David EilersJune 22, 2015

Smokey Bear Music Box

Some folks were interested in more photos of the Smokey Bear Music Box, so Marty Tilford shared some good photos of his.

The music box is a convertible CJ-5 jeep and Smokey Bear with 2 cubs riding inside. The CB radio cord is rubber but all other material is resin. Music box plays "TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROAD", which is a John Denver song. Measures about 4-1/2" tall and has a base measurement of 6" x 4".

10 Comments

Idaho ToddApril 19, 2015 at 1:11 PM
Hey, that looks just like the one Dave found at the museum. And it's got an axe holder...
SethApril 19, 2015 at 1:53 PM
All those pictures but no 'money shot' of the grill.
Marty TilfordApril 19, 2015 at 5:03 PM
I have one just like it. I didn't realize it was that old :)
deilersApril 19, 2015 at 5:11 PM
What music does it play?
Derek RedmondNovember 1, 2015 at 10:37 PM
See http://cj3b.info/Toys/Smokey.html for the origins of the music box. The original illustration has the correct Pulaski tool instead of an axe.
David EilersNovember 2, 2015 at 12:07 AM
Great article. Thanks Derek!
BlaineFebruary 7, 2021 at 4:57 AM
I just picked up one of these at Goodwill. It has a sticker that says it was originally purchased at the "World Forestry Center" in Portland, Oregon.
1. David EilersFebruary 7, 2021 at 5:00 PM
  Blaine, awesome!
RogerSeptember 23, 2023 at 11:39 AM
How much is smoking the Bear worth in the yellow Jeep? With 2 cubs?
David EilersSeptember 23, 2023 at 9:34 PM
Roger, You'd have to pout this up for auction to find out a price. They rarely pop up for sale, so I couldn't say what they are fetching today. If you have access to Worthpoint, you can check what a few of these sold for on eBay: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/smokey-bear-jeep-music-box-by-lefton-1990s