The Simpsons Radio Control Skateboarding Bart Simpson

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00004TCY6
• Item model number: 99141
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #333,508 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Watch out, "hot stuff coming through." That's young Bart Simpson gliding along on his remote-controlled skateboard, mouthing off all his cool phrases. For the uninitiated, Bart's the cylinder-haired son in the irreverent animated television series The Simpsons. Using the Krusty the Clown controller, fans can make Bart perform wheelies and slick turns on his skateboard. Krusty's tongue makes the skateboard take off and his bulging eyes, which spin smoothly in his head, are used as the directional signals. Yes, it is very weird. But "Hey, hey!" as Bart says, "Cool your jets, man." It also happens to be a silly toy that's perfect for 7-to-10-year-old Simpsons fans. Requires four AA and one 9-volt battery (not included). --Hannah Reynolds

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy One Now!!!, August 17, 2001

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LukeJ (Alaska) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: The Simpsons Radio Control Skateboarding Bart Simpson (Toy)

The world is a better place because of these!

For the price I was expecting one of those cheap goofy radio controlled toys, where you have Straight-Forward and Turning-Reverse.

But NO! This has independent steering and direction control, not to mention the controller which has the voices built into it. It stands about 12inches tall, and is really made fairly well (I drove mine up-down the driveway, across the lawn, and into the street). It takes 4 AA batteries in the skateboard, and Krusty uses a 9V. A couple other features include: Bart's Torso swivels as he skates, the skateboard is balanced/designed to do quick wheelies while going from reverse to forward, and the wheels are rubbery for pretty good traction most everywhere.

I love this thing. In fact after getting my first two in the mail today, I just ordered 10 more! ...

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One great way to pass the time, March 23, 2001

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Jeremy Montano (Lakewood, CO United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: The Simpsons Radio Control Skateboarding Bart Simpson (Toy)

This product is fun for Simpsons fans from the get-go. Switch on the "Krusty Approved" remote, and he immediately says "Hey hey!", letting you know you're in for a treat. This is meant as a childrens' toy, but it also great fun (plus it's a great display piece) for Simpsons fans and Simpsons collectors. Like any remote control toy, Bart can go forward or backward and turn, but the coolest feature is the abilite to perform a wheelie/spin move. Execute it properly, and Bart will tilt his skateboard backward and start spinning until the his controller either lets him stop, or, in some cases, he falls from his own antics. Luckily, if this does happen, Bart can survive it without so much as a scratch, and the wheels can even be cleaned easily (with a wet paper towel) if they get too dirty, so Bart can soon look just like new. Another great feature, of course, is Bart's phrases, which come from the remote as you give him different commands. "Aye Carumba" "Cool your jets, man" "Hot stuff, commin' through" and devilish laugh can all be heard, and if you (no!) become annoyed with his speeches you can even turn them off. Overall a fun product, and you don't even have to be a young child to enjoy it. I'm almost 15 and have had a lot of fun with the thing. Highly recomended for any Simpsons fan!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest Deal on a Simpson Toy in History, August 10, 2001

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"arise2244" (United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: The Simpsons Radio Control Skateboarding Bart Simpson (Toy)

....The Krusty controller is a great addition to a perfect Bart figure. Barts detail is so perfect that when looking at the boxed display I think I'm watching the Simpsons. Ok, I don't, but it's still incredible. It's a must for any Simpsons fan and young kids will find Barts skateboarding antics mesmorizing. It's durable because when in use I've hit the wall many times and there is no damage done. This is a great gift idea as well. Also a great display item for the Simpsons collector!!....