Cyclops Toys Factory Corner of Francis and William Street, Leichhardt.
Currently the building is made-up of designer apartments with brilliant spaces and views, however this building was once the well known factory of Cyclops Toys. Next door to this building in William Street is the former machine tool manufacturing plant of John Heine and Sons.
Cyclops Toys established business in 1913 and were originally located at 1 Hay Street Leichhardt.
The Sands Directory lists Cyclops at 1 and 1a Hay Street for the years 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, and 1918. The company then re appears in the Directory in 1930 on the corner of William and Francis Street, Leichhardt. (See below 1931 Sands Directory)
1913
Cyclops Beginnings John Heine Sheet Metal, commenced manufacturing Flat Framed Tricycles at Hay Street, Leichhardt, Sydney, NSW. |
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1915
Cyclops Name Registered The Cyclops name was registered and a new model scooter the “Kangaroo Cycle Skate” was launched with great success. |
1917
First Australian Car The first mass produced Australian car was a Cyclops pedal car, 30 years before the production of the Holden.
1928
Famous Dinky Trike The first of the original Australian designed Dinky Trike was produced, this original design concept was kept until 1950
1936
Cyclops Packard Pedal car Cyclops was producing
Pedal Cars using USA car model looks and names such as Buick, Chevrolet, Hudson and Packard.
1946
Cyclops Pty Ltd The company officially changed its name to Cyclops Pty Ltd after the 2nd World War
1963
50th Anniversary Cyclops Pty Ltd celebrated winning the Australian Wheel toy of the year (adding to the collection of Australian Toy of the Year and Wheel Toy of the Year awards).
1981
Growth The Cyclops wheel toy range was over 50 models
1992
Hunter Toyline Pty Ltd (Now Hunter Leisure Pty Ltd). Hunter Toyline gained 100% ownership of the brand. The Cyclops brand was back in the hands of a wholly owned Australian company
1994
Hunter Toyline Pty Ltd release many upgraded new models
2001
Micro Scooter The Micro Scooter craze took off around the world. Cyclops re gained a good share of the total scooter market in Australia.
2002
Cyclops Bicycles A complete new range of quality bicycles was released by Cyclops.
2003
Cyclops Bicycle Helmets A range of
Cyclops Bicycle Helmets was released
2004
Cyclops Moto Trike Exciting new Cyclops Designed
3 wheel Ride-On conver ts to 2 wheels.
Collated by Amie Zar If you have any stories or information regarding Cyclops Toys we would love to hear form you you can email localhistory@lmc.nsw.gov.au or reply in the comments field.
Looking for steering bushes for cyclopes trike maybe 1955-60 model. Des: drivers seat and lower rear seat. 2 plastic bushed approx 30cm in dia.
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Just want to know where I can buy a dinky