Baby sinclair plays a joke on robbie with a cookie. Sinclair on may 1, 1916, as the sinclair oil and refining corporation by combining the assets of 11 small petroleum companies. Historic pictoric sinclair antifreeze dinosaur marci brussels 24in x 16in vintage poster print. This sinclair dinosaur statue stands in front of the dino stop shell gas station. Robbie and baby sinclair in an ad for the two issue run of the dinosaurs comic book. Sixteen million people came to gawk slackjawed at the giant beasts returned from earths last great age. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. It was the oil companys most successful single promotion and started with the issuance in 1935 of a dinosaur stamp album which could be filled only with colored dinosaur stamps issued one strip with one to three stamps at a time weekly at service stations. Start your own sinclair collection with everything from apparel to toys, from glassware to soap. Dec 22, 2016 the sinclair oil company already using a dinosaur as their mascot hired jonas to design a group of dinosaurs for display at the 1964 worlds fair in new york. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. They were promoting lubricants refined from crude oil believed to have formed when dinosaurs roamed the earth.
The book has a fascinating connection to the sinclair oil story, but lets start at the beginning. But luckily for lovers of fiberglass dinosaurs, over the past few years theres been a return of dino, the sinclair dinosaur, to both california and nevada as both states have seen more sinclair branded service stations slowly popping up all over the place. New listing sinclair with dinosaurs sign gasoline service station garage dino supreme oil. Sinclair s advertising writers first had the idea to use dinosaurs in sinclair marketing back in 1930. They were coldblooded, airbreathing reptiles ranging in size from. The large square painting was used on the cover of the book. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Dinosaur illustration book illustration dinosaur tattoos dinosaur pictures dinosaur art extinct animals prehistoric creatures a level art jurassic world nice james e. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Check out our sinclair dinosaur selection for the very best in unique or custom.
The dinosaurs were left over exhibits from the 1964 new york worlds fair sent out as being one of the few successful ventures of that event. The sinclair dinosaur statue type shown below and on the next pages was originally produced by international fiberglass in the mid1960s. Sinclair dinosaur for sale gas antique collectibles. Vintage 1990s dinosaur show sinclair family figures baby fran robbie more. Images of sinclairs promotional and educational booklets handed out in the 1930s spence, 1966. T he sinclair oil corporation has been around since may 1st, 1916 when harry sinclair combined eleven different petroleum companies into one. See more ideas about old gas stations, vintage signs and oil and gas. Dinosaur stamp album 1935 up for auction we are offering this great stamp album from 1935, put out by the sinclair refining co. These fullsized renderings were designed by the worldrenowned wildlife sculptor, louis paul jonas.
Take to the highway in twentytwo states in the west and midwest and youll discover stations and convenience stores proudly displaying the sinclair dinosaur, sure sign of the finest petroleum products. Dig up dino adventures with sinclair sinclair oil has partnered with the wyoming office of tourism to plan an epic road trip for dinosaur lovers. Originally a new york corporation, sinclair oil reincorporated in wyoming in 1976. Get the best deals on sinclair dinosaur when you shop the largest. They were promoting lubricants refined from crude oil believed to have formed when dinosaurs. They were commissioned for the sinclair dinosaur book which was published in 1934. Vintage sinclair oil book covers lot of 10 dino school student paper. Sinclairr collectibles a schiffer book for collectors henderson, wayne on.
It took a team of paleontologists, engineers and robotics experts three years to build the dinosaurs for the 19641965 worlds fair. It is ranked on the list of largest privatelyowned american corporations. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The sinclair dinosaur book paperback 1934 by barnum brown author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Best dinosaur books 217 books goodreads share book.
Get the best deals on sinclair dinosaur when you shop the largest online selection at. According steve dashew, the founder of international fiberglass, he had hoped that sinclair would be interested in marketing the dinosaur statues in a big way. Make offer my th lot of 15 sinclair gas station vintage dinosaur book monster. Cultural depictions of dinosaurs have been numerous since the word dinosaur was coined in 1842. Sinclair dinosaur stamps set 3 dinosaur art, dinosaur. These fullsized renderings were designed by the worldrenowned wildlife sculptor, louis paul jonas, who was known for his detailed animal replicas displayed at several museums. See more ideas about worlds fair, world and new york. Brookfield zoos sinclair dinosaur brookfield, illinois. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Sinclair coloring book waldman publishing 1963 premium gas. Ned colberts the dinosaur book 1945 was the first such book, and its status as the only such book for many years made colbert an important figure for the coming generations of paleontologists and dinosaur enthusiasts. Sinclair uses dinosaurs in its motor oil adverting to impress on your mind the tremendous age of the crude oils from which sinclair motor oils are made, proclaimed one big news article.
Hello and welcome to the showcase of the future that was the 19641965 new york worlds fair. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Use the menu tabs to explore thousands of pages of information and photographs celebrating this. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. In 1930, the corporation chose as its logo a silhouette of a large green dinosaur, at the time known as a brontosaurus. Aug 12, 2007 this is from the dinosaurs series, episode. Dinosaurs are a diverse group of animals of the clade dinosauria. Apr 06, 2009 everything in this compilation is not mine, credit goes to their ownerscreators. Sinclair oil corporation is a familyowned company supplying more than 1,400 stations with dinocare, our top tier gasoline. In 2007, the dinosaur wore a painted shell yellow vest. Get the best deals on sinclair advertising when you shop the largest online selection at.
Sinclair oil has partnered with the wyoming office of tourism to plan an epic road trip for dinosaur lovers. They were coldblooded, airbreathing reptiles ranging in. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find. Count along with this engaging story book for children ages 04 book 1 of 4. The trachodon, later identified as an anatosaurus and nicknamed archie at the zoo, was actually one of nine dinosaurs created by the sinclair oil company back in the early 60s. The sinclair dinosaur is one of the most popular icons in american petroliana. It would take a team of paleontologists, engineers, and robotic experts three years to prepare them for the 125mile boat ride down the hudson river to the events coveted. Sinclair coloring book waldman publishing 1963 premium gas oil dinosaurs approximately 8x10 inches. Get the best deals on sinclair when you shop the largest online selection at.
Allen also created some dinosaur sculptures for the amnh. Dinosaurs for kids pdf download download 9781614581680 by ken ham. New listing my 12th lot of 15 sinclair gas station vintage dinosaur book monster. The 48page paperback comic books featured stories based on the dinosaurs. Wonderful souvenir booklet from worlds fair 196465, booklet sponsored by sinclair oil.
Sign up for our newsletter and enter to win the second edition of our book, atlas obscura. Dinosaur book sinclair petroleum oil gas station premium vintage. I could find very little information on this particular book, but it appears it may have been published as part of sinclair oils 1964 world fair exhibit. Its authored by barnum brown, who had an ongoing relationship with sinclair for a few years. G condition, has wear, age, creases, bends, edge tears, stains, and approximately 6 pages colored in. Shop sinclair dinosaur available for purchasing today. My th lot of 15 sinclair gas station vintage dinosaur book monster. I remember the sinclair dinosaurs and their tour very well. The statue blew down the hill once and lost a couple feet of its tail.
I think baby sinclair is the coolest dinosaur in the series. During his appearances, members of the sinclair family commented on his annoying characteristics and failure to teach anything to children. My favorite of the three is actually the stegosaurus. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Sinclair dino dinosaur 15 green neon light wall clock with vintage tin metal gasoline and oil sign dial face. The characters will sometimes break the fourth wall as well, especially baby. Perhaps the sinclair refining companys most successful single promotion was the issuance in 1935 of a dinosaur stamp album which could be filled only. Dinosaurs was adapted into comic form for two issues published in 1992 and 1993 by disneys hollywood comics. This is book two of sinclair s dinosaur stamp promotion.
The dinosaurs which are pictured in the sinclair dinosaur book are only a few of the better known kinds that lived during the mesozoic age. Sinclair is a highly talented singer, song writer, and musician. Jun 01, 2009 this is the end of part one of the dinosaurs series. In 1935 the company began published dinosaur stamps and a stamp album that could be filled only with colored dinosaur stamps issued one at a time weekly at sinclair service stations. They first appeared during the triassic period, 231. No less than 5,000 distinct species have been described and each year new types are being added to the list. Today known more correctly as apatosaurus, in the 1960s a 70 foot dino traveled more 10,000 miles through 25 states stopping at. So you can give the gift of fuel or snacks or both at a local sinclair station. Sinclair has been popular with petroliana collectors for decades.
Sinclair published a special edition newspaper, big news, describing the exhibit. Sinclair oil corporation is an american petroleum corporation, founded by harry f. Browse sinclair dinosaur available for purchase right now. In 2011, the statue was temporarily wearing a white football. The corporations logo features the silhouette of a large green dinosaur. Sinclair cans emblazoned with dino, sinclairs beloved mascot dinosaur. The exciting world of dinosaurs, sinclair dinoland, new. Get the best deals on sinclair dinosaur when you shop the largest online selection. Jun 25, 2012 this is a digital transfer of hi8 tape i shop in 1991 of three james e. Following the chicago worlds fair, the oil company recorded its most successful single promotion. Visit wyomings amazing paleontological sites, from fullsized dinosaur skeletons at the wyoming dinosaur center to active dig sites in the scenic hills. Another one of sinclairs famous free dinosaur promos, this ones packed with. This sinclair dinosaur statue was located at a sinclair station when these photos were taken in 2005.
The sinclair oil dinosaurs were designed by worldrenowned wildlife sculptor louis paul jonas, based on the work of dr. Sinclair oil built a dinosaurland for the worlds fair, ran. Sinclair dinosaur stamp album with contemporary reptiles. Before the appearance of georgie, dinosaurs used a puppet reminiscent of barney the dinosaur named blarney in two episodes. Sinclairs advertising writers first had the idea to use dinosaurs in sinclair marketing back in 1930. Sinclair gas oil dinosaur bank vintage plastic 1960s. Sinclair dino 8 foot cast aluminum dinosaur mobile.
Allen illustration from the sinclair dinosaur book. The nonavian dinosaurs featured in books, films, television programs, artwork, and other media have been used for both education and entertainment. The statue was chained to an underground concrete block to keep it from blowing away. The exciting world of dinosaurs, sinclair dinoland, new york worlds fair 196465 sinclair on.
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