Big wheel vehicle?

KSagal · 06-19-2007, 09:35 AM

I have seen a commercial for a kid's sports drink that has some youths riding inside of a large wheel on the beach. There is a saddle like a small motorcycle type, inside the one big wheel.

Does anyone know of this commercial or the vehicle? It is real?

behindblueeyes · 06-19-2007, 11:06 AM

I have seen the commercial, and like you I am curious about this vehicle.

quade · 06-19-2007, 11:08 AM

I can't guarantee it will play for you, but I assume you mean the one on this page; http://www.kraftfoods.com/caprisun/6_0_Advertising.html titled "Cool Gets Cooler"?

I believe that was done by a company in Santa Monica called "UNCLE". If you're really interested, you might wanna give them a jingle. http://www.uncle.tv/uncle.swf

MagiMike · 06-19-2007, 11:21 AM

Real Company Limited edition product see link below
http://www.wheelsurf.nl/

macgeek · 06-19-2007, 12:05 PM

"Kickstart Spark"

Jonathan

macgeek · 06-19-2007, 12:15 PM

Jonathan

JohnM · 06-19-2007, 02:02 PM

The generic name for these devices is "monowheel" and they have been around since at least 1869, when the first patent appeared. There is a website devoted to their history.

MagiMike · 06-19-2007, 02:39 PM

KSagal · 06-19-2007, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagiMike

Real Company Limited edition product see link below
http://www.wheelsurf.nl/

This is the one I meant in my original post. I am interested in seeing if they really exist. The links go to machines that look to be earlier models, and these look to have a more finished look.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagiMike

Now, this guy would be less likely to get people yell stupid comments to him, I believe.

"Hey, how much did THAT cost?"

hellphish · 06-19-2007, 04:05 PM

Do the steering controls on these contraptions really do anything?

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quade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 1,335	I can't guarantee it will play for you, but I assume you mean the one on this page; http://www.kraftfoods.com/caprisun/6_0_Advertising.html titled "Cool Gets Cooler"? I believe that was done by a company in Santa Monica called "UNCLE". If you're really interested, you might wanna give them a jingle. http://www.uncle.tv/uncle.swf __________________ Harry Potter may fly a broomstick, but I ride a magic lawnmower.

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MagiMike Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston, TX, USA. Posts: 701	Is this the one you mean? Real Company Limited edition product see link below http://www.wheelsurf.nl/ Last edited by MagiMike; 06-19-2007 at 11:38 AM.. Reason: To add link

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macgeek Super Crazy Segway Geek Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,757	Is the product "Kickstart Spark" Jonathan

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JohnM Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: ManchVegas, NH Posts: 2,148	Monowheels The generic name for these devices is "monowheel" and they have been around since at least 1869, when the first patent appeared. There is a website devoted to their history. __________________ JohnM Anything worth doing for 2 hours is 10 times more worthwhile if done for 20 hours. RUSA #235 UMCA #3877 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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MagiMike Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston, TX, USA. Posts: 701	Thanks fer the link John Love that site

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