This Old Toy's Original Little People "Cow" Identification List

The Little People cows were first introduced in 1968 with the #915 Play Family Farm, and discontinued in 1991. During this time span, Fisher-Price made several different cows:

The oldest cows have a metal rivet through their belly and no wording, meaning they were made in the USA.
The 2nd version has a metal rivet and the words "Made in Hong Kong".
The 3rd version has a circular depression where the rivet used to be and the words "Made in Hong Kong".
The last version has a smooth belly and the words "Made in Hong Kong".

In addition to the above mentioned variations, there is one last difference to note. The white cows that were used on the later model #915 Farm, and on the #2501 Farm are a much brighter white than the older sheep. The are brighter not only because they are "newer", but because they are made from a different type of plastic than the older white cows. Click here for an illustration. Although it is a bit difficult to see the difference in our photo, it is very obvious when you have the two in your hand and compare them.

Animal and Body Color	Ear, Mane or other Head Color / Ear, Mane or Other Description	Facial Features (only if noteworthy) / Feet or Base Description / Other Features	Type of Animal / Comments	Applicable Set (s)	Part #	Image
Cow (Black)	White / Ears stick straight out	White painted eyes, nose, and spots on body / 4 movable legs / White movable tail / Has a metal rivet* through his belly.	Farm animal / known as "Bossy Cow"	#915 ('71)	WG
Cow (Brown)	Black / Ears stick straight out	White painted eyes, nose and spots on body / 4 movable legs / Black movable tail / Has a metal rivet* through his belly.	Farm animal / known as "Bossy Cow"	#915 ('71 JC Penny's variation)	WI
Cow (Brown)	Black / Ears stick straight out	Black painted eyes and nose / white spots on body / 4 movable legs / Black movable tail / Has a metal rivet* through his belly.	Farm animal / known as "Bossy Cow"	#915 ('71 JC Penny's variation)	WK
Cow (White)	Brown (medium) / Ears stick straight out	Brown painted eyes, nose, and spots on body / 4 movable legs / Brown movable tail / Has a metal rivet* through his belly.	Farm animal / known as "Bossy Cow"	#117, #915	WM
Cow (White)	Brown (medium) / Ears stick straight out	Brown painted eyes, nose, and spots on body / 4 movable legs / Brown movable tail / Has a metal rivet* through his belly and the words "Made in Hong Kong".	Farm animal / known as "Bossy Cow"	#117, #915	WN	See Above
Cow (White)	Brown (medium) / Ears stick straight out	Brown painted eyes, nose, and spots on body / 4 movable legs / Brown movable tail / *Has a circle on his belly where a metal rivet used to be and the words "Made in Hong Kong".	Farm animal / known as "Bossy Cow"	#699, #915	WO	See Above
Cow (White)	Brown (medium) / Ears stick straight out	Brown painted eyes, nose, and spots on body / 4 movable legs / Brown movable tail / *Has a smooth belly, and the words "Made in Hong Kong".	Farm animal / known as "Bossy Cow"	#699, #915, #2501	WL	See Above
Cow (Bright White)	Brown (medium) / Ears stick straight out	Brown painted eyes, nose, and spots on body / 4 movable legs / Brown movable tail / *Has a smooth belly, and the words "Made in Hong Kong".	Farm animal / known as "Bossy Cow"	#699, #915, #2501	WP	See Above

Animal and Body Color

Ear, Mane or other Head Color / Ear, Mane or Other Description

Facial Features (only if noteworthy) / Feet or Base Description / Other Features

Type of Animal / Comments

Applicable Set (s)

Part #

Image

Cow (Black)

White / Ears stick straight out

White painted eyes, nose, and spots on body / 4 movable legs / White movable tail / *Has a metal rivet through his belly.