Thomas Pedal Train – The Tank Engine Everyone Loves Comes to Life This Holiday Season

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for that special child? A Thomas pedal train will be sure to make all of their dreams come true. Now you can bring the magic of the Island of Sodor to your home with everyone’s favorite tank engine.

Who is Thomas the Tank Engine?

As nearly every parent who has a toddler knows, Thomas is a slightly mischievous, but well-intentioned tank engine who lives on the Island of Sodor with all of his train friends. Thomas has been entertaining young children for decades, while teaching important lessons about friendship, fairness and sharing, at the same time, which children carry with them through the years. Unlike many more contemporary characters, Thomas and his friends offer kids a fresh and innocent view that has helped maintain their popularity and appeal over the generations. Now, you can bring everyone’s favorite tank engine to life with a real Thomas pedal train.

Thomas Pedal Train Product Features

This sturdy pedal car is not the typical ride-on vehicle you will find at your local discount store. The Thomas pedal train is sturdily constructed from heavy gauge steel and comes with the following features:

· Three-position adjustable pedal assembly
· Sealed ball-bearing drive
· Non-toxic, lead-free, rust- and chip-resistant powder coat
· Padded seat for extra comfort during play

Your little ones will be thrilled to see Thomas’s friendly, smiling face as they hop aboard for hours of outdoor fun. Perfect for home or daycare, this heavy-duty pedal train will provide year after year of exercise and excitement for children – the Thomas pedal car is built to last, and with care, will become part of your family well into the next generation.

Where to find the most affordable Thomas Pedal Train and other adorable pedal cars

A Kid Place online has a terrific selection of fun pedal vehicles, including, cars, planes, and trains, as well as everyone’s favorite Thomas pedal train, at unbeatable prices, just in time for the holidays! Shop from the comfort of your own home and choose from the large selection of over a thousand choice items designed for kids of all ages, for a one-stop holiday shopping experience. From bedroom and playroom furnishings to ride-on vehicles, from collector’s items to the highest quality strollers and other baby needs, you will find plenty of well-made, distinctive products that will make this holiday season one your child will never forget. All items at A Kid Place meet or exceed government safety standards and come from award-winning manufacturers who specialize in safe, quality products for children.

American Retro Pedal Cars – Not Your Average Ride-On Toy

American Retro pedal cars are designed for parents who are looking for something beyond the usual molded plastic ride-on toys for their little ones. Children and collectors alike love the retro style, authentic detailing and durable construction of these lovingly-designed vehicles. The heavy-gauge steel body, the “old-fashioned” look and feel, and the child-safe, non-toxic finish are just some of the features that make these pedal cars the perfect outdoor toy for your little one. The following are some of the most popular American Retro models you will find:

Fire Truck Pedal Car
This bright-red fire truck, which is designed in every detail like the pedal cars of the 1940’s, features real wooden ladders and a bell to let everyone know that help is on the way. Your little one will feel just like a real fire fighter with this charmingly appointed rescue vehicle from American Retro.

Police Pedal Car
Now your little ones can race to the rescue in this authentic late-1940s police car. With its chrome hood ornament and trim and a bubble light on the hood, this unique pedal vehicle looks just like the black-and-whites you see in old movies.

Pretty in Pink Pedal Car
Nicknamed “sad face” after the appearance of the front end, the Pretty in Pink pedal car is reminiscent of the 1949 Buick Oldsmobile. With chrome detailing, including the windshield, hubcaps and hood ornament, this powder-pink pedal car is sure to make your little princess smile.

Estate Wagon Pedal Car
Available in pink and green, the Estate Wagon pedal car looks just like the original wood-paneled station wagons. Your kids will love pedaling down the sidewalk on the durable rubber tires as they run their important “errands” or come along for the ride as you walk the family dog.

Tow Truck Pedal Car
Kids are fascinated with tow trucks and love to see them on the road, hauling off broken-down cars to be repaired. Now your own child can “rescue” stranded motorists and lend a helping hand with this adorable tow truck from American Retro. Available in red and yellow, this charming pedal vehicle will provide your little ones with hours of fun and exercise.

Where to find the American Retro pedals cars collection and other unique ride-on toys online

You can find a wonderful selection of American Retro kids toys and collectibles at A Kid Place online, at unbeatable prices! Browse the impressive inventory of over a thousand items designed for kids of all ages, and check off every child on your holiday shopping list. From bedroom and playroom furnishings to tricycles and bicycles to the highest quality toys and collectible items, you will find plenty of unique, well-made products that will make this a holiday season they will remember forever. All items meet or exceed government safety standards and come from award-winning manufacturers who specialize in quality products for children.

Retro Toys and Treasures Bring Back the Pleasures of the Past

Whether you are nostalgic for simpler times or you simply want your kids to experience active play that does not involve a remote control or video screen, retro toys are the perfect way to bring back the pleasures of the past. Below are just a few of the beautifully-crafted, sturdy vintage-style toys and other treasures that can provide hour after hour of safe and wholesome fun.

Radio Flyer Inchworm

A few decades ago, nearly every American child had their own Radio Flyer inchworm; all it takes to make this adorable ride-on “go” is bouncing up and down. Safe for kids aged 2 to 5, this friendly toy helps children develop balance and large motor skills.

American Retro and Airflow Collectibles Pedal Cars and Planes

Let your child’s imagination soar with American Retro and Airflow Collectibles retro ride-on toys, including pedal cars, planes, and trains. These stainless-steel ride-ons meet or exceed all current safety standards; the durable construction ensures that your child, and even your grandchildren, will enjoy these fanciful toys for years to come.

Radio Flyer Retro Rocket

The Radio Flyer Retro Rocket pedal toy sports vintage styling, along with realistic “outer space” sounds (activated by rolling the wheels) and under-the-seat storage to take along everything your child needs for the next important “mission.”

Airflow Collectibles Tricycles

Airflow retro tricycles are stunning reproductions of the original Sky King Trikes of 1936. These steel trikes boast fabulous powder coats, chrome insignias, solid rubber tires, sealed ball bearing, rubber handles, and light that really does work. Why spend over $3,000 for an original trike that is in bad, as well as, unsafe condition, when you can buy a perfect replica in pristine condition? For even younger children, Airflow makes junior-sized tricycles that are exactly the same in every way, just scaled-down.

American Retro Coke Machine

While you may not be old enough to remember the first Coca Cola machines, back when a cold one cost only a few cents, you are sure to appreciate the retro feel of this authentic reproduction of the Westinghouse original from the 30’s and 40’s. This vintage-style treasure really works and is perfect for the family room or patio.

Coca Cola Bubble Clock

The classic “double bubble” Coca Cola advertising clocks, made from the 1940s to the 1960s, are among the most attractive vintage clocks available. Add one of these fully-functional electric clocks (no batteries required) to your den or family room to give your décor a genuine retro look and feel.

Where to find

You can find all of these amazing vintage-style items, as well as a wide range of retro ride-on toys (from planes to trains to automobiles) and much more – even a “real” Thomas the Tank Engine – from A Kid Place. Visit us today to find over a thousand high-quality, safe and environmentally conscious toys, nursery and bedroom furnishings, children’s musical instruments, and classroom items, all at affordable prices.

Airflow Pedal Cars Will Create a Lifetime of Memories for Children

I remember when I was a child, spending my weekends and summers outside playing all day, only coming in for lunch and dinner (and only because I had to) before running right back out again. Bike-riding, jump-roping, hop-scotch, roller-skating, hide-and-go-seek, running. Oh how I hated rainy days, having to stay inside, singing "Rain, Rain, Go Away." We didn't have the plethora of tv channels that are available now or DVD's and all the other electronic gadgets of today.

Sadly, many kids these days hardly go outside at all and spend the majority of their free time camped out on the couch watching tv or playing video games. However, if they have a really cool set of wheels, they will be up and off that couch in no time at all. The memories of fun-filled days spent pedaling away, in the good old outdoors, will last a lifetime.

When it comes to shopping for a pedal vehicle, the amount of choices can be overwhelming. Airflow pedal cars are the best that money can buy. No other pedal vehicle matches the quality as those designed by Airflow Collectibles. Airflow constructs their pedal cars to stand the test of time and create many fond childhood memories as they are passed down to children from generation to generation.

The following pedal cars by Airflow will absolutely delight children as well as parents and grandparents:

Pretty Pink Princess Pedal Car

Little girls will feel like movie stars in the Pink Princess Pedal Car. Reminiscent of the 1920's and 1930's, this beautiful, old-fashioned style car features:

• All-metal construction
• Working steering wheel in Chrome
• Windshield
• Headlights and headlight shrouds
• Grille
• Hand crank
• Running boards
• Solid rubber tires with pink rims and silver hubcaps
• Faux collapsible roof-top
• Spare wheel on back of car
• Fabulous Lead-Free powder coat paint in pink

Red Hot Rodder Pedal Car

Any child will get noticed and admired when they go cruising, with the wind in their hair, in this Hot Rod Pedal Car! This great-looking car features:

• All-metal construction
• Working steering wheel in Chrome
• Windshield
• Headlights and headlight shrouds
• Grille
• Hand crank
• Running boards
• Solid rubber tires with red rims and silver hubcaps
• Faux collapsible roof-top
• Spare wheel on back of car
• Shiny red, powder coat finish that is lead-free, scratch-resistant and rust-resistant

Brum Pedal Car

"Brum" is based on the British television show for kids about the adventures of a car named "Brum". In every episode, "Brum" would sneak out and go to the "Big Town", where he would have all sorts of adventures. With Airflow's "Brum" pedal car, your child, too, can conjure up all kinds of adventures as they explore their own big town! Delightfully cute, Brum's features include:

• All-metal construction
• Black metal steering wheel that really turns
• Windshield
• Headlights designed to look like eyes and headlight shrouds
• Hand crank
• Vanity plates that read "BRUM"
• Horn that works
• Running boards
• Solid rubber tires with orange-red rims and bronze hubcaps
• Faux collapsible roof-top
• Spare wheel on back of car
• Lead-free, scratch-resistant and rust-resistant powder coat paint in yellow

Fire Engine Pedal Car

Heroic firefighters will save the day in Airflow's vintage-style Fire Engine Pedal Car! With great attention to detail, this shiny, red fire engine features:

• All-metal construction
• Black metal steering wheel that really turns
• Windshield
• Working bell
• Headlights and headlight shrouds
• Hand crank
• Ladder racks
• Detachable wooden ladders
• Running boards
• Solid rubber tires with red rims and bronze hubcaps
• Lead-free, scratch-resistant and rust-resistant powder coat paint in shiny red

Pink Speedster Pedal Car

Vroooommm!!! Sporty, stylish and ultra-cool, the Pink Speedster will be the thrill of a lifetime for girls. This fabulous pedal car will go as fast as little girls legs will allow. The Pink Speedster's features include:

• All-metal construction
• White padded seat for ultimate comfort
• Three position adjustable pedal assembly
• Black metal steering wheel that really turns
• Windshield
• Headlights
• High traction duralast tires
• Spare wheel on back of car
• Lead-free, scratch-resistant and rust-resistant Powder Coat Paint in pink

Who says only boys can be race-car drivers?!

Where to find

You can find these great pedal cars at www.akidplace.com at fantastic prices with free shipping.

American Retro Toys and Décor: Bring the 40's and 50's Back to Life With Pedal Cars, Planes and More

If you have a taste for the nostalgic, you can bring the past back to life with beautifully detailed pedal cars, planes, and other sturdily designed toys meant to be handed down from one generation to the next. Aside from their style and retro appeal, here are some of the many advantages of American Retro toys:

• Sturdy, stainless steel construction. American Retro pedal cars and pedal planes are a notch above the molded plastic vehicles often sold today. While battery-operated plastic toys are fairly popular and inexpensive, they do not typically withstand heavy use. Retro cars and planes are safe, durable, and designed to hold up through years of enthusiastic play - chances are, if you buy a retro pedal car for your child today, you will be watching your grandchildren play with the same vehicle years from now.

• Safe for young kids. Although you may be tempted to pass on the toy car you pedaled down the sidewalks of your childhood, older models were often made with lead paint and other substances that are unsafe for kids. American Retro cars, trucks and planes are constructed entirely of non-toxic materials and are safe for kids of all ages.

• Provide important physical activity. While most parents understand the importance of exercise, children spend hours every day watching television or playing electronic games. A realistic retro pedal car or pedal plane gets kids out of the house and engages them in safe, fun physical activity that is good for growing bodies.

• Stimulates the imagination with creative play. As your little son or daughter pilots a retro plane through imaginary clouds, they are developing their creative skills - an important part of learning and growing up.

At A Kid Place, we have a terrific collection of American Retro pedal cars, trucks and planes. Check out our brightly-colored and beautifully detailed pedal vehicles, from classic Ferraris to taxis to tow trucks. We even have reproductions of the original Coca Cola machines – great for a themed play room or rec room.