Vintage Whizzo the Clown “Barefoot Bigfoot” mechanical coin bank produced by Banthrico, Inc., Chicago U.S.A.

This figural bank depicts Whizzo the Clown, a well-known Kansas City children’s television character, seated with exaggerated bare feet and clown costume. The base is marked “Whizzo”, and the rear of the figure references the Association of Kansas City, indicating it was produced as a promotional or advertising bank connected to the Kansas City program.

The underside retains the original Banthrico mechanical bank mechanism plate.

Condition

• Overall good vintage condition

• Light oxidation and surface wear consistent with age

• No major damage or repairs observed

• Bank is currently locked and does not include the key

• Mechanism has not been tested due to the lock

Maker: Banthrico, Inc., Chicago U.S.A.

Character: Whizzo the Clown

Type: Mechanical coin bank

Material: Metal with copper-tone finish

A harder-to-find advertising bank related to a regional television character from Kansas City, and a nice display piece for collectors of mechanical banks, TV memorabilia, or Banthrico items.