Toy Made From Tractor Tire Tubes

Toy made from tractor tire tubes FARM HOME Toys/Games 16-5-26 Kids of all ages are enjoying the "Holie Roller," a popular new toy made from large tractor tire tubes. "On steep hills, it'll give you a ride as thrilling and exciting as a giant roller coaster," says inventor Marshall Franzman. He's patented his new invention and hopes to have it on the market by the end of this year. For adults, Franzman's prototype 6 by 6 ft. "Holie Roller" is made of four 38 in. dia. tractor tire tubes placed side by side like four donuts. A special-made rubberized heavy-duty canvas tarp holds the tires together. Up to four adult passengers, seated side by side inside the "donut" and held in place by one long seat belt, can ride the "Holie Roller" at a time. Snap-on safety nets cover the openings to make double sure no passenger falls out during the ride. "It's a barrel of fun the year-around wherever it's at ù whether bouncing down hills, floating on water, skimming over ice, or rolling along on level ground," says Franzman. "We've discovered the Holie Roller has excellent appeal as a rental toy for birthday parties." When you get to the bottom of the hill, you get out and roll the toy back uphill to the starting point. "Two adults can roll it up a steep hill without working up a sweat," says Franzman. He's experimenting with several prototypes, including smaller models for small children. For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, The "Holie Roller," Marshall Franzman, inventor, 4330167th Ave. NE, Ham Lake, Minn. 55304 (ph 612 434-7722).

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