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World’s Tiniest Model Train

chad — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:52:24 +0000

This model train is so small that it was even blurry when filmed with super-macro. What a great way to get your model train kicks no matter where you are. I think this would be something like ZZZ scale.
The Awesomer » World’s Tiniest Model Train.

The Obsolescing of Training Wheels

chad — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:56:51 +0000

This looks like a great concept and a high-tech way of avoiding training wheels. The Gyrowheel has a disk that spins inside, creating a stabilizing effect due to ”gyroscopic precession.” It’s a cool concept that makes sense – though I haven’t tested this myself. Available online in the US in December through their website. Didn’t see any details about pricing though.

This video of this 5-year-old learning to ride her bike in half an hour is pretty convincing. (via: The Awesomer)

Old Timey Pedal Cars

chad — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:28:23 +0000

Daddy Types posted some pix from an upcoming Bonhams auction. Some nice old-school pedal cars and some fixer-uppers available as well.

Old Timey Pedal Cars At Bonhams Run The Awesome Gamut – Daddy Types.

Pinewood derby for adults

chad — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:14:41 +0000

Considering that I never made it past the first round of my Pinewood Derby back in 19ehem, maybe there’s still hope to fulfill (shatter again) those dreams. If only my dad will come and watch with a look of total disappointment, that would complete the whole experience.

Make: Online : Pinewood derby for adults.

There, I Fixed It: Bicycle Kludged For Two

chad — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:46:21 +0000

via thereifixedit.com

If you can’t afford a Madsen or a Taga cycle. Here’s an unsafe, but less expensive alternative.

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Bike that folds into a backpack.

chad — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:40:17 +0000

via inhabitat.com

While technically not really a dad-specific item, we just love the rugged and clever look of this.

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Expedition Trolley

chad — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:41:47 +0000

via babygadget.net

This is what happens when a Jeep Cherokee meets a red wagon. This is one tough and cool looking wagon. And looks reasonably comfortable for when the kiddies want to pull you around.

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Madsen Cycles – When the kids outgrow the Taga.

chad — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:10:45 +0000

via madsencycles.com

Madsen Cargo Bikes have these large buckets with seating and seat belts on the back. Unfortunately, I don’t think this is going to fit in my apartment building’s bike room (I know, I’m lucky to have one). But if it did. I’d be all over this as a green kid transportation vehicle.

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Little Tikes Cozy Coup outsells any other car.

chad — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:33:54 +0000

457,000 of these little suckers were sold in 2008. That’s a whole lot of molded plastic being churned out at a rate of one car per minute. At least it gets good mileage. Earlier this month, the toy car was inducted into the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum in Cleveland.

Little Tikes Cozy Coupe via the Chicago Tribune

Robotic baby mover arounder.

chad — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:06:18 +0000

The perfect movable command chair for your little Dr. Evil. It’s supposed to avoid obstacles automatically. Suuure, it does. From what I can tell that steering wheel works. But where’s the brake daddy? Look how much from that kid is having as he plots global domination.

Red Ferret via The Daily What via Gizmodo