Updated May 7, 2021. Two ads added, Nov 1984 and Sept 1986.

Minson was sold through several companies.

1. Skate Bike America Inc, Boynton Beach, Florida, USA
2. Minson Enterprises (USA) Inc, Los Angeles, California, USA, 1984-1986

SKATE BIKE AMERICA, INC. was incorporated on September 16, 1983. On September 23, 1983, they filed a trademarks for “SKATE BIKE” (73444980) and on July 29, 1983 “MINSON” (73436921) The trademarks were later ABANDONED.

There were three brandings used:

1. Minson
2. Minson – Roller Shuttle (in the UK)
3. Minson – Twisties (as part of a snack food promotion in Australia)

This ad was printed in the Nov and Dec 1984 issues of Thrasher Skateboard Magazine.
Original Nov issue (Page 18/19) Price: $99.95
Original Dec issue (Page 30/31) Price: $99.95