Happy Birthday the Classic Coupe
There are many classic toys that generations of children have grown up with and loved. These multi-generational toys can be enjoyed by both parents and children. The children can enjoy playing with the toy like their parents did, and the parents will enjoy sharing a part of their childhood with their own children. You may even find that this sense of nostalgia reminds you of long-forgotten moments in your own childhood.
Many toys are just fads, coming and going very quickly. On the other hand, the popularity of some toys lasts for decades. You know that these toys must we well-liked or they simply would not be around anymore. One toy that is now celebrating 30 years of service to kids is the Cozy Coupe ride-on toy.
While many classic toys are known by name, like the Slinky or Silly Putty, the Cozy Coupe is not a toy that most people actually know by name. The Cozy Coupe is the familiar red and yellow plastic car the kids can sit in and ride. While few people may know the name of the Cozy Coupe many people rode around in one as a toddler, either at their own home or while playing at a friends house or at preschool.
Made by Little Tikes, there have been more than 6 million of these toys sold since its introduction. The design has been described as a cross between Fred Flinstone’s vehicle and a Volkswagen Beetle, and was created by a Chrysler designer. Outselling both the Ford Taurus and the Honda Accord, this toy has been a favorite of thousands of children.
Although the classic version of the Cozy Coupe features a red lower body with a yellow top, there have been many versions of this toy in the years since its 1970 introduction. They have made a few variant color schemes for girls, as well as gender neutral colors as well. One of the more popular variations was the Police version of the Cozy Coupe. There have also been toy gas pumps and other accessories to go along with this ride-on toy.
Some versions are decorated with stickers, while others rely on their brightly colored, molded plastic body for visual appeal. The more modern versions of the Cozy Coupe feature a light which kids can turn on, just like in a real car. Other features include a remote control that simulates the sounds of a horn honking, a car alarm, doors unlocking, and the engine starting. There is even a special edition of the Cozy Coupe released this year for the toy’s 30th anniversary. The Special 30th Anniversary edition features a face molded into the plastic on the front, and comes in the iconic red and yellow color scheme.
It does not matter if you have a police Cozy Coupe, princess Cozy Coupe, 30th anniversary edition Cozy Coupe, or the classic iconic red and yellow Cozy Coupe, ride on toys are always lots of fun for kids. The Cozy Coupe will always be a toy you will fondly remember even if you do not know its name. The anniversary of this classic toy has caused a surge in the popularity of ride-on toys – from the Cozy Coupe itself to pedal cars and bicycles – as parents recall the fond memories of their own childhood.
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