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Marx
Ride-On Toys
While the history of Ride-On toys may begin long
before the creation of Louis Marx & Co., there is no question that Marx
left their mark on the timeline of great ride-on toys!!!
One of the first ride-on toys produced by Marx was
the Pioneer Express. The 1959 documentary of Glen Dale factory
demonstrates the assembly line production of this ride-on train.
Documentary can be viewed and purchased at the museum.
 In the early 1950's, Marx was one of the first to
combine the Ride-On toy with Battery Power! As advertised on the
box, the Marx-Mobile boasted, "Kids! Now you can drive a real
automobile!" A few years later, Marx released a second version of
the car. These 22" metal cars weighed nearly 20 pounds, had heavy
steel foot pegs extending from the front fender, and could carry a
child weighing up to 50 pounds.
 
In the early 1960's, larger molds, stronger plastics,
and again, battery power, lead to the creation of three more well-known
Marx Ride-Ons...Tony the Pony, the Stutz Bearcat, and Marx-A-Cart.
All three were powered by rechargeable battery and were controlled by a
foot pedal on the side of the toy. Children could drive forward,
backward, and steer their car with a turn of the wheel or a pull on the
reins.
 In 1969, Marx released the first Big Wheel.
Without question, the Marx Big Wheel will rank as one of the most
memorable and most recognized of the Marx toys. Although in
various sizes and colors, the memories of the Marx Big Wheel are
consistent...worn our tires, 360 spins, and "clicking" tires...
In 1975, the Green Machine hit the sidewalks for kids
too old for the Big Wheel. The lean, mean Green Machine is steered
by control sticks connected to the rear axle which enabled youngsters to
achieve quick turns at sharp angles and high speeds.
Throughout the 60's and 70's numerous ride-on toys
infested front lawns across the United States. From themed toys
such as Mickey Mouse and the Batmobile to grasshoppers, horses, and
camels...the creativity in the Marx model rooms continued to produce new
and exciting ride on toys throughout Marx history!!!
Over 30 Marx
Ride On Toys on Display at the Marx Museum!!!
Click on Photo Below to Enlarge Photo!
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| Pioneer Express ~ circa 1950's |
Fire Truck ~ circa 1950's |
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| Electric Marx-Mobile ~ circa 1955 |
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| Tony the Pony ~ early 1960's |
Stutz Bearcat ~ early 1960's |
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| Bat Mobile ~ 1966 |
Go Go Car (also used as BatMobile) ~
1960's |
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| Pinto the Pony ~ circa 1960s |
Go-Go the Burro ~ circa 1960's |
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| Big Wheel ~ first released 1969 |
Green Machine ~ 1975 |
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