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A pull toy is a toy designed to be pulled along the ground. These toys often feature moving parts that create sounds as they are pulled.1

Historically, pull toys have been popular for centuries. Ancient civilizations, including those in the Indus Valley and the Roman Empire, had simple pull toys, often in the shape of animals like horses, or as vehicles such as chariots and carts. These were typically made of wood or clay and could be decorated with carvings and vibrant colors.2

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