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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.
When we took a train across the country to visit with my parents, my son was absolutely in love with the train. He asked to see the various train compartments and showed a serious interest in the engine room as well. We 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.
Now he can buzz around in the bright yellow Bumble Bee Train or chug along in the Lil’ Red Train. Everyone will know he’s coming with the working headlight and bell.
Both trains 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.
Toot! Toot!
Now you can buzz around in the bright yellow Bumble Bee Train. Everyone will know you’re coming with the working headlight and bell.
The Bumble Bee train features 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.
Choo! Choo! Chugging Along!
“Lil’ Red” - All aboard…….. This train is ready to pedal!
Chugging through the countryside, now you can buzz around in the Lil’ Red Train.
Everyone will know you’re coming with the working headlight and bell.
The Lil’ Red Train feature an all steel construction and lead free powder coat paint. The pedal train comes with an authentic steel cattle guard, high traction non slip tires, three position adjustable pedals and a padded seat.
Choo! Choo!!!!
A Famous Little Blue Tank Engine Called Thomas
posted by Toy Meister @ 7:41 PM
Thursday, September 3, 2009
This little train Engine is a cheeky, mischievous character, whose television adventures have delighted children around the world for years. Thomas the Tank Engine and similar television themed toys, regularly win awards for pre school toys of the year. There is even a pedal train modeled after him so the little one can ride along with Thomas and his friends.
Children love to identify with the television characters that they see, toys that are familiar to them. In Australia, Thomas the tank engine is on a mission to help kids with autism. The famous little engine and his friends, as reported at CNN.com, are stars of a new game, designed to help autistic children recognize emotions.
People forget how much better they had it as kids. When hours could seem like days and a favorite toy can be a childs best friend. Toys are powerful things you know. They are vessels for the imagination imbued with life through the simple act of play.
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.