Personally, I still like the raw and primitive nature of the hollow plastic beast of a big wheel that I had when i was a kid… I clearly remember the sound of the tire endlessly spinning and the joy that it brought me to feel like i was laying some drags in the driveway… but i guess things are gonna get updated at some point or another… and in the future i guess even kids toys are gonna have advanced-optimized drive systems too…
‘In this vehicle, the rider lies forward on the front giant Dysonesque wheel. The rider pushes the handlebars forward, engaging the double planetary gear system – also used in monster trucks to increase torque for minimal power. The back wheels act as giant ball bearings allowing a hubless rear’….
More info at Yanko Design.