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- NO BATTERIES, GEARS, OR PEDALS, the Original PlasmaCar is kid friendly; kid approved
- USE INDOORS OR OUT while reaching exhilarating speeds up to 6 mph / 10 km/hr; ADULT FRIENDLY it supports up to 220 lb / 100 kg on smooth, flat surfaces. PlaSmart cautions against using PlasmaCars with standard wheels on hardwood floors. PlasmaCar wheels may damage some floors. Please note that the PlasmaCar booklet warns that it is not recommended for use on wooden floors
- A SLEEK DESIGN with a patented safety seat PlasmaCar by PlaSmart is great for children 3 yrs and up, and it’s easy to use – just prop your feet up on the footrests and turn the steering wheel to get moving
- ENJOY PEACE OF MIND: PlasmaCar meets and exceeds all US, Canadian, and European safety standards; CPSIA, CCPSA, ASTM, EN71, ISO and ICTI certified.
- A MULTIPLE AWARD WINNER including the prestigious Oppenheim Portfolio Platinum Seal Award 2006, and Gold Seal Award 2005, Dr. Toy’s Best Vacation Winner 2005, TDmonthly Top Seller 2007, recipient of the 2016 Totally Awesome Awards Seal, 2005 TNPC Seal of Approval, and 2007 TOTY Nominee
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 31 x 11.8 x 11 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.8 pounds |
ASIN | B000GUGY1S |
Item model number | PC030 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 3 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #61,588 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #95 in Kids' Push Ride-Ons |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | June 2, 2007 |
Department | ToysAndShoes |
Manufacturer | PlasmaCar |
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The sleek, innovative design of The Original PlasmaCar features a patented safety seat, polypropylene wheels, and is kid powered; kid approved! Sit with both feet on the footrests, turn the steering wheel and away you go. Turn and navigate in small spaces indoors, and ride outdoors on sidewalks, pathways, and any other safe, smooth, flat surface. The award-winning PlasmaCar is easy to operate, and helps your child develop coordination, balance, and motor skills while harnessing the natural forces of inertia, centrifugal force, gravity, and friction. PlasmaCar is adult-friendly too: it doesn’t require an expensive power source that needs constant replacement, it provides kids with plenty of exercise, and it is quiet, the only sound you’ll hear is the sound of the wheels. Adult assembly required; instructions included. Please review all warning labels and read instruction manual before using this toy. Fully assembled: 31” x 14” x 16”. Model No. PC020. Material - Body - ABS Plastic
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From the manufacturer
PlaSmart Inc. is a Canadian-based, global toy distributor that chooses products that are smart, simple, and fun. It seeks out interesting, toys that meet its ‘smart and simple’ philosophy and avoids toys that are difficult to understand or operate.
Established in 2003, the company continues to focus on toys and games that develop motor and dexterity skills, balance, creative and imaginative play, eye-hand coordination, problem-solving and, of course, fun.
PlaSmart PlasmaCar
The PlasmaCar is easy to operate, and helps your child develop coordination, balance, and motor skills while harnessing the natural forces of inertia, centrifugal force, gravity, and friction. PlasmaCar is adult-friendly too: it doesn’t require an expensive power source that needs constant replacement, it provides kids with plenty of exercise, and it is quiet, the only sound you’ll hear is the sound of the wheels.
- NO BATTERIES, GEARS, OR PEDALS - The Original PlasmaCar is kid friendly and easy to use. Just prop your feet up on the footrests and turn the steering wheel to get moving.
- USE INDOORS OR OUT – Made for either outdoor or indoor use, the sleek design allows for exhilarating speeds up to 6 mph on smooth flat surfaces.
- USE INDOORS OR OUT – Made for either outdoor or indoor use, the sleek design allows for exhilarating speeds up to 6 mph on smooth flat surfaces.
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Healthy Active FunJust prop your feet up on the footrests and turn the steering wheel to get moving. Powered by children, requires no batteries; moves via mechanical operation. Helps Develop motor skills and provides exercise for kids & adults up to 220 pounds. |
Strong Durable ConstructionThe sleek, innovative design of The Original PlasmaCar features a patented safety seat, strong durable body and is kid powered; kid approved! |
Unlimited PlayThis order is for one Red PlasmaCar. Adult assembly required; instructions included. Please review all warning labels and read instruction manual before using this toy. Fully assembled: 31” x 14” x 16”. |
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Batteries, Gears or Pedals | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Great for indoor / outdoor play | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Physical fun activity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Kid approved / tested | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Supports weight up to 220 lb and sturdy design | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Develop coordination, balance, and motor skills | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Customers like the fun, quality and ease of assembly of the toy. For example, they mention it's an amazing toy, provides hours of entertainment and is well constructed. Some appreciate the value for money. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, maneuverability, and speed.
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Customers find the toy very fun, amazing, and sturdy. They say it provides hours of entertainment, and is a perfect toy to get the kids going. Customers also mention that toddlers will find it fun and it's a great riding toy for little kids. They also say it'll be a good physical activity, as the upper body is used to propel the car.
"...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...." Read more
"My son LOVES this scooter. We have had it for 4 years. It is so much fun...." Read more
"...This is a very unique toy and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this for little one's learning fun." Read more
"...When it works, it is absolutely fantastic. On a concrete floor it is easily one of my son's favorite toys...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the car. For example, they say it's well constructed, solid build, and easy to assemble. Some say that it'll impress and is fun for the kids. That said, some say it can support up to 210lbs and the 220lb weight limit is very forgiving.
"...2. The toy is sturdy. Check out some of the plasma car race video's on YouTube to see how sturdy this toy is...." Read more
"...It is built very sturdy and from reading other reviews I don't foresee that this toy will break anytime soon...." Read more
"It is fun for little ones to drive inside the house and it is sturdy" Read more
"...It's "so fun" watching and really does make you want to try! Very sturdy and very unique! I can see many years of fun from this riding toy...." Read more
Customers find the assembly of the toy to be easy. They mention that the rear wheels are easy to mount and the fronts are a simple swap.
"...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...." Read more
"...The car was very easy to assemble, took less than 5 minutes and no tools needed...." Read more
"...5 min as some of the other reviews suggest but it is fairly quick and easy provided you have the tools and watch the video ahead of time...." Read more
"...but pushing the wheels back in/ popping it back into place was ridiculously difficult...." Read more
Customers like the value of the toy. They mention it's well worth the money, reasonable price, and a solid investment into their sanity.
"...Worth every penny even today after all this time. I will be getting more for my nieces/nephews and friends' kiddos, too!" Read more
"This unit is not expensive but fits the use function for our two little ones, 6 and soon 8. It is a really nice design and is fun for the kids...." Read more
"...4. The toy is expensive but consider that if they start at 4 years old they could ride it for 10 years or more...." Read more
"...Definitely worth the money! It will go a long way!" Read more
Customers find the toy perfect for children of all ages. They say it's a great product for little ones and a must-have for kids. Customers also say it covers a range of ages and is fun for little one to drive inside the house. They also say the car is sturdy and able to accommodate older children easily.
"It is fun for little ones to drive inside the house and it is sturdy" Read more
"...Works great for older kids, but also a great ride on toy for younger ones. Buy a PlasmaCar and forget everything else." Read more
"...They are both three and active. The car is great for kids since it is low to the ground, not like a bike that they can fall off of...." Read more
"...The perfect thing for children of all ages up to 220#I'm the grandma and I use a throw pillow for a nice padded ride around the garage." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the product. Some mention that it works perfectly on indoor hard floors, while others say that it doesn't work well on anything but really smooth surfaces.
"...Hard wood floors are excellent...." Read more
"...The product idea is great but the execution is poor. I am not impressed for the money I spent to buy this...." Read more
"...They all love the Plasma car. Works great for older kids, but also a great ride on toy for younger ones. Buy a PlasmaCar and forget everything else." Read more
"...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...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the maneuverability of the toy car. Some mention that it rides much smoother and easier, while others say that it doesn't hardly move. The wheels tend to slip a little on the hardwood floors and carpets, and it was a lot of work to get it to move.
"...Very smooth and fast. I felt like a kid again zipping around, being able to make sharp turns- it became AWESOME!..." Read more
"...2. The front main wheels do not turn freely; there is noticeable resistance...." Read more
"...- gets up to speed quickly, actually accelerates when you corner, skids out. My son would spend HOURS on it...." Read more
"...With the poly wheels, it doesn't make a sound. Super smooth ride, easy to operate and loads of fun for a 40 year old woman!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the toy. Some mention that it goes fast and is easily maneuverable, while others say that it moves very slowly.
"...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...." Read more
"...It worked, but it was very very slow..... I was still able to move around on the hardwood floors, but it wasn't much fun, just OK...." Read more
"...this in 5 min as some of the other reviews suggest but it is fairly quick and easy provided you have the tools and watch the video ahead of time...." Read more
"...Once all of this is done, the car is MUCH smoother and faster on pavement!..." Read more
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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.
Two year old Hayden loves to do laps too and sometimes just sits on it in one room, rocking back and forth while his hands are busy with other Christmas toys. 8 year old Teagan doesn't use it as often but does occasionally enjoy doing a few laps. To be honest, I think she'd probably use it more if she wasn't so preoccupied by so many of her other new toys. Sometimes the boys double up on it as well. Surprisingly they don't seem to fight over the car like they do the many other new Christmas toys. I was a little worried about buying just one of these but they tend to take turns or double up.
I also like the fact that the car can make extremely tight turns without becoming unstable or tipping. I've never seen any of the kids fall off. In fact, even with all of the use its had already I haven't witnessed a single "accident" with it other than bumping into objects from time to time. I was a bit concerned about the wheels running over bare feet while they scoot but its never happened yet.
The car was very easy to assemble, took less than 5 minutes and no tools needed. It is built very sturdy and from reading other reviews I don't foresee that this toy will break anytime soon. I was also concerned that the wheels might damage the wood flooring but after hundreds of laps already I don't see any kind of marks or indentations on the floor at all. We haven't taken it outside so we don't have any idea how it rides on any other type of surface but for indoors it is an awesome toy that will undoubtedly get used every day. I highly recommend this car to anyone with children 2+ years. You won't regret the purchase!
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I personally find it much better than bobby cars, as it is easier for the child to move it. Of course, like every other vehicle with wheels, it can be harder to drive on very thick carpets.
1) Please add a cushion. He is starting to feel his age and his keister is tender. Perhaps, it's the padded chairs at work - if he chose to sit in a plain plastic chair it would be easier but, for all your 25+ year old plasma car enthusiasts, a cushion option would be lovely.
2) They're too short. Now, they're a great height for the children who we bought them for - a perfect height, I'd say. My husband, however, is 5'7 and apparently, finds them too short. He has a cramp (so do I but it's in the form of a headache caused by trying not to laugh at him). He'd like an extra-tall option for the same enthusiasts who would like a cushion.
3) He would also like a motor - a little one, though (I'm so sorry, PlaSmart). Apparently, it is very difficult to get over the bumps in the floor and a motor would help him glide with ease. Personally, I think he could use the cardio workout but as he lay on the floor, holding his rump, cramped up from the short car and breathing heavily from the workout - perhaps, he should just accept that he should let the kids play with their own toys and he can go play with his PS4 instead!
Yes, there's my review - this thing is more fun than a PS4 and my husband is willing to cause himself bodily pain to glide across the floor yelling "wheeee", possibly waking up the true owners of these toys - the children. 100% worth every penny for such a great product!
Aunque fue para un niño, los mayores en cuanto podemos lo cogemos y nos damos unos paseitos
Decisamente preferibile a qualsiasi automobilina a batteria.
I bambini sotto i 5 anni ci mettono un po' di tempo a capire come utilizzarla correttamente, ma ne ricavano comunque grande soddisfazione.
Il massimo della resa lo dà su pavimentazioni lisce o mattonate, non è adatta a superfici asfaltate grossolanamente o comunque "ruvide".
Se tenuta all'esterno tende a scolorirsi col tempo, ma non perde in prestazioni.