The wheels are plastic, but are well made without burrs and have solid metal bearings (we chose to swap out the wheels, which I’ll explain later) In early December 2002, an Ottawa entrepreneur named Timothy Kimber discovered the unique ride-on toy as he was shopping in an Ottawa shopping center. It was then called the Fun Car, and was on display at the mall, free for children to test drive. Kimber, fascinated with the product, located the Asian distributor and proceeded to ask questions regarding the Fun Car. Kimber discovered that while the Fun Car sold well in China, it had virtually no presence in Canada or the United States. Surprised by the news, Kimber ENJOY PEACE OF MIND: PlasmaCar meets and exceeds all US, Canadian, and European safety standards; CPSIA, CCPSA, ASTM, EN71, ISO and ICTI certified. PlaSmart cautions against using PlasmaCars with standard wheels on hardwood floors. PlasmaCar wheels may damage some wooden floors. Please note that the PlasmaCar booklet warns that it is not recommended for use on wooden floors A car toy exceeding expectations. The future has arrived at Fat Brain Toys and it's one smooth operator. Flat head screwdriver or butter knife if you mess up installation and need to remove the steering wheel cap (not noted in directions)

The wheels, while well made and perfectly acceptable, would be horrible for indoor use. The are made from a hard plastic, which would make them loud on your floors and likely leave scratches and marks over time PLEASE NOTE: PlasmaCars may cause damage to some wood floors. Take care in using in an indoor environment.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 This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( June 2009) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)

We are truly wound up about this revolutionary design. Great for inside or outside play and designed like a trike without any pedals, gears or batteries, you're sure to have more fun than a scooter...and it supports up to 220 pounds!!! What puts the PlasmaCar in a class by itself though, is the very nature of this cool science toy... The bike of the future! To mobilize this fun riding toy simply turn the wheel from left to right and let nature's forces do the work!The seat will actually hold two children if you can get them to not argue over who gets to “drive” our two and four year old grand kids get disputes occasionally The PlasmaCar is powered by inexhaustible kid-power and harnesses the natural forces of centrifugal force and gravity. Its design effectively reduces the forces of friction and inertia in a way that's extremely easy to operate; all it needs is a driver and a smooth, flat surface!

TIA ( Toy Industry Association) - Toy of the Year Nomination for Outdoor Toy of the Year [ citation needed] A remarkably safe riding toy for all ages, the Plasma Car has received global acclamation. Additionally, Plasma Car meets and exceeds all international product safety standards. It has received the prestigious 3 Star Award from the Canadian Toy Testing Council and certified "Wow!" status from Today's Parent Magazine. A: The Original PlasmaCar® is safe for children ages 3 years and up, and can support up to a maximum of 220 lbs (100 kg) on smooth, flat surfaces. The plasma car can be modified for heavier adults/teenagers by putting in a metal straight axle where the rear wheels would originally be. A: PlaSmart cautions against using PlasmaCars with standard wheels on hardwood floors. PlasmaCar wheels may damage some wooden floors. Please note that the PlasmaCar booklet warns that it is not recommended for use on wooden floors.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

Steps 3-5 - Step 3 - Make sure to remove the foam sheath from the front wheel assembly carefully as you will still need it in step 4. Thread the bare pole through the bottom hole, then reattach the sheath (step 4) before guiding to the top of the body where it will connect with steering. sought out to bring the Fun Car to North America because of its marketing potential. After much conversation with the distributor, Kimber negotiated to assume distribution and marketing rights for the Fun Car in North America. [2] Hop on the Plasma Car and prepare to zip, zoom, & cruise! It's a trike that looks and acts like a race car from the future! Not your typical toy pedal car, this ride on toy has even the adults at Fat Brain Toys going car crazy!