![]() And with that a rivalry was formed.īoth companies took their hits in the 1990’s with product recalls. In the late 1980’s, several years after Pines of America had been sold to Kransco, Peg Perego decided to re-introduce themselves to the battery powered riding toy business and began production in-house using the Peg Perego name. A short time later, the Peg Perego Engineers thought to introduce battery powered ride-on-toys and formed a company called Pines of America. They brought their strollers to the USA in the 1960’s and introduced a line of pedal-operated children’s riding vehicles. Yep, it’s true! Peg Perego, an Italian company founded in 1949, was made famous for distributing strollers and carriages with rubberized fabric instead of sheet metal and wicker. Would you believe me if I told you the Peg Perego battery powered toys also have their origins in the same Pines of America? More often than not parents refer to their ride-on-toy generically as a Power Wheels. It may not be farfetched to say Power Wheels is to battery powered toys as Kleenex is to facial tissue and Google is to search. Power Wheels as they would be known, under the Fisher-Price division at Mattel, became a household name. When Mattel later purchased the company their marketing genius took over and sales skyrocketed. The blog begins with how a small company from Indiana called Pines of America, was purchased by Kransco back in the 1980’s. In July we wrote about the Power Wheels story. But I bet when you bought the toy, this thought never crossed your mind: How much will a replacement battery cost? Perhaps after having the toy for a few months you pondered if there was another battery that would last longer? Or if they could make the darn things faster? Allow us to compare the Peg Perego and Power Wheels toys from the aspect of the battery. Each has their list of ‘must have’ replicas from Harley and Kawasaki motorcycles to Ford Escalades, Jeep Wranglers, John Deere Gators and Polaris Sportsman ATVs. The iconic Power Wheels Barbie Jeep is matched by the ever popular Peg Perego John Deere tractor. Many of today’s parents, including myself, grew up with these battery powered toys and can recall our favorites. Both brands have a rich history and both have carved out a name for themselves in the ride-on-toy marketplace. I don’t think it’s necessarily right to put it in the context of which is better. As always, all thoughts, opinions, statements and drone shots are our own.When comparing Power Wheels to Peg Perego there is more than meets the eye. *Disclosure: Peg Perego sent us a Ranger sample for review consideration. Subscribe to the Baby Gizmo YouTube Channel ► To help you with your holiday shopping, our Lil’ Baby Gizmo tester shows you the ins and outs of the Peg Perego Polaris Ranger 24 volt in today’s Baby Gizmo video. ![]() The vehicle also comes with SmartPedal variable speed accelerator, power brakes, knobby high traction wheels, working rear suspension and an FM radio with MP3 input.īUY the Peg Perego Polaris Ranger 24 Volt on. They’ll love the fun factor the kids Polaris Ranger provides, plus the fact that they can bring a friend along in the individual bucket seats. We were able to charge through grass, dirt, mud and over hills and beyond. This realistic toy truck is a 24-volt super power vehicle with side-by-side seating that allows 5 to 10 year olds to drive over most terrain at speeds of 3-7 mph. Our ride-ons are loved so much that we’ve replaced batteries and wheels just to get extra life out of them. No matter what season, these ride-on cars get played with year after year. These battery-operated vehicles are not only a favorite but hands-down the MOST PLAYED WITH TOYS at our house. Since my oldest daughter received her first red Mustang ride-on when she was 3 years old, they have been hooked. Any time a parent is looking for a big gift idea, I always recommend a battery-powered vehicle. One of the most favorite toys at our house is hands down the outdoor, battery-operated, ride-on vehicles. It’s the Peg Perego Polaris Ranger RZR 24 volt ride-on. Are you scrambling for a last minute BIG gift idea? Or maybe you are looking ahead to the 2017 birthdays coming up? Today we are looking at a BIG gift that we are sure the 5-10 year old crowd will LOVE. ![]()
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