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5.0 out of 5 stars
VERY EASY TO PUT TOGETHER, June 1, 2007
This review is from: Disney Cars McQueen Trike (Sports)
I was hesitant in buying this because of all the bad reviews on putting it together. This was the easiest thing I have ever put together!!! Literally took me 4-5 minutes and the directions are perfect - very easy to follow. There were only 5 short steps. Maybe the instructions have improved since the other reviews. I couldn't believe how easy it was. The product I did have a hard time with was the 12 inch Lightning McQueen Bike. Those instructions are awful and I didn't even use them. I just eyeballed it. Lora
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Trike appears OK, assembly not any fun!, December 3, 2006
This review is from: Disney Cars McQueen Trike (Sports)
I recently purchased the Disney Cars McQueen trike for my son's Christmas. It arrived from Amazon within a few days as usual, without a hitch, but there were several small scuff marks on the cycle. These won't be noticed by my boy, but better protection from the manufacturer could have avoided these. The box clearly lists the tools that "may" be required for assembly. Several listed were not needed, and some that were not listed were needed. Not a problem for folks with a good set of tools, but if all you have is a screwdriver, you'll be up a creek. The directions and photographs were not accurate. The general idea of the directions was correct, but precise, step-by-step instructions should be expected. The parts were not identified in the directions, there were about 8 washers in the package with no mention of them in the directions, and some fasteners in the photos were completely different in the package. Finally, the bolt holes in the real axle support frame were off by about 2-3mm. Doesn't sound like much, but when you are trying to get the metal frame to join perfectly and line up the connecting bolts, it's nearly impossible without re-milling the frame.
All in all, I think the trike will hold up fine and will be huge fun. It's Lightning McQueen, after all, and your boy loves him as much as mine, I'm sure. The only downside is that assembly was more frustrating than I expected. If you don't have to have "Cars," go with another trike. If you do, get this one, and get it early so you can get parts re-sent in time for Christmas if you need to. Be sure to block off an hour or so of quiet in your shop, too!
Merry Christmas!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
McQueen Trike, February 17, 2008
This review is from: Disney Cars McQueen Trike (Sports)
A birthday hit with my 3 year old great-grandson. Appears to be very well made. His mom (my grandaughter) assembled it. Her only comment was that the instructions were confusing and she ended up "winging it".
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