1990s Jolly Roger Coin Operated Aeroplane Kiddie Ride - Edd the Duck (800 Subscriber Special!)

Manufactured by Jolly Roger Amusement Rides, Edd the Duck was their very first character ride, released in late 1991 or early 1992. Only twenty five were made, operated at Children's World stores across the UK on a profit share basis between Jolly Roger and Children's World's charity.

The ride features Edd dressed as a pilot, seemingly based on this clip of Edd at London City Airport which aired on BBC around 1991.    • Edd the Duck at London City Airport 1991   When the rides were removed from Children's World, the Edd figures were scrapped and the planes repurposed as ordinary bi-plane rides.

However, this one example somehow survived, having been either sold or donated to the Caernarfon Airworld Aviation Museum. It was sited in their gift shop until last summer when I noticed it up for sale on Facebook Marketplace and immediately recognised the ride I had once thought scrapped out of existence. Back in the Day 44 purchased it and kindly provided me with this film.

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Hey everyone! Thank you so much for your continued support of the channel. We have finally made it to 800 subscribers (actually currently at 820!) so, as promised, I am uploading a special ride video to celebrate. Apologies for the delay, as many of you know I am working at sea until September and have very little internet access. But the video will finally go live at 6pm GMT on Monday August 12th.

Many thanks to everyone for their patience. I hope you will all enjoy the video! :)