When Kids Could Get Around

April 2, 2008

Before the age of soccer moms/dads in parking lines hustling their younguns to and fro, there was a time kids had to get themselves to school and pick-up sticks practice. We found some of these vehicles while spelunking at a local screenprinter’s garage. Of course there was a soap box derby car.

but then I spotted my old favorite from kindergarten - the Fire Chief!

with an air of prehistory I stumbled upon a relic of a three wheeler with up-and down pogo action

but a highly innovative lean-steer three wheeler was waiting around the corner.

The micro Vespa was precious - and pedal powered.

Now the prize of the room was told to be an Aston Martin buggy actually made by the car manufacturer. It was only $5000.

However my favorite was the Unicycle trainer. This is an invention that needs to come back. I envision a hundred of them in formation at the next Kirby Derby Day

Stumble it!

Tags: , Aston Martin, buggies, cars, kids, Kirby Derby Day, product design, toys, transportation, Unicycle