- Poseable Evel Knievel figure
- High speed gyro powered cycle
- Turbomatic energizer
- Breakaway brick wall
- 2 stunt ramps
- Tool box with tools
- Hoop of fire
- 17 official Evel Knievel accessories
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Product Specifications
| Model Number: | 4070 |
| Assembly Required: | No |
| Batteries Required?: | No |
| Batteries Included?: | No |
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Manufacturer's Description
International media attention to Evel's heroic, death-defying feats and his positive messages to the world's youth have made him one of the most enduring sports icons of the twentieth century.
Evel Knievel, the seventies American icon and the greatest daredevil motorcyclist that ever lived. Born in the town of Butte, Montana in 1938, Robert Craig Knievel was an outstanding athlete, ski jumper and ice hockey player at school. His early jobs included working in the copper mines and driving a bus as well as a stint in the US Army, but he always subsidised his income through crime ('I could crack a safe with one hand tied behind my back quicker than you could eat a hamburger with two.') He used bikes to escape from the police and eventually hit upon the idea of jumping them after seeing a stunt driver jump cars at a state fair. His first jump took place over two mountain lions and a box of rattlesnakes, and he soon developed his act into the 'Evel Knievel Motorcycle Daredevils' before embarking on a solo career. Knievel suffered 37 breaks and fractures during his daredevil career. In 1967 he spent 29 days in a coma after an attempt to jump over the fountains outside Caesar's Palace casino in Las Vegas. While recovering, he decided to make his goal to jump the Grand Canyon, an attempt he was forced to abort by the US Government; and later was paid USD1 million for jumping over 13 double-decker buses at Wembley Stadium. Now in his mid-sixties, he remains partially crippled from his injuries, which include breaks in both legs and a crushed pelvis. The gambling, alcoholism and womanising have also taken their toll. Meanwhile, his son Robbie has become a record-breaking stunt rider.
 | Made from the original Ideal Toy moulds. Each piece is individually numbered and complete with certificate of authenticity. Includes Evel Knievel hand book that tells his remarkable story For ages 5 and up No batteries required |
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Please Note: Unfortunately we are no longer stocking this product, please do not click the 'E-mail me when back in stock' option. For great alternatives, check out the products below! Please Note: Unfortunately we are no longer stocking this product, please do not click the 'E-mail me when back in stock' option. For great alternatives, check out the products below! He's Evel. He's Knievel. And he's right up there with the Spacehopper and the Chopper as the archetypal toys of the 1970s. These creations are so classic and so venerated that when they go into the test lab here at gadgetshop HQ, a hush descends, for we are in the presence of greatness. Now reborn for a new generation of would-be daredevils, Evel - not Evil, you understand - is reinvented, recharged and ready to take on the Grand Canyon you have just built in your living room. Genius. It's just as you remember. Only better. The classic figurine of the certifiable Daredevil himself comes with his high-speed gyrobike, powered to full throttle by a high-octane turbomatic energiser. A 40 piece stunt set (you will want to count them all) contains everything a self-respecting maniac could wish for: ramps, walls, tools and the legendary ring of fire. Now the possibilities and configurations are truly endless, the fun simply too good for children. Once again, the power is in your hands. Knievel clearly had a death wish. And now you can propel him back to greatness, or send him to his doom. But trust us, he will rise again. Do not attempt Evel's stunts on your Chopper at home. It is too heavy.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Way back in 1979 my parents bought me an Evel Knievel stunt set for my 5th birthday. It became one of my most favoured and played with toys for the rest of my childhood. Time goes on, and things get sold in car boot sales, but the fond memories of it remained. Now here, in 2006 on my 32nd birthday, my parents gave me this re-issue set!! :). It is every bit as good as I remember it, and is 100% identicle to the originals (they have been made using 'Ideal Toys' original molds and materials). Not only is this a great toy for the collector of 'classic' or 'retro' kitsch- it is great for the new generation. My little neices love it (even though I had to explain who Kneivel was, and why he was famous). If you remember this toy fondly, or if your kids like 'proper' toys, then this is an unmissable Item on your upcoming Christmas shoping list. It is also very reasonably priced.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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30 years ago me and my brother got the stunt cycle and speed cycle for Xmas. They were great. Over the last 15 years we've talked about how much fun we had back then with them. Last year my wife bought me a new one. Wow, it was brilliant, until I got carried away a few weeks ago showing off to the kids trying to do a world record jump. Unfortunatly something inside the bike broke. That hasnt put me off at all, I want another one for this Xmas. I'm also going to raid my parents loft for the originals!
These new sets look and feel just like the originals, but for fun factor theres nothing on the market today to compete. 9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Bought this for my brother after his original version was broken on the very same Christmas day he received it by another inebriated family member. It really is an exact copy of the original with the Evel Doll just as poorly made as we remembered it; he has a squeezy head, lipstick, kiss-curl, dirty looking helmet (oh er) and is too small to sit down on the bike. Cool. The bike is powered-up by the classic Turbomatic Energizer (*cough* wind up thing) that makes an incredibly loud noise, giving you the impression that Evel and his bike are going to rocket off into the distance, sadly if used on carpet he will go no-where and instead just full on his side rather pathetically. Just like the original in other words and very funny too. I don't remember it coming with all the ramps and stuff in the seventies (i'm sure we used books and things) but these were gratefully received. The best thing about the package is the small book listing all the Evel Kneivel toys that were available back in the day, complete with photos. I was surprised how many I remembered. Anyway, this is perfect for kids over 30 but otherwise I'd avoid as it is just a cheesy toy that is bettered by most modern stuff.
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EVIL KNIEVAL
MY SON HAD ONE OF THESE BOUGHT FOR XMAS 25 YEARS AGO - SO THOUGHT I WOULD BUY HIM ANOTHER ONE FOR HIS 30TH BIRTHDAY. THIS ONE IS OK BUT NOT AS SOLID AND DURABLE AS THE OLD VERSION. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by Mrs. E. Binns
A blast from the past
My Husband and my brother had one of these stunt set in the 70's which after watching an Evil Knevil documentary on TV prompted me to look for one. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2010 by Mrs. Karen Pieri
My boy loves it.
My 6 year old boy loves this toy, keeps him entertained for hours at a time. He has started adding some of his other toys to it too - just to make it more exciting I'm told.
Published on 1 Aug 2009 by Spiderpig
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I got this for my husband (33yrs old) for passing an exam at work.
He opened it, played with it for a bit, it made a really loud noise, but it is now in its box in the loft... Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2009 by J. Hendrie
Evil Returns
Just got my EK stunt set for X-mas. I am a 30 year old child and had an original of these back in the 70's. It was and still remains my favourite toy. You can use it outside. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2007 by C. Campbell-turner
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