1974 Ahi Spider-man Zoomcycle!

The early seventies saw an increase in motorcycle toys due possibly to Evel Knievel’s popularity at the time. Azrak-Hamway, better known as AHI had just acquired the license from Marvel to produce Spider-man toys. So some of the first toys off their factory lines were that of cycles. All different kinds of motorcycles including friction powered, battery powered, and remote control.

I remember getting the Zoom cycle on a trip to the Woodville Mall in Northwood, Ohio late in 74. The store was called the Hobby Center, and was definately where all the kids gravitated towards. I can still see the store shelves in my mind stocked with the likes of boxed Megos, Aurora monster kits, and other Ahi goodies. For some reason the box really drew me into getting it, whether it was the colors, or the Spider Power Pack. The box for the Zoomcycle looks as if one of Ahi’s employees tried to redraw the cover from 1972’s Spider-man: A Rockomic LP. Never mind that, … its “Official”. See for yourself above! That, and stay tuned for future blogs about other Spidey cycles.