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Galt Toys has launched a range of four bright red ‘first bikes’. They have been manufactured by
Winther, and help improve children’s motor skills. Galt says the Safety
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The award-winning range from Taf Toys sparks the imagination with toys for babies to push along or for toddlers to ride on. For babies from six months old, the friction powered ‘Eco Cars’ come in a choice of three animal designs and encourage babies to crawl after them. The ‘Stacker Truck’ is suitable for babies from nine months and supports hand-eye co- ordination. It lets the baby learn to stack the rings on the detachable tower, move the mouse driver to sit on top of the stack and push the truck around.
KIDDIMOTO
The Kiddimoto Kurve was introduced in 2011 and Kiddimoto says it was an instant hit. Now it is launching the ‘Middi’ Kurve, designed for kids aged six to 12 years old, which comes in Union Jack and Pastel Dotty designs. The balance bike is ideal for kids with
coordination difficulties or disabilities that could affect their ability to ride a standard pedal bike. For example, eight year old Charlie Arkwright, who has autism, learning difficulties and cerebral palsy, rides the Middi Kurve. Charlie’s mum, Jane, says: “Whenever we are out and about we
HTI
Scooter (£64.99) is a great toddler's first wheeled toy. It’s suitable for ages one to three years. The Tricycle (£69.99) helps kids learn to ride. Galt says it’s a perfect way for children to exercise and let off steam, by zooming around both in and outdoors. It’s ideal for kids aged two to four. Then there’s the Tricycle with Tray (£79.99) which has a fixed-loading platform for carrying around toys. Finally, the Bike Runner (£59.99) is
recommended for kids who don’t have a scooter or a bicycle yet. It helps children develop a sense of balance and is suitable ages two to four.
01254 872454 As the winner of several
toy awards, the Taf Toys Developmental Walker (pictured) is a long lasting multi-activity toy. As a walker the wide wheels and brake system encourage a baby’s first steps. With the detachable back support in place, it is a ride-on, and with the handle lowered toddlers
can push or pull it along. The seat of the ride-on can be
removed to become a toy box with a lid. Additional features include a horn squeaker and ratcheting key.
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always get lots of positive comments, particularly from Charlie’s friends at the local specialist school. I feel Charlie riding a Kiddimoto bike from such a young age made a massive difference to his balance as well as stretching and exercising his ‘cerebral palsy leg’.” The Kurve has an adjustable seat, which can be lowered or raised to accommodate the comfort and growth of the rider.
The Middi is priced at £139.99 and is available with matching helmets (£24.99) and gloves (£7.99) for each of the designs.
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There are also Tatty Teddy scooters, quad skates and protection gear, aimed at children aged three to eight years, plus a Hello Kitty wheeled toy range. New for autumn/winter is a Junior V- Flex scooter that allows girls to scoot along without pushing off the ground. A new battery operated Quad Bike is available for intrepid Kitty fans, which boasts handle bar steering, a 6v battery pack and charger. There are also Peppa Pig and Spider-
HTI has a range of wheeled toys from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. The line includes a helmet with Mickey’s iconic ears and a Wide-Ride Scooter featuring a Toodles front plaque. HTI also has a range of Minnie Mouse wheeled toys.
Man ride-ons and safety products, plus wheeled lines for Toy Story, Chuggington, Disney Fairies and Disney Fairies Tink, plus JCB quad bikes and ride-ons, Jake and the Never Land Pirates and Monsters University.
MARBEL
Marbel has plenty of wheeled toys to get kids rolling into toy stores.
The Hape Bamboo is as eco-friendly as it gets, according to the firm. By using bamboo, one of the fastest growing and sustainable plants on earth, Hape is able to create a unique and sustainable toy.
Marbel also says the E-moto E- Drifter and E-superbike are two high quality eco toys. They retail at around £20.40 each.
LITTLE TIKES
Little Tikes says it is renowned for its extensive collection of wheeled toys. This includes its Cozy ride-on range and products such as the Cozy Coupe car, the chunky ‘off road’ Cozy Truck and the patriotic GB Cozy Coupe, decorated with the Union Jack.
The company is now adding to its
Trike range with a whole host of new models and improved features. Little Tikes now offers three-wheeler cycles to suit all budgets and needs. All the Little Tikes Trikes grow with the child, either in two or three stages, starting as a parent push trike with a detachable handle, and converting into a trike that children can ride independently.
The new entry level two-stage Push
Trike is available in two versions, either with or without an adjustable, removable sun canopy. The 3 in 1 Trike boasts new colours and canopy patterns, and a Deluxe version of the model features a padded
WORLDS APART
Skoot is a ride-on toy aimed at pre- schoolers aged three and over. It features
handle bars for steering and practical rubber wheels, with 13 litres of storage capacity. Built for everyday use, the
SAMBRO
The iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back in an all-new cartoon airing from Nickelodeon, and Sambro is launching several official wheeled toys to accompany it. The range includes a host of scooters, skateboards, bikes, safety helmets and pads
0845 6000 286 The Brio Ant with
egg retails at around £15.90, and is, as the name suggests, is a pull-along ant with a rolling egg that follows. I’m Toy’s Pull Back
and Go vehicles are another addition that will get kids racing. Retailing at £5.04 each, these little sprinters are made of wood and have rubber wheels. There’s even a Speedy Boeing. If kids don’t like flying, the Speedy Snail, Racing Car or Mini Express pull alongs are also available.
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seat and detachable pouch for handy storage. The 3 in 1 Trike with DiscoverSounds Dash allows kids to experience the real sounds of the road. The top-of-the-range 3 in 1 Movi
Deluxe Trike is available in red, yellow or blue, features a padded and detachable seat cover, large storage pack and adjustable funky sunshade, as well as a parking brake and parent handle.
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Skoot is a sturdy ride that encourages active play and is also ideal for weekends away or travelling abroad. The hand luggage-sized Skoot fits in an overhead locker and features a robust tow strap that doubles as a carry strap, making it easy to transport. Skoot is available in four classic colours: pastel blue, pink, lilac and red. Worlds Apart is also supporting Skoot with TV campaigns, as well as extensive PR and marketing activity.
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for spring 2013. There are also plans for a TV advertising campaign. “Nickelodeon and Sambro
have teamed up to create a licensed range of wheeled toys to delight all Turtles Fans,” read a statement from the company. “The range offers key price points and all year round sales for retailers.”
NOVEMBER 2012
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