by Kathleen E. Hawkes | Nov 6, 2026 | Car Culture and Collectibles
The Rufus Weller green dog toy car is a designer toy racer from Playforever, a London based toy maker, and it stands out for one reason: the driver is a dog with long ears streaming behind him. It is a vintage inspired race car in a classic green finish, with white...
by Kathleen E. Hawkes | Oct 19, 2026 | Car Culture and Collectibles
Most toy cars have no driver. Rufus Patrick has a dog behind the wheel, long ears flying, in a glossy red racer that looks as good on a shelf as it does on the floor. It is one of the most recognizable designer toy cars from Playforever, and it is a favorite with...
by Kathleen E. Hawkes | Oct 19, 2026 | Car Culture and Collectibles
Some toy cars end up in a bin by Christmas. Others end up on a shelf for years. The Playforever car Turbo Verve Laser in rich red is built to survive both lives: it is sturdy enough for a kid’s hands and good looking enough for a desk, mantel, or collector’s cabinet....