PlasmaCar Blue

Reviews of PlasmaCar Blue

1.) Unbelievable by far the best toy I ever bought for my kids
Reviewed by: Allen Ouellette kingston nh usa
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2.) A real blast even at this price!
Reviewed by: stewcanoe Wheelersburg, OH
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This toy is just plain fun. Even for your kids! In fact you might have to get them one as well! It started when we ordered a couple for our two grandkids. Both boys. One barely walking and the other a 4 year old that doesn't know the meaning of walk. Once we got these put together we saw how much fun they were we had to find a reason to order more, so we decided our niece and nephew needed them as well.

The specifics:
1. The toy is easy to put together. All you need is a hard rubber mallet (a block of wood and a claw hammer works just as well), and a Philips screwdriver. (You will not need to put in any screws but you will need the screwdriver with the included socket tool to help you tighten the nut on the steering shaft). There is a good video on YouTube about how easy it is to put together.
2. The toy is sturdy. Check out some of the plasma car race video's on YouTube to see how sturdy this toy is. (In no way do I suggest this is the way to treat the toy, but the videos are entertaining.) In any case they state the toy can handle up to 200 lbs on a smooth surface. I can personally testify that it will handle a bit more than that with no problem. (Hey Plasma Car! How about a bigger model made for us full size 50 year old adult frame types. I am at a significant disadvantage when sidewalk racing because of the cramped posture I must assume when competing!)
3. The toy is fast enough for any toddler, and on a downhill slope can be a real thrill. Toddlers will find it fun and they figure out how to make it move without any instruction. They can also paddle it around with their feet as well. Believe me, they will make it move plenty fast with just a little practice.
4. The toy is expensive but consider that if they start at 4 years old they could ride it for 10 years or more. So it only comes out to about five or six dollars a year. How many toys can you say that about?
5. No motor. No fuel. No batteries. You might think that means no fun. But not so! Certainly it's not as fast as a dirt bike. But watching my 18 year old daughter cruise around the house made me realize that fun riding toys don't necessarily need motors. And since we won't let her ride the dirt bike indoors, (or even her bicycle for that matter) this becomes a fun alternative.
6. Quiet. Except for the giggles and squeals.

If you read other reviews you will see a couple of disappointed reviewers. As for being hard to put together, the ones we received went together easily. You will need a hammer of some sort, and some tool like a screwdriver to turn the socket tool but that is all. Fast and easy to put together. As to being slow, well it can be. It can also go fairly quickly. It's all in how you work the handles back and forth. Really, check out the videos on YouTube.
I think kids of any age will really like the Plasma Car. I highly recommend this product.


3.) fanstatsic toy for a vairety of ages
Reviewed by: A. Sawyer Santa Fe
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I bought this for my one yr old's birthday- he was already riding on his 3 yr old sister's old push car, and I thought he would certainly get good use out of it in a few months. It is a great hit with him as well as with his sister. He doesnt get the wiggle motion yet, but will push it with his feet, and I can ride on the back with him on the front and we ride all through and around the house. My Daughter, never stops riding it, and this has helped explain the concept of sharing as she cannot resist a ride on the car in exchange for him using one of her toys. I am very impressed with the mechanism, the sturdyness of the car and how well it manoeuvres. I would recommend it to anyone with children between the ages of 1(if you are prepared to ride on it with them) and 8(I have seen our friends children have great fun with this). Best toy I have bought thus far! I suspect I will soon need to get another for my daughter to have her own.

4.) Plasma cars x 2
Reviewed by: Grandma Marilyn Vancouver, WA USA
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I bought 2 Plasmacars for my lower body disabled grandkids, ages 4 & 6 for Christmas. Putting them together required a hammer and intelligence but was essentially very straightforward. They are portable, easily used and very much enjoyed by my girl and boy grandkids. They are unable to use their feet so need to use their hands for locomotion, this was perfect for their needs. Plasmacars are also large and sturdy enough so that the bigger kids in the family can also easily use them without destroying them with their larger size. So far they are durable enough to withstand active children, including 3 large boys at play. Grandma Marilyn

5.) plasmacar
Reviewed by: T. Cook United States
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This was the best purchase of this Christmas season. The car is
amazing! It easily supports this 140 pound body and is so much fun.
It is advertised as being able to hold up to 250 pounds but in the
manual you are informed that a 250 pound person can only ride it on
smooth surfaces; 120 pounds is the top weight on rough surfaces. We
have ours down in the basement as it performs best on the smooth cement
floor. The kids and their friends are still enjoying it even 3 weeks
after Christmas unlike the robosapien and roboraptor which are languishing
in a dark corner somewhere. The movement of the plasmacar reminds me of the bumpercar ride at the fair. It moves forward and backward quickly allowing the driver to make tight turns with no problem. This product is tons of fun for children and adults with a little time on their hands!

6.) Even parents can have fun with this one!
Reviewed by: S. Lin
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I've bought this twice now, once for my nephew, once for a friend and both times it has been a huge hit. I sat on one for the first time yesterday and it was so much fun. I was surprised how fast and agile the bike can go if you want it to.

7.) After 2 years, this still gets played with EVERY day
Reviewed by: AmbyChelle Colorado Springs, CO USA
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We love love love our plasma cars! I paid a lot more than they sell for now, but I certainly don't regret it. Very few toys stick around our house for too long because the kids outgrow them, get bored with them, or they fall apart. But I anticipate having our plasma cars for many more years before any of those things happen. So far, we've had them for almost 2 years. My children are now almost 4 and 8 years old and use their cars daily. We have laminate wood floor that are very smooth and they cars work perfectly on those floors. In our kitchen where the floor is vinyl, the car is a bit sluggish. We took the car to the park once and it did okay on the sidewalks, but it wasn't good enough to bother ever taking it again. If you have very smooth floors, this is an awesome toy. Otherwise, you should just pass on this one because it just doesn't work well on anything but really smooth surfaces.

8.) A hit with the adults, anyway
Reviewed by: Millie R. Idaho
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I bought the PlasmaCar for us to give our grandson for Christmas so he hasn't received it yet. However, I tried out our next-door neighbors' before ordering it and was very impressed. I think our grandson will love it. I love that it doesn't require batteries and is such a simple toy. My husband, who weighs about 200 pounds, was able to ride it so it must be well-made!

9.) Excellent ride-on toy for mulitple ages
Reviewed by: J. A. Baudoin Louisiana
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I originally purchased two plasmacars for my 6 and 8-year old boys, and a ride-on toy 4-wheeler for my 18-month old. The older boys love them and the 18-month old wouldn't touch his ride-on toy after getting on the plasmacar. He pushes it with his feet instead of using the steering wheel to move it, but it's so smooth that he can go quickly but safely. Since the first purchase, I bought TWO more because my 4-year old girl loves it as well. So far they seem very rugged to have withstood my 10 and 11-year old boys' rough play with them. (Yes, that's six kids who have all played on it). Lots of smooth surface, indoors or out, is a must for this toy. I'm adding to this review over two years later, and we still love them! My husband has done some minor repair work replacing the bearings on one the plasmacars; otherwise, all are still used frequently and still going strong!

10.) THESE cars are AWESOME!!
Reviewed by: Eric Bartolomucci milford,nh
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my kids LOVE these cars! We swapted out the wheels and put rollerblade wheels on so we could use them indoors on our wood floors, and not tear up the floors. We use them outdoors and they are a blast..very fast on hills, so we always wear helmets! My husband and I ride them too..hold alot of weight...fun for the whole family!

11.) Great Fun, Great Toy
Reviewed by: Melanie Berlin
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This car is great. My boys ages 4 and 6 rode this around our house all day until it was warm enough to go outside. Great fun!

12.) My son calls this his "TWIST CAR"
Reviewed by: fitnesscrazy Zambo, Philippines
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My eldest son calls this his Twist Car. Both my sons (2 yrs old and 5 yrs old) love this plasmacar. They can't seem to get enough of it. It's a good diversion from all those videogames or tv shows they love playing and watching. We sometimes use this to drive our 2 year old around the house to make him fall asleep. Just love love this product.

13.) so much fun
Reviewed by: T. Wallace Alaska
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This is a great toy for kids young and old. My 2 1/2 year old son loves it, as does my 12 year old daughter. Even adults can ride it, provided they're not too tall. Be careful to keep the wheels clean because stuff stuck to the bottom of them can scratch wood floors. I've had this toy for over a year and it still works like new.

14.) My six year old LOVES THIS
Reviewed by: mgkX2 MISSOURI
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My nephew got this for his birthday this weekend. He was too small for it, but my six year old son LOVED it. He could easily go in and out of small areas. He had a ball. I can't wait to get one for him.

15.) BEST TOY EVER!!!
Reviewed by: addies mom Massachusetts
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This has got to be the best toy ever!!! We bought a purple one for my daughter when she was 2.5 years old r/t sensory issues, thought it would be easier than a scooter board, Well, she just absolutely loves this car!!! She is now 4.5 years old and still rides this car EVERY DAY, at least once....she likes to sit on it and watch tv, and roll back and forth. Great sensory feedback. Great activity for her also. We have hardwood floors/tile/and some rug. definitely performs better on the hardwood, good on the tile, but noisy; and ok on the rug. she can only push it with her feet on the rug, but on smooth surfaces, she has mastered the rocking of the hands. We just giggle at her all the time when she is riding it, it does go fast so please be aware, but she is just so darn cute on it and the way they rock their arms to make it go is priceless!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this toy for everyone!!!! So much better than all those other scooter cars, that are cheap and cannot be used for years and years!!!

16.) Great for a child any age
Reviewed by: shericand Santa Clarita, CA
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My son got this for Christmas 2 years ago. He is now 9 yrs.old and still rides around on our hardwood floors all through the house. I am going to get one for my 4 yr. old daughter now, she loves his. It is very durable and easy to put together as long as you get the nut on the steering wheel just right before tightening. If the steering wheel is off, the car doesn't work as well.

17.) BEST RIDE-ON TOY EVER
Reviewed by: Victor&Mark's Mom New York, NY
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My boys love it. They fight for it. Every child that comes to visit wants to ride it. I recently bought 5 of these cars as presents for my friend's children. Best ride-on toy ever!!! Questioning the durability? DON'T! I rode it myself in the park with my son upfront and this toy is still around! Get it and let the fun begin!

18.) Best Gift!
Reviewed by: Barbara A. Mcnulty
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This was the second plasma car we bought. The first was for our first grandson. Since he and his brother (now 2-1/2) were fighting over who would ride it -- we decided to get #2 his own. He was thrilled to have his own. Even with the pedal bikes the boys own, they always come back to the plasma cars. They are very sturdy -- even the moms and dads get on them!

19.) Even moms and dads love it!
Reviewed by: Momov2
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My kid gets angry at me because i enjoy myself so much i take so long in riding this car. It is so much fun. Get it! And the price is unbeatable! And free shipping too.

20.) Grandchildren loved their Plazma Cars!
Reviewed by: Mother of Pearls SC
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My two grandsons loved their Plazma Cars! They were the envy of the older ones; and yes, they got on them, too! A definite hit - and an excellent way to get them physically active. They seem very sturdy.

21.) LOVE this toy!
Reviewed by: Mom of 2 Boys
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Both of our boys, ages 2 and 4, received this as a Christmas gift. These things are AWESOME! I am so impressed with how easy and FUN they are to drive, power and maneuver! The suggested age is 36 months and up, but my 2 year old is able to do it with ease. I can even get on with one of my boys and ride it together (although, yes, I also have fun riding it by myself as well!). Highly recommend this toy...I will be buying them in the future as gifts for other kids in our family!

22.) This thing is great!
Reviewed by: Boys5times Oregon United States
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I bought one of these for my 2 year old granddaughter's birthday. She (and her 3 year old sister) LOVED it. They could even both ride at once. Much to my teenage son's dismay, I had to try it too; it was so fun! Seems to be very durable and well made. This is a great item!

23.) Plasma Car fun
Reviewed by: Jamie Cormier Lafayette, LA USA
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The plasma cars are nice for both kids to ride. We didn't have any problems with installing.

24.) Terrific concept, terrific toy!
Reviewed by: Nando New Jersey
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Assembly required some care but once complete our son mastered the car instantly, insisting that we roll up all the rugs so he can use the entire house. No batteries or other electronics is a welcome relief. Amazon delived promptly.

25.) grandchildren love it
Reviewed by: D. Brown Houston, TX USA
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I have bought two of the plasma cars and my grandchildren from 2-8 love it. Also had to try and keep the adults off, as this will support quite a bit of weight, and they were having a great time. Was purchased for the two year olds birthday, it was amazing at how well they could operate the car. This car will go backwards as well as it goes forwards. I only wish a larger version was made for adults.

26.) Great toy for all the kids
Reviewed by: Soaping Diva Flora, IL United States
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We got one of these for the grandkids, and they all love it, from the 2 year old up to the 11 year old. Only problem is keeping the older ones from riding it down hills! The kids have had so much fun with this, we got one for the niece and nephews.

All you have to do is sit on it, put your feet up on it and wiggle! Great fun.

27.) amazing plasma car
Reviewed by: norm-the-storm miami
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ordered for my grandson ,however my daughter aged 15 commandeered it and insisted its the best fun shes ever had
Fantastic product

28.) Great toy for Ages 2 to 99
Reviewed by: Joseph R. Bouska Cheste Springs PA
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It is a very fun toy. kids get on and start turning the steering right and left and it propels them. They get it instantly.

Only word of caution. I would be carefull allowing 200 lb adults to try indoors on hardwood floors. It will leave some marks if adults ride on hardwood floors. Kids will be ok.



29.) Good gift idea
Reviewed by: The Ol' Parkrat Sherwood., Or. USA
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I bought this for my grandson in
Wisconsin. I live in Oregon. The report is that it is a lot of fun..That's good enough for me..

30.) Don't accept imitations
Reviewed by: Aloo colorado
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My two year old loves it. Our 13 year old niece loves. My 50 year old brother in law loves it. Bought an identical looking car at a national retailer. Never worked properly, steering wheel stripped in days. Get the real thing. loads of fun for anyone under 250lbs

31.) Plasma car-even grandma can have fun with it!
Reviewed by: jll
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I bought my almost 2 year old grandson a plasma car and he oves it. He can't quite get the hang of moving it by using the handle but he does use it as a push car. He has the idea though. I got on and tried to show him what to do and he had a ball riding with Grandma. Its fun and I think he will be able to use it for quite a while. Sturdily built and lots of exercise.

32.) This toy is a lot of fun!
Reviewed by: Wii Crazii CA
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I bought this toy for my 3 year old. He loves it. He races around the yard like he is on a race track. This toy is easy to use and easy to assemble too. What more can you ask for!

33.) Lots of fun for all our grandkids
Reviewed by: Marga
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Everybody loves the car. It is so easy to drive and at the same time it is very sturdy

34.) Great toy for the price
Reviewed by: Anne Previdi
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Had 6 children over playing this passed weekend from the ages of 3 to 8, all of them enjoyed playing & riding this car.

35.) I'm a 50+ Mom. It's FUN to ride!!
Reviewed by: C. Surber
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I LOVE THESE CARS!!!!!

I saw them at the State Fair 2-3 years ago and tried them out with my younger daughter.

They are an ingenious design. You just wiggle the handle back and forth and it moves.

They are a little cramped for an adult, but they are FUN!!! FUN!!! FUN!!!

My daughter and I were laughing so hard and having so much fun riding them that I decided to buy four different colors, mark each with a different "car" number and donate them to our church to use in the Fall Festival.

We have visiting privileges, of course. =/;o)

36.) My son loves this car.
Reviewed by: Declan's Mum California
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Our neighbors kids have one of these and my son was desperate to have one. This was the best value website. He gets so excited when we take it up to the park and all his friends want to get on it too. He is 2 1/2 and has not worked out how to propel it using the steering but he gets good speed using his feet Flintstone style.

37.) Fun for all
Reviewed by: Wylie's Mom Andrews, SC
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I purchased this for my 4 yr old grandson for his birthday. The whole family has enjoyed it so much I also purchased one for my 9 yr old grandson's birthday. My 31 yr old son (their father) has even ridden on it. It is similar to a toy he played with in day care oh so many years ago. He's planning a plasma car race at the 9 year old's birthday party this month. ALSO, I can't say enough about Fat Brain Toys from whom I purchased this toy. The first car was shipped within a couple of hours of ordering and the 2nd in less than 24 hours of ordering. I plan to purchase more toys from them. The car was such a hit at the 4 yr old's party that several parents wanted to know where I got it and I recommended Fat Brain Toys to them.

38.) plasma car
Reviewed by: Liz Madison, CT USA
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I bought this on my daughter - in -law's recommendation as a birthday present for my grandson(5)and was sceptical at first because it seemed to young for him. He loved it as did his siblings, friends and even the adults who tried it. Definitely needs a smooth flat surface for the best ride!

39.) blue plasma car
Reviewed by: Amazon Junkie Texas
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I reviewed this already, but since I bought two of them,maybe they need a double review. I bought them for my grandsons ages 2 and 4 and they loved them. Their parents report that they ride them all the time and it's the best gift I've given them. Even the adults have been on them and raced down the street. I don't recommend that, but they live on a cul-de-sac so there's very little traffic.
Apparently they are well worth the $[...](each) + shipping that I spent on two of them. The cars are very sturdy and easy for the little ones to navigate. I recommend them highly.
By the way, I only gave three stars to the 'education value', because other than teaching a kid control, I really can't see much of an educational bonus. The 'fun value' however, received 5 stars.

40.) SO WORTH THE MONEY
Reviewed by: octpumpkin Florida
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I bought 2 of these last year for christmas. my children are 11,8,3,1. They have ridden them EVERYDAY since either in the house or speeding down the driveway racing each other. My dh even rides it sometimes and he weight 200# :) these cars are amazing. so easy to ride either nice and slow or if you use foot power they really speed along. i am buying a third one this year :)

41.) Confirming the great reviews
Reviewed by: Lawrence J. Konis Thousand Oaks, CA
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Not much more to say on this ride, but all the positive reviews are right on. My two year old jumped on and knew intuitively how to make it go. Awesome, and no you don't need a basketball court to enjoy it.

42.) Best ride-on toy ever...
Reviewed by: Na Fairfax, VA USA
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My 6 and 4 year old loves this thing. We have had everything from powerwheels to thomas the train ride-on; nothing compares in simplicity and fun. This is a must own toy for all toddler.

43.) This is the coolest toy/scooter/bike hybrid ever
Reviewed by: Peter L. Courtemanche Boise, Id
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My wife and I bought the Plasma Car from Amazon for our three year old for Christmas and was well worth it. The car is stable, easy to use, and assembly was a snap. It works well indoors on tile and wood floors, have not tried it outside because of the weather but can't wait. It is also fun for all ages like the package says so pick one up for your little one or your self and have a blast.

44.) Favorite toy in our house
Reviewed by: Triplet mama Kansas
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My triplet boys each got a plasma car for Christmas last year, then age 2. By far the most fun toy (and most time spent) my boys ever experienced. On those cold inside days when aggression levels need deflating, these cars do it! Sometimes one might ride around a brother or stuffed animal in back (or even a mom or dad--they hold a ton of weight!) but a good fast race around the dining room table with all 3 cars in action is always fun. And the boys have grown more creative with them: linking them together to make a tractor trailer or a 3-car choo-choo train, with all 3 riding a car. My boys have gotten very good at steering, so can circle away from walls and doors on a dime (just when I think they are surely heading to smash up a door!) and they are getting down the physics of movement on these things too, although they still have tons of fun pushing off with their feet. My only word of caution: they're loud with 3 of them racing through our house and they are wreaking havoc on our wood floors (soft wood) and the finish is stripping away at alarming rates. But we have come to terms with our loss and think that the cars are worth it. After a year of heavy hard use, one of our front wheels is missing, although the car still works fine. But forget it if you don't have a decent expanse of tile or wood floors (or don't want cars in the house) or plenty of smooth concrete in your yard.

45.) I want one too!
Reviewed by: R. F. Smit USA
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My two year old son loves this. We take him to the local park where there's a nice smooth basketball court.

He got it straight away. After showing him how to waggle the wheel, "make the wheel like a butterfly" (so he'd go forwards, not backward!) and "keep your feet up" was the only advice I had to give him. The only problem is that he doesn't understand why his other ride-on toys don't move forward when you waggle the wheel!

Sometimes, we like to ride the thing together, much to the distress of my wife and our rabbits. I'm regretting ever giving him it because he won't let me ride it on my own. Boy, am I in for trouble if I try to sneak a go!

With regard to the choke hazard warning, that's just alarmist claptrap. The steering wheel cap is securely attached, and difficult to remove with a flatblade screwdriver; never mind a two year old's toenails.

Note also that the product photos show a child leaning back on the thing. Evidently not a fan of actually going anywhere. You have to lean forward to make it move, unless you have *very* heavy shoes.

46.) Intuitive and fun to ride!
Reviewed by: mamma of 2
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We got this car for my 2.5 year old for Christmas. We have laminate flooring and thought it would be a good energy burner for the rainly winter. It works smoothly on the flooring and my son can make some tight turns on it and really get around the house on it after only a week of using it. For the first week he used his feet on the floor to push it around even though I kept trying to explain to him to just turn the wheel. Suddenly he figured it out and is quite proud of himself. The same night he also figured out how to back it up to make a tight turn. The only hazard I can see is sometimes if he leans over too far during a turn he can tip over and fall off but he is hardly moving fast enough to hurt himself just going down a hallway. I'd keep an eye on younger children using it outside as they can get up some speed if the surface is smooth enough, but overall a fun, battery-free car.

47.) Best Gift
Reviewed by: Kay Osborn
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I bought 2 of these for 2 of my grandsons. They love it. They are two and three and of all the gifts they received for Christmas they loved this the best. The plasmacar is very durable and with little boys who like to crash into things-it's the best! I highly recommend this item. My grandson's moms say it keeps the boys occupied for a long time.

48.) plasma car
Reviewed by: D. Foster Texas
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I was introduced to the plasma car about 3years ago. A friend on my block bought one for her son, It has been a hit with the kids in the neighborhood there are 12 regular riders ranging from age 2-15. And on rare occasion a few strange women who have too much time on their hands. The little car still works like new. We have recently moved from the neighborhood and the car has been missed tremendously. I purchased one for my 5 yr old for Christmas this year and he is on it morning till night . My 2 yr old was able to drive it without any instruction. It is a very good physical activity, the upper body is used to propel the car versus the legs . The car requires coordination the more you have the faster you can go which is the educational value I see associated with this toy.

49.) Worth it!
Reviewed by: E. Blakely Wasilla, AK, US
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My boys love it! Ages: 8, 6, 4, 1.5. You don't need a huge space for these. We have a family room approximately 18 feet by 20 feet (I'm guesstimating) and they have a blast. Fun for adults too!

50.) Plasma Car -- Pleasantly Perfect!
Reviewed by: R. Swiglo
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This was a gift for our young daughter on Christmas. She LOVES it!!! She has played with it EVERY day since Christmas. While she can get it to motate by just using the steering wheel on hard, smooth surfaces, she prefers to use her leg power and just zoom around on it. We have not taken it outside and I do agree with other reviewers who say this will adversely affect the wheels and how it moves. The car itself is not overly bulky and can turn on a dime. My husband and I have been most pleased with this purchase! My husband put it together and did not have any trouble at all. I would say it is my daughter's favorite toy from Christmas, hands and wheels down! For kids who have outgrown their "toddler cars" but still want to zoom around, I highly recommend it.

51.) Even after a year since purchased, still a great toy!
Reviewed by: NVAMom Northern Virginia, USA
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We purchased a plasma car for each of our young boys (at the time, age 3 and 4) and these plasma cars have provided much entertainment -- well over a year later. We have a fairly large main level that is all hard wood. The boys zip around and have a great time.

52.) If I could give more than 5 stars I would!
Reviewed by: new momma CA
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This car is SO much fun! I bought this for my 14 month old after debating between a radio flyer scootabout, little tikes ride on, and other ride on toys. I was tired of buying things that she grew out of in a few months. She loves this car and has fun on it and my husband and I have a blast on it too. She and I ride all over the house together and have so much fun! I know we'll use this for years to come. It is a little unstable for a 14 month old but I'm always with her when she uses it.

53.) Simple Fun for my kids!
Reviewed by: K. Cundancin usa
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Easy to assemble. My 10 years old asks turns to his little sister -I bought it for her-. If we would have a bigger house I'll consider to buy an extra one, it would be great to have a bigger place to really enjoy the smooth riding.

54.) Plasma car - super fun!
Reviewed by: Robin Texas
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My grandson loves his plasma car! I love it b/c I know it will last him a long time.

55.) Soooo much fun!
Reviewed by: CATHERINE Texas
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I got this for my 3 year old grandson for Christmas.
He loves it!
His older brother rides on it and even my daughter-in-law has given it a spin :0)
It has been a lot of fun for the family and I would recommend it to others.

56.) excellent!!!
Reviewed by: Liliana Walji houston, tx
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Santa brought it for my 2 years old boy and he plays with it everyday....So far is still good. I do not know how much longer it will work ok because he plays everyday.

57.) Grandson's love these
Reviewed by: M. Nazelli
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Bought two of these for our grandsons, one 3yrs.and one 7 yrs. old. They have so much fun riding around the basement. These have really helped with Winter indoor fun. Strongly recommend for all ages.

58.) For grownups too!
Reviewed by: N. Smith Sedalia, CO United States
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My kids are 13 and 10 and this was their favorite holiday gift. In fact, we bought a second one after riding the first one for a week. My husband has even rode it down our driveway (asphalt)! What a blast. For now we are riding on hardwood floors inside, as too much snow outside! Can't wait to have outside on driveway in the summer. Even the 13 year olds' friends are alwasy asking where we bought it --- they love it too.

59.) Forget the kids, I LOVE IT
Reviewed by: S. Kellner
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I bought this for my 1-year old's birthday, figuring we could ride it together. He likes it fine but is still a little too young to be overly interested in it. In the meantime I'm like "get out of the way! Beep beep!" while I'm zooming around the house on it. There's nothing like a spin on the Plasma Car at the end of a busy day to de-stress. I make everyone who comes to our house get on it, whether they want to or not, and they all love it!

60.) Had to get another one.
Reviewed by: P. Hirschi
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Got one for my 2 year old a couple of months ago. I just purchased another one for my 5 year old daughter because both of them only want to ride the plasmacar. We have a garage full of rideable toys and they only want to ride this. Plasma car is great they play for hours on the drive way with them.

61.) LOTS OF FUN FOR KIDS AND PARENTS
Reviewed by: Snap Shooter Virginia
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Got this for my grandson (and a pink one for my granddaughter) for Christmas. They just had a ball and were racing each other within minutes in our unfinished basement. And their mommy and daddy too. The rated weight limit of 200 lbs is just great!
Educational value ... MUCH better than TV and videogames
Durability ... don't know yet so I gave it a 4star

62.) Great toy!
Reviewed by: Mima Sacramento, CA USA
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Have bought 2 so far and plan to buy another, all for my 2 and 3 year old grandsons. It goes a little fast, but for the younger, short legged kids, they tend to put their feet down and push it along anyway, and it rolls easily. As they get the hang of it, their coordination improves. Sturdy, so fun toy for all ages, outside and inside too, if you have the space.

63.) Who'd have thought?
Reviewed by: Karen Kast
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Who'd have thought that this thing would be so much fun? My 10 yr old daughter said it was the only thing she wanted for her birthday. I wouldn't have spent [...] for it, but it was on sale for [...], much better price. I had shopped around to find the best quality, and this was it. The thing holds up to 230 lbs! She uses it nearly every day after school. I'm amazed at how fast she can get it going! Great product!

64.) Tell the kids to wait their turn!!!!!!
Reviewed by: King's Kid Merida, Yucatan, MEX
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...when we received this I HONESTLY told my 3 little kids that this was Mommy's toy!!! We all take turns riding it almost every day...my 75 year old mother, too! We adults do prefer it with a nice square cushion for comfort:-)! I can't wait to get another one or two...and have races!!!...though we live in Mexico so hard to figure out how to have someone bring...shipping internationally is pricey and haven't seen any sold here, yet. Anyone who needs to build up their trunk and arm muscles will be amazed at how this feels like it is working EVERYTHING above the waist. Too, if someone has a problem walking or is convalescing, it is a great way to get excercise WITHOUT THE USE OF LEG MUSCLES. Please note that you must use it on flat, hard surfaces like cement, asphalt, tile if fairly smooth, hardwood floors, even linoleum would probably work if quite sturdily installed and very flat. Adults can use these in the house if you have the right floors as it turns on a dime and goes backwards all by your arm movements. Garages and driveways are great if they aren't slanted or rough. Have fun!


65.) Fun-filled fabulous riding toy
Reviewed by: grandmageek Philadelphia
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I a bought PlasmaCar for my grandson's fourth birthday. He loves it iand rides it easily. His 18 month old sister loved it as well but walks it around the house. I just purchased a different color PlasmaCar for her second birthday so they won't have to share. I really think it is mom and dad who want to race it around the house. It only works on hard surfaces.

66.) One of our Best Purchases Ever!
Reviewed by: Karon
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We bought two of these plasma cars for our kids (ages 3 and 1) last Christmas and we haven't regretted it for a second! They were easy to assemble and it took no time at all for the kids to get the hang of driving them. Initially, our 3 year old would just scoot her car (quite fast) with her feet, but now she mixes that up with driving too. Our son, although only 15 months old at the time, loved to sit on it and be pushed, but in a couple months he was driving himself around too. We joke that they both zoom around the house, turning corners like truck drivers. We have hardwood floors on our entry level that they drive on. I think these cars need a flat surface to work effectively, so if there isn't a hard, open space in your house, they might need to be used outdoors. Kids who come over to play always love these cars and they've provided hours of entertainment. My husband and I have both tried them out (as well as grandma and grandpa and aunts and uncles . . .)and they're fun!

67.) Great toy
Reviewed by: Ann W New Jersey
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My kids love this toy. I bought it when my oldest was 20 months and he started using it right away. His brother started using it early on as well. They are now 3.5 years and 2 and still use it almost every day. They fight over it a lot, I often consider buying another one. I must say that I do have a large tile/wood floor, so it is easy for them to use. Whenever we have other kids come over they want to be on plasma car as well (older kids like it too). Great toy, definitely one of my best purchases.

68.) Loveit!!
Reviewed by: Atlanta, GA
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We have 3 children, ages 6, 4 and 2. All of them love, love, love these toys. They received them for Christmas and we weren't sure how much they would be able to enjoy them with it being so cold outside. Well, I must say they have learned quite well how to navigate them in the house and are having a blast everyday riding them. They are even fun for the adults too!!! They are so easy to turn and our 2 year old figured out how to make it roll the first day.



69.) Great toy.
Reviewed by: Jane New York
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This is the second PlasmaCar that I have purchased. When my 2 grandsons began arguing over it, I knew I had to purchase another. I have had the first one for three years. It's a wonderful toy for inside the house and it promotes balance and motor skills. I highly recommend.

70.) Imitation Plasma Car
Reviewed by: Kenrick Day Fort Smith
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This is just a plasma car without the high price. Works fine and it is lots of fun. I'm using it to teach Physics in High School!

71.) Excellent Product
Reviewed by: J. Surerus Idaho, USA
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The shipping was very fast. Product was in excellent condition, packing was in excellent condition.
Great Price!

Very Happy!!!!

-J & S S

72.) Sturdy!
Reviewed by: Tom Islip, NY United States
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I put the plasma cars together in a few minutes. The kids don't get themk until Christmans. I was surprised at how sturdy they seem. The steering column is steel and locks into big ballbearing races on top and on the bottom. All in all, they look to be worth the money.

73.) Packaging Issue
Reviewed by: Ann E. Lenssen Seattle
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The plasma car arrived promptly, but was not opened until Christmas. It was then we discovered broken wheels on the car. It had been shipped along with another item, the car loosely wrapped in a thin, plastic bag. Not even a layer of bubble wrap. It's difficult to explain to a preschooler that his new toy cannot be fixed!

74.) Gonna be a new classic
Reviewed by: The Potentate So Cal
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Great product-all of my kids love it-2, 4, 6, and 9.
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75.) Great toy but do not leave it outside
Reviewed by: J. Evans Los Angeles, CA
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We have had our PlasmaCar for about a year and a half and i just discovered it no longer works. we typically leave it outside and this past winter did it in. there are metal parts where the steering wheel and the wheels in front meet and they rusted over completely and we can no longer turn the wheel. I wish i would have known that before i left it outside in the harsh weather(i live in california, so my harsh is very mild to some of you)

Overall the toy was a great investment. my son rode on it almost everyday during the summer and even my 14 month old was able to figure out how it worked by watching us and she could go a little ways on it. I used to ride it myself w/her in front of me and i am 5'3". so the age range is vast. This toy is great for any kid in my opinion but just dont leave it in wet weather.

76.) Cute
Reviewed by: butterboop
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My boys, 2 and 7, loved driving around on the plasmacar in the house. Definitely need a smooth flat surface. Can be hard to get going fast. My 2 year old just pushed with his feet. Even the adults tried them out.....everyone was intriqued. For something different, I would recommend the plasmacar.

77.) Fun for the kids
Reviewed by: M. Avrutsky New York
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Kids love this car. They can ride it all day, everywhere. After a while the steering wheel needs alignment so that it stays on straight when wheels point forward. Quite durable otherwise.

78.) My boys like it.
Reviewed by: Bonnie Wa
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We are pleased with this toy. My boys are 5 and 3 and both seem to enjoy it. I wouldn't say they "love" it, but they do like it. It is fairly well made. It works great at our house because we have a large unfinished area in our basement with a concrete floor - perfect for the plasma car. I do agree with other reviewers that it would not work outside. Not sure what this means for people who don't have a large flat indoor surface. If my basement wasn't unfinished I would not have made this purchase because there wouldn't be anywhere for them to drive it.

79.) Lots of fun!
Reviewed by: It's a beautiful day! Greensboro, NC United States
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First, and most importantly, the company does provide a tool for the steering and wheel assembly but you're going to need a ratchet and socket to keep from having to constantly retighten the bolt. (If the bolt is too loose, the car will not move.) My kids are too old for this toy (they're 10 and 8) but it holds up to 200 pounds and my mother bought them for their birthdays. I was skeptical at first but they have a BALL rolling through the house on them. This would be a great riding toy for little kids learning how to manipulate and use their muscles in different ways. This toy will not work outside on pavement, although it might work on a smooth blacktop path. If it worked on sidewalks I'd give it 5 stars.

80.) good for bigger kids too
Reviewed by: sweetmama north carolina
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just purchased this for my 9 year old - yes 9 year old. her younger sibling and all the neighbors enjoy theirs - and she was missing out. there are preteens zooming around on these in my neighborhood. very fun on inclines, but they tend to ruin shoes - flintstones style...

81.) Causes fighting among children (in a good way)
Reviewed by: C. Savaso California
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Now I wish that I'd bought two of these. Both of my children ages 5 and 3 love this little car. It can get going pretty fast and I think they like that there is no pedaling required to go. It's well built.

82.) A 3 year old loves his Plasma Car.
Reviewed by: Herbert L. Cohen
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Our 3 year old friend is wild about his new Plama Car. He "zooms" around the house on it and also uses it outside. We think it was the best toy he got for his birthday.

83.) Wish I was a kid so I could ride it!
Reviewed by: S. Remtulla California
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Bought a Plasma Car for my 7 yr old niece. She and her brother (age 11) and two cousins (ages 5 and 10) have ridden it everyday for at least 2-4 hours a day...OMG, they love it and so do I. I actually got on it and it is pretty darn sturdy (I weigh somewhere b/t 125-127 (: ) I suggest that kids should wear helmets if they are riding down hills etc. My niece is a little daredevil and while riding downhill pretty fast, she took a spill. She was fine, but the point is kids are kids and safety is the last thing on their minds. Anyway, the Plasma Car...awesome! I'd recommend it to anyone.

84.) plasma car fun
Reviewed by: k arizona
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it is fun but has limited use. it will not work on our vinyl kitchen floor or our porch with indoor/outdoor carpet. my 19 month old grandson loves it.

85.) Easy to have fun!
Reviewed by: Tried and true mother of two Bastrop, TX United States
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This is a great toy for my 3 and 6 year old. They both had no problems figuring out how to make it move and it seems to be sturdy enough for either of them. So far they have only used it indoors as we have a lot of tile throughout the house.

86.) Plasma car
Reviewed by: lizzie dripping South Carolina
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Both my eight year old daughter and eleven year old son have plasma cars and absolutely love them. The only down side is that the wheels tear up a fair bit if the kids ride them on the road (where it is a liitle rough), and they have a tendency to drag their feet to stop which results in holes in the shoes! Fair to say the plasma car holds up better than the shoes but the kids would definately say it's worth it!

87.) Easy for young tots
Reviewed by: Tot Snob Los Angeles, CA
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As the weather heats up, you will need to start planning activities for the great outdoors. My 4 year old is trying out her best on a bicycle with training wheels but that leaves my 2 year old in the dust. So I got her the Plasma Car which is really easy for her to ride. The car moves with momentum so all you need to do is swivel the steering wheel with very little effort to get the car going. There is a place to put the feet up. All you need is a safe flat surface. I don't have a driveway for this but we go to the basketball court in the park where she has plenty of room to roam around. Sturdy enough for grown ups to take it for a spin, I did and it is really fun!!

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88.) Could be really fun but....
Reviewed by: Ambler Jennings Richmond, VA
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I think this is a clever toy that could be a lot fun, however I think I was being a little too optimistic about how much room we would need to use it. My advice....if you don't have a really big smooth surfaced area to ride it on (like a big garage), you probably shouldn't get it.

89.) Fun for all!
Reviewed by: jk
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Friends of ours had Plasma Cars and my son loved them. So we bought him one for his 2nd birthday. He loves to push himself around on it. Right now he is using his feet and scooting along. He understands how to put his feet up and wiggle. I think he will have it in no time. This is also something that he will be able to use for the next few years. Our friends have an 8 year old and he loves it too. I have to admit that I even tried it out!

90.) Manuver ability for the child
Reviewed by: Shirley Sekuler
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Learns a child manuver ability, particularly to give him more upper strength. Has fun while manuvering.

91.) Plasma Car
Reviewed by: April L. Hubler
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Both my kids love playing on this car. It has held up to the abuse they have dished out.

92.) Need a gym!
Reviewed by: kcs Yorba Linda, CA
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My 6 year old 65 lb child seems a bit too big for this car but she does like it. Unfortunately she can only use it in the house on our tile. We tried it outside and it doesn't work well on sidewalks or roads (on a cul de sac.) The companys video on their website shows a lot of children on these cars in a real GYM! Yes, that would be nice but where can you find a gym! Nowhere that I have seen - as a matter of fact gyms usually do not allow wheeled toys in them. Another problem is that the front wheel alignment is constantly needing to be re-aligned. Overall, kids do like this but I would change the age range from approx 3-7 and you really need a large tile or hardwood floor area in your home (unless you know someone who happens to own a gym!)

93.) Great design, poor materials
Reviewed by: Yimmie Los Angeles
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This is a wonderful toy for 3-5 year olds. Our 9 yrs old niece (70 lbs) visited and tried to use it on pretty smooth asphalt and it really wore down the wheels. Now when the smaller kids use it, they say it doesn't work as well anymore. The product desc says max weight is 220 lbs but don't expect it to work well beyond 50 lbs (unless you have hardwood floors or linoleum.) We use it on asphalt or cement sidewalks and it works ok for the little ones. It's disappointing, considering the design is innovative and yet the materials couldn't hold up.

94.) Disappointed Grandma
Reviewed by: Disappointed Grandma St. Cloud, MN, USA
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I bought this expensive toy for my grandson - age 4 1/2 years old. Found out it would not work on a tar driveway - it MUST be smooth as in concrete or indoor flooring. It was a lot of work to get it to move (adults were more amuzed by itthan he was). My grandson used his feet to propel it forward and then the toes of the shoes wear off. Over all review - not worth the money - buy a trike!

95.) Great, fun car but steering handle doesn't stay screwed!
Reviewed by: MammaMo Big D, Texas
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What a pain to have this awesome car but only to be able to use it for a few rides before the steering handle comes unscrewed rendering the car useless. This is a design flaw that needs to be addressed. No matter the size of child riding the PlasmaCar, it continues to come unscrewed, therefore, leaving the car undriveable since it's the steering mechanism that actually makes it go.

96.) Fun, but extremely difficult to assemble
Reviewed by: Laura B. Lowell, MA
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My daughter loved playing with this car at a friend's house, so I decided to get one for her for this Christmas (at $40 for the blue/red, it was a great price). My only caveat is that the car was extremely difficult to assemble, even though there are only 3 or 4 steps. I might also question the durability, as it is mostly made from plastic--even the wheels! I talked to other people who had purchased the plasmacar from other retailers, and theirs were shipped already assembled. The extra cost buying somewhere else would be worth it in my opinion, since it took me well over an hour to get the car together correctly. Now to see if it works!!

Oh, and the plastic pieces were scuffed when I removed it from the box, so it doesn't have that "brand new" look, which was also disappointing.

97.) Disappointment!
Reviewed by: Pamela Double
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We tried one before and that is the reason for the purchase, but the one I purchased does not seem to work as well on many surfaces and even on smooth surfaces.....so disappointed for my grandson!

98.) momof4yold
Reviewed by: min joo Chicago, IL USA
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Should have read the 1-3 star reviews. Bought for my 4 year old. Does not ride well on any concrete or outside surface, no matter how smooth. Just as pictured--ideal for indoor gym or smooth tiled floor only.

99.) Disappointed
Reviewed by: CG Portland, OR
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I'm really surprised by the great reviews on this toy. It was very difficult to put together... worst instructions ever. It doesn't move unless it's on a very hard flat surface. Also, it scratched our bamboo flooring up really bad. Not happy.

100.) poor design, almost non funtional
Reviewed by: Kim Eich
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I'm a professional product designer with over 18 yrs experience. Though this was a gift, this is one of the the WORST TOYS I have seen in years. To the point of a scam! Perhaps it would work better indoors and destroy your floors. It did not work outside. The way it is designed to generate forward motion like a skateboarder uses side to side motion, the wheels are hard plastic and would generate very little forward motion. A push car would be better. In a period of two days the wheels were ground down. This product is so bad I'm looking for what plastics were used so that I can break it down for recycling as the raw materials are worth more than the product it's self. Not sure who were the judges who gave this an award from the Openheim Platinum Toy Award. They should consider finding a new vocation.

101.) Not what we expected
Reviewed by: Igor N. Buzdugan Memphis TN
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I bought this for my 3 year old and am very dissapointed. It does not ride as advertised. He ends up pushing himself with his feet instead. The plastic wheels wear out quickly!!!

102.) Pure Chinese Junk
Reviewed by: Chinook Redmond, WA USA
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I returned this today to Amazon. The manual indicates that Plasmacar is not recommended for use on hardwood and laminated floors (it leaves scratch marks) and it is dog slow on carpet, concrete and asphalt surfaces. It begs the question what surface it is designed for then? Mars, perhaps.

Typical low quality Chinese manufacturing. Once assembled, wheels cannot be removed so I had to curse its Canadian maker/designer even when packing it for return as it could not fit in the box it came in.

Do your child a favour and buy her a book instead. For a child, nothing is worse than a disappointing toy and Chinese-made toys are reliably so.

Features of PlasmaCar Blue

The PlasmaCar is a mechanical marvel that makes use of that most inexhaustible of energy sources, kid-power, by harnessing the natural forces of inertia, centrifugal force, gravity, and friction. It's so easy to operate; all it needs is a driver and a smooth, flat surface.Weighs 9 lbs. Ages 3 years and up to 220 lbs. 10.5" x 31" x 12".

1.) No Gears , Batteries or Pedals. Just Steer and Away you Go.;
2.) Multiple Award Winner;
3.) Great Exercise Inside or outdoors.;
4.) Sleek, Innovative Design;

Package Height x Length x Width: 31.9 in. x 31.9 in. x 12 in.
Package Weight: 9.75 lbs.

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