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January 29, 2009

The Tiger Wheelybug

Filed under: Ride on Toys — Toy Princess @ 5:25 pm

The multi award winning Wheelybugs from Hippychick have a new member to its family- a brand new Tiger Wheelybug. This beautifully handmade toy is the perfect kid powered toy ride on toy and companion for young children.

Meet the new Wheeleybug

This playful tiger encourages your child to explore both by sitting on the toy or whizzing around on it. The Wheelybug with its multi-directional casters can be ridden backwards, forwards, sideways, round and round plus with its fine tiger patterns, soft ears and soft tail is sure to get plenty of hugs and kisses along the way too.

This new ride on for 2008 comes in two sizes the small Tiger Wheelybug is perfect for children aged between one and two whereas the larger Tiger Wheelybug is suitable for children up to five.

Children benefit while having fun with their new friend

Ride on toys like this assist a child’s development of spatial awareness, co-ordination and motor-skills, improving their balance and building their confidence at the same time.

The Tiger Wheelybug is a well made sturdy ride on that has a padded layer of sponge beneath a tough polyurethane skin to guarantee a most comfortable ride and can be easily wiped clean if any mishaps happen.

The Tiger Wheelybug Features

Bodies have a padded layer of sponge, covered with tough polyurethane
Easily wiped clean
For use on all level surfaces
Multi-directional castors
Unlimited mobility
Helps in the development of co-ordination, balance and motor-skills,
Handmade & beautifully crafted from highest quality materials
International & European Safety tested (EN71)
Available in two sizes
Small size – 36cm long x 23cm high x 20cm wide.
Age range: 1 to 2.5 years.
Large size – 48cm long x 28cms high x 25cms wide
Age range 2.5 -5 years
New Wheelybug for 2008
Suitable for boys and girls

Hippychick are committed to discovering and developing innovative and original products that are truly beneficial for parents and children alike and this new Tiger Wheelybug is a fine example of what kid powered toys are all about.

Kid powered toys like the Wheelybug range have long lasting appeal and children can enjoy hours of robust fun.

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Berg Moov Streetkit

Filed under: Tricycles — Toy Princess @ 5:19 pm

The Berg Moov is the revolutionary playing concept that takes kid powered toys to the next level. Aimed at children from ages between 5 and 12 years the Berg Moov is not only powered by kids but built by them too! New for 2008 and available in leading toy stores like Hamleys and Amazon this modular system will suit little and large inventors who will have a choice of four different vehicles to build.

The 4 in 1 bike kit for endless fun

Kids can choose to build a : Trike, Scooter, Racer or Carver and for the more imaginative construction builders; new creations can be built using the same parts that fit together in just the way they want for endless varieties of Moov vehicles.

The Moov Racer: (Go-Kart) This exciting vehicle with its cool spoiler and foam saddle will have kids racing around and taking those corners perfectly and the brakes mean they can stop easily at any time.

Moov Scooter: Cool kids can cruise along in style with their feet firmly on the wide footplate. It’s fitted with brakes and headlights for complete safe driving.

Moov Trike: This sturdy chopper is fitted with super comfortable foam seats and a backrest for those relaxing drives with friends.

Moov Carver: This exciting tricycle is for the more experienced Moov driver! Kids will need to steer with their body to get really going.

Moov by Berg was named Toy of the Year in 2008 in Amsterdam for the category of 8 to 12 year olds and this Streetkit is like no other construction toy because when kids get bored with one design they can simply disassemble it and make another! The Berg Moov comes with 150 separate parts and using blueprints, wood boards, wheels and axels they can create a Trike, Scooter, Racer or Carver using real tyres.

The steel frame sections, coated steel axles, rubber rings and wooden boards fit together easily; simple for children to construct. The great thing about the Berg Moov is that building them requires no tools or screws due to their highly original and innovative design. All of these thrilling go-karts come with brakes to make fast driving safe.

Features of the Moov

Make your own vehicle in no time at all
No tools are needed
Includes rings, axles, frames and planks
Easy to take it apart and build something new
Uses your imagination and skills
Includes brakes for safer driving
Instruction book included
Instruction to make build four vehicles
TUV rated
Honourable mention Red Dot design awards

The Moov is a great construction toy that children can enjoy building on their own or with their parents and then spend hours whizzing around showing their friends their latest creation. The 4 in 1 toy bike kit is the ultimate set for budding young engineers who will love dreaming up new designs for their next vehicle.

Lego and Meccano fans will love it

Berg is a Dutch toy company and their award winning Moov construction kit will be a hit with Meccano and Lego fans who will love building something big enough to safely ride on plus inventing their own vehicles too.

The Berg Moov provides endless playing, building and driving fun and is just the solution for getting kids active physically and mentally in a fun and exciting way using their imagination as well as their construction skills.

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The Didicar

Filed under: Ride on Toys — Toy Princess @ 5:06 pm

Kids will love getting out and about with this unique Didicar that uses pure kid power to get going. Ditch the batteries; forget about the motor breaking just watch as this clever little car picks up speed up to 5 mph. The Didicar doesn’t even have pedals like traditional ride on cars; all you need do is sit astride with your feet placed on the footrests and wiggle the steering wheel to get the car moving all on its own.

Five Fab Colours

This innovative car with its winning design is proving popular in the UK and children are enjoying the truly remarkable Didicar that comes in five fabulous colours. They can even customize their own car with a range of stickers to create Didi-Diver, Didi-racer, Didi-bug or Didi-rocket.

This super kid powered toy is great way to get active, burn up some energy and have so much fun all at the same time. The Didicar works best on a smooth flat surface and is suitable indoors or outdoors.

Features of the Didicar

Kid powered
Easy to store
Speed up to 5mph
5 cool colours available
Range of car stickers available
Lightweight
Supports weight up to 120KG
Recommended for 30 months to 30 years!
Ideal for indoors and outdoors

What’s not required

no batteries needed
no motor needed
no pedals needed

Parents too can join in the fun and see for themselves how this clever environmentally friendly Didicar really works. The Didicar is simple to operate and by turning the steering wheel gently left to right will move forward.

This 21st century toddler transport uses advanced scientific principles of inertia, gravity and centrifugal force for the Didicars movement and its high quality manufacturing is able to support up to 120KG in weight so parents can try it out too.

Pedal Power is Back

Toy manufacturers are seeing the importance of introducing more environmentally toys on the market and today we are already seeing that toy pedal power is back without a doubt. Kid powered toys are a great way to combine exercise with having fun and with the Didicar children get to enjoy both.

Keeping kids active no matter what the weather, is easy because the Didicar can be used indoors as well as outdoors. They will be exercising their arms and legs as they move the steering wheel to get the car moving and this sturdy car can pick up speed up to 5mph.

The Didicar is great fun light and easy to store plus requires no batteries – the kid powered toy has arrived and is the best 21st century environmentally friendly mode of transport for the future!

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Little Tykes Cozy Coupe Car

Filed under: Pedal Cars — Toy Princess @ 4:56 pm

There will be no stopping her when you hand over the keys to the Little Tykes Cozy Coupe. Little girls will love the multi shaded pink car and the handy boot will be perfect for storing shopping and luggage for their journey.

Where shall we go today

This kid powered car has a comfortable high back seat and sturdy steering wheel for safe driving plus a working horn that will soon let you know if you are in there way!

This kid powered ride on toy for girls includes a pretend cell phone with lights and sound that makes ringing and dialling sounds. The Cozy Coupe from Little Tikes also includes a special cell phone holder and the working driver’s door opens and closes.

Foot powered and fun

This charming pink ride on car is the perfect way to keep little ones active as they whizz along in style showing just how cool they look in their foot powered car fit for a princess.

Features of the Little Tykes Cozy Coupe Car

Product Description
Foot powered coupe ride on
Includes pretend cell phone with lights and sounds
Cell phone holder
High seat back and storage compartment
Opening and closing door
Easy-to-grip steering wheel
Includes ignition key, filler cap and working horn
Recommended Age Range 18 months to 5 years

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Flybar Pogo Stick

Filed under: Pogo Sticks — Toy Princess @ 4:26 pm

Not any ordinary pogo stick the Flybar 800 takes you to new heights like never before in fact you will be flying effortlessly 4 feet or more in the air. The Flybar pogo stick has a fully adjustable elastomeric spring system that’s powered by your leg strength and body weight and supports riders from 80 to 180 pounds.

For extra stability the Flybar 800 has bike-pedal width foot pegs and sure grip handlebars to ensure the perfect Pogo bounce and the spring system can be fine tuned to match different skill levels and body weight.

Revolutionary Flying Machine

The Flybar 800 is designed for ages 12 and older and a helmet and protective gear must be worn at all times. Once fully kitted out jumpers can experience the exhilaration of flying through the air with this revolutionary gravity defying device and feel the sense of weightlessness as they propel themselves over 4 feet from the ground.

Co-developed by a leading pro-skateboarder and the world’s premier pogo stick making company, SBI Enterprises, the Flybar 800 is enormous fun and is ideal for building balance, strength and endurance for a great workout.

Features and Benefits of the Flybar 800

8 elastomeric/rubber thrusters allowing for 4ft+ air height.
Stowable adjustment tool refuses to get lost.
Ultra-fast, Single Pin Piston adjustment with a variance of 9″-15″.
Go from novice setting to advanced, from big air to technical terrain in no time.
Advanced polyurethane shock and sound absorption system so you won’t wake the neighbours.
Ultra-light weighing in less than 13lbs. Powered solely by leg strength and body weight – no pneumatic or artificial propulsion mechanisms.
Bike pedal width footpegs for extra stability and control.
Compared with other high performance springs: The Flybar spring system is much lighter than steel, lower impact than compressed air and never needs pumping.
Incorporating the same patented technology as the flagship Flybar 1200 along with a host of NEW features
Supports rider weight from 80-180 pounds

Safety Information

Suitable for ages 12 years & above and use only with adult supervision
Helmet and protective gear must be worn (not included). Read instruction manual before using.

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Kid Powered Toys

Filed under: Kid Powered News — Toy Princess @ 4:16 pm

Kid-powered is all about getting active and moving to make a toy function and that means no more spent batteries just happy fit kids. The future is looking good as kids will be encouraged to get active and away from the video games and TV. Innovative and exciting toys for kids of all ages are being created allowing them to exercise their minds as well as their bodies.

Toys for a greener future

It is encouraging to see the toy industry going in the right direction with super kid powered toys and eco-friendly toys that are becoming a popular choice among forward thinking parents who always have their child’s welfare at heart.

This sensible approach in the manufacturing of more and more get active toys is good news especially with the growing health concerns in young children. Toys that are exciting and fully powered by kids will inspire them to use their imagination and enjoy more active play outdoors.

Cool kid powered toys can introduce a whole new world of kid powered adventures. These toys need only one thing for the action to get going and that is power- kid power! No batteries required here just the awesome energy that kids seem to harness. This boundless energy powers the toys and the faster they move the faster the toy goes.

Kids Take control

Parents will love the kid-powered constructions being produced and with the child’s endless supply of energy there won’t be any shortage of active fun. Kids will be in full control and if they want a toy to go faster they just need to keep moving faster. The same moving action can also be used to generate the power to activate any electronics like lights and sounds on some kid powered vehicles too.

Introducing eco-friendly and kid-powered toys into a child’s life at an early is one of the most valuable things a parent can do. Toys that are green manufactured as well as kid powered means are even a bigger bonus. You will not only be keeping your child healthy but the planet too; conserving it for future generations to come. What better way than buying toys than are totally powered by kids and if they are eco-friendly toys that’s even better news.

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