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Yes, Pedal Cars And Ride Ons Have History But Kids Pedal For Fun. Part 2
posted by Toy Meister @ 5:11 PM
Friday, May 14, 2010
For generations pedal cars and ride on toys have been a magical part of childhood and enduring appeal for these classic toy cars is testimony of the amount of fun and joy they bring to kids.
Kids are little people on the go with energy to burn and manufacturers have been making pedal cars and ride ons with our children in mind for decades. The joy these pint sized cars were for kids yesterday, is just as magical today as they will be tomorrow
The endless hours of fun these very unique toy cars provide, lies in there ability to empower a child`s imagination and free their creativity to explore all sorts of adventures.
From toddler to pre-teen there is a pedal car or ride on to match your child. From classic hot rod roadsters to fire trucks, even exotic luxury Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Mercedes. The fun doesn`t stop just with pedal cars. The extended family has grown to include pedal trains, pedal planes, and pedal tractors.
Yes pedal cars and ride on toys, like the automobile has made a home for itself in world history. Whatever the adventure, you can watch your child put the pedal to the metal with 1KHP=1 kid horse power and 2 foot lbs. of torque. You and I know, kids just want to pedal for fun.
Now a pedal car query…. The year was 1965. A pedal car was designed after its full sized parent…What is the model name of this world famous car?
We welcome answers as comments if you like.
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Yes, Pedal Cars And Ride Ons Have History But Kids Pedal For Fun. Part 1
posted by Toy Meister @ 8:07 PM
Thursday, May 13, 2010
I was doing a little research history on pedal cars the other day because I was considering buying one as a gift. These wonderful little pedal cars and ride on toys can be traced as far back as the late 1800s.
Pursued through the 1900s in the United States, England, France and Australia, where these pedal toys were wide spread.
In the USA, pedal cars were made by companies such as Toledo with American National Automobiles and Murray with Steelcraft, both based out of Ohio. Model T Roadsters are a familiar pedal car ride with the Steelcraft stamp on it .
In the UK, it was Line Bros., with familiar Tri-ang who made the most popular pedal car in England. The J-40 modeled after the 1949 A-40. In France, there was Bon Marche` selling them before the war and Eureka after the war. Down under in Australia there was Cyclops whose pedal car designs were based on full sized US models at the time.
As adults it can be very enjoyable surfing through history of these great little pedal toys, because for a lot of us it brings back cherished memories, when we were kids and our own special pedal car ride. I am sure our children and grandchildren do not contemplate history of the sweet ride they just received. You and I know, kids just want to pedal for fun.
Now for a pedal car query — What does the J in J-40 stand for?
We welcome answers in the form of comments if you choose.
Children and toys go hand in hand.
Toys worth buying include toys which encourage positive growth in children, both mentally and physically. It is worth buying toys which have the potential to be used over and over again and which are not a one time craze. Pedal cars are such toys. Pedal cars encourage safe outdoor play and are always good buys.
An example of a good pedal car is the L’il Red Train.
Now you can chug along in the Lil’ Red Train. Everyone will know you’re coming with the working headlight and bell. The L’il Red train feature an all steel construction, lead free powder coat paint, authentic steel cattle guard, high traction non slip tires, three position adjustable pedals and a padded seat.
All aboard…….. This train is ready to pedal!
My family lives in a four-story brownstone a few blocks away from some railroad tracks. It’s not exactly an upscale neighborhood, but it’s safe, and my wife and I have jobs that pay well enough to allow us to live in comfort. Our son just turned 6, and his train obsession grows stronger with the toot of each passing locomotive. He loves to stand a safe distance from the tracks and wave at the conductor.
We took a train across the country to visit my parents in Chicago, and my son was absolutely floored. He asked to see the various train compartments and showed a serious interest in the engine room as well. I selected a pedal train for his sixth birthday, and he wheels around the yard making train noises from the moment he gets home from school.