About Us
1969 THE LITTLE TIKES® COMPANY IS BORN
Founder, Tom Murdough, introduces The Little Tikes® Company to the toy industry.
1971 THE FIRST LITTLE TIKES® CATALOG
The First Little Tikes® Catalog launched to retailers all across the US in color with our first foot to floor ride-ons which encompasses active play in the 1970s.
1973 ICON OF THE 1970S
One of our first foot to floor ride-ons, Ollie encapsulates active play and is a true icon from the 1970s.
1975 NEW LOGO IS INTRODUCED
A new logo is introduced with a soft rounded design to reflect our commitment to safe and fun toys for growing children.
1979 A LEGEND IS BORN
Cozy Coupe® Car is designed by former Chrysler designer, Jim Mariol. The very first Cozy Coupe® was born in Hudson, Ohio, and rolled off the assembly line weighing 19lbs 12oz and measuring 2.6 feet tall.
1981 NO MORE SPLINTERS
First outdoor picnic table to go from wood to plastic. This iconic play table can be found entertaining children in backyards all across the globe.
1985 HEADQUARTERS OPENS IN HUDSON, OH
Little Tikes® Corporate Headquarters opens its doors in Hudson, Ohio. Making it the largest rotational molding plant in the world.
1986 WON€™T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?
The beloved TV personality Mr. Rogers visits Little Tikes® to film an episode on how toys are made.
1989 COUNTRY COTTAGE IS INTRODUCED
The Country Cottage is introduced. This pretend playhouse reinvented how we play outdoors with its realistic design of modern homes in America.
1991 BEST SELLING CAR IN AMERICA
The Cozy Coupe® Car is named the Best-selling car in America.
1993 LITTLE TIKES PLAYGROUND INTRODUCED
The Little Tikes® Playground is an epitome of outdoor play with 4 levels of groundbreaking fun and widely desired colors.
1998 LITTLE TIKES TEAMS UP WITH IBM
Little Tikes™ teams up with IBM™ to produce the Young Explorer™ for use with their KidSmart program. Equipped with award-winning educational software to help children learn and explore concepts in math, science and language. The computer centers can also help children learn important socialization skills such as working together and sharing.
1999 COZY GETS A MAKEOVER
Cozy Coupe® Car is redesigned for a more sturdy and enjoyable ride. Significantly altering the look from the original slimmer roof poles.
2000 LITTLE TIKES DEVELOPS LINE OF BABY TOYS
The DiscoverSounds™ product line is introduced combining electronic sounds with fundamental cognitive play.
2003 STILL KING OF THE ROAD
The Cozy Coupe® Car is still king of the road. Over 10 million Cozy Coupe® Cars have been sold all over the world!
2006 LITTLE TIKES JOINS MGA FAMILY
Isaac Larian adds Little Tikes® to the MGA Entertainment family.
Happy 30th birthday Cozy Coupe®! With a Lifetime Achievement Award to celebrate, our much-loved car is given a face lift with cartoon eyes and a friendly smile. In this year, several new versions were also produced including the Princess Edition, Fire Truck and the Cozy Coupe® Cab.
2011 TOUR DE TURTLES
Little Tikes® is a proud sponsor of the Tour De Turtles in partnership with the Sea Turtles Conservancy to help raise awareness about worldwide threats to sea turtles and encourage positive stewardship of ocean and coastal habitats.
2012 NEW CONCEPT IN TOYS DEVELOPED
The Cook n Grow™ Kitchen is introduced. It was the first kitchen to expand and actually “grow” with the child as they develop.
2018 STEM LEARNING
As part of the award-winning STEM Jr. line of toys, the Wonder Lab Centre is introduced and named top learning toy in 2018.
2019 50 YEARS OF PLAY!
Celebrating 50 years of playing big! In 2019, we’re affirming the important relationship between parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, guardian and child and continue to pave the way in encouraging adults and children to be active and playful through discovery …. together! Here’s to another 50 years of thinking and playing big!
Founder, Tom Murdough, introduces The Little Tikes® Company to the toy industry.
1971 THE FIRST LITTLE TIKES® CATALOG
The First Little Tikes® Catalog launched to retailers all across the US in color with our first foot to floor ride-ons which encompasses active play in the 1970s.
1973 ICON OF THE 1970S
One of our first foot to floor ride-ons, Ollie encapsulates active play and is a true icon from the 1970s.
1975 NEW LOGO IS INTRODUCED
A new logo is introduced with a soft rounded design to reflect our commitment to safe and fun toys for growing children.
1979 A LEGEND IS BORN
Cozy Coupe® Car is designed by former Chrysler designer, Jim Mariol. The very first Cozy Coupe® was born in Hudson, Ohio, and rolled off the assembly line weighing 19lbs 12oz and measuring 2.6 feet tall.
1981 NO MORE SPLINTERS
First outdoor picnic table to go from wood to plastic. This iconic play table can be found entertaining children in backyards all across the globe.
1985 HEADQUARTERS OPENS IN HUDSON, OH
Little Tikes® Corporate Headquarters opens its doors in Hudson, Ohio. Making it the largest rotational molding plant in the world.
1986 WON€™T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?
The beloved TV personality Mr. Rogers visits Little Tikes® to film an episode on how toys are made.
1989 COUNTRY COTTAGE IS INTRODUCED
The Country Cottage is introduced. This pretend playhouse reinvented how we play outdoors with its realistic design of modern homes in America.
1991 BEST SELLING CAR IN AMERICA
The Cozy Coupe® Car is named the Best-selling car in America.
1993 LITTLE TIKES PLAYGROUND INTRODUCED
The Little Tikes® Playground is an epitome of outdoor play with 4 levels of groundbreaking fun and widely desired colors.
1998 LITTLE TIKES TEAMS UP WITH IBM
Little Tikes™ teams up with IBM™ to produce the Young Explorer™ for use with their KidSmart program. Equipped with award-winning educational software to help children learn and explore concepts in math, science and language. The computer centers can also help children learn important socialization skills such as working together and sharing.
1999 COZY GETS A MAKEOVER
Cozy Coupe® Car is redesigned for a more sturdy and enjoyable ride. Significantly altering the look from the original slimmer roof poles.
2000 LITTLE TIKES DEVELOPS LINE OF BABY TOYS
The DiscoverSounds™ product line is introduced combining electronic sounds with fundamental cognitive play.
2003 STILL KING OF THE ROAD
The Cozy Coupe® Car is still king of the road. Over 10 million Cozy Coupe® Cars have been sold all over the world!
2006 LITTLE TIKES JOINS MGA FAMILY
Isaac Larian adds Little Tikes® to the MGA Entertainment family.
2009 COZY TURNS 30 YEARS OLD
Happy 30th birthday Cozy Coupe®! With a Lifetime Achievement Award to celebrate, our much-loved car is given a face lift with cartoon eyes and a friendly smile. In this year, several new versions were also produced including the Princess Edition, Fire Truck and the Cozy Coupe® Cab.
2011 TOUR DE TURTLES
Little Tikes® is a proud sponsor of the Tour De Turtles in partnership with the Sea Turtles Conservancy to help raise awareness about worldwide threats to sea turtles and encourage positive stewardship of ocean and coastal habitats.
2012 NEW CONCEPT IN TOYS DEVELOPED
The Cook n Grow™ Kitchen is introduced. It was the first kitchen to expand and actually “grow” with the child as they develop.
2018 STEM LEARNING
As part of the award-winning STEM Jr. line of toys, the Wonder Lab Centre is introduced and named top learning toy in 2018.
2019 50 YEARS OF PLAY!
Celebrating 50 years of playing big! In 2019, we’re affirming the important relationship between parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, guardian and child and continue to pave the way in encouraging adults and children to be active and playful through discovery …. together! Here’s to another 50 years of thinking and playing big!