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(based on 26 ratings)
Brand: Play Smart Inc.
Located in: Outdoor Toys, Outdoor Toys, Driveway Fun
No pedals or batteries required — our space-age ride-on car relies on gravity, friction, and kid-power! Simply turn the steering wheel to make it go, go, go. So much fun, kids never dream they're getting a spectacular workout. Operates silently; all you'll hear are the giggles. So sturdy, it supports up to 220 lbs. on smooth surfaces (or 120 lbs. on uneven terrain). 15-minute assembly. For ages 3 and up.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.7 stars
(based on 26 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Durable(22), Easy to assemble(14), Fun(23), Safe(5)
Best Uses:
Indoors(18), Older children(15), Outdoors(18), Small children(15)
Describe Yourself:
Education oriented(7), First time parent(4), Grandparent(6), Parent of two or more children(13), Stay at home parent(8)
 
Love it!
By Momma of 3 wild boysVerified Reviewer from Duluth, MN on 6/23/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Holds weight
Cons:
Unsafe Features
Best Uses:
Outdoors
Describe Yourself:
Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

This plasma car is so much fun! My preschoolers learned to use it very quickly. Not recommended for toddlers (as stated by the manufacturer). BUT a bonus is that adults can hop on it too and go for a spin (as long as they meet the weight requirements). What a great toy.

 
3yr old LOVES it
By OhmysweetBoy from The Woodlands, TX on 4/19/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Durable, Fun
Best Uses:
Indoors, Outdoors
Describe Yourself:
First Time Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

My husband had doubts about this, but our 3yr old son just loves it. And I have to say that I find it fun too! He rides it on the hard floor inside and out.

 
Super Fun Car
By D. Thompson from New Brunswick, Canada on 3/7/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Durable, Fun, Safe
Best Uses:
Indoors, Older Children, Small Children
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

This is the coolest car and made in Canada! We have one for our daughter who is 4 and she loves it. I also have used it to scoot around - super fun. My 10 year old niece loves it too. It is really great for many ages. This is so cool - the way it moves around without pedaling or batteries etc. Gotta get one!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
GREAT RIDE-ON TOY
By cluejoVerified Reviewer from NJ, USA on 1/9/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Durable, Easy for little ones, Easy To Assemble, Easy to ride, Fun
Best Uses:
Indoors, Older Children, Outdoors, Small Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

My almost-4 year old son got this for Christmas and LOVES it. He hopped right on & started jetting around the house with no hesitation or problem. I am buying another 1 for my other son who will be 3 in April- they both love it and I don't want them fighting over it. It is great inside and will be awesome once the weather warms up and we can take it outside! This is by far one of our favorite toy purchases!!!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
AWESOME! Best gift ever~ FUN, FUN, FUN
By wellsVerified Reviewer from Virginia on 1/3/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Assemble, Easy to learn, Fun, Great exercise
Best Uses:
Indoors, Older Children, Outdoors, Small Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent Of Two Or More Children
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

Although skeptical at first with how it worked or if the boys would enjoy it or even be able to use it, I am SO PLEASED with this purchase. My boys are 3 1/2 yrs old and 2 yrs old. It has been the best and most played with gift of Christmas. I am glad we bought two because I can only imagine the fights if we had only gotten one! And they have had a great time following and chasing each other on them. My 3yr old who still has not mastered a tricycle with the pedaling concept, absolutely LOVES this and he is so good at maneuvering it! He mastered it within 10 minutes. And my 2 yr old has surprisingly done an incredible job understanding it although he tended to jerk too hard on the steering wheel due to his over excitement at first. However, now he has learned to gently maneuver the steering wheel and handles it beautifully. I can't say enough good things about this product. My 10 yr old step son has even enjoyed it and can't wait for his turn on it! It is the best purchase of Christmas and the boys absolutely love it. It is hard to describe how it works but by gently moving the steering wheel it propels it forwards and backwards and it can turn on a dime. It is so much fun watching the boys play on it too. They have spent hours on it and it's great exercise too. Great product! Don't pass this one up! It's well worth it!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
loved it
By ecquilterVerified Purchaser from austin TX on 1/1/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Assemble, Fun
Best Uses:
Indoors, Older Children, Outdoors, Small Children
Describe Yourself:
Grandparent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

The 3 and 6 year olds for whom the car was bought were delighted, but even more fun was watching the uncles ages 23 and 25 ride around on it Christmas eve. The next day, other relatives, including myself, age 62, tried it and loved it. The children who were here on Christmas day were lining up for a turn. We will probably be buying more.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
My kids love it
By KenVerified Purchaser from Alabama on 12/30/2008
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Easy To Assemble, Fun
Best Uses:
Indoors
Describe Yourself:
Parent Of Two Or More Children, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

The instruction warn about hard wood floors, some may be damaged by car. Indoor surfaces seem to work best for the car in my opinion. Driveways and sidewalks are difficult for the small wheels. My kids think this product is cool. I like it also, but warn that the instructions are serious about tightening the steering column as tight as possible, it makes a big difference.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
We ALL love it!
By looloorogersVerified Purchaser from CO on 12/29/2008
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Assemble, Fun
Best Uses:
Indoors, Older Children, Outdoors, Small Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent Of Two Or More Children
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

We bought to plasma cars for Xmas; one for our 4 year old and one for our very capable 15 month old. They love them! However, the box also says good to age 103 and I would agree from the amount of adults playing on them. They are very well made, and durable. They really do work as well... just turn the handle and you glide off. The box does not recommend using them on wood floors because of scratching but we have bamboo floors and so far there have been very few marks, nothing noticeable. Great for indoor winter days, and great for outside. I do not regret making these purchases at all.

 
Interesting, but not sure yet.
By No nicknameVerified Purchaser from Tulsa. Ok. on 12/29/2008
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Fun
Cons:
Unsafe Features
Best Uses:
Indoors, Outdoors
Describe Yourself:
Parent Of Two Or More Children

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

My daughter uses it outside and inside. Not so good on the tile floor. The smaller size wheels tend to tilt the object and possible fall over could happen. I think it may work better outside, although you might watch for cracks in the pavement because those smaller wheels may, again, cause it tilt and fall over.

One Step Ahead Response: Contacted customer and situation resolved...

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
great product
By dottieVerified Purchaser from Golden, CO on 12/2/2008
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Assemble, Fun
Best Uses:
Indoors, Older Children, Outdoors, Small Children
Describe Yourself:
Grandparent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

this product doesn't require anything but childs movement of the handle, so easy to use and children feel like they are doing something special

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
I have purchased this product twice
By MI GrandmaVerified Reviewer from Charlevoix, MI on 11/24/2008
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Assemble, Fun
Best Uses:
Indoors, Outdoors
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, Grandparent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

Purchased this for our grandaughter who is three and needs lots of physical activity. Her sister, seven, loved it too, so we bought a second. Now their two year old brother is giving it a try. I wish it came in a third color. Not too noisy on solid surface floors.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Fun! Fun! Fun!
By AimeeVerified Purchaser from Denver, CO on 9/23/2008
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Assemble, Fun
Best Uses:
Older Children, Outdoors, Small Children
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

This is fun for both adults and kids. We love it!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Gift
By Granny from Tampa, Fl on 8/21/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Assemble, Fun
Best Uses:
Indoors, Older Children, Small Children
Describe Yourself:
Grandparent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

I could have just bought this for his Christmas gift. He has played with this more than anything else he got. And all his friends love it too!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Fun for All Ages
By Happy Housewife and MommyVerified Reviewer from Marquette, NE on 8/18/2008
Pros:
Durable, Fun
Best Uses:
Older Children, Outdoors, Small Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent Of Multiples (Twins etc), Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

My father bought 3 Plasma Cars for use at their home when we bring our children ages 7, 4, 4, 3, and 1. My kids love these cars! As soon as they get unbuckled from the 2 hour drive they run for the Plasma Cars. My children are young and can get the cars to move with the handles with little trouble, but when they are on an incline they just put their feet down and push. My husband and I have even had races on them! Great fun for the whole family.

 
Fun little car!
By BballcoachVerified Purchaser from VA on 6/16/2008
Pros:
Does Not Break, For all ages, Fun
Cons:
Assmebly questions
Best Uses:
Child with special needs, Indoors, Older Children, Outdoors
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, Grandparent, Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

My daughter has Down Syndrome and loves this car! Her older cousins, brother and parents love showing her how to ride it too. :)

 
I would buy this product again
By EllenVerified Reviewer from Coldwater, MI on 5/12/2008
Pros:
Easy To Assemble, Fun
Best Uses:
Indoors, Outdoors, Small Children
Describe Yourself:
Grandparent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

The grandkids really enjoy it

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Very fun on smooth, flat surfaces
By Happy MomVerified Reviewer from Denver, CO on 5/9/2008
Pros:
Does Not Break, Fun
Best Uses:
Indoors, Older Children, Outdoors, Small Children
Describe Yourself:
First Time Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

Innovative design. Love the fact that it's kid-powered just by turning the steering wheel back and forth. Works best on smooth, flat, hard surface. Any other surface (rough, uneven, uphill, with grooves, soft, etc.) would be a challenge or won't work at all. We may get the upgraded polyurethane wheels as it potentially can damage our wood floors indoors, now that we've used it outside. Once used outside, dirt and small rock lodge onto the wheels and could potential scratch wood floors. But overall, for its intended use and surface, it is fabulous and so much fun!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
The best toy in our house!
By Amy, the mom of 2 crazy boysVerified Reviewer from Canton, GA on 5/1/2008
Pros:
Does Not Break, Easy To Assemble, Fun
Best Uses:
Outdoors
Describe Yourself:
Parent of Two or More Children
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

We bought these toys 2 Christmas's ago. My boys immediately fell in love with these cars. Then my neighbors bought 2 because their kids were always using ours. It is the one toy that is used every single day that they are outside (which is alot). All the other kids on the street use them to. They are starting to show some wear and tear and I told my husband that I would probably buy 2 more when these wear out. They are that much of a favorite toy. I can't say enough about them. They are a lot of fun and are very durable.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
It's a Hit!
By stkgirlVerified Reviewer from Kentucky on 3/31/2008
Pros:
Does Not Break, Easy To Assemble, Fun
Best Uses:
Indoors, Older Children, Outdoors, Small Children
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, Parent of Two or More Children, Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

This was a gift for my 4 year old daughter. We can't get her 2 year old sister off of it. It is fun for the whole family. The cousins love it too, (ages 16 to 2).

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Family Toy
By Jen from Cape Coral, FL. on 12/6/2007
Pros:
All ages, Does Not Break, Fun, Safe
Best Uses:
Indoors, Smooth Surfaces
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

My son is 25 months old and loves this toy. Although he needs a little help to get it going, he still has lots of fun using his legs to move it around. It works best on smooth surfaces, not so great on vinyl floors since it needs friction to really get going. It rides smooth like a skate board. This toy is great for all ages and is especially fun because my husband or myself can ride along with our son. He loves when we come down to his level to play and do silly things together. We use this toy mostly in our garage, or at the park on the tennis courts, or indoor gym area. It doesn't work as well on our vinyl floors at home. It's a fun toy for the whole family, We get alot of attention whenever we take it to the park. It's new, different and very cool for all ages. I would definetly recommend it.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Entire family loves this!
By j18675309Verified Reviewer from Las Vegas on 11/25/2007
Pros:
Fun, Safe
Best Uses:
Older Children, Outdoors, Small Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent of Two or More Children, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

Our entire family plays on these and loves them! Great for all ages. I purchased one for my son last Christmas and love them so much I bought 2 more. They were an off-brand and frequently come apart. I'm going to purchase for my niece and nephew this year.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
The best gift
By A from Garland, TX on 11/19/2007
Pros:
Does Not Break, Fun
Best Uses:
Indoors, Older Children, Outdoors, Small Children
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

One year later and it's still our child's favorite toy. It's used almost daily.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Such a great ride!
By NetiVerified Reviewer from Cuyahoga Falls, OH on 10/9/2007
Pros:
Does Not Break, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Safe
Best Uses:
Indoors
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, Parent of Two or More Children, Stay At Home Parent, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

My boys love this. They are 3 and 4 and both can ride together. I've riden it a few times and it's so much fun. 3 other families have purchased this car b/c they've had so much fun on ours. It's simply a great toy! Extremely durable

 
Kids love this toy!!!!!
By hawkeyefan from Hartley, IA on 5/15/2007
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Hours of Fun, Safe, Weather Resistant
Best Uses:
Individual Play, Older Children, Small Children, Whole family
Describe Yourself:
Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

My kids received this car as a present for Christmas from their Grandmother. It is the best gift they have ever gotten. We are now considering purchasing 2 more so they can each have one to ride. I would recommend this toy for any age of child or adult!!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Very fun and good example of physics
By Jane, mom to threeVerified Reviewer from Chicagoland, IL on 4/8/2007
Pros:
Durable, High Quality
Cons:
Needs a smooth surface
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

It's a fun toy, with lots of active play value.

I would recommend this more for garage or basement use rather than sidewalk or driveway unless you have a *very* smooth surface. It totally hangs up on gravel and cracks, and our neighbors aged concrete sidewalk.

Given their druthers, my kids prefer their scooters or the Krazy Kar.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
fun for the whole family!
By lexi from lakeland, florida on 3/7/2007
Pros:
Anyone can use it, Durable, Good Value, High Quality
Best Uses:
Family fun, Races
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Play Smart Inc. Plasma Car:

this toy is the BEST! my little brother and sister got one each for christmas this year and they LOVE them. i'm 14 and find myself playing on them. thy're great for ANY age! even my dad and step mom join in on the fun! our neighbors have 2 also everyone enjoys them so much. we don't call them plasma cars however, we call them "wiggle worms" (thanks to the little ones) i give these 2 thumbs WAY up! super fun for the whole family!

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