Quibi's 'Life-Size Toys' Pairs Epic Stunts with Radio Flyer, LEGO, Thomas the Tank Engine, More

Thomas and his Motocross Friends | Source: Quibi

Some classic toys are about to go big for the short-form content platform, Quibi.

Originally slated to debut in May, Life-Size Toys will premiere July 6 with Nitro Circus ringleader Travis Pastrana playing host as iconic toys are transformed for epic stunts.

“At Nitro Circus, you’re never too old for toys. Tricycles and rocking horses all get pushed to the limit on our tour, but Life-Size Toys definitely raises the game,” says Pastrana. “In this show, we have the chance to take some of our favorite childhood toys, make larger-than-life-versions of them and go for the most insane stunts we can think of. We can’t wait for viewers to see what we’ve dreamed up.”

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Pastrana and adrenaline-fueled daredevils at Nitro Circus have cooked-up stunts that involve life-sized versions of toys from Radio Flyer, LEGO, Mattel, and more, including the Stomp Rocket, a Barbie car, Thomas the Tank Engine, a rubber duck, Toss & Catch, and a Duncan Yo-Yo.

The stunts include an air rocket that can launch a grown man into the sky, a toy car navigating a professional rallycross course, and a high-flying motocross jump above Thomas.

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James Zahn

James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.

Quibi’s ‘Life-Size Toys’ Pairs Epic Stunts with Radio Flyer, LEGO, Thomas the Tank Engine, More

About the author

James Zahn