A ride-on toy can include a body having a shape resembling a torso of a creature and suitable for being sat on by a child, and four walking mechanisms connected to the body. Each walking mechanism can include a wheel rotatably mounted to the body at a wheel center, and a leg slidably connected to the body via a peg received in a slot defined by the body. The leg includes a foot and has a shape resembling a leg of the creature. The foot is eccentrically linked to the wheel. Two out of the four walking mechanisms are connected to a head end of the body to define a pair of forelegs. The other two out of the four walking mechanisms are connected to a tail end of the body to define a pair of hind legs.

Mechanical toy animals include internal mechanisms that allow the toy animals to simulate live animals. The present invention allows children to physically walk the toy animal on a leash. Methods of making and using the same are further provided.

Mechanical toy animals include internal mechanisms that allow the toy animals to simulate live animals. The present invention allows children to physically walk the toy animal on a leash. Methods of making and using the same are further provided.

Mechanical toy animals include internal mechanisms that allow the toy animals to simulate live animals. The present invention allows children to physically walk the toy animal on a leash. Methods of making and using the same are further provided.