TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Vehicles - Riding Product Category

KinderBike Balance Trainer by KINDERBIKE

This trainer bike is designed without pedals or training wheels in order to help young children learn balance and crucial motor skills as they ride. It is available in red, blue, green and pink. 3/31/2009 (Price: $109.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Strider Running Bike by STRIDER SPORTS INTERNATIONAL INC.

This lightweight running bike is designed to help children gain practice in balance and control as they ride without pedals. It features a steel frame and handlebars and has Launch Pad™ footrests. The handlebar and seat height are adjustable to accommodate riders from 30" to 44" tall. Rider weight limit is 50 lbs. The bike is available in green, red, blue, yellow, orange and pink.
Awards: A TDmonthly Classics Award for being an all-time favorite toy.
— As of 7/21/2011 this product had 4.7 out of 5 stars from 140 review on Amazon.com.
— "We've sold 10 of the 12 [bikes]," Fred Meyer, owner of Meyer's Toy World in Battle Creek, Mich., told TDmonthly of this new product in his store in April 2010. 3/31/2009 (Price: $99.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Smart Balance Bike by SMART GEAR LLC

Designed to help young children learn balance and coordination while riding without training wheels or pedals, this bicycle features a leatherette seat with adjustable height, inflatable rubber tires, and foam grips on the handle bars. The eco-friendly model is constructed from birch wood from a replenishable source and packaged in a recycled paper carton. It is made with non-toxic paints and formaldehyde-free glue. The body even includes a built-in handle for carrying. Launch date: 2008.
 —  As of 8.30.10, this product had 4 out of 5 stars from 6 reviews on Target.com and was listed in the top 30 best-selling toys and games. PROS: Builds skills and confidence; easy to assemble. CONS: Some parents complained parts can detach easily. 3/30/2009 (Price: $99.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Aero Racer by KETTLER INTERNATIONAL INC.

The Aero Racer is described by Kettler as a “Racecar engineered to scale to kids.” The design is sporty and made for speed, but the dual hand brakes and oversized anti-slip pedals are made for safety. It also comes equipped with a lever to switch to freewheel coasting, and carries a one-year manufacturer's warranty. Launch date: January 2009. 3/30/2009 (Price: $250.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sweet Pea Pocket Mod by RAZOR

The Pocket Mod is a classic rider with a new twist — the pink decoration and streamers. Just like the other Pocket Mods, this version carries up to 170 lbs., including the rider and the storage compartment in the seat. It can travel up to 10 miles on a single charge. Launch date: Spring 2009. 3/30/2009 (Price: $249.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Power Wheels Nick Jr./Dora the Explorer ATV by FISHER-PRICE INC.

With rugged purple tires, two-speed handling (2.5 mph and 5 mph), a foot pedal and Power Lock® Brakes, this ride-on can travel both on grass and smooth surfaces. It comes with a 12-volt battery and charger. 3/30/2009 (Price: $230.00)

Typhoon ATV by OLERIA INC.

The ALL NEW ZAXX Typhoon ATV is a realistic battery powered ATV. It is a fantastic value ATV, great fun and easy to drive. This ATV is equipped with a horn and sound effects. The Typhoon will suit children from 3 to 7 years old. Powered by two powerful 25 watt motors and controlled by a single foot pedal, this robust and reliable 12V ATV can achieve a top speed of 6 km/h. A handlebar shifter provides 2-speed forward gears and reverse. This fun and unique model makes an ideal outdoor toy. Such a big and robust ATV will give your child hours of fun! This ride on toy car is provided to you by ZAXX, the source of premium ride on toy cars. This product is available in black or flashy green. 3/27/2009

Scorpion Jeep by OLERIA INC.

The ALL NEW ZAXX Scorpion is equipped with two seats, mirrors, head lights, a horn and seat belts. Suitable for children from 3 to 8 years old, this all new design is sure to turn heads. Powered by two powerful 25 watt motors and controlled by two realistic foot pedals, an accelerator and a brake. This robust and reliable 12V jeep can achieve a top speed of 6 km/h. A real shifter 2-speed forward and reverse gears, this fun and unique model makes an ideal outdoor toy. Such a big and impressive jeep will give your child hours of fun! This product is available in black with flames only. 3/27/2009

H2 Style Jeep by OLERIA INC.

The ZAXX H2 STYLE JEEP, a battery powered off road jeep, a fantastic value ride on jeep, great fun and easy to drive. The Jeep is equipped with two seats, mirrors, head lights, a horn and seat belts. This ride on jeep will suit children from 3 to 8 years old. The seats are fully adjustable so the jeep will grow with your child. A large rear compartment for storage is included. Powered by two powerful 25 watt motors and controlled by a single foot pedal, this robust and reliable 12V jeep can achieve a top speed of 6 km/h. A real shifter 2-speed forward and reverse gears, this fun and unique model makes an ideal outdoor toy. Such a big and robust jeep will give your child hours of fun! This product is available in black or flashy yellow. 3/27/2009

Mega Jeep by OLERIA INC.

The ZAXX MEGA JEEP is an outstanding battery powered off road jeep, a fantastic value ride on jeep, great fun and easy to drive. The Jeep is equipped with two seats, mirrors, head lights, a horn and seat belts. This ride on jeep will suit children from 3 to 8 years old. The seats are fully adjustable so the jeep will grow with your child. A practical “spare tire cover” that serves as storage is also included. Powered by two powerful 25 watt motors and controlled by a single foot pedal, this robust and reliable 12V jeep can achieve a top speed of 6 km/h. A real shifter 2-speed forward and reverse gears, this fun and unique model makes an ideal outdoor toy. Such a big and robust jeep will give your child hours of fun! This product is available in camouflage green, surfer blue and sunshine yellow. 3/27/2009

Flying Turtle - Turquoise by MASON CORPORATION

This American-made, child-powered ride-on toy features an injection-molded polyethylene seat. Kids simply put their feet on the handlebars and swing the handlebars side to side with their hands to generate movement. The Flying Turtle, which comes pre-assembled, may be used both indoors and out, and holds up to 150 lbs.
— Deborah Smith, owner of Toys That Teach in Richmond, Va., listed the Flying Turtle as her best-selling ride-on toy in a March 2009 survey. “In spring and summer, [we sell] at least a dozen per month,” she said.
— Five percent of 60 retailers told TDmonthly in spring 2009 that Mason Corporation's Flying Turtle is a best seller in their stores.
— Three of 37 retailers named the Flying Turtle when discussing best-selling ride-on toys in spring 2010. Creative Kids Inc. in Columbia, S.C., sells about three dozen annually, Owner Melodie Ingwersen told TDmonthly in March 2010.

 3/27/2009 (Price: $79.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Steer & Stroll Trike by RADIO FLYER

This brightly colored trike offers kids and parents a large array of features to adjust to various situations. The durable metal body supports an adjustable seat to accommodate the growing preschooler, and the tricycle easily goes from a kid-powered pedal-along to a push trike that the parent can easily steer. Patented internal gears allow the wide, stroller-style push bar to turn the front wheel of the trike, and free-wheeling pedals allow the rider to comfortably coast while the adult pushes. 
— “Radio Flyer Steer & Stroll Trike. [We sell] four per month,” Mike DiAndrea, manager of Hardware Centre Inc. in Paoli, Pa., said of his best-selling ride-on toy during TDmonthly's March 2009 survey.
— Seven percent of 60 retailers listed Radio Flyer as the manufacturer of their top-selling ride-on toys in spring 2009.
— Two of 37 retailers named a trike by Radio Flyer as a top-selling ride-on in spring 2010. 3/27/2009 (Price: $79.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hot Seat Sled by ERA GROUP

This sled is available in assorted colors and measures 22” x 14” x 2”.
— Sleds from ERA Group in Canada were good sellers at Twirl Toystore & Playspace in Taos, N.M. in late 2008. “We had some great snow over the holidays!” Owner Molly McMullin told TDmonthly. 3/27/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PlasmaCar Purple by PLASMART INC.

Now more than 10 years old, PlasmaCar continues to intrigue and fascinate with millions of units sole and multiple awards in over sixty countries worldwide. Just sit, put your feet up, and turn the steering wheel to propel yourself forward up to 6 mph on any smooth, flat surface. With a maximum weight capacity of 220 lbs., even parents and grandparents have experienced a giggle by taking it for a spin. Made from state-of-the-art, high-quality ABS plastics, this kid-powered, durable, ride-on vehicle comes in a variety of colors.
— “I can't believe how many of these I sell,” remarked Jacque Flagg, owner of Jacque’s Inc. in Bryan, Texas. In a March 2009 survey, Flagg reported sales of around 20 per month.
— In spring 2009, 41 percent of 60 retailers listed PlasmaCar as a best-selling ride-on in their stores, reporting sales of a dozen per month on average.
Awards: 2012 Parents Choice Awards Recommended, 2009 Green Parents List Check Mark, 2009 DisneyFamily.com Top Action Figures and Toys for Toddlers, 2009+2008+2005 The National Parenting Centre Seal of Approval, 2008 iParenting Media Toy Award, 2008 Fat Brain Toy Award Active Play, 2006 TIA Outdoor Toy of the Year - Specialty Toy of the Year, 2006 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award, 2005 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award, 2005 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Products, 2005 Creative Child Seal of Excellence, 2001 International Patent Fair, Hong Kong Gold Medal ( Watch Video) 3/24/2009 (Price: $69.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Surfer Balance Bike by KETTLER INTERNATIONAL INC.

The Surfer Balance Bike teaches balance and coordination and has a limited turn radius to help prevent tipping. It features 12" tubeless air tires on sealed ball bearings, is height adjustable with a padded saddle, and has a low step-through frame design. It also includes a rear-wheel handbrake and a spring-loaded kickstand. Launch date: April 25, 2009. 3/12/2009 (Price: $110.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kettrike® Happy Plus Surfer by KETTLER INTERNATIONAL INC.

The Kettrike Happy Plus Surfer features a four-position Quik-Adjust frame, a three-in-one auto-freewheel system for pedaling, braking and coasting, limited turn-radius steering, a handlebar mounted storage bag, a dual-wheel rear handbrake, and a chrome-plated pushbar. "The Surfer trike has a lifetime warranty on the main 'D' tube frame and a five- year warranty on the paint against fading or rusting," Heather McGlothlin, national sales manager for KETTLER International, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 20, 2009. 3/12/2009 (Price: $210.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kettrike® Happy Plus Baustelle by KETTLER INTERNATIONAL INC.

The Kettrike Happy Plus Baustelle features a four-position Quik-Adjust frame, a three-in-one auto freewheel design to pedal, brake, and coast, four-position adjustable ergonomic highback seat, limited turn-radius steering, a handlebar-mounted storage bag, an LCD fender light and a dual-wheel rear handbrake. "The Baustelle has a lifetime warranty on the main "D" Tube Frame and a five-year warranty on the paint against fading or rusting," Heather McGlothlin, national sales manager for KETTLER International, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 20, 2008. 3/12/2009 (Price: $210.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kettrike® Alana by KETTLER INTERNATIONAL INC.

The Kettrike Alana features a four-position telescoping frame, a four-position, adjustable, high-back seat, a high carbon steel frame with a fade-resistant polyester powder coat finish, limited turn-radius steering, and a low center of gravity to help prevent tipping. It also has synthetic MaxXtread™ tires for a smooth and quiet ride. "KETTLER German-made tricycles all have a five-step paint process with an anti-rust coating. [This] allows for the tricycles to have a five-year warranty against fading or rusting," Heather McGlothlin, national sales manager for KETTLER International, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 15, 2009. 3/12/2009 (Price: $120.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Prinzessin Scooter by KETTLER INTERNATIONAL INC.

This scooter features an eight-position, adjustable handlebar, a synthetic MaxXtread™ front tire for a smooth and quiet ride, EVA foam rear tires, a rear footbrake and an extra-wide footplate. Weight capacity is 100 lbs. "The KETTLER® Scooter Prinzessin comes with a lifetime warranty on the main 'd' tube frame, [and] also has a five-year warranty on the paint against fading. It is coated inside and outside with an anti-rust coating," Heather McGlothlin, national sales manager for KETTLER International, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 10, 2009. ( Watch Video) 3/12/2009 (Price: $120.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Razor® RipRider™ 360 by RAZOR

The Razor RipRider 360 is a three-wheeler with dual-inclined caster wheels for resistance-free drifting and spinning actions. Maximum weight: 160 lbs. 2/23/2009 (Price: $129.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tri-ton Mobo by ASA PRODUCTS INC.

This three-wheeled cruiser boasts features that distinguish it from the rest of the Tri-ton line - namely, a reclining seat back and folding design for portability and storage. In addition, it has an adjustable front frame, caliper hand brakes and free wheel maneuverability. Launch date: February 2009. 2/16/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Spark Kick Scooter by RAZOR

The classic scooter design is kicked up a notch with a sparking mechanism to light up the ride. Riders can step on the refillable Spark Bar while riding to blaze a trail of sparks down the roadway. Launch date: Spring 2009. ( Watch Video) 2/16/2009 (Price: $69.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hobby-Bike - Blue by INTER-AXION INC.

Hobby-Bike, a learning bicycle for children with a removable drive system (crank, pedals,chain, etc.), allows for two modes of operation: learning and riding. The bicycle's primary purpose in the learning mode (without drive system) is to teach young children the basic skills (balancing, braking and control) needed to ride a bicycle without the use of training wheels.  Without the pedal system it is lighter and easier for a child to maintain balance and steer. Once these skills are mastered, the drive system is fastened and the bicycle is ready for use in the riding mode. The Hobby plush toy serves as the handlebars protective padding to protect the child from direct impact with the handlebar. Available in red, blue, yellow, and pink. Comes with a comfortable saddle and pneumatic rubber tires, making rough and bumpy paths comfortable for the rider. Awards: Mom's Best Award 2010 ( Watch Video) 2/9/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hobby-Bike - Pink by INTER-AXION INC.

Hobby-Bike, a learning bicycle for children with a removable drive system (crank, pedals,chain, etc.), allows for two modes of operation: learning and riding. The bicycle's primary purpose in the learning mode (without drive system) is to teach young children the basic skills (balancing, braking and control) needed to ride a bicycle without the use of training wheels.  Without the pedal system it is lighter and easier for a child to maintain balance and steer. Once these skills are mastered, the drive system is fastened and the bicycle is ready for use in the riding mode. The Hobby plush toy serves as the handlebars protective padding to protect the child from direct impact with the handlebar. Available in red, blue, yellow, and pink. Comes with a comfortable saddle and pneumatic rubber tires, making rough and bumpy paths comfortable for the rider. 2/9/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sweet Pea Collection – Cruiser Scooter by RAZOR

This girly scooter is one of five Razor rides designed for girls, featuring shades of pink and accents including bells, handlebar streamers and flower decals. Launch date: February 2009. 2/3/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]