(Bug Band) Beetle with Flute
A-248, (Bug Band) Beetle with Flute
Height: 1”
Designer: Helen Perrin Farnlund
Production Dates:
S1955, as “Ladybug & Saxophone” (Pink/blue body, gold saxophone, wire antennae [rare])
F1955, as “Ladybug and Cymbal” (Pink & blue/gold cymbal. wire antennae [rare])
S1981-S1984, as ”Beetle with Flute” (Striped yellow body/black legs, silver flute)
Mold Book Name:Beetle, Piccolo
Notes: The arms were molded separately and positioned to allow the Beetle to hold the various instruments. A rare 1955 Beetle with Piccolo exists, but does not appear on the order forms.
The Beetle with Saxophone is listed separately in the Mold Book, as A-229. The main difference between the two is that the Saxophone Beetle has its mouth open; the Cymbal Beetle has it closed. Some Cymbal Beetles have been found in the open-mouth version; see photo.