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Big Wheel Rally Cycle (Marx Toys, 1979)

Release Dates and Regional Names:
North America: 1979 - Big Wheel Rally Cycle
Europe: 1979 - Big Wheel Rally Cycle
Australia: 1979 - Big Wheel Rally Cycle
Japan: Not released

Manufacturer: Marx Toys
Publisher: Marx Toys
Developer: Marx Toys
Type: Ride-On Tricycle Toy
Media: Rotomolded plastic tricycle with adjustable seat, handlebars, and "rally" graphics (16-18" front wheel, plastic frame)
Controller: Manual play (pedal, steer, brake)

Gameplay and Plot:
Big Wheel Rally Cycle, released in 1979 worldwide, is a low-riding tricycle where kids race across neighborhoods in high-speed "rally" adventures. Key features include *large 16-18" front wheel* for speed, *low seat* (adjustable front/back via pegs), *handbrake* on rear wheel for spin-outs, and *rally-themed graphics* with stripes and "Rally Cycle" decals. Plot: None—open-ended riding as kids "rally" down hills, corner sharply, or race friends, with *low center of gravity* for stability at 12+ mph. Features *rotomolded plastic* in red/blue/yellow/black, *easy assembly**, and **safer alternative* to bikes (per 1973 safety studies). Supports solo or group racing. No save system—endless rides.

Key Features:
Modes: Free riding, racing
Mechanics: Pedal drive, handbrake spin, low-seat stability
Characters: N/A (rider as racer)
Missions: Hill descents, corner drifts
Unique: Rally graphics, spin-out brake
Controls: Pedal forward, handbrake pull

Game Length:
Main Story: N/A (open-ended)
Completionist: Unlimited rides

Sales Numbers:
Not publicly available; millions sold in 1970s-80s.

Technical Specifications:
Media: Rotomolded plastic frame
Resolution: N/A
Save System: None
Audio: None (wheel squeaks)
System: Manual play

Back of the Box Description:
Race with the Big Wheel Rally Cycle! Low-riding speed, spin-out handbrake, rally stripes—Marx's thrilling trike for kids 3-8!

Additional Details:
Mechanics: Peg-adjust seat, front-wheel drive, rear brake
Multiplayer: Group races
Difficulty: Easy
Development: Marx Toys
Localization: English
Age Rating: 3+

Technical Notes:
Load Times: N/A
Issues: Wheel wear (hollow interior splits)
Features: Compatible with Big Wheel accessories
Requirements: None

Historical Context:
Released 1979 at $15 USD, Big Wheel Rally Cycle was a variant of Marx's 1969 Big Wheel, adding "rally" decals for the 1970s craze. Rivaled Power Cycle; 1995 recall for misassembly. Praised for safety; collector's item in 2025, NRFB $50-$100+.

Did You Know?
Handbrake for intentional spin-outs.
Low seat: 2-3 inches off ground.
1973 safety study boosted sales.
Rally Cycle: "Be the baddest kid on the block."
Marx's last Big Wheel before 1980 bankruptcy.