Motorcycle Toys – Where Do I Start?
“It’s Danny’s birthday soon Mum.”
“Oh, OK, what shall we get him?”
“He likes motorcycle toys”
“He does, oh dear ….” and this is how this blog post started.
I’m used to “He likes Ben 10 toys” or “He likes Transformers toys“, but motorbikes – well that threw me.
So after a few hours of research, here are my findings on what on earth you can buy if you need a motorbike toy.
DIECAST MOTORBIKE MODELS – from £3.00
There are a great many of these to choose from, such as a Ducati 1098s, a Suzuki RM-Z250 to name just two, and most are of a 1/18 scale. They are made of diecast metal with plastic parts and are very real looking with great attention spent on detailing. Many are mounted on stands and presented in a display box. For ages 8+.
CONSTRUCTION MOTORBIKES
Woodcraft Construction Kit – £3.99
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This is for those children excited by “build-it” kids. It comes with sheets of strong plywood pre-cut into the pieces needed to build the motorbike. The pieces can be pressed out and are numbered so you can assemble them in order. They slot together easily, with instructions, to build a 3D model. This is more of an educational activity toy. For ages 9+.
Meccano Motorbikes – from £14.99
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There are two Meccano motorbike kits to choose from to inspire inventive model makers. The 189 pieces in kit 1 are flexible and can be used to build 3 different motorcycles. New bendy memory metal simply curves to the shape you want and then returns to a flat form when it’s removed. For ages 8+.
Supermag – Magnetic Construction Building Set – £24.99
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Build your own motorbike with this 300 piece kit – which includes magnetic spheres, turning wheels, twist soft bars, twist bars and mag bars. You can follow the instructions or use the pieces to build your own model. For ages 6+.
ACTION MOTORBIKES
Fast Lane Bike Race Set – £14.99
Great toy motorcycle race set! Crank up the handle bar and watch the tracks light up as the launch motors build momentum. For ages 3+.
Hot Wheels Power Rev Motorbike – £19.00
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As usual Hot Wheels has come up with an action toy for its motorbike offering. Children can crank up the power winder and then release the 15cm long motorbike by pressing the starter pedal. It will power down the ramp and perform some cool stunts. The rider is poseable and the bike comes with a funky stand. For ages 5+.
Evel Knievel Stunt Set – £29.95
Do your little ones know who Evel Knievel is? If not you can enlighten them while they play with this classic poseable stunt man on his famous motorcycle. This popular toy from the 1970s has been relaunched. This stunt set is great value for money and includes:
- 1 x Poseable Evel Knievel figure, including helmet and stunt suit
- 1 x High speed gyro-powered motorcycle
- 1 x Gyro-powered Energiser station
- 1 x Hoop of fire (not real fire, obviously)
- 2 x Stunt ramps
- 14 x Brick wall sections
- 15 x Accessory pieces
- 56-page Evel Knievel book
- Certificate of Authenticity
For ages 5+.
Evel Knievel Friction Powered Stunt Cycle – £49.99
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Rev up the bike by hand with its friction motor, then release it and watch it perform amazing stunts over a few small books and toy cars you can put in its way. Will it make that jump? For ages 6+.
REMOTE CONTROLLED MOTORBIKES
Fast Lane Radio Control Yamaha Bike – £19.99
Fantastic high speed radio controlled Yamaha Motorbike with real tilting action rider. For ages 6+
Tyco R/C: Crazy Choppers Radio Remote-Controlled Motorcycle 1:8 by Mattel – £44.99
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For ages 6+.
Silverlit RC 1:12 Ducati Desmo – Stoner Self righting Motorcycle – £39.00
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For ages 8+.
Other Remote Controlled
Danbar – Trans-Rider Motorbike
LEGO MOTORBIKES
LEGO City 7235: Police Motorcycle – £2.92
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If your children are into LEGO as well as motorbikes, then this little set combines them both nicely. This policeman is on the fastest motorcycle in town. The set includes the motorcycle, one LEGO figure and the accessories to complete the bike, such as an antenna, radio, and light parts. The bike body itself is only two pieces clipped together so not very taxing but at least your little ones can get on with playing with it. It is a nice addition to any other LEGO City sets you have. For ages 3+.
LEGO Indiana Jones 7620: Indiana Jones Motorcycle Chase – £14.99
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This LEGO set includes everything you need to recreate an Indiana Jones motorcycle chase scene. LEGO’s Indy-themed sets are hugely popular with children who love the film and love LEGO. This 79 piece pack comes complete with three mini figures (Indy, Henry Jones Sr and guard), accessories for Indy, a motorbike with detachable sidecar and a gate to crash through that moves up and down for added realism. It’s easy for young children to build and is durable, just like all LEGO. For ages 6+.
LEGO Creator Race Rider Motorbike 6747 – £16.99
This 20cm LEGO motorbike can be built and rebuilt into 3 different models – (1) a sports bike with working suspension and steering, (2) a chopper-style motorcycle or (3) a powerful dragster! It has instructions for all 3 bikes, a working kick stand, front steering and adjustable wings and windshield. For ages 7+.
FILM FIGURES WITH MOTORBIKES
Wolverine Motorcycle with Figure – £14.99
If your child is into X-Men and motorbikes then they’re going to love this combination set. As well as Wolverine and the motorbike, it includes secret attack claws that snap out to catch enemies by surprise. For ages 4+.
Wolverine Bike and 2 Figures – £14.99
Another X-Men offering, this action packed set features a 9cm Logan, a 9cm Sabertooth and Logan’s motorcycle. Both action figures are detailed and fully articulated. For ages 4+.
Terminator 4 Motorbike With Figure – £14.99
For all Terminator fans out there, try this 9cm John Connor figure with his 19cm Terminator motorbike. This set has moving parts and cool features such as spring loaded projectiles for battle. For ages 4+.
MOTORBIKE VIDEO GAME
Nitrobike (Wii) – £9.99
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Moving away from toys as such, if you’re still stuck for motorbike ideas try this value for money Wii game. It offers fun to any motorbike fan by driving bikes with nitro charged rockets attached to them. Special effects and camera movements reinforce the sensations provided. Its low price reflects its slightly dated feel – the graphics are OK but lack detail and quality. It can still be fun for avid racers.
So I hope that’s given you some idea of the motorbike toys that are available. If your child has any others I’d love to hear your thoughts on them. Please leave me a comment.
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Hi Chloe,
Awesome guide on the motorbike model toys. Love the guide and sure all other mothers will love it too.
Keep it up.
Awesome post! I couldn’t have expressed it better . This is a topic that is that I often think about and I thought you covered it flawlessly. I only just started blogging as well but I’m not extremelytalented at it yet. Would love to read more of your blog and I’ll definitely return once more!
Those bikes are really cool. I sure he loved whatever you bought him. For my money you cant beat Lego!
Collecting diecast models is fast becoming a popular hobby. The detail on these disecast models is phenominal. I got interested in collecting after seeing a diecast heavy equipment model. I am specializing in collecting diecast semi trucks but the collection is starting to include a few other types as well. Your article examples show the detail that diecast motorcycles have. It is easy to get “hooked’ collecting these fascinating diecast motorcycle models.
I want to say – thank you for this!
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