Fairytale Coach

  Manufactured by Amutec as part of their "Prestige Rides" range, the Fairytale Coach was released around 1999.  It was quite a magnificent ride for its time, featuring a purple pumpkin-shaped coach with gold detailing, and pink/white swirly lollipop-esque wheels.  The coach was driven by a handsome frog, dressed in a smart purple uniform, and pulled by two cream horses with blonde manes and tails.  The horses were also dressed smartly with matching purple/green blankets, purple/white head collars and bridles and gold plumes.

2000 Amutec Leaflet

Unfortunately, this ride never seemed to gain the popularity I believe it deserved.  In fact, I've only ever seen two or three of these.

2000 Amutec Leaflet Artwork

As of the 2001 Amutec price list, it cost £5,625.00 to purchase.

The Arkade, Minehead, September 2020

Jellikins

 Manufactured by Amutec of Mablethorpe, the Jellikins ride was released around 1999.


2000 Amutec Flyer

"Enter a Jellytastic world of fun with Bouncey and his Bumper Car, as seen on GMTV's Jellikins." - Amutec flyer, 2000.


Fantasy Island, Ingoldmells, June 2017.  This particular unit was originally a photo option but the camera had been removed.

As of the 2001 Amutec price list, the ride cost £2,395.00 to purchase.

Teletubbies Tubbytronic Superdome

 Manufactured by Amutec, the Teletubbies Tubbytronic Superdome was released in December 1999, following on from the success of the Noo-Noo ride released earlier that year.  It never seemed to gain the same popularity as the Noo-Noo though.


2000 Amutec Flyer

"Say 'Eh-oh' to the magical world of the Teletubbies with pre-school favourites Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po. A gentle turning motion and interactive sampled sounds make the tubbytronic superdome the guaranteed 'Again again' ride of the year!" - Amutec leaflet, 2000


Blackpool Pleasure Beach, August 2018

According to the 2001 Amutec price list, the ride cost £3,495.00 to purchase.

Teletubbies Noo-Noo

 Manufactured by Amutec, the Teletubbies Noo-Noo was released in 1999.  It was a popular ride in is day and could be seen outside at least two or three arcades in most seaside resorts.

2000 Amutec Leaflet

"The Noo-Noo is instantly recognised and loved by children everywhere.  Featuring joystick control for the eyes and brush, flashing rear dome light and Noo-Noo sound effects." - Amutec leaflet, 2000

Forrest News, Bangor, May 2017

As of the 2001 Amutec catalogue, the Noo-Noo ride cost £2,850.00 to purchase.

Paddington Bear

The Paddington Bear Taxi was released by Jolly Roger Amusement Rides in 1999, and was sold in both black and red.  The ride features a model of Paddington Bear sitting in the passenger seat.  His case (with marmalade sandwich on top, of course!) sits behind the seats.


2000 Jolly Roger Catalogue

"Come and drive Paddington to the station in this traditional London taxi cab as he goes on his travels.  The ride features flashing lights, sound effects and an attract mode." - Jolly Roger Catalogue, 2000.


Safeways, Wembley, April 1999

According to the 2000 Jolly Roger catalogue, the ride measured 60" x 34" x 57".


Carnivale Amusements, Chapel St Leonards, June 2017

Pink Panther Train

One of three Pink Panther kiddie rides made by Jolly Roger Amusement Rides, this train was released in 1999.  The engine is green with yellow and red accents.  The Pink Panther lies across the top of the engine while Inspector Clouseau is spreadeagled across the front!


2000 Jolly Roger Catalogue

The ride played the classic Pink Panther theme tune as well as playing engine sounds when in motion.  According to a Jolly Roger catalogue, it measured 61" x 32" x 63".


Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach Gardens, April 2017

The mould for the engine itself was also used for another Jolly Roger ride; the Santa Fe Train.

Totally Garfield

The second Garfield ride manufactured by Jolly Roger Amusement Rides, this one was released in 1999.  While the earlier ride allowed children to ride with Garfield in his car, this ride has the rider sitting inside Garfield himself.


2000 Jolly Roger Catalogue

According to Jolly Roger catalogues, the ride measured 66" x 40" x 64" and, as of 2002, cost £2995.00 to purchase.


Savoy Amusements, Rhyl, May 2017