Hobbyzone DC Peak Car Charger

Advantages: Durable, Chunky pieces
Disadvantages: Uses lots of batteries, easy to dismantle

...the rest of the track. It has just become another one of those toys that comes out of the box for 5 minutes and then gets put away again. We bought some additional genuine noddy figures and cars in the hope that she would enjoy pushing them around the track, but they dont even fit the track. The noddy car plays music as it goes around the track which is quite fun, but this really does go through some batteries, i would recommend a battery charger and some rechargable batteries or you will do nothing but buy new ones. I am sure it is available cheaper now but at christmas 2007 it cost me £25 and looking back would probably have spent my money on something else now. Overall it could be a good product but i think it is aimed at children of an older age than described. Perhaps a child who can role play with figures and interact other figures... Read review

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Advantages: The kids can run off some energy!
Disadvantages: Car park is very dark when it's dark outside!

.... Older children seem to love it just as much having their own adventures. Mum and dad are allowed on too! Shoes must be taken off and you have to wear socks. Prices £3 off peak (during school time) £4 peak Free for under 1s. When it's busy you do get a time limit. Refreshments Sandwiches, cakes, crisps, hot and cold drinks. They don't do any fruit but they are very understanding if you bring your own although it is stated that only food and drink purchase there may be consumed on the premises. There are a quite a few tables and chairs and highchairs available. The staff are very friendly and even didn't moan when my baby smeared banana everywhere! Parties Parties can be catered yourself or by adventure castle. Food provided is sandwiches, sausage rolls, crisps, ice lollies (not too healthy but fun party... Read review

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Advantages: Great toy for dad.
Disadvantages: Kids wanted a look in.

..., you had the ideal remote control racing kit. Once the basic kit was to hand an enthusiast was able to buy extra track, different cars, some with lights, and a variety of scenic extras. Spare motors, spare wheels, axles, pins, brushes etc. could play a vital part in winning or losing. The driver only had control of the car's speed as the pin in the slot directed the car around any bends or chicanes or crossovers but it was easy to come out of the slot if trying to go round a bend too fast. The speed was controlled by a hand held device with a trigger or plunger that fed up to 12v DC to the car's motor. The higher the voltage the faster the speed. But a system was invented where upon letting go of the trigger and pressing a button a voltage of reverse polarity from a battery was fed to the motor thus trying to make it turn the other way... Read review

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