' leading manufacturers of games and educational toys during the second half of the twentieth century. Alongside its famous board games, the company produced a wide range of educational products that combined learning with play. ABC 123 is a fine example of this philosophy and is now appreciated by collectors of vintage Jumbo games as well as enthusiasts of classic graphic toy design.

⭐ Highlights

• Original Jumbo edition from 1972
• Catalogue number No. 360
• Colourful educational design in classic 1970s style
• Puzzle strips remain fully inserted in the original cardboard frame
• Attractive collectible and decorative vintage educational toy
• Ideal for collectors of retro educational toys and Jumbo memorabilia
• The letter "Q" (forming the crocodile's eye) is missing

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