Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht stopped by ABC’s World News Now to show off some of the best new bikes, scooters, ride-ons, and R/C vehicles for the summer. For more on these awesome wheels, check out the product info below, and be sure to read our full summer toy guide.


Ride On Toy ReviewsHonda Pink and Brown HD Camo ATV (Tek Nek Toys International)

  • The rugged and durable Honda HD Camo Utility ATVs are an officially licensed Honda product featuring the uniquely realistic Honda Phantom camo pattern printed all four fenders.
  • Press the 3 light-up dash buttons to hear the original song, talking phrases and fun sounds.
  • Twist the throttle to hear realistic revving sounds.
  • This Utility ATV includes both front and rear racks with super-grip tires that provide a stable ride.
  • Parents can select the volume level that’s right for their home.
  • Requires 2 AAA batteries included.
  • Seat height is 8.5 inches.
  • Ages: 1-3+ (up to 40 pounds)
  • MSRP: $49.99

Ride on toysHello Kitty 6V Kitty Car (Dynacraft)

  • Shaped like Hello Kitty, the Dynacraft Hello Kitty 6V Kitty Kar is supercute and super fun.
  • Featuring a custom body style,  this stylish set of wheels includes the full Hello Kitty face in the front and a Hello Kitty embossed steering wheel with working sounds!
  • An MP3 cord and speaker allows you to cruise along to your favorite tunes while drawing the attention of the neighborhood.
  • This car is decorated with adorable colors and details to make you shine as you ride along at 2.5 MPH miles per hour.
  • The ride-on features Hello Kitty’s signature bow that lights up, so you can feel fashionable as you wave at friends.
  • The vehicle’s contoured, comfy seat and adjustable play seat belts offer peace of mind to parents.
  • Ages: 3+
  • MSRP: $199.99

Maisto Motorcycle Ride OnCyklone360 (Maisto)

  • The Maisto Tech Cyklone360 is an action-packed radio-controlled motorcycle.
  • This futuristic style bike has amazing spinning action including 360 degree turns that the operator controls.
  • The rear wheels twist and turn and the LED light changes color while driving.
  • The Maisto Tech Cyklone360 is approximately 8 inches long and comes with a pistol-grip controller.
  • Ages: 8+

Mario Ride OnNintendo Mario Kart 8 R/C (Carrera)

  • When the mustachioed plumber Mario speeds around in his full suspension Nintendo Mario Kart 8, you get a portion of real life excitement outside, and in your own home.
  • There’s no stopping this 19.5 cm off-road cart at a top speed of 9 km/h for around 20 minutes.
  • The Carrera RC Full Function Controller makes it easy and fun to maneuver him over sticks and stones, and around steep bends – without ever losing control; unless it’s due to overexcitement.
  • 6 batteries are included so that the Carrera RC Super Mario Kart 8 Mario is ready to race.
  • Thanks to 2.4 GHz technology he can race in a field of up to 16 drivers. What are you waiting for?
  • Ages: 8+
  • MSRP: $79.99

Kids Mountain Bike20-inch Boys Rock Blaster Mountain Bike (Kent)

  • Tig welded steel mountain bike frame
  • Shimano 7-speed gear shifting system
  • Suspension fork
  • Tires that are 50 percent wider
  • Front and rear linear V brakes
  • Quick release seat clamp
  • Ages: 8+
  • MSRP: $11.99

Ride On toy reviewsY Filker LIFT (Yvolution)

  • The Y Filker LIFT is the latest addition to the self-propelling Y Filker range of innovative, three-wheeled, carving and drifting scooters.
  • Its revolutionary patented ‘LFIT’ mechanism allows riders to wheelie like never before!
  • Simply lean back and ‘LIFT’ the front to perform wheelies forward and even sideways!
  • And, with its sleek design, steel frame, free-spinning trick handle bar, quick response hand break, anti-vibration rubber hand grips, and our Twist & Stow folding system, the Y Filker LIFT is the Ultimate Y Filker!
  • Ages: 7+, Max weight 220 lbs.
  • MSRP: $129

 


Razor Scooter ReviewsPower Core E90 (Razor USA)

  • The Power Core E90 is upping the ante for electric scooters once again, rolling out a ridiculous 80 minutes of continuous ride time and fifty-percent more muscle power.
  • Its innovative hub motor delivers a more efficient, maintenance free ride, while the steel frame, lighter weight and increased torque take performance to the next level.
  • Ages: 8+
  • MSRP: $119

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Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Business Operations Manager at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.

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