Yellow Plasmacar

by PlasmaCar

• No Gears , Batteries or Pedals. Just Steer and Away you Go.
• Multiple Award Winner
• Great Exercise Inside or outdoors.
• Sleek, Innovative Design
• The PlasmaCar is meant to be used on a smooth, flat, hard surface and will not function properly on carpet, grass, gravel, sand or any surface with ?give?.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 32 x 12 x 10.5 inches ; 8.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000KENBKC
• Item model number: PC170
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,610 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #66 in Toys & Games > Play Vehicles > Play Vehicles
  • #79 in Toys & Games > Bikes, Skates & Ride-Ons > Ride-On Toys
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (108 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com

The streamlined and colorful PlasmaCar requires no batteries, gears, or pedals--simply hop on and go. Turning the steering wheel propels the vehicle forward and steers it as well. The easy operation will have your child driving, turning, and cruising all over the house in no time. Recommended for kids aged three to eight years, the car holds up to 220 pounds so older children and parents might be tempted to take it for a spin when no one is looking.

Simply turn the steering wheel, and away you go!

The PlasmaCar has won
numerous awards.

Simple, Fun Operation

The PlasmaCar is a well-designed toy that provides a thrill that belies its simple, colorful look. Driving around the house, maneuvering nooks and crannies, and going in reverse never lost its appeal for our testers. They were surprised by just how much speed the car was able to pick up considering its manual operation.

Our testers found the PlasmaCar rides best on hard flat surfaces. Carpet, grass, gravel, and other "rough" surfaces diminished the toy's ability to propel forward.

Develop Motor Skills While Having Fun

The PlasmaCar rewards good hand-eye coordination and fluid movements and provides a fun way for kids to get exercise while keeping occupied. As kids learn to drive faster and more precisely, they will be developing motor skills. Young children who have trouble propelling the car forward by steering can still have fun on the PlasmaCar by pushing off with their feet.

Because it has no electronics or motor, this toy is pleasantly quiet making it appropriate for indoor and outdoor use.

Durable Design Holds Children up to 220 Pounds

The PlasmaCar is the winner of multiple awards, and our testers had to agree with the consensus: it is a truly superior toy. The PlasmaCar has a durable design that can accommodate children up to 220 pounds. Our testers suggest that adults meeting this threshold hop on and go for a ride themselves. The car is deceptively simple but a lot of fun.

Quick, Easy Assembly

Putting the PlasmaCar together took our testers only a few minutes and required a rubber mallet and a screwdriver. In just a few simple steps, parents should be able to have the car ready for play.

What's in the Box

PlasmaCar (yellow) and instructions.

At a Glance:

• Requires no batteries; moves via mechanical operation
• Develops motor skills and provides exercise
• Well-built design supports kids up to 220 pounds
• Quiet operation for indoor and outdoor use
• Simple to put together with few tools required

Age/Weight Requirements:

• Three to eight years or up to 220 lbs

Assembly Requirements:

• Rubber mallet, screwdriver, or 17mm socket wrench

Choose Your PlasmaCar Color

Red

Yellow

Blue

Pink

Purple

Product Description

PC170 Features: -Pink.-For ages 3 and up.-Made from high quality ABS plastics.-Turn the wheel from left to right continuously to propel it forward.-Can reach speeds of up to 6 mph.-Weight limit of 220 lbs on flat surfaces.-Weight limit of 120 lbs on uneven surfaces.-Available separately in Red, Purple, Blue, Pink and Green. Assembly Instructions: -Some assembly required.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars SO MUCH FUN...Make sure you have one for everyone in the house June 26, 2007

By LN

Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

My family, my husband & I included, love this "car". It is so much fun and so easy to use that my 2 yr old grasped the concept of it right out of the box. Very easy to put together although one of the back wheels was a bit of a tight fit. I have not taken the PlasmaCar out of our house yet so I can not rate how it handles on the road. My children [6,2,9 months] use it on our Laminate "hardwood" floors, actual hardwood floors, somewhat bumpy porcelain tile and occasionally on the driveway. It definitely deserves the Platinum Best Toy Award that it was given. The only problem I see is that I only have one :)

UPDATE
Kids; 7,3,21 months

The plasma car has now been ridden inside/outside on Concrete, Asphalt, Grass, Tile, Laminate, Rug etc...I completely stand by my first review on how wonderful this toy is. I do have to say however the tread on the wheels do not catch well on smooth floors so sometimes it can be a hassle getting the steering wheel to turn the wheels. My kids still LOVE the toy and use it whenever they can. All three have ridden it together they love taking each other for rides. It really is a great product and has held up VERY WELL against my very destructive children.

UPDATE
Kids; 10,6,5

Its been a while since I updated this but looking through my reviews I realized this is one I had to update. This many years later crazy kids and many play-dates [with friends who also found this toy irresistible] the plasma car is still running...We have only had one minor issue with the handlebar/wheel that my husband easily fixed. This thing is awesome, I am even tempted to buy another because they all STILL fight over it when they are downstairs LOL! DEFINITELY A MUST BUY FOR ANY PARENT!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun for All! January 6, 2009

By Ramona Fowler

Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

We purchased these for our 3 grandchildren for Christmas and it was by far the best Christmas ever. All the adults enjoyed riding them as much as the kids. Everyone is purchasing them for their kids and grandkids!! Money well spent!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars PlasmaCar December 30, 2011

By Sherrie L. Garcia

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Bought 4 cars for my grandchildren (ages 3 to 12, 30 to 120 lbs., 3 feet to 5 feet) They got on them and immediately went everywhere (mystery to me how it works), inside and outside the house. It has been non-stop fun for all. Highly reccomend.