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Carrera Go "Disney "Cars" Slot Race Car Set 1:43 Scale by Carrera Of America
Product SummaryManufacturer: Carrera Of America Brand: Carrera USA Edition: Toy Release Date: 2009-07-01 Model: 20062122 Publisher: Carrera Of America Studio: Carrera Of America Music Label: Carrera Of America Product features: - This Go, series set is 1:43 scale for both track and cars, and features cars from the Disney Pixar movie "Cars"
- Long straight - away features lap counter
- The first car featured is red "Lightning McQueen" and the second car included is green "Chick Hicks"
- The assembled dimensions of the track are 8.13 x 2.53 feet
- The Go Series is the perfect way to get started in the popular world of slot car racing
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Toys and Games Reviews of Carrera Go "Disney "Cars" Slot Race Car Set 1:43 ScaleCustomer Review: Perfect Christmas Eve present! Summary: 4 Stars
My husband and I got this for our 3 year old son. We have no prior experience with slot cars, but I saw this as a Lightning Deal a few weeks before Christmas. We only picked this up because my son is crazy about Disney Cars and my husband thought the slot car aspect looked fun. For my son's Christmas Eve gift I encouraged him to pick this package to open because I figured it would be too hectic on Christmas to try and put together.
Construction was a little difficult. The instructions are cryptic--no words to help you at all, just diagrams and they weren't particularly clear. But, once we got started it went fairly quickly and the track was pretty fun to build. Overall, it took the two of us about an hour to put it all together. The track runs off of AC, so you don't have to worry about having batteries on hand. Everything you need is in the box (in theory). Unfortunately, the box was missing some non-essential pieces (flag holders) which we've contacted the company about. The little plastic pieces that are supposed to hold the pieces of track together don't seem to work very well (they're constantly popping out on one side), but the track locks together well regardless.
Once the track was built we started racing. This is a great toy! I'm not sure why the other reviewers have such difficulty with the cars--ours works perfectly. Yes, if you go too fast the cars fly off the track, but isn't that the point? Otherwise you might as well get a standard Matchbox-type racetrack that just shoots the cars around without any user control. It took my 3 yo son less than 10 minutes to learn to be sensitive enough with the trigger to keep his car both on track and moving smoothly around. Any of us can easily manage 20 or more laps without flying off the track. But, we have more fun trying to push the envelope--we've discovered there are certain spots on the track where you can tap the turbo button to get a burst of speed without flying off. And sometimes we fly the cars off the track or crash them for fun.
We do adjust the cars (smooth the contacts) as necessary to keep them working well, but again, it's not hard, my 3 yo can do it himself in most cases. We did find that the Lightning McQueen car worked better on the inside track initially, but after several hours of play it no longer seems to matter which car is on which track.
My son played with this toy for 3 hours the first day he got it--he almost fell out of his chair he was so tired by the end. And the first thing he wanted to do Christmas morning was play with the track more. He didn't even think about his other Christmas presents. Time will tell if this toy has longevity, but it certain has been a hit in our house this week.
Description of Carrera Go "Disney "Cars" Slot Race Car Set 1:43 ScaleThe Go Series - The Go series is a world class starter system for kids 8 and up. All sets include "Turbo Speed" controllers for added racing boost. There is an extensive variety of accessories for thrilling action. The track system has an "Easy to Assemble" bolt system. The street curves have red and white printed shoulders. All cars are fitted with double contact brushes. The cars are high-quality original detailed and tampo printed. They are 1:43 scale.
Features include:
?This Go, series set is 1:43 scale for both track and cars, and features cars from the Disney Pixar movie "Cars" ?Long straight - away features lap counter ?The first car featured is red "Lightning McQueen" and the second car included is green "Chick Hicks" ?The assembled dimensions of the track are 8.13 x 2.53 feet ?The Go Series is the perfect way to get started in the popular world of slot car racing Experience the high-speed thrills of the hit movie "Cars" for yourself with Carrera's Go!!! Race-o-Rama. With approximately 18 feet of track, this racecourse comes with two 1:43-scale race cars based on the film characters Lightning McQueen and Chick Hicks. With twists, turns, ramps, and even places where the two racing cars can collide, it's a thrilling race from start to finish.  | Ages: 8+
Requires: - A/C power outlet
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Race as Lightning McQueen, the hero of the Pixar movie "Cars." View larger. | 
Or, take the roll of his arch nemesis, Chick Hicks. View larger. | Well-Designed and Easy to Build Carrera is one of the premier track-racing companies in the world, and this track proves their expertise. The 26 track pieces come in a variety of shapes, including hairpin turns and a pit stop area. They lock together using a bolt system, which makes the track easy to assemble. Also included are several decorative set pieces, all matching the theme of "Cars." The two cars included with the track are well-constructed, with a durable plastic chassis and a sleek tampo print. They are modeled after two characters from the film: the heroic red race car, Lightning McQueen, and his arch-nemesis, Chick Hicks. Both cars sport meticulous paint jobs representing their respective teams, Rust-eze and HTB. Kids will enjoy their vibrant colors, expressive eyes and movie-accurate detail. The cars also feature double-contact brushes, which make sure you have a fast and controlled race every time. A High-Speed, Exhilarating Race Kids will like how fast these little cars can go. They work in the classic track-car model: the cars stick to the tracks through magnetic attraction, and are propelled along by a single "revving" station. The racers can be controlled with an easy-to-use remote control. Carrera has also incorporated a "Turbo" speed button, which allows the cars to reach even faster speeds. At full speed, they'll traverse the entire 18-foot track in close to 10 seconds. The track itself is entertaining to race on. There are long straightaways, hairpin turns, and a banking ramp-turn where the cars can spin out of control if they're going too fast. There's even a place where the two tracks cross and the two cars can collide. There's also a lap counter, allowing you to take a break from competitive play and race against your best times. What's in the Box Lightning McQueen race car, Chick Hicks race car, 26 track pieces, 2 controllers, and accessories.

This 18-foot track-car course is filled with hairpin turns, loops and long straightaways. View larger. |
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