Billy Blazes was a big toy for Fisher-Price in 2001. Fisher-Price ordered one, and then about 2 weeks later ordered 6 more.
Billy Blazes was a well put together mascot – great hat, great body, jacket – and oh my goodness, look at the shoes!!!…and the face, kind, trustworthy and handsome. No wonder the toy was such a hit!
He was one of the Rescue Heroes. A marvelous team of toys.
It was exciting to be making Billy Blazes. He is a fireman. We were actually in production making him on 9/11. What a great toy to give comfort to children.