Overview
This is the internal structure of the iconic 'mooing' barn, a cornerstone of the Fisher-Price Play Family line (later known as Little People).
Preliminary identification
Fisher-Price Play Family Farm (Model #915), c. 1968-1970s
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
In 1968, Fisher-Price changed the toy industry forever by introducing a barn that actually 'mooed' when the door was opened, using a clever internal bellows rather than batteries.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1930 by Herman Fisher, Irving Price, and Helen Schelle, Fisher-Price was built on the principle of 'intrinsic play value.'
Condition & Value
The item is missing its primary outer housing (the red barn walls and roof). The lithographed floors show some edge wear and what appears to be old tape residue on the second level. The plastic accessories, including the cow and ladder, appear to be in good vintage condition.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD