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Muppet Big Wheels

March 6, 2018 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 1 Comment

Shouldn’t Kermit’s ride be an “It’s not easy being Green” Machine? Oh, it was too early for that, I’m going to lay down now…. Like our Facebook Page Check out our Instagram Get the expanded digital edition of Rack Toys here.

Atomic Peddles to Power!

August 31, 2016 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 1 Comment

I had the Jaguar as a wee one and it was dandy but I pretended it was the Batmobile….

1980 JC Penny Toy Land Flyer

March 18, 2016 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 3 Comments

I am a complete junkie for toy store newspaper flyers, they are just such a wonderfully illustrated time capsule of our childhoods. This beautiful piece from JC Penny in 1980 is a pretty terrific example of why I love these, so many old friends are here. From bikes to big wheels, Barbie to Ms Piggy, […]

Nerd Therapy Session: Big Wheel Blues

March 18, 2012 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 5 Comments

This week, my pal Sharry is guesting the NTS spot and describes something we can all relate to, unrequited toy love (why don’t you love me Stretch Monster?). Even as an adult, it’s sometimes hard to get what you want. More after the jump: When I was a kid growing up in NYC, just about every […]

JAKKS Pacific’s brings back the Big Wheel!

February 16, 2012 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 3 Comments

MALIBU, Calif., Feb. 14, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kids Only!®, a division of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq:JAKK), has signed a license agreement with Alpha International, Inc., to manufacture, market and distribute The Original Big Wheel Ride-On toys. Kids Only!(R), a division of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq: JAKK), will bring back the iconic Original Big Wheel […]

1975 Marx Big Wheel Catalog

January 15, 2010 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 5 Comments

Big Wheels were the Rolls freaking Royce of children’s transportation in the 1970s, there seemed to be at least two on every block. The Big Wheel however was only one part of the Marx “Ride ‘Ems” line which included some fun and strange vehicles, check out the 1975 Marx Ride Ems Catalog here. Related Linkage:

Empire Hot Cycles!

July 10, 2008 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 8 Comments

I love this ad from Empire, I especially like the little girl’s Hulk costume but would the Hulk’s cycle have frills? Link of Interest: 1979 Empire Toys Catalog

Turbines to Speed! Atomic Batteries to Power!

March 7, 2007 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 5 Comments

My buddy Scott sent me these wicked Sears Batman vehicles and it gives me the old “I’d have had a blast with these as a kid” thoughts.Oddly I did have a ride on car very similiar to that Jaguar, which I pretended to be a Batmobile.