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Legend in Reborn - 65′ Mustang Pedal Car!

posted by Munchkin @ 8:30 AM
Monday, August 30, 2010

1965 Mustang Pedal Car

The Legend is Reborn…

We are proud to introduce the revival of the original ‘65 Mustang Pedal Car.

The Legend Lives!

The Mustang pedal car is back after more than 35 years and just in time for the all new redesigned ‘05 Ford Mustang.

Built from the original AMF tooling, these cars are authentic in every way and will be coveted by kids, parents and collectors alike.

These cars are great attention-getters!

32′ Fire Engine - Sweet Ride!

posted by Munchkin @ 8:21 AM
Sunday, August 29, 2010

1932 Fire Engine

Another cherished pedal toy the quintessential American Hot Rod, the ‘32 Ford Roadster.

The excitement of this history-making pedal car is certainly captured in this exclusive line of ride-on toys.

The ‘32 Ford Roadster line is a completely new pedal car recreating the distinctive lines of the famous “Deuce Coupe.”

It sure brings back cherished memories, when we were kids and our own pedal car ride.

Definitely an American ”Hot Rod”!

32′ Police Cruiser - Cruzin’ the Neighbourhood!

posted by Munchkin @ 8:01 AM
Sunday, August 29, 2010

1932 Police Cruiser

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 pedal car ride.

For generations pedal cars and ride on toys have been a magical part of childhood and the enduring appeal for these classic toy cars is testimony of the amount of fun and joy they bring to kids.  I am sure our children and grandchildren do not contemplate history of the sweet ride they just received.

Just like the 1932 Police Cruiser.  This pedal car is all ready to go out and keep the neighborhood safe!

Sporting a dramatic black and white finish, this Police Cruiser pedal car means business.  The stunning retro-style graphics (designed from historical sources) and working red light and open-able trunk are sure to make the pedal car a hit with kids and collectors alike.

Speeding Girl Car!

posted by Munchkin @ 8:07 AM
Sunday, August 22, 2010

Injusa Speeding Girl Car

Wow!  Be the envy of all the other kids on your block in this speedy girl car!

This speedy car comes with a 6 volt re-chargeable battery, a charger and thermal fuse cut out for added safety.

The speedy girl car has forward and reverse and a unique steering wheel that can be taken off the car and plugged in to a TV to play video games.

Video Games Included:
1 – Air Alert
2 – Panzer Fly car
3 – Broken Wall
4 – Rabbit Adventures
5 – Cutz Bear
6 – Bicycle
7 – Crazy Hammer
8 – Brave Boy
Race you to the finish!

Kids just want to pedal!

posted by Munchkin @ 7:57 AM
Saturday, August 21, 2010

Injusa Phantom Racer Truck

Kids just want to pedal for fun. 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.

The endless hours of fun these very unique toy cars provide lies in their ability to empower a child’s imagination and free their creativity to explore all sorts of adventures.

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 horsepower and 2 foot lbs. of torque.

Kids just want to pedal!

Pretty Pink Princess Pedal Car!

posted by Munchkin @ 9:27 AM
Thursday, August 5, 2010

Pink Princess  Pedal Car

Child ride on toys are typically built to accommodate youngsters ages 2 to 5 years old, with varying age and weight recommendations for different products.

Today, there are dozens of quality reproductions of metal pedal cars.   Each one of them makes a gift that is classy and fun, too!

Your special little princess will be smiling bright while showing off her new pink wheels.

Your little girl is sure to stand out in the neighbourhood riding a pink pedal car!

Classic Red Radio Flyer Bicycle 10″

posted by Munchkin @ 1:42 AM
Sunday, June 6, 2010

classic-red-radio-flyer-bicycle

A Backyard Classic Has Returned…  take a trip back in time with our beautiful reproduction of a true American classic.  Retro-style tricycles are sure to be a hit with children and adult collectors alike.  These trikes are built for years of play and feature heavy-gauge steel construction and brilliant powder-coat finishes.

Sleek as a classic red Italian sportscar, this sweet retro bike is made of handcrafted steel and features chromed front fork with functional suspension, a supple leatherette seat, a charming battery operated LED headlight, adjustable handlebar and seat, include rear luggage rack, and durable chromed steel spoke wheels with air tires.

The removable training wheels with wide stance make this an excellent first bike!

Radio Flyer 74 Coupe!

posted by Munchkin @ 2:43 PM
Sunday, May 30, 2010

Radio Flyer 74 Coupe

The Radio Flyer 74 Coupe is made for a comfortable ride so you can walk in the park or on the boardwalk or just about anywhere.  Your little precious gem will have so much fun wherever they go with this Radio Flyer 74 Coupe!

No one will miss the Radio Flyer 74 Coupe coming down the sidewalk as this is a beautifully designed classic shiny red car.

The Radio Flyer has an innovative stow away child foot rest and who can resist the electronic lights and sound dashboard with a honking horn.

What child wouldn’t love this!

lamborghini-gallardo

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.

rare Austin Junior Forty (J40) pedal car. Built by disabled Welsh miners as a government sponsored make work project. The cars were built from metal off cuts and painted the same way as the actual A40 cars.

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.

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