Vintage 1959 Soap Bubble Pipes – Original 29¢ Toy Set – New Old Stock
A wonderful survivor from the golden age of American dime-store toys!
Offered here is an original vintage 2 Bubble Pipes novelty toy set, featuring two miniature plastic pipes and a packet of Soap Bubble Mix, still preserved in its original colorful retail packaging.
The illustrated cardboard header depicts children blowing bubbles through toy pipes, with bright red, blue, and yellow graphics characteristic of mid-century novelty merchandise.
The front proudly advertises:
“BLOW SOAP BUBBLES for FUN!”
“2 PIPES JUST LIKE DADDY USES!”
The original retail price of 29¢ is printed in the upper-right corner.
This vintage set was distributed by Chemical Sundries Co., Inc. of Chicago, Illinois, and the packaging carries a 1959 copyright date.
Original Contents
Two miniature plastic soap bubble pipes
One original packet labeled “Soap Bubble Mix”
Original illustrated cardboard retail header
Original clear plastic retail bag
The pipes feature contrasting colored bowls, one red and one green, with light-colored stems.
Product Details
Product Name: 2 Bubble Pipes
Manufacturer/Distributor: Chemical Sundries Co., Inc.
Location: Chicago 50, Illinois
Item Number: 229
Copyright Date: 1959
Original Retail Price: 29¢
Material: Plastic pipes
Type: Vintage Novelty Toy / Bubble-Blowing Set
Packaging: Original Illustrated Header Card and Clear Plastic Bag
Vintage: Yes
Condition: New Old Stock
Original Instructions
The reverse of the packaging includes directions for preparing the bubble solution by mixing the enclosed powder with lukewarm water.
The package also suggests making a replacement solution using soap chips or detergent.
This set is being offered as a vintage collectible, not as a modern-use bubble toy. The age, condition, and suitability of the original bubble-mix powder have not been established.
A charming collectible for enthusiasts of vintage childhood toys, mid-century Americana, novelty advertising, dime-store merchandise, and vintage toy packaging.
CONDITION
New Old Stock (NOS) – Original Retail Packaging
The set remains in its original retail packaging with both plastic pipes and the original packet of bubble-mix powder visible inside. The packaging appears unopened, and the contents have not been removed or tested.
The illustrated cardboard header shows age-related wear, including minor creasing, discoloration, handling marks, and wear around the original staples and hanging hole. The clear plastic packaging has wrinkles, surface wear, and age-related creasing.
The original bubble-mix powder has not been opened, tested, or evaluated for present-day use. Due to its age, the powder is included solely as part of the collectible vintage set.
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