Bumblebee Wheelybug
Ride-on Toy
2005 (manufactured)
2005 (manufactured)
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The Wheelybug is a multi-award winning ride-on toy for children, designed to be used indoors and outdoors. It was designed in Australia in 2000 by Wheely Bug Toys Ltd and is made in China. It is now sold all over the world. Wheelybugs come in a variety of different designs including a bumblebee, ladybird, mouse, tiger, and a cow. They are available in two sizes: the small one is aimed at 1–2 year olds and the large one is aimed at children aged 2–5 years old. The bright colours and modern design are appealing to both girls and boys.
The Wheelybug is a new variation on more traditional moving or ride-on toys. These toys were usually made from wood and metal, and had wheels that only moved in a forwards and backwards direction. The Wheelybug has castor wheels that move completely freely allowing the child to move in any direction, helping to promote gross motor skills, spatial awareness, and balance.
The Wheelybug is a new variation on more traditional moving or ride-on toys. These toys were usually made from wood and metal, and had wheels that only moved in a forwards and backwards direction. The Wheelybug has castor wheels that move completely freely allowing the child to move in any direction, helping to promote gross motor skills, spatial awareness, and balance.
Object details
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| Title | Bumblebee Wheelybug (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Plywood, plastic. polyurethane |
| Brief description | Ride-on toy, Bumblebee Wheelybug, designed by Wheely Bug Toys Pty Ltd in Australia, made in China, 2005. |
| Physical description | Plywood base with four plastic castor wheels attached below, and a black and yellow padded seat in the shape of a bumblebee on top. At the front of the toy is a curved aluminium handle covered in black polyurethane and two springy antennae with plastic balls on top. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
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| Credit line | Given by Hippychick Ltd |
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| Summary | The Wheelybug is a multi-award winning ride-on toy for children, designed to be used indoors and outdoors. It was designed in Australia in 2000 by Wheely Bug Toys Ltd and is made in China. It is now sold all over the world. Wheelybugs come in a variety of different designs including a bumblebee, ladybird, mouse, tiger, and a cow. They are available in two sizes: the small one is aimed at 1–2 year olds and the large one is aimed at children aged 2–5 years old. The bright colours and modern design are appealing to both girls and boys. The Wheelybug is a new variation on more traditional moving or ride-on toys. These toys were usually made from wood and metal, and had wheels that only moved in a forwards and backwards direction. The Wheelybug has castor wheels that move completely freely allowing the child to move in any direction, helping to promote gross motor skills, spatial awareness, and balance. |
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| Accession number | B.248-2010 |
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| Record created | February 11, 2011 |
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