Paddington Bear Kiddie Rides

**Paddington Bear** is a fictional character in children's literature. He first appeared on 13 October 1958 in the children's book *A Bear Called Paddington* and has been featured in more than twenty books written by British author Michael Bond and illustrated by Peggy Fortnum and other artists. The friendly bear from Peru—with his old hat, battered suitcase, duffle coat and love of marmalade—has become a classic character from English children's literature. Paddington books have been translated into 30 languages across 70 titles and sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. A much loved fictional character in British culture, a Paddington Bear soft toy was chosen by British tunnellers as the first item to pass through to their French counterparts when the two sides of the Channel Tunnelwere linked in 1994.

## OMC Electronics Ltd

History of the ride: In 1993, OMC Electronics Ltd made the first Paddington Bear kiddie ride. It is unknown if the ride was successful or not.

License: Either FilmFair Animations Or Hanna Barbera Cartoons

Design: The ride was based on a 1946 Ford Deluxe Coupe. It has a Paddington figure and has a steering wheel fitted where the child can actually drive the car. The coin slot is placed under the steering wheel. The buttons are placed right behind the steering wheel.

Seater: 1

Year of release: 1993

Other releases: Australia (possibly distributed by Ride On! or KidzStuff)

Faults: None

Start sound: Engine startup "No. 32 Windsor Gardens"

Audio track: Paddington Bear Theme Song, Story, Then Ending

Attract sound (if enabled): Horn then "No 32 Windsor gardens"

Trivia: The horn is oddly, the same horn from Postman Pat.

#### Buttons

START button: Well, It just starts the ride

Horn button: The car honks the horn

Paddington button: "I shall walk, If you don't mind."

#### Versions

V1 (1993): The ride uses A ROSie V2 Board.

## Jolly Roger Amusement Rides

History of the ride: In 1999, Jolly Roger made the Paddington Bear kiddie ride.

License: Either Paddington and Company Ltd, or CiNAR Corporation.

Design: The ride is based from an old taxi car. The Paddington figure is placed inside the car and also fitted a steering wheel.

Seater: 1

Year of release: 1999

Other releases: Unknown

Faults: None

Audio track: Engine sounds or Paddington Bear theme song.

Attract sound (if enabled): Unknown

Trivia: Unknown

#### Buttons

START button: Well, it just starts the ride

Sound (Red) button: In order, V1: Horn and "Where to, Guv" V2: Horn and "Where to, Guv" (Rerecorded) V3: Horn and "Mmm! Marmalade!"

#### Controller Timers/Kiddie Ride Boards

Soundmaster (1999-2001)

Stamar System ???? (2001-200?)

#### Versions

V1 (1999): it has a Soundmaster Board. This version is common to find.

V2 (2001): The ride now has a Stamar Timer, and it has a 2001-Present dashboard.

V3 (2003): The ride now plays the Paddington Bear Theme Song This version is very rare to find nowadays.

## Other Releases/Variants

OMC Electronics

* Northern Leisure refurbised some of the Paddington Bear Kiddie rides with their announcements. Also using the ROSie V5 timer.
* Paddington Bear rides refurbished by KidzStuff exist.
* A version with no license plate Exists.
* A strange, refurbished model with Flashing lights all around the car was spotted in Southport.
* Photo-Me versions do exist. The differences are that is it has a Stamar Timer. The license plate now says PAD 1 rather than PB 1. This version is IMPOSSIBLE to find.
* Kinderplanet of Germany Refurbished some Paddington Bear Kiddie rides.
	+ Some of them have a blue EMT base.

## Gallery

OMC Electronics Ltd (1993)Paddington Bear at Playtown In Southport (Now owned by Amber the Fangirl under restoration)Jolly Roger Amusement Rides (1999)