The Big Wheels Riding Toy is Back
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Get Your Big Wheels Here!
Big Wheels were extremely popular in the 1970s, but by the late 90s few were being made anymore. Now, the Kids Only company has brought this iconic toy back to the market for new generations to enjoy.
I remember waking up that Christmas Day when I was five, racing downstairs and finding a shiny new Big Wheels waiting for me in the middle of the living room by the tree, with a large red bow on the handle bars. By the end of that day, I'd ridden it around the block at least a dozen times. Cold? I didn't care. I was thrilled with my new set of wheels. Do you have a similar memory?
Big Wheels were originally created in 1969, the year I was born, when Ray Lohr took apart a tricycle and reassembled it upside down. This hot new riding toy was then introduced to the public by Louis Marx & Company.
See the Original 16-Inch Big Wheels
And here are Big Wheels options for boys and girls in both classic and "princess" colors, as well as two Limited Edition Big Wheels....
Photo Credit (below): Wikimedia Commons / CC
Big Wheels: Then and Now
Did You or Your Kids Ever Have Big Wheels?
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The Classic 16-Inch Big Wheel
One of the safest rides there is because of its low center of gravity
The last Big Wheels manufacturer to close up shop in 2001 was based in the U.S. And now the classic retro Big Wheels is once again available, 100% made in the U.S.A. with manufacturing in Iowa and Michigan.
Same colors, same design, but with new and improved safety features required in today's market.
Big Wheels are also available with 11-inch and 9-inch wheels for smaller children.
The Big Wheel was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2009
The Classic 11-Inch Big Wheel
The Original Big Wheel 11" SIDEWALK SCREAMER Tricycle Mid-Size Ride-On
Amazon Price: $59.99 (as of 05/30/2012)
The Big Wheel comes with a 47-Pack of weather-resistant decals.
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
The Classic 9-Inch Big Wheel
The New and Improved Big Wheels
Includes stickers and hand brake.
The Original Big Wheel With Hand Brake
Amazon Price: $79.99 (as of 05/30/2012)
Kids can fly around, spin and race without tipping over.
One reviewer writes, "I got this Big Wheel for my son's 3rd birthday. It looks just like the one my husband had when he was a kid. Everyone is very happy with this toy."
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Big Wheel's LIMITED EDITION Hot Cycle Fashion Girlz 16" Trike
This Big Wheels with the classic design features a 3 position tall-back bucket seat. This model does not come with a brake or decals.
It has a 16" front wheel and steel reinforced fork.
The 11-Inch Big Wheels Princess Trike
The Original Big Wheel 11" PRINCESS Tricycle Mid-Size Ride-On
Amazon Sale Price: Price: $54.99
This classic "low-rider" trike in lavender and pink has an extra wide rear wheel base and steel-reinforced front fork wheel.
The 9-Inch Princess Big Wheel
This Big Wheel comes with a 20-Pack of decals.
My 1st Lil' Princess Big Wheel 9" Trike by The Original Big Wheel
Amazon Price: $77.77 (as of 05/30/2012)
Usually ships in 6-10 business days
The LIMITED EDITION 16-Inch "Purple Streak" Big Wheel
With angled handle bars for racing. This model does not have a hand brake.
While supplies last....
Big Wheels Races
On San Francisco's Lombard Street
Every Easter Sunday, oversized kids meet at the top of Lombard street to race Big Wheels....
Did You Ever Have a Set of Big Wheels?
Shre your Big Wheels memories here.....
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WendyKrick Feb 20, 2012 @ 9:13 am | delete
- My son loved his Big Wheels! This page brought back many memories.
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aishu19
Feb 19, 2012 @ 7:10 pm | delete
- This does look amazing..I am sure my kid would love it!
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Joan4
Feb 19, 2012 @ 5:19 pm | delete
- I can still remember our son and his Big Wheels - oh how he loved that toy! I am glad to see they are back again!
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