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It's like magic, but you don't need to be a magician to get it to work. 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. The PlasmaCar is adult-friendly, too. For starters, it doesn't require an expensive power source that needs constant replacement. No batteries, no power-cells, no liquid fuel-just the occasional cookie or two. It's quiet too-the only sound you'll hear is the sound of its wheels. It provides kids with plenty of exercise, more so than most toys. And the PlasmaCar is engineered to be absolutely safe when used appropriately. It's been extensively tested, and meets or exceeds all significant international safety standards.¿ Fully Assembled: 31" x¿ 14" x 16"¿¿¿¿ 8.15 lbs
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PlasmaCar is made from state-of-the-art, high-quality ABS plastics, rugged and durable. Kids will like its looks because it´s vivid, sleek and aerodynamic, just like a racecar. No batteries, no power-cells, no liquid fuel are required. It's deceptively simple too, both to look at and to operate. It sports six wheels, a seat, footrests, and a steering wheel. That's it. There are no pedals. No gears. And best of all-batteries are not required. To propel the PlasmaCar, you rotate the steering wheel continuously from left to right. It also works in reverse. To zoom backwards, just switch the set of four front wheels around so that the larger ones are closest to the front of the car. To stop your PlasmaCar, just cease rotating the steering wheel and, when the car slows, put your feet on the ground to bring it to a full stop-easy as pie. Think of it as a Segway for kids. The PlasmaCar can go an exhilarating but kid-safe 2.8 meters per second; that's over 10 km/h. Kids feel the need for speed-and this toy will give them exactly what they need!
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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Fun for ALL ages! My daughter got this for her 5th birthday and it is a HUGE hit. I also have a seven year old son who doesn't even care that he's riding on a pink car.
I know it has gotten a couple bum reviews, but let me tell you about our experience with it. This car basically runs on kinetic energy. You have to wiggle the steering wheel back and forth and the motion gets it going. We've had it on a variety of hard surfaces including pavement (most difficult place to get it to go), pergo, tile, and cement and it's been fun. My kids have no problems zooming around from surface to surface except for asphalt. Like I said, asphalt is difficult to ride it on, but not impossible. It's VERY important to get the screw for the steering wheel in correctly and tightly for optimum car performance.
I will also admit to riding on the thing and really having a great time. It's part ride on kiddie car and part Disneyland, in my opinion. Once you get it going, zooming around while going back and forth reminds me of being on some of the track rides at the theme park (obviously in a scaled down version). That fun wooshy feeling is there (albeit, a slower woosh than theme park rides, unless you are going down a hill, which is not recommended by the manufacturer, probably due to our overtly litigious society). It's also a really good work out for your arms. I think I am starting to loose some of that jiggle that sets in after thirty. Ha ha!
If you are looking for something that is going to do all the work for you, this probably isn't the toy for you. But if you have a reasonable expanse of hard flooring, driveway, and/or sidewalks and you want your kids to actually have to do something other than press a button to go, I recommend PlasmaCar. Now I just have to order one in a "boy" color so the kids will stop fighting over it. Okay, and I MIGHT get one for me. :)
I know it has gotten a couple bum reviews, but let me tell you about our experience with it. This car basically runs on kinetic energy. You have to wiggle the steering wheel back and forth and the motion gets it going. We've had it on a variety of hard surfaces including pavement (most difficult place to get it to go), pergo, tile, and cement and it's been fun. My kids have no problems zooming around from surface to surface except for asphalt. Like I said, asphalt is difficult to ride it on, but not impossible. It's VERY important to get the screw for the steering wheel in correctly and tightly for optimum car performance.
I will also admit to riding on the thing and really having a great time. It's part ride on kiddie car and part Disneyland, in my opinion. Once you get it going, zooming around while going back and forth reminds me of being on some of the track rides at the theme park (obviously in a scaled down version). That fun wooshy feeling is there (albeit, a slower woosh than theme park rides, unless you are going down a hill, which is not recommended by the manufacturer, probably due to our overtly litigious society). It's also a really good work out for your arms. I think I am starting to loose some of that jiggle that sets in after thirty. Ha ha!
If you are looking for something that is going to do all the work for you, this probably isn't the toy for you. But if you have a reasonable expanse of hard flooring, driveway, and/or sidewalks and you want your kids to actually have to do something other than press a button to go, I recommend PlasmaCar. Now I just have to order one in a "boy" color so the kids will stop fighting over it. Okay, and I MIGHT get one for me. :)
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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My 6 year old grandson got one for this past Christmas. His 8 year old brother really liked it and used some of his Christmas money to purchase one. Then his 4 year old sister wanted one for her birthday. So now there are 3 of them and the kids are having great fun with them. They ride them on their tile floor in their home and outside on the sidewalk. There is even a 2 1/2 year old who has no problem making them go. I don't know if the car has been improved since the August 2007 review, but my grandkids have had no problems getting the cars to go fast. It amazes me how they can turn them on a dime and totally miss the walls in the house. Sometimes the boys will give the girls rides and even with the extra body on it, the thing really goes.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I ordered this car for my 2yr old's birthday present. I was hesitant b/c the youngest suggested age is 3yrs, and I didn't want it to sit unused for a year. But happily she is able to use the car just fine. Within a few moments she got into a rhythm and did great. She isn't super fast on it, but that doesn't bother me since she is still little. She was cracking up and having a ball. And I enjoyed it very much myself. We got on it together (and sadly we were VERY near the 220lb weight limit) and it still worked like a charm. No complaints. I was surprised that the car came in a plain brown box. I don't know if that is EVERY plasma car, or if I just got a returned product. Still everything was in the box, and it all appeared to be new. I also ordered a generic brand "coaster car" for my nephew so that they could play on them together. The "coaster car" works just as well. It is made of slightly less strong plastic, and I did have to retighten the center bolt after a few hours of use. But it was definitely a good buy at $22 cheaper than this. I am happy with both purchases and would make both of them again.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Fun for Parent and Child...
I have purchased 5 plasma cars to date. It's the best toy I have ever purchased, and I have been buying toys along time. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Dine
Cheap Fun!
My girls love this car! Even my 21 month old can ride it. They put their babies on it & go.
Published 18 days ago by Brooke Townsend
GOES LIKE MAGIC!
This is a great ride-on toy for kids of all ages. (I wish there was a bigger one so bigger kids could ride easier. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Luthier
Plasma Car
I have 6 grandchildren, and with this purchase they all now own a Plasma Car. We have so much fun on them, yes adults can ride them too!
Published 3 months ago by Deb
I wish I was a little kid.
This is so much fun. We bought it for our 5 year old for Christmas and I have to admit I played with this for a 30 minutes before my husband made me wrap and put it under the tree. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Christy
Plasma car
The plasma car arrived promptly and in excellent shape. It is a fun toy for children as well as us adults. The kids learn coordination.
Published 4 months ago by EMB
Great outdoor toy for kids of all ages
My niece and daughter love these plasma cars. Our daycare has three and all the kids love them and now we have them at home. Read more
Published 4 months ago by newgirl123
Good purchase
I recently bought this toy for a birthday present for my grandchild. It was such a good purchase that we bought another one for a Christmas present. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Brianna
christmasfun
got this for my 4 year old granddaughter, who is very active and has a big house with hard floors. It was enjoyed by many in the family as it is rated for up to 220lbs. Read more
Published 4 months ago by E. Cook
Great toy for all ages!!
I purchased this toy for my 2-1/2 year old daughter for Christmas this year. She absolutely loves the plasma car! Read more
Published 4 months ago by katidydnt
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