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Friction Toys

When the toy is pushed forward the drive wheels engage the flywheel. The flywheel stores the kinetic energy of the initial acceleration and propel the toy toy after it is released. These toys were especially popular in the 1960s to 1980s. Some used a zip cord which would directly accelerate the flywheel when pulled from the body of the vehicle.