TOYS R US, LAVENHAM – In a delightful yet slightly disturbing twist on childhood nostalgia, a fully roadworthy replica of the Little Tikes ‘Cozy Coupe’ has hit the market for a modest £21,500. Just slightly higher than the average price of an item at Toys R Us.
By Our Consumer Correspondent: Colin Allcabs
Brothers Graham and Brian Bitcoin from Lakeheath spent nearly £30,000 creating the marvel, a converted Daewoo Matiz that runs on petrol, reaches speeds of up to 70mph, and comes complete with an airbag, headlights, and mirrors.
The idea took root, as these things do, with a wild “aha!” moment. “We were at Toys R Us, looking for Xmas presents for the kids, and we noticed how expensive everything was – almost like they were taking the piss.
Just then, a Daewoo passed by the shop so we thought, ‘Hang on, let’s make our own overpriced adult version of a Cozy Coupe for no particular reason!’” Brian Bitcoin reminisces. Since realizing their dream, while the car has turned plenty of heads and delighted pedestrians, financial returns have been less thrilling. After appearing at just five events over two years, the Bitcoins decided to recoup some cash by selling the pointless adult-sized toy to any potential buyer craving a bit of childhood road flair.
Novelty wore off
Local reactions have been priceless. “I see grown men covered in tattoos cheering as it drives by!” said Brian. “People lose it over this car, well, for about 30 seconds until the novelty has worn off.”
And now, for just a spare £21,500—a price comparable to a particularly overpriced battery-operated ride-on at Toys R Us—the Big Tike can be yours.
But their zany ventures don’t end here. Once they’ve sold the Big Tike, the brothers plan to pour the proceeds into an Addams Family-inspired “creepy” camper van, ready to bring a ghoulish twist to Britain’s roads.
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