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Zip the Monkey
by Rushton
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This memory was added on: December 29,2005
I need help from all the friends of zippy the monkey, My friend has been looking for a monkey from his childhood I think it is a zippy monkey but not sure. I know it is not a mr bimm monkey says wrong face. He discribes the monkey as at least 18 inches tall had "white" shirt red suppenders that were straight up and down vinyl hands and face no bannana. white tennis shoes. if anyone has a picture of this monkey it would be helpful or a name I want to find one for my friend.
larry
1963
anthonys_services@msn.com
This memory was added on: December 23,2005
Im 32 now and I was born in 73 and i guess i was about 2 when i got Zip...I had tons of stuffed animals, but zip was the favorite so...as the story goes....i was 19 and was withmy girlfriend at the time for about a year. She had a little sister that I showed zip to and she fell in love with him....so i left him with her for a while and then as it goes we broke up and i was never to see zip again....I didnt go after him because being a teenager at the time i felt like and idiot going to my X girl friends house fighting here baby sister for a stuffed animal....If I knew then what I know now I would teken her to the mat and not cared...but alas zip is gone and never to be heard from again...So now i Look to reolace him and he's going for about 100 bucks on ebay....go figure! If you know where I can reunite with another zip please contact me! PLEASE!!
Signed, missin Zipper
todd
1973
toddallendurkin773@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: December 20,2005
I HAD ONE OF THESE LITTLE GUYS, I DRUG THE THING AROUND UNTIL ITS ARM FELL OFF, BUT THAT WAS OK, MOM PUT IT BACK TOGETHER AGAIN AND IT WAS ALL BETTER
1979
This memory was added on: December 17,2005
I am one of seven children. When I was around 8 years old we all loaded into our family station wagon and made a road trip from Prince George , British Columbia , Canada down to Mexico. This was in the 50's. It was a huge adventure for a Northern Canadian family to make all squished into one very hot car. Well somewhere along the way in the States we all were given a toy. Mine was an all red Zippy Monkey. He was the most wonderful and honored friend for me at that age. Well we all arrived at a travel Motel each afternoon and excitedly ran as fast as possible trying to beat each other into the unit to score the little bar of soap in the bathroom. We only stayed one night in each place and we would leave as quickly as we had arrived. Well in one Southern State Motel I had placed my Zippy on a bed with his head resting on a pillow while I got ready to leave. That was while I was packing things to the family car. Well once we were on the road I remembered my Red Zippy lying on the bed but it was too late to convince my Dad to go back and retrieve him. I was broken hearted at that point. I now had forgotten all about him until I was cruising ebay one night. There were a few Zippys listed but not one solid red Zippy. I did bid on a red/cream coloured Zip and won it. So now I will await the arrival of an old memory from 50 years ago. I have four grandchildren now and one of them hopefully will enjoy Zippy. So that is the story of the Red Motel Zippy Monkey.
Greg Johnson
1951
greenforrest2@shaw.ca
This memory was added on: December 15,2005
I grew up in Central Texas and had a Zip doll as a kid. He had belonged to my mother or uncle, I believe, but was given to me when I was born around 1965. I loved Zip. I slept with him until I was about 10 years old. We watched Saturday morning cartoons together and I took him with me on explorations around my grandparents' ranch. Even though I had quit sleeping with him and taking him with me on my adventures, he sat on my bed at the ranch until 1985. That was the year my grandfather died and I found out the ranch would be sold. I felt that Zip was a part of my childhood and of that ranch. The thought of removing him from there broke my heart. So at the age of 19, I placed Zip in a large coat box, along with the pillow he always lay on, and a couple other of my childhood toys, and I hiked down below the ranch house on the banks of the Ed Smith Draw, and under an oak tree, I dug a deep hole. I placed the box inside of it, poured diesel on it, and set in on fire. I watched it burn and cried. It was a powerful goodbye to my childhood. I then filled dirt in over the ashes. I still think of Zip from time to time.
Bill Bob
1965
campairboy@hotmail.com
This memory was added on: December 13,2005
I had a monkey named Zippy - but he had yellow fur tummy, black arms and legs and red suspenders his hands were rubber (no banana)he had a rubber face and ears and wore white shoes. My folks bought him at the OG&E in Oklahoma in approximately 1958. I have been looking for one like him for many years and as yet have not found him. I believe he was probably a knock off of the Zip from Howdy Doody
Debbie
1953
debrakolb@msn.com
This memory was added on: December 3,2005
http://www.k-statecats.com/dl_Zippy1_3-19-86.mov
http://www.k-statecats.com/dl_Zippy2_3-19-86.mov
these are sites that probably show one of the very last television appearances by Zip the Chimp on David Letterman... I found them very funny... hope you guys enjoy.
Tracy
1971
This memory was added on: December 2,2005
Dear Reader: My cousin had a zip the monkey, and i was allof 2 when i was visiting her. I fell in love with it, as we were leaving her house I cried to take the monkey with me. She didn't want to part with her monkey. I cried so hard , her mom made her part with it and I went home with a new friend that day. Today he has no banana, or squeeky sound, and his hair is matted down, some of his fingers are missing for passing off as teething rings for my brothers. I would love to find another one to replace it for her, after all these years. After all she really didn't want to give it up freely. I think it would be a great surprise to send it to her out of the blue, especially before she becomes a grandmother.
Janine Madril-Cole
1963
Gypsy-Janine@sbcglobal.net
This memory was added on: November 23,2005
The other night we were talking about toys that we loved - mine were clearly Zip and Tip! (Thanks to my pal Nanny for sending this link. I am feeling all nostalgic). I couldn't wait to receive Zip and Tip for Christmas. Mine, too, as others said, had no name accross the front - just simple chimp clothing and a squeaky arm. Do you remember how cuddly they were - like a real animal? What a hoot...I am filled with smiles. Jen 1967
Jen
1967
jegraybill@hotmail.com
This memory was added on: November 20,2005
My husband still has his beloved Zip monkey from his childhood. Unfortunately, Zip lost his hat and his banana along the way. Our twelve year old daughter would like to find one or both of these for her dad's christmas present. Can anyone help?
Lee
1965
rose.cottageafh@verizon.net
This memory was added on: November 18,2005
Had a Zip. LOOOOOVED my Zip, though he was second to my Winnie the Pooh, who I made a girl Pooh! I wish I still had Zip. I would put him right next to Pooh who I've had since I was 2 y.o! God bless Zip wherever you are.
Sherri
19
This memory was added on: November 16,2005
OH MY GOD!! I so remember my Zip Monkey. I called him Zappo. I got him and Tippy as a Birthday gift from my Grandpa when I was born on June 15, 1974. I have to say that they were the best toys I have ever had. I played with them and took them everywhere I went. My Zappo, went through sooo many surgeries. He had his ears sewn back on, his mouth sewed back together...and god just so many things...but I wouldnt give that monkey up. I think that is why i have such a monkey infatuation now. I love MONKEYS!! ZIP RULES!!
Claudine
1974
ClaudineLGarza@aol.com
This memory was added on: November 16,2005
I didn't realize I was the only one out there who has a Zip monkey from my childhood. I've had him since I was about 5 years old and he's been with me ever since. He will be held near & dear for ever. Glad to know he has lots of friends out there.
Cathy
1953
Cathy.M.Smith@ci.eugene.or.us
This memory was added on: November 14,2005
hey I am looking for Zip the monkey...but is kind of like the one on the picture above only he has a plain white shirt and red suspenders. and white shoes with the banana. My mom had one as a child and lost him when she went away for summer camp. this monkey was her only "protection" as a child. If anyone knows where i can find one please let me know...you can email me at Mal_vasquez@yahoo.com thank you so much
mallarie
1984
Mal_vasquez@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: November 1,2005
We just moved and I found my "Zip" I was so excited I almost cried. I'm 41 and Zip was passed down to my by my older brother. I remember dragging Zip around everywhere I went. He's in great condition but he is missing his yellow shirt. Does anyone out there know where I may be able to buy one?
Donna Barrett
1963
sdb753@bellsouth.net
This memory was added on: November 1,2005
I see my mom (Virginia)wrote on here about my favorite toy as a child... Zip "Zippy" I now consider the one solid link to my inner child.. my husband says I have become obsessed with acquiring just the perfect one like mine (which does not mean like new lol)I have now received my first Zippy and a Tippy from Ebay and have one more coming.. I love the little guy just wish he had all his clothes. Zippy went everywhere with me as a child and now that I have one again I find it hard not to want to take him everywhere with me again to show off my wonderful find(now that might be a little creepy at 34) I am still looking at more zip monkeys in hopes of the full outfit and even maybe one in mint condition... again my husband says I am obsessed (I guess he is right lol) Some I see have wrote on here detailing what I have read is actually a Mr. Bim or they might even have the newer version of Zip by Dakin that did have a banana either way alot of people list them as Zip or Zippy on Ebay.. happy hunting everyone and keep on loving the monkey :)
Tracy
1971
scizrhappy@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: October 26,2005
My monkey came to me in 1956. It had no zip written on the yellow upper body. His leggs were black with white rubber tennis shoes. He had rubber hands, eears, and face, also.
He was my favorite toy my childhood long. I packed him in the basement when I grew up, where after years, he sustained irreversible water damage.
Can anyone out there find a monkey like mine, to heal the inner child who lost him?
Jerrene
1953
jellis5@adelphia.net
This memory was added on: October 21,2005
My daughter wrote me the other day I guess she was feeling nostalgic she remembered her Zip Monkey that she too called Zippy We got him for her when she was two she carried him everywhere.I remember one time we had walked to the White's furniture store onW.43rd in Houston Texas She left him behind and we had to walk all the way back to retrieve him.She also left him at home when she went to spend sometime at her grandmother's house so my Mom went out and bought her another one so then she had two of them.Like I said she wouldn't even go to sleep with out Zippy.My daughter's name is Tracy she is now 34 and has the fondest memory of her Zippy
Virginia
1952
Littlerustytwo@aol.com
This memory was added on: October 10,2005
I've had Zip as long as I can remember. My daddy gave him to me and has called me Zippy ever since. I am now 52 years old. My zip was well loved and taken everywhere. His hair is matted and his clothes are not in great condition. Like several others he too is missing the tip from one of his fingers. Love bites I'm sure.
Joan Turner
1953
jturn3@comcast.net
This memory was added on: October 1,2005
My dad has a "Zip" but we've always called him "Zippy". A few years ago my grandma finally let Zippy go home with my dad. I think all of the grandkids (great ones too) love Zippy. He's a bit on the creepy side (with the rubber face and hands) but I always had a fascination with monkeys. Our poor Zip doesn't have all of his fingers. My grandma used to run a small in home daycare--she says that's why our poor little guy is missing some his digits. Now I know why I couldn't find him online, I had the wrong name. I am so glad I know the name, I've been wanting to find some clothes for him.
jen
This memory was added on: September 28,2005
i had a monkey very similar to zip in about 1977 or '78 he had a bananna in his hand,no cloths.the best i can remember he didn't have sneakers either just bare feet and his belly was yellow from the waist up.i don't know what ever happened to it.i named it jimmy.i would love to find another one just like it.
james
1973
This memory was added on: September 26,2005
When I was about four years old, i used to go down to a neighbor's garage and "steal" their Zip monkey from a box of toys. They would call down to my house and say "Kathie took the monkey again"; my sisiter would have to return it. They should have given me that monkey whenI look back on it. Now, some 40 odd years later, I bought one on ebay. Haven't gotten him yet, but can't wait to see him!
kathie rush
1959
kathierush1@wowway.com
This memory was added on: September 15,2005
My monkey, which I didn't know was Zippy until recently when I went looking for one on ebay, was something I carried with me daily and slept with every night. I recall that I actually chewed on the banana regularly until I had knawed a hole in it, revealing a stiff wire that was the under-support for the banana, which EVENTAULLY led to my folks getting rid of the little guy. I can remember actually feeling the wire on the roof of my mouth, which was no cause for major alarm right away. It was after all a small country town in Tennessee and it was the early 60s. And I loved my Zippy.
Lewis
1961
lewismatheney@aol.com
This memory was added on: August 28,2005
I love Zip!! He became mine at the tender age of 6 or 7 and it was true love ever since. He was my favorite toy and I still have him in my closet. He has endured several repairs, has been restuffed and lost his clothing. I would love to find a set of clothes for him, any ideas where I can find them.
Julie hermitage, pa
Julie
1965
jmorar29@hotmail.com
This memory was added on: August 27,2005
My mom found Zip at a Taco Bell when she was pregnant with me in 1979 and no one claimed him. He was old then but she cleaned him up and gave him to me when I was born. I've had him over 25 years and although both Zip and I are much older, I don't think I'll ever be able to part with him. His arm no longer squeaks, there is a small tear between two of his fingers, and he's a little worn on his backside but other than that he has held up beautifully, and I imagine I'll be passing him along to my children someday.
Megan
1980
This memory was added on: August 26,2005
I am thrilled to know that so many others have enjoyed Zippy as much as I have. I don't remember exactly how old I was when I got Zippy, but I know that he was my favorite doll. I carried him everywhere, slept with him, he sat at the dinner table with me, and he came with me whenever I had to go somewhere with my Mom. He was family. I had to get rid of alot of my toys because I had no room to store them and I got rid of alot of meaningful toys but I kept Zippy. However, he is falling apart. Alot of his stuffing has come out, and I've had him sewed up several times when I was a kid. I also drew on his sneakers and tried to make them into pro-keds. But he is still with me stored in a rubber bin. I wish I could figure out a way to make him like new again so that I could keep him out on my bed. I went in search of zippy to see if I could find a new one. Even if I do buy a new one, I'll still keep my Zippy.
Tania
1965
This memory was added on: August 18,2005
Oh my gosh,
I just decided to do a search on Zippy because he just came to mind. I don't have Zippy anymore because my mom felt that I was to old to have teddy bears. I fought hard to keep him, but one day while at school she got rid of him. I cried forever it seemed. I was 3 when I got Zippy and had him until I was 12. I wish that I could find another Zippy. It was great to see that so many others enjoyed Zippy.
Yvette
1974
bklynpeach@aol.com
This memory was added on: August 9,2005
Hello, Sorry, I did not have Zip the monkey, My sister and I each had a Mr. Bim monkey. He had black legs and arms, yellow chest/belly area with white plastic tennis shoes. He had a banana in his right hand. I have pictures of us holding them in 1968 - 1970. We lost our monkies many years ago when we were still children. I was able to find one by accident on e-bay while searching for a wind up monkey with cymbols. I bid on him and won. I am going to send him to my sister for a surprise and see if she remembers him.
Connie
1967
cmh3567h@aol.com
This memory was added on: August 5,2005
I Love Zip I still have mine and i'm now 38. He lives on a shelf in my closet. When I first got Zip I was about 8 or 10. I didnt like his arm squeeking when I rolled over on him while sleeping at night. So I punctured the squeeking balloon in his arm with a pin. To this day I still feel guilty about forever silencing Zip!!
Lisa
1967
This memory was added on: July 27,2005
I also had a monkey very similar to Zip - yellow top, suspenders with a banana in one hand. I couldn't pronounce monkey, so he was my "Gunky". Every picture of me up until I was around 5, I had him in my arms.
Charlie
1968
This memory was added on: July 20,2005
I got my Zippy when I was 3 and he's in almost every picture from my childhood. The first time he was taken in to be sewn up, when I was about 5, I had nightmares the tailor would try to steal him. I can't take him with me to college because he's falling apart, so he lives in my room and waits for me to come home from school!!
Lauren
1985
This memory was added on: July 19,2005
My Zip the Monkey was named Sam. I didn't know his "true identity" as Zip until today, when I decided today to search on Ebay for him. I was born in 1957 and my Uncle Raymond gave him to me as a gift. He was truly one of my favorite childhood possessions. I was so fascinated by his rubber hands, face, and little white shoes. He was my constant pal. Our time together was cut short. We were in the process of moving from one house to another. Our toys were still at the first house. Someone broke in a stole all of our toys. Heartbreaking event in a child's life :(. Anyway--glad to see that this little guy was important to others!
lynette
1957
lyns57@hotmail.com
This memory was added on: July 13,2005
I also had a monkey similar to Zip bought in the early 70's but he did not have on this outfit. He had the little plastic tennis shoes, yellow top, banana in his hand. Plastic face and ears. His name was little monkey. I played with him instead of my dolls. My sister would take her doll to the park and swing it and I would take Little monkey. I took him everywhere and when he would get a hole in him my grandma would take him and sew him back up. We had a house fire when I was 16 and grandma acutally got the smoke out of him somehow. I still have little monkey and he is one of my most important possessions. I think my uncle bought him for me originally. I also had a bigger version of him when I was three called big monkey but I am unsure what happened to him. Long live little monkey.
cindy
1968
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This memory was added on: July 9,2005
I am not sure if the monkey I have is a zippy. It is about 20" tall and without any cloths. It is all black but has yellow fur from weist up with elastic like suspenders. I have had it since I was 1 year old so it is now 47 years old. It was and still is one of my favorate childhood memories.
steve r
1957
couchgan@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: June 30,2005
always wanted this monkey but never got him. I had to other monkeys though one I got when I was in the hospital when I was seven which we named him bobo he was brown with a long tale and a pink satin vest with brass colored buttons and he had a red pill box style hat like bellboys in hotels used to wear. the other money was like a coral color with floppy rubber hands and feet and we named him zippy.
christine burke
1950
cgrace2u@aol.com
This memory was added on: June 22,2005
Zippy was given to me by my cousin. I loved that monkey even when the stuffing was falling out of him, holes in the knees in his pants,and his head nearly came off. I sewed and sewed trying to keep my best friend together. As I grew up and went off to college...I put him on my pillow at home on my bed...and I when I was home on break...my friend was there waiting for me. Alas, Zippy was thrown away by my father...and I was crushed. "He was old, tatted and torn.." my father told me as tears ran down my 20 year old face. So, when I saw him on Ebay...My heart grew with hope that one day...I would get the highest bid and have Zippy back again...I still am hoping.....one day I will have best friend to share with my son...
Tammy
1970
mammacat031904@hotmail.com
This memory was added on: June 21,2005
i got zip when i was 3 years old and i still have him
katie
1995
katiejbug@comcast.net
This memory was added on: June 17,2005
I believe I got my Zip Monkey for Christmas when I was about 6 yrs. old. (1966) I never knew he was from Howdy Doody--before my time. I also never imagined there were so many other kids out there who loved their Zips as much as I did. I played with him and carried him with me everywhere. Poor Zip survived a tremendous amount of abuse including a kidnapping and dunking in the toilet by my little cousin who was mad because he wanted Zip to be his. Zip subsequently survived a trip through the washer (I had already given him baths). When I was about 12 yrs. old, my neice claimed him and the saga continued. Once when she was about 6 or 7 my dad took her home (around 90 miles) only to find that Zip had been left behind. She was so upset that grandpa dutifully drove the 180 mile round trip to retrieve Zip so that she could sleep. Next, her little sister took Zip and by the time she outgrew playing with him he was ragged and covered with patches and had bald spots all over his fur. Finally, after nearly 20 years his squeaker quit working and it looked as if he would be retired. Somehow my mother ended up with Zip and gave him back to me. Despite the numerous surgeries to repair torn seams and patch him, and the fact that his clothes had worn out and been replaced, his plastic parts were still in surprisingly good condition. I couldn't bear to send him to monkey heaven and set him on a shelf. Almost immediately, my children took him and played and played with him. Finally there was little left but his rubber face and hands and white shoes held together with pathetic looking rubbed bare and patched fur, reluctantly, I threw him away. Soon after that my mother called to tell me she had found me a new Zip at an antique store. But before she could get him to me, my niece's children found him. It was love at first sight and they still have him. (these are the 3 children of the niece who took my first Zip). So I am hoping to find yet another Zip monkey--but now I have grandchildren... Does anybody understand what it is about this crazy monkey that everybody loves so much?? Sure he's cute and he was obviously extremely well made, but he seems to have an unusually strong charisma that I don't understand. Nevertheless it was wonderful to find that I was not the only one who still loves Zip!!
F.M. Bykerk
1960
bykerkfam@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: May 28,2005
Zippy was my birthday present when I was in first grade in 1954. We didn't have a lot of toys back then and I much didn't care for dolls. He was my friend and confidant! He went everywhere with me -- pajama parties, camp, college, and marriage. He grew up with my own children. Somehow he made his way to the attic and I came across him while I was cleaning it out. I figured I didn't need a bald, naked chimp anymore so I tossed him. I regretted it ever since! I desperately wanted him back and I searched high and low for him for years with no luck. I finally found him on ebay along with his brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc that I never knew he had!
People have told me so many similar Zippy stories and sent me pictures of their beloved Zippy. Zip wasn't just a stuffed animal to kids back then -- he was friend, a protector in the night, a stuffed security blanket in the form of a litle chimp.
Sue
1948
zippysden@charter.net
This memory was added on: April 24,2005
I had one of these when I was about 3 or 4 only he was called, "MR. BIM". He must have been advertised on TV or something because I remember wanting him so badly -- and how else would I have known about him?? We looked for him in every toy store we went to, but to no avail. Finally, in one of our family's many U.S. Air Force sponsored moves, we came across a Mr. Bim -- or at least one similar. I remember my Mom and Dad going into some small dept. store (that kind that are now sadly extinct)while me and my three brothers waited in the car. They came out with, amongst other things a Mr. Bim!!!! I am fairly certain it was our trip from Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio to Schilling AFB in Kansas, which would have made it 1963 (and I was 3, so this is a powerful memory!!) Does anyone else have recollections of Mr. Bim, as opposed to Zip?? Bim had no clothes, just a black and yellow fuzzy plush body with white molded rubber tennis shoes and that ever-present banana in his right hand. He may have had red elastic suspenders with tiny bells on 'em. They didn't last long. Somebody please tell me I am not crazy! What is the history of MR. BIM?!?!?!?!
Gary
1960
knoxboy4@aol.com
This memory was added on: April 23,2005
DANNY!, I dreamed recently that he came back into my life! I was soo happy. but it was a dream. I can't let him go. My zippo had a banana in his hand. I named him Danny because my brother Danny brought him back to Ohio from Texas with him for me. He was 18 and being medically discharged from the Marines. He carried him on the bus and chewed on his hand on the way home! I was 10 years old and have never been or ever since been so attached to a toy. I want him back ! ...and I'm 48. I've never forgotten him.
sherry
1956
sherryjbb@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: April 1,2005
I called him "Zipper", and I got him in the 60's. My cousin Doug had one, and wouldn't share, so his mom bought me my very own. I loved Zipper! My big sister Sandi made new clothes for him and I used to paint his fingernails - which is very sticky on rubber. I still have him, but his hand does not squeak anymore, and he needs a new manicure. My cousin Doug's child saw his monkey in his closet one day and asked about him. My big, rough and tough cousin explained that it was his monkey, and he would keep him forever - even wanted to be buried with him! The next year, Doug suffered a heart attack and past away. At his funeral, I was doing ok emotionally until I stood in line to view the casket. What did I see sitting up beside him but his monkey! I burst out crying and am tearing up as I remember. His child had placed him in there, remembering his words a year before.
nancy
1963
evansna@auburn.edu
This memory was added on: March 17,2005
When I was a little girl of about 5, I loved my grandfathers Zippy so much that I asked him if I could have it when he died. Unfortunately, he was sick recently and reminded me of my niave request 32 years ago and requested that I pick up Zippy. He has since passed away and I have adopted Zippy. I knew nothing about Zippy until today. So many other people love Zippy, I had no idea. So, anyway...I sit here and see my Zippy and can only think of my grandfather and our happy times together...
Charita
1967
charicon@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: March 9,2005
I just found this site and cannot believe the memories that are flooding back! I still have my Zip who I still refer to as "zippy" in my hope chest. My dad brought it home to me after a long trip from the airport. I thought it was just some airport gift, I never knew it was popular! I feel so old, but glad Im not alone in remembering these toys!
Amber
1975
saltgrits@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: March 3,2005
My father and mother shared a zippy. They shared their love of zippy with me. As a small child consumed with teething, I feasted on his phalanges. He is still alive today and is functioning well with his amputated limbs.
Jess
1979
jessy19@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: March 3,2005
I had one of these Zip Monkeys for a short while, until my neighbor stole it & threw it down the storm sewer. Well needless to say Zip drowned and I never saw him again, and to this day I haven't been right.
David
1957
keient04@aol.com
This memory was added on: February 17,2005
My monkey was much likeZip, but he didn't have a real outfit. He was just yellow and black with molded plastic hands. He stood probably 24 inches tall. I called him Jocko for some unknown reason. I got him the Christmas before I turned 2 years old. He was my best friend as a little girl. He went everywhere with me, even though he was nearly as big as I was. I carried him for several years before he began to fall apart. We buried him one day in my grandmother's back yard in a very moving funeral service. When my first daughter was born in 1984, she received a monkey nearly like my Jocko, also from my grandmother and I received a big one much like him but he really wasn't the same.
Kimberly
1957
kwhithor@topeka.k12.ks.us
This memory was added on: February 15,2005
I had one of these ... and I can't remember a bit about it. I loved it though I know that. I think there is a picture at my moms that has me getting it for christmas. I will post a url link if i find it.
Chastain
1976
magicbyenigma@hotmail.com
This memory was added on: February 14,2005
I loved my Zip. I eventually added Tip (female version) and Chip their son. But Zippy was my favorite. I just called my sister and asked her if she remembered Zip-I knew she really had because she described the left over banana in his mouth. I was always feeding him bananas. His squeak in his arm worked til the end I miss my Zip and tell my children about him.
Mame
1967
mconroy@fnxradio.com
This memory was added on: February 12,2005
I got my Zip for my first Christmas in 1968 from my Uncle Ronnie. When I was able to begin talking good, Zip became more affectionately known as "Monkey". I remember going to my grandmothers funeral when I was three years old and my parents decided to stay at the house that night instead of driving all the way back home (over an hour) just to return the following morning. For some reason we had left "Monkey" at home and once I realized that we were not going home I freaked! I pitched such a fit, that my Dad and Uncle Don drove all the way to our home and brought "Monkey" back to me just so I would calm down! Over the years, Monkey has lost a foot, most of his fur, lost his hat and his shirt but I still have my best childhood friend vacumned packed and keep him in my home office. I don't exactly remember what it was about "Monkey", but as friends we were inseparable!
Robb
1968
rgwilliamsonjr@mindspring.com
This memory was added on: February 5,2005
My Uncle had this monkey in his wedding. Seriously.
We all got a little Zip one Christmas. My Uncle is only a few years older than me. My Grandmom got him the really big one. We were all into this monkey big time. I don't know why.
Coming down the aisle at the wedding my Gram, and Pop held the monkey's hand so he swung between them.
Frightening.
Noelle
1960
This memory was added on: January 28,2005
What is it about monkeys? Zip was one of my favorite dolls, and I had many. I remember the plastic smell that lingered on him for years, and the feel of his fur.
I don't remember when I got him, but I'm assuming he was new at the time (why else would he have that plastic smell?) but I noticed that most of the ZIP posts are by people who are 15-20 years my senior. Did ZIP get reissued as a nostalgia toy in the 1970's? Those clever clever marketing folks
Deanna
1974
deinerpowell@hotmail.com
This memory was added on: January 22,2005
Zip was a friend of mine that I had from birth... I used to call him Mr. Monkey... I stopped sucking my thumb because chewing his fingers was more satisfying.
One day on the way home from school I found Mr. Monkey in the dumpster... his little shoe was showing. I rescued him and put him under my bed... so my Mother wouldn't find him and toss him out again!
Two weeks later she came in my room and sniffed the air... she knew... and I had to throw him out myself...
I wish I could have had him for my children and theirs...
D/ Zeller
1953
peachyz@stis.net
This memory was added on: December 23,2004
I loved ZIP, I had him until he literally fell apart. I would love to find another. He was my best friend.
Denise
1966
angelunaware1966@msn.com
This memory was added on: December 18,2004
I just bought a 50 year old Zippy monkey in an antique shop. I lost my Zippy went I was 5 years old and we never found it. I always remember that toy above all others. My sister wasn't even born when he was lost. However, 45 years later, I called to tell her I had found Zippy and she knew immediately what I was talking about.
Nancy
1954
obsidian54@hotmail.com
This memory was added on: December 9,2004
One of my all-time favorite toys was Zippy. He had the yellow top and rubber banana that fit in his mouth. I couldn't say Zippy so I called him Zalippaly (easier, right?). I believe he got torn here and there, and my mom mended him several times. But I'll never forget how crushed I was when he got too bad to fix anymore. It was the loss of a good friend!
Denita Faith Craft
1958
canalcraft@msn.com
This memory was added on: November 27,2004
As a little girl my favoite animal was monkeys. I got monkey's every Christmas and Birthday's from everyone so I had a lot of monkey's. But, I got little Zip for Christmas one year. I named him "Chapipi" Not sure why. I had tons of monkey toys but he was my favoite. I STILL HAVE HIM, AND ANOTHER ONE MY SISTER BOUGHT ME because she thought I lost Chapipi and found one at a yard sale. I just saw one on ebay that is up to $75.00 and has a full day to go. I still dig that little guy out once in a while, he has been to art class to draw, I loaned him to my uncle to put in a window display in his florist, he travels every where I go!
Deborah Budney
1955
deborah.budney@verizon.net
This memory was added on: November 21,2004
Oh Wow..I remember my best friend had this. I wanted one soooo bad. Neve did get one.
cathy
1958
csmith3202@aol.com
This memory was added on: October 28,2004
i bought zip for my son and he is now 25. it was his favorite toy. he recently had a son and we dug zip out of the attic.........i would love to know if they still make anything like this for my grandson.......
katie
1953
rkov528@aol.com
This memory was added on: October 14,2004
eileen
1960
thekeans@iwon.com
This memory was added on: October 14,2004
Little did I imagine that there were other people out there with Zippy memories! I got Zippy and a big doll named Mary Ann for Christmas in about 1964. They were like friends to me...then you won't believe what happened. I brought them over to a neighbor's house and forgot them in her basement. When I went back to get them she told a wild story about a boy who came in the basement window and stole them and flew away with them. Even at four I knew this sounded improbable but being four, there was still room for it to be possible. Little did I realize that our family was moving the next week. We moved away without Zippy and Mary Ann and I think I cried for a year. I felt like I abandoned them. I can recall crying in bed at night and asking my mother if we could go to a doctor so he could give me pills to help me forgot Zippy. On a whim the other day I went on ebay and typed in Zippy. There he was..it's never too late to bring Zippy home again!..so I did a web search to find out about the different zippies that have been made and found this website..unbelievable.
lou ann
1960
thekeans@iwon.com
This memory was added on: October 13,2004
My brother had a Zip monkey and I stole his overall (which I still have 40 years later) and put it on my own monkey.
Virginia
19963
vbriggs@mail2world.com
This memory was added on: September 1,2004
My grandparents gave each my brother and I a Zip the monkey. I was four years old at the time. We called them Zippy and Zipperima, I had Zipperima and slept with her every night for a very long time. I have kept my Zip for 36 years and it is one of my most treasured things. I tend to sleep with Zipperima every once in awhile when I fell like remembering my childhood.
Keith J Ciminello
07/ 30 / 64
kciminello@hotmail.com
This memory was added on: August 23,2004
My god I love this Monkey, I called him Chim Chim because of the Speed Racer TV series..the monkey there was very similar and cute and named "Chim Chim". I have kept him for years and years and gave him to my daughter when she was born. My sister got him for Christmas in the late 60's I believe and hated him. I thought his little mishapen face was cute. I have held on to him and made a zillion people laugh with him, including my daughter when she was little.
Armando
1962
azumaya@basrc.org
This memory was added on: August 23,2004
People who think Zip the Monkey is creepy or scary, need to take a nickel and go down to Rent a Spine and get one.... Jeez, if a stuffed monkey scared you.....can we say sheltered. And to Mark, the fellow that some how implied it's gender...and then blew it up in a fit of homophobia....well first get some therapy..and pray..to whatever god you believe in...that you never meet a 6'2",mexican named Armando...
Armando
1962
aez2@hotmail.com
This memory was added on: August 21,2004
My memories of Zip are the best. I got Zip for Christmas when I was 4. He went everywhere. My favorite memory was sitting in the raspberry patch each Sunday at my grandparents sharing raspberry with Zip. I would put some in his mouth and share. I am looking for Zip. If you find one, please let me know.
Judy
1957
Judylyn57@aol.com
This memory was added on: August 4,2004
My dad bought me a zip monkey when I was born. I've had the monkee for 31 years today. Today my Husband bought me a Brand new zip monkey we found at a flea market. I hope to have as many fond memories with him as I start on my new marrige. He is right now sitting next to my ragged well loved zip that my dad bought me so many years ago
christi Fornof
1973
dale8gal@aol.com
This memory was added on: June 30,2004
last week i bought a zip the monkey at a flea market for fifty cents. its in great shape. it has a red and white hat and red pants and suspenders and white shoes, and a yellow shirt with zip in black. i had no clue what it was i liked it because it looked old.
jayson hein
1979
countrysingindaddy04@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: May 13,2004
I now have three Zippys although none of them were mine as a child. I have my husband's Zip from the 1950's. I made him new clothes and his ears and fingers are bitten on. I have my sisters' Zippy from the 1960's and I have my kids' Zippy from the 1980's. I keep them lined up in a little red wagon in our spare room. I would love to find a new one for my grandson. I may check out the Crate and Barrel Stores. Does anyone else think Zippy looks a little like George W. Bush?
Terrie
1952
This memory was added on: March 2,2004
We moved to Georgia from Calif. when I was 5. I got a Zip that first Christmas (1957). But my Zip had turquoise corduroy overalls and I've never seen those since. Unfortunately I tossed him finally when I had kids. My mom got me another one for my 28th b'day, but I sure miss my originial Zip. Anybody ever seen one like him?????
DeDe
1951
dweeks44@aol.com
This memory was added on: February 13,2004
I still have Zip and Tip (female version). Recently I was going through my mom's cedar chest and found them. My one year old daughter was there an immediately fell in love with them. She's sleeping with Tip right now. Zip is too special for little hands. I didn't remember him having a bannana...
L
1969
lucielilly@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: January 5,2004
Zip was a creepy weird toy that wackos gave their kids.
josselin
1962
This memory was added on: January 3,2004
I got my Zip when I was 6 years old. My Aunt had bought it for me when I was in the hospital having surgery. There was a little girl who was 3 in the same room as me who was very sick. She didn't have anything to play with so I told my mom to let her play with it. The whole time I was in the hospital it never left that girls side. When I left to go home the little girl was leaving the same day both of us were better. Her mother gave me Zip back and thanked me for being so kind. It's amazing that a stuffed doll could bring so much joy and teach a lesson on kindness. I still have ZIP to this day. He still has his hat sewn on to his head and his original clothes. Along with him I have Chip the small monkey and Tippy the female version. Today I have many things that are worth considerably more money but ZIP is priceless when it comes to childhood memories
bgc
1966
lunchboxjoe@email.com
This memory was added on: December 1,2003
I own 3 large Zip the Monkeys and one little one. All look the same and are in great condition. Since I have always collected monkeys, I received my first Zip from my parents when I was about 9 years old. He was always my favorite - I even "talked" for him. Today both of my daughters own one Zip each, and equally adore him. While driving through upstate NY this past summer, we stopped at a Crate & Barrel Store. There on the shelf we saw new Zip monkeys. I bought one for myself & had a photo taken of myself with about 30 others. What a hoot to hear many more Zips exist even today!
NKB
1964
nbilash@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: November 26,2003
What a freak! This homo monkey humped everything in sight..even my grandma. We taught Zip a lesson though by strappin' some M-80s to his candy ass! I'll never forget the stuffin' and his beaney cap floatin' through the air.
mark
1969
mark1969@hotmail.com
This memory was added on: November 19,2003
i was very, very young when my parents bought me zip the monkey. i was so scared of it i cried all night. zip is horrible. and it still gives me the creeps to this day.
nathan
1970
This memory was added on: October 30,2003
I don't remember NOT having my cuddly little pal, ZIP. Lordy,, but I loved that chimp! There was something so lifelike about him, and he was just the right size and feel for a little kid.
It has been nearly forty years, but I STILL haven't forgiven my mother for unilaterally deciding that at the ripe old age of 7 was too old for such things, and gave my beloved Zippy to my kid brother. :(
Shelley
1959
shellk@iname.com
This memory was added on: October 21,2003
I still have my Zip.....chewed ear, fingers and all!
Think the hat's gone though.
Truman
1962
This memory was added on: September 22,2003
I got zip at 2 years old in 1957, I carried him everywhere until I was 8 yrs. old. Then he sat in my room till I was 15yrs. old. I still love him, and feel safe with him.
debbie Hopp
1955
dhopp@academicplanet.com
This memory was added on: September 8,2003
I recieved Zip the monkey for my very first christmas. I am now 28 years old and still have him. He is very fragile and has no hair. He is also all bitten (fingers, ears and boots) from my teething days. I renamed him Michael and changed his clothes - in fact, I recently bought him new jean overalls... I'd love to buy a Zip for every child in my family. If anyone knows where I can find a new one PLEASE let me know. PS: At one point I also had the female version: Tippy but I don't know what happened to her :(
Jennifer
1975
jmobetter@aol.com
This memory was added on: September 4,2003
For some reason someone gave my mom a Zip as a present. She would sit it on her bed, facing the door to keep me out of her room. I was terrified of that thing! Actually I was scared of any of the dolls of that era that had plastic faces. ~~brrrr~~~getting chills just thinking about them!!!!
Karen
1961
This memory was added on: August 29,2003
Zip has been with me since I was two years old. I use to cry when my grandma would have to do surgery on him (which was really her restuffing him). My mother always stated that he was my best friend. Well to this day I still own Zip. He is one of my cherished items from when I was a child. I don't have his hat anymore but I don't care I still love him to pieces.
Robin Smith
1974
originaltaddy@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: August 28,2003
When I was about 6 years old, I begged my parents for a chimpanzee. I decided to run away from home after they ignored my request, and I can still remember asking my mother to help me spell the word "chimpanzee", which was included in the text of my run-away note. As it turned out, I never left home because Santa Claus gave me Zip the Monkey. I loved and cherished the little beast.
Mary
1953
This memory was added on: July 14,2003
Ah, Zip. I had Zip since I was about 2years old. I remember when I was little putting a piece of fruit in his mouth and when I turned around it was gone!!! That totally convinced me that he was alive and really ate it! Zip was my bed buddy and I even took him to college. He's now falling apart and I would love to know how to get him fixed. He's in baby pajamas and I keep him in my dresser drawer. It still gives me a good feeling when I give him a hug. I bought the newer version of Tippy for my daughter and may splurge on a Zip for my other child. I hope they mean as much to them as Zip does to me. Oh - I can't figure out why mine has black shoes -do you think the white just rubbed off? I haven't seen another with black shoes - anyone know?
Sue
1961
sumanahan@aol.com
This memory was added on: July 3,2003
Hi when my mom passed away I inhearited a zip monkey he is only missing his hat and pants the words are fading but he is still lovable . How much are they worth money wise not that I would sell him I just always write down values even though he is priceless. we also had a banan Monkey larger then zip but I don`t know where he went to.
Pam
1957
starkitten@prodigy.net
This memory was added on: May 26,2003
I don't know if it was Zip, or not, but I had a monkey that looked very similar to this, except mine had a "built-in" banana in his hand, and you could, like, stick it in his mouth and it would stay. Any info, anyone???
mindy
1972
minderin@msn.com
This memory was added on: May 21,2003
I recieved Zip from a friend of my mom's the day I was born. He spent the next 10 years being buckled into the car, eating meals with us and spending basically every day with our family doing whatever we did! He is such a great memory for me. I now have three kids who love Zip too. He is very delicate now and hairless.
Dana
1966
the_princes@att.net
This memory was added on: May 13,2003
Zip belonged to my oldest sister, but I played with him all the time. He was just the right size to fit in my babydoll highchair while I shoved dry Captain Crunch cereal into his mouth. Anyway, my sentimental ways brought me to buying myself a Zip on ebay for my daughter to play with. My oldest sister still has our original Zippy, but he is an old man now and too fragile for little hands.
Jill Bourgeois
1966
This memory was added on: May 13,2003
Zip belonged to my oldest sister, but I played with him all the time. He was just the right size to fit in my babydoll highchair while I shoved dry Captain Crunch cereal into his mouth. Anyway, my sentimental ways brought me to buying myself a Zip on ebay for my daughter to play with. My oldest sister still has our original Zippy, but he is an old man now and too fragile for little hands.
Jill
1966
This memory was added on: May 6,2003
Oh wow! I can't believe it is Zip!!! I got him for Christmas when I was four yrs old. I carried that monkey around everywhere. His face and his banana was always dirty because he was always at my side. He sat on the cats and rode on the back of the dog. He hung from the clothes line and sat on the back of my big wheel while I was Daisy from the 'Dukes of Hazard'. Wow, what a flashback. I don't know what ever happened to Zip, but I would LOVE to have another one.
Gwen
1973
ohsweetg@yahoo.com
This memory was added on: March 11,2003
Almost 24 years ago, when I was a new Mom, I ventured into my favorite childhood candy store. Up on the top shelf, among the stuffed animals, was Zip (a smaller version of the Zip I had as a little girl). Though we didn't have much money in those days, I wanted my new little girl to have Zip too. I bought him. My husband had a fit because I spent $15.00 on him. Later, when Zip was torn and needed mending, my daughter begged me to sew him. As I sewed, I told her stories of my childhood. Those stories, including Zip found their way on page 2 of the Catholic Digest several years ago. The publishers paid me $75.00 for writing that article. Thanks Zip!
Candy
1952
AmazinggraceIA@hotmail.com
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