Have you played on a PlasmaCar from PlaSmart yet? The award-winning PlasmaCar is a ride-on toy that harnesses the natural forces of inertia, centrifugal force, friction, and kid power. Just wiggle the steering wheel back and forth to drive the PlasmaCar without batteries, gears, or pedals, up to 10 kilometers an hour (6 miles an hour)!
We actually got a PlasmaCar three years ago, and it’s been a kid favourite ever since. When we brought it home, the boys next door couldn’t wait to take a turn, and it wasn’t long before their parents went out and picked one up. PlasmaCar madness swept through our neighbourhood, and at last count, there were six PlasmaCars just in our cul-de-sac alone. On any sunny day, you can expect to see at least two or three out on the road.
The reason for the popularity? Anyone can get out and play! It’s easy and intuitive to drive, and low enough to the ground that even the littlest kids feel safe. Even if they can’t quite figure out how to wiggle the steering wheel, it’s easy enough to push along with their feet and keep up with the big kids.
The PlasmaCar moves in an S-shaped path, and you steer with the wheel at the same time as you wiggle it. Just turn the wheel around 180 degrees to go in reverse. Rest assured this is a sturdy machine. After three years, our original PlasmaCar is still in great shape!
There’s even enough room for two on the PlasmaCar, as this picture from last summer can attest! Expect arguments over who gets to drive though…
Of course it’s winter now, but the PlasmaCar works just as well inside when the weather outside is frightful. You should be careful with wood floors that can get scratched up, but any smooth surface will do.
The part I love the most? The PlasmaCar is a toy for the whole family. Don’t let the kids fool you into thinking it’s just for them. It can hold up to 220 pounds, so adults can easily take a turn too. Why should kids get all the fun? Give it a try and I bet you’ll love it too!
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Gift It
Imagine how excited any child would be to find this under the tree! The PlasmaCar is available at Amazon or wherever toys are sold. Regular retail is $69.99 USD or $79.99 CAD, but as of today Amazon has them on sale for as low as $41.99 USD and $59.99 CAD.
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My daughter would have the time of her life with the carpet skates. She might get them for Christmas. I have never seen them before. Thank`s for the introduction.
I would also love to have the Plasma Bike for our little guy 🙂
The Kick Flipper would be a lot of fun for my grandchildren.
I think Smart Mat would be a hit in our house.
Another fun product would be Fun Slides – Carpet Skates.
I love the Carpet skates too!! How fun are they!!?!?
Oh, the Stomp Rocket Junior Glow sounds like something my grandchildren would have a lot of fun with 🙂
Another toy would be Drop Shot, looks like a fun game!!
I love the Fun Slides Carpet Skates, what an awesome idea! My son just uses his socks for now, he would flip out if he knew these fun skates existed!
I know my kids would love the original doodle art products too!
The plamabike is one my grandaughter would love.
I think my son would like squashed.
She would like the Fun Slides Carpet Skates
I’m pretty sure my son would also love the PlasmaBike. Thanks!
Definitely think the smart mat would be fun ?
a red PlasmaBike
A Plasmabike would be the first choice in our household.
We have the plasma bike but my 4 year old has outgrown it now! It was a big hit! The carpet skates look like a lot of fun!
I think the PlasmaBike sounds like fun too!
We own the stomp rocket and love it. My boys would also love the Smart Mat.
Wow, my kids would love the Fun Slide Carpet Skates!!
I could see my kids running around here with those carpet skates on!
I think the Plasma Bike is a really nice addition to have for the kids.
I like the Plasma Bike for my nephew !
I think, since mine is still just a babe, one of the Smart Mats would be an awesome gift for LO. Though, like the plasmacar, as she grows I’m sure there are even more that will be just perfect, like the carpet skates
My daughter would probably love the magic canvas! She can be creative without the mess!
I love the detail in the Smart mat!! It would be perfect for kiddos to play together since it’s so big! Great product!
i love scribble down, really creative
My nephew is always on the go! I know he’s like the plasma bike, too!
The Plasma Bike would be perfect for my daughter, she could use it inside while it’s cold and then be outside like her big brother on a bike in the summer!
The Plasma bike looks like it would be a lot of fun!
I really like the looks of the Original Doodle Arts – the children I take care of love to colour and so do my children as well! 🙂
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Oh, my kids would love the carpet skates! I’m going to have to get them for all three! SO much fun.
The Stomp Rocket Junior Glow looks like lots of fun
My boy would like Digits in a Box.
Another fun product would be the Fun Slides – Carpet Skates!
My son would love the plasma bike!
would love to play with their Magic Canvas!
I think the Threadz would be the most appealing product for my child.
I visit PlaSmart and another smart and simple toy from PlaSmart my child might like is the Stomp Rocket Junior Glow
My grandson would love the PlasmaBike as well.
My little gal would love the Scribble Down travel activity. She absolutely loves colouring, anywhere anytime!
Another cool toy would be Scribble Down
My daughter would like the Wonky Wheels cars
The Castle Smart Mat is absolutely amazing!! Honestly, I didn’t realize they had so many different things – very diverse!
My daughter would love the THREADZ kits, they look really fun!
The plasmabike looks like something my daughter would love!
OgoSport Disks
My grandson would love the Smart Mat
The PlasmaBike looks like lots of fun too!