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Johnny West-Best of the West Trivia Quiz

Calling all cowboys and cowgirls! How well do you remember Johnny West and friends, the Western action figure series from the 60s and 70s?

A multiple-choice quiz by addendum. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
addendum

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
272,807

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
467

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Johnny lived on a ranch. What was it named? Hint

Triple R Ranch

OK Corral

Circle X Ranch

Bar None Ranch

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Question 2 of 10

2. Johnny had a wife. What was her name? Hint

Jean West

Joan West

Jane West

Janet West

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who manufactured the Best of the West toys? Hint

Mattel

Galoob

Kenner

Marx

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of Johnny's horse? Hint

Thunderthighs

Thundercolt

Thunderbolt

Thundercloud

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Question 5 of 10

5. Johnny had two daughters. What were their names? Hint

Josie and Janice

Julie and Jeanie

Jackie and Jill

Jenny and Judy

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Question 6 of 10

6. Johnny also had two sons. What were their names. Hint

Jerry and Jeffrey

Jamie and Jay

Jack and Joe

Jimmy and Jesse

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Native American was featured in the series? Hint

Fighting Eagle

Geronimo

all of these

Chief Cherokee

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who were Flick and Flack? Hint

pair of outlaws

pair of cows

pair of mules

pair of dogs

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Question 9 of 10

9. Although Johnny was most often seen in brown, what other color was he produced in? Hint

Yellow

Green

White

Grey

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the outlaw bad guy in the series? Hint

Sam Black

Sam the Snake

Dangerous Sam

Sam Cobra

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Johnny lived on a ranch. What was it named?

Answer: Circle X Ranch

The Circle X Ranch playset came complete with furniture and a stove!

2. Johnny had a wife. What was her name?

Answer: Jane West

The original issue Jane is known as the 'ugly' or 'long face' Jane among collectors. Subsequent Jane's had a more attractive face. Her accessories included a lipstick and comb (for her plastic hair?)

3. Who manufactured the Best of the West toys?

Answer: Marx

Marx was the toy manufacturer responsible for bringing us the Electroshot Shooting Gallery, Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots, Marvel the Mustang, trains, dolls and other wonderful toys. The company was sold to Quaker Oats in the early 70's- the last year of production was 1978.

4. What was the name of Johnny's horse?

Answer: Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt came in several colors including brown, black, sorrel and palomino. A full set of tack was included- saddle, bridle, saddle blanket and saddle bags.

5. Johnny had two daughters. What were their names?

Answer: Josie and Janice

Janice had brown hair and Josie was blonde. The girls came complete with accessories including a purse, compact and wristwatch.

6. Johnny also had two sons. What were their names.

Answer: Jamie and Jay

Jay was a blonde and Jamie had brown hair. The accessories for the boys included a pistol, knife and tether.

7. Which Native American was featured in the series?

Answer: all of these

The Geronimo figure was modeled after the actual Geronimo, and Chief Cherokee has an uncanny resemblance to Sitting Bull. Strangely, Fighting Eagle appears to be Iroquois.

8. Who were Flick and Flack?

Answer: pair of dogs

Flick was a German shepherd and Flack was a setter.

9. Although Johnny was most often seen in brown, what other color was he produced in?

Answer: Green

A later Canadian version of Johnny was green. There was also a rare Mexican version in red, as well as blue version known as Quick Draw Johnny West.

10. Who was the outlaw bad guy in the series?

Answer: Sam Cobra

Sam had a black goatee and moustache, and wore all black. He came with tons of accessories including dynamite, handcuffs, several guns and knives.

Source: Author addendum

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