#HolidayGiftGuide PlasmaCar -Review and GivAway

November 10, 2011 by
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One of the world’s best-selling children’s ride-on-toys, the PlasmaCar’s unique and award-winning design requires no batteries, pedals, gears, or electrical parts to propel the car; you simply turn the steering wheel, and away you go! The PlasmaCar harnesses the natural forces of inertia, centrifugal force and friction.

Quiet, inexpensive, and providing limitless playability, the PlasmaCar is truly a unique toy that can reach exhilarating, but kid-friendly, speeds of up to 10 km/hour (6 mph). . . It’s pure energy, and pure fun!

The PlasmaCar is designed for ages 3+.  Yep, that is right, even grown-ups can ride this bad boy. The PlasmaCar can hold up to 220 lbs.  I’ll warn all you grown ups  though, this is a really good work out for your arms, especially if your giving one of the kids a ride.

The PlasmaCar is designed to be ridden on a smooth, flat surface.  This has probably been the only difficult thing about the PlasmaCar.  It is difficult to find a smooth and totally flat surface.  The sidewalk in front of our house has dips at every driveaway.  Even the sidewalk that encircles the playground is not totally flat.  We do have one surface that is perfect for the PlasmaCar….the kitchen floor.  Thankfully, we have a large kitchen island that makes for the perfect circular track.

We’ve never been able to get the PlasmaCar to go faster than pretty slow, perhaps we have not had the right surface to ride it on.  I can imagine some kids getting bored of this easily and other kids absolutely loving it.

I really like that the PlasmaCar requires little coordination so even littler children can hop on and begin to ride with little effort.  Big Brother can hop on and zoom around the kitchen.  Little Brother, though he’s too little to make the PlasmaCar go by turning the handle, likes to sit on it and push with his feet.

The assembly was super easy!

Buy It:

PlasmaCar by PlasMart retails for $69.99.  You can purchase PlasmaCar on Amazon.com for (current price) $49.99.

Win It!

PlasMart is giving Oh So Savvy Mom’s readers a chance to win their own PlasmaCar just in time for the holidays! (open to mainland US and Canada)


Disclosure: I was provided with the above mentioned product, by the company, in order to facilitate a review. The opinions expressed are honest and are entirely my own.

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  1. Jen V. says
    November 10, 2011 at 8:28 am
    I think my youngest would love it because it would be perfect for using on the bike path near our house when we go on walks.
  2. Rosey says
    November 10, 2011 at 10:15 am
    I think my son would like it because it's something he'd be doing on his own (no batteries to die, engine parts to break, etc.). And I think he'd like it just because it would be fun!
  3. Krystal @ Uh Oh Mom! says
    November 10, 2011 at 11:53 am
    My son would love this since he loves cars & I like that their is no batteries
  4. Erin says
    November 10, 2011 at 12:03 pm
    My son would love this because he loves all things that go!
  5. Kelly D says
    November 10, 2011 at 12:22 pm
    My kids would love it so they could ride it around the house
  6. Gerri Bolen says
    November 10, 2011 at 12:22 pm
    I love the Plasma car by neighbor kids have it and I would love to have one for my little girl so she could ride with them
  7. Mary Beth Elderton says
    November 10, 2011 at 12:42 pm
    Mine would love it because the little dare devils love to go fast!
  8. SweetPanda says
    November 10, 2011 at 12:43 pm
    I think my kids would love the Plasma car because it speeds of up to 10 km/hour (6 mph)
  9. Tess says
    November 10, 2011 at 12:54 pm
    b/c it can go up to 6mph- my kids like going fast tcogbill at live dot com
  10. Janet W. says
    November 10, 2011 at 12:55 pm
    I think my grandson would love it because he can control how fast or slow he wants to go!!
  11. Beth Hill says
    November 10, 2011 at 1:11 pm
    I would love this for my 13 yr old, I am struggling for Christmas gifts that are not all electronics or video games !! I love the fact that is will hold 220 lbs on a flat smooth surface, great for our very long driveway.
  12. Jennifer Rote says
    November 10, 2011 at 1:20 pm
    I think my son would love this because he loves anything that resembles a car or is a ride on toy. He would have a ton of fun with this.
  13. Melissa Wilson says
    November 10, 2011 at 1:21 pm
    i would love this for my son, no batteries,just old fashion fun! this would be great!!!
  14. April Brenay says
    November 10, 2011 at 1:23 pm
    My son would spend hours playing with this, great to get outside and get some sunshine :)
  15. Colleen Maurina says
    November 10, 2011 at 1:28 pm
    Our little guy is so active this would be the perfect ride on toy to use up all his energy!
  16. Nicole Edwards says
    November 10, 2011 at 2:08 pm
    I would love to win this for my youngest. It would be a perfect birthday or christmas present for him.
  17. ReneeK says
    November 10, 2011 at 2:32 pm
    It's a perfect bike for my little girls with special needs. The handles are easy to grasp.
  18. April G says
    November 10, 2011 at 2:52 pm
    I have a VERY active 3 year old who would have so much fun playing with this, and burn off a lot of that excess energy!
  19. Kimberly Schotz says
    November 10, 2011 at 3:00 pm
    My youngest is very energetic and I think this would be a fun way for her to tire out! Kims2312@Verizon.net
  20. kelly says
    November 10, 2011 at 4:31 pm
    my kids would love it
  21. Denise G says
    November 10, 2011 at 4:31 pm
    speeds of up to 10 km/hour (6 mph) - what kid would not like that ontariohappychick at gmail dot com
  22. Joy Newlan says
    November 10, 2011 at 5:14 pm
    no pedals will make the small one feel like a big girl being able to keep up with the older sisters
  23. Jennie Swencki says
    November 10, 2011 at 5:37 pm
    My son would like this because he is always trying to drive my car and now he drive his own!
  24. cw says
    November 10, 2011 at 6:02 pm
    My daughter would love the pink and how it moves
  25. Julie Witt says
    November 10, 2011 at 6:18 pm
    "The plasmacar is a mechanical marvel that makes use of the most inexhaustible of energy sources; kid power!" My son is definitely an inexhaustible source of energy and he would definitely love this toy!!
  26. Beth Scoggin says
    November 10, 2011 at 7:07 pm
    I have 4 little boys and I know they would just LOVE this!!! We have seen it in stores before and they always want to play with them. They love how it moves
  27. Anne Taylor says
    November 10, 2011 at 8:07 pm
    My nephew would adore this because he loves being free, moving, riding toys, etc. He would absolutely have a blast with this! ty nancyrobster at gmail dot com
  28. Christina C says
    November 10, 2011 at 9:48 pm
    My son would LOVE this car because he is obsessed with vehicles, wheels, and action!
  29. Amylynn H says
    November 10, 2011 at 10:43 pm
    My son would love this because he has only ever used a tricycle! He's never seen something like this.
  30. Madeline says
    November 10, 2011 at 10:58 pm
    My son would get a kick out of being able to get away from his sister!
  31. ♡♥♬ Louis ♡♥♬ says
    November 10, 2011 at 11:16 pm
    I would love to win for my daughters - it's lightwight yet sturdy, perfect for the little ones Thank you for hosting this giveaway Louis pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com
  32. Amy Carlson says
    November 10, 2011 at 11:34 pm
    My daughter would love this because it is just perfect for her age and she would be thrilled to see it in purple.
  33. Rebecca Graham says
    November 11, 2011 at 3:37 am
    My nephew would love this because he likes ride on cars.
  34. EMMA L HORTON says
    November 11, 2011 at 7:57 am
    MY GRANDDAUGHTER WOULD LOVE A LITTLE RED CAR OF HER OWN
  35. McKim says
    November 11, 2011 at 1:14 pm
    My little grandson is a busy little guy. Always on the go and loves it outside. I think he would love going up and down the sidewalk and driveway on one of these.
  36. Jessica Snook says
    November 11, 2011 at 2:08 pm
    My daughter would love this because she loves ride on toys.
  37. Sherrie Cruson says
    November 11, 2011 at 6:11 pm
    My granddaughter would love the Plasma Car because it's foot powered, not battery powered, and she is full of energy. Plus she can use it on the walking trails near our home. grannylovesgiftbaskets@hotmail.com
  38. Amanda N. says
    November 12, 2011 at 11:58 am
    The boys would love to ride this around. And it looks so sleek and cool! ayakers (at) gmail (dot) com
  39. Misfit Momma aka Missy says
    November 12, 2011 at 12:04 pm
    I think my almost 3 year old daughter would love this car because she can't quite figure out how to use her tricycle, but still has fun rolling it around or being pushed in it.
  40. SueSueper says
    November 12, 2011 at 1:32 pm
    My little cousin would love this!! It looks like so much fun! He can drive his parents insane!!
  41. shay says
    November 12, 2011 at 8:45 pm
    I think my daughter would like this b/c its supposed to be easierto maneuver than a bike.
  42. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
    November 12, 2011 at 10:20 pm
    I think my grandson would love this because it goes on hos power and he has a lot of energy to use up. vmkids3 at msn dot com
  43. Lisa P says
    November 13, 2011 at 12:25 am
    I think the toddler I would get this for would love it because I've seen these, and I think any kid would love it! When mine's old enough, we'll be sure to be borrowing it too (or buying a second one), and I'm sure they would have a blast!
  44. Carrie Phelps says
    November 13, 2011 at 5:28 am
    My two year old grandson isn't quite tall enough yet to reach the pedals on a bike so he still loves ride-on toys! He would adore this & once he outgrows it it will go to my new granddaughter.
  45. JLJMommy says
    November 13, 2011 at 10:04 am
    I have 3 boys who love cars, bikes, and scooters. This would fit in and gets lots of use at our house.
  46. amy hollingsworth says
    November 13, 2011 at 12:02 pm
    My daughter would love this because she loves riding toys
  47. Jessica Waters says
    November 13, 2011 at 2:24 pm
    My 3 year old would like it because she'd been asking for one for the past 3 months. It would make her really believe in santa since i told her mommy couldnt afford one.
  48. Rita Spratlen says
    November 13, 2011 at 2:44 pm
    This would be a great toy for my grandson that he could use for years and could grow with him. Rita
  49. letessha williams says
    November 13, 2011 at 4:15 pm
    My son could use it to burn off some energy while having a blast
  50. Jen says
    November 13, 2011 at 6:17 pm
    My daughter would love this, it would perfect for all the neighbor kids to take turns using when we all play together. Plus it comes in pink!
  51. Jessi Greenmamajama says
    November 13, 2011 at 9:04 pm
    My daughter would love this because it's like a baby ride on toy (that she is much too big for) and she would actually be allowed to ride on it! So cool! Love the pink one!!
  52. Tonya Froemel says
    November 13, 2011 at 9:18 pm
    My daughter would love this because she is afraid of her bike and she would be able to ride with her older sisters with this car.
  53. deanna_boocock says
    November 14, 2011 at 6:47 pm
    I'd love to win this for my kindergarten students.
  54. Kerry says
    November 15, 2011 at 7:57 am
    I think my son would love this because it's easy to use. I'd love it because it's versatile enough for all my kids to use. alsatia23 at hotmail dot com
  55. Joni says
    November 15, 2011 at 8:24 am
    My daughter would love this because we have a huge driveway she could ride on. dolniaks at consolidated dot net
  56. Yolanda R says
    November 15, 2011 at 3:23 pm
    My daughter would love this because she is very active and love outdoor fun
  57. ericka coello says
    November 16, 2011 at 8:01 am
    When used properly, the PlasmaCar is absolutely safe
  58. Jen says
    November 16, 2011 at 10:18 am
    this would be great for both my kids to share!
  59. Melanie Mervin says
    November 16, 2011 at 10:46 am
    My daughter would ride on this for hours probably :P
  60. jenn says
    November 16, 2011 at 5:34 pm
    The little one would love to have a black one and i like that its lightweight and we can take it with us visiting jenzen69atyahoodotcom
  61. Emillie says
    November 16, 2011 at 6:11 pm
    My niece is little so this would be perfect for her to learn on! hisprincess886 at yahoo dot com
  62. Susan Chester says
    November 16, 2011 at 10:55 pm
    My grandson would love it because he could ride like the "big boys"! smchester at gmail dot com
  63. DEBIJOT says
    November 16, 2011 at 11:00 pm
    My grandson would love this because he loves anything he can ride on.
  64. Heather C says
    November 16, 2011 at 11:16 pm
    My son would love this because he is big for his age. He is out of the weight limit for most ride on toys but he is still at an age that he really likes them! He won't outgrow the weight limit on this one for quite a while if ever!
  65. nicole says
    November 16, 2011 at 11:58 pm
    My 3 year old son would love to play with this in the driveway because he loves active toys in general.
  66. gala says
    November 17, 2011 at 10:42 am
    i think my kids would love it because they like active games/toys
  67. Christy Johnson says
    November 17, 2011 at 10:53 am
    My son would LOVE this car because for one, it's a car, and for another it's something he can use in the house or outside!
  68. Nikole H. says
    November 17, 2011 at 11:10 am
    My daughter would love this because the looves to get around on her own! ngiraldi at gmail dot com
  69. Kimmie Barnes says
    November 17, 2011 at 12:47 pm
    I think my kids would love it because they could ride it in the house, Kimmie Barnes shawnandkim@suddenlink.net jakeremom--twitter and GFC
  70. melissa pruitt says
    November 17, 2011 at 1:03 pm
    my daughter would love this!
  71. aura says
    November 17, 2011 at 1:18 pm
    My 8yo got a plasmacar for his birthday but his 3 yo brother is always taking it. I think we need to get my 3yo one for his 4th birthday coming up
  72. kelly says
    November 17, 2011 at 3:36 pm
    my daughter loves all forms of transportation, a plasma car included!
  73. Bree says
    November 17, 2011 at 7:28 pm
    My boys would love this! They just outgrew their ride on toys and were sad to see them go!
  74. trishden says
    November 17, 2011 at 8:17 pm
    My nephew would love this because he has a lot of energy and could really get this car going. Thanks for a great giveaway!
  75. Jacqui Odell says
    November 17, 2011 at 8:29 pm
    my son would love this.. momofthreelittleangels@yahoo.com
  76. Suzanne Denys says
    November 17, 2011 at 9:16 pm
    My son and daughter would love this. they've never had a bike that wasn't a tricycle.
  77. Jennifer Landers says
    November 18, 2011 at 1:05 am
    my nephew..because it looks so awesome
  78. Patty White says
    November 18, 2011 at 6:00 pm
    I tthink my daughter would love it because its easier to ride than a bike!!
  79. Miranda Sherman says
    November 18, 2011 at 7:12 pm
    Oh my goodness, how neat is this! My two youngest boys would LOVE this! Thanks for hosting such an amazing giveaway!
  80. Missy Lynnh says
    November 18, 2011 at 8:52 pm
    My son can't pedal yet but wants to keep up with big brother and big sister. I know he'd really enjoy this
  81. Marlene V says
    November 18, 2011 at 11:36 pm
    I would love to win this for my niece -- she is a real busy body -- this would be perfect for her!!!
  82. Adelina Rosa says
    November 19, 2011 at 12:01 am
    I have three kids, two boys and a girl. Any one of them would love to have the PlasmaCar. The problem would be figuring out which one would get to have it if I actually win.
  83. Debra F says
    November 19, 2011 at 1:12 pm
    My grandson would love it because it is just his size and full of action and kid power!
  84. Pinky Sade says
    November 19, 2011 at 1:16 pm
    My nephew would love this because he loves cars!
  85. AndreaH says
    November 19, 2011 at 2:20 pm
    He loves pretending he is trying to drive cars so this would be something he would enjoy and the plus side for me is that it would let him burn off all that energy! AndreaH davandihamilton (at) gmail (dot) com
  86. Alena Belleque says
    November 19, 2011 at 6:43 pm
    The other day, I watched my two year old niece "ride" her little toy car (which is really just meant to be sat upon) by standing up in the seat and shuffling her feet forward to make it go. I think she would LOVE this toy because it is meant to move, yet has the stability needed for her age group.
  87. Kyla says
    November 19, 2011 at 11:35 pm
    My son would go crazy for this! He cant quite ride a bike (but that doesnt stop him from trying) This would be perfect to give him that sence of indpendence by being able to do it on his own! Thanks
  88. Sherry S. says
    November 20, 2011 at 8:28 am
    My nephew would love this because he can go fast and not need any help.
  89. Christian Nunez says
    November 20, 2011 at 1:35 pm
    It's so unique. I think any kid would want it.
  90. Chelsea Saulpaugh says
    November 20, 2011 at 2:56 pm
    The child I want to win this for has endless energy and really needs any outlets she can find. I think this would be perfect!
  91. mframe says
    November 20, 2011 at 8:42 pm
    My daughter would love it because she wouldn't have to pedal it.
  92. brittney says
    November 21, 2011 at 2:16 pm
    my daughter would love it because she has short legs and can't reach the pedals on anything else. brittneydejajason at gmail dot com
  93. Juli Guthrie says
    November 21, 2011 at 3:28 pm
    I think my almost 5 year old would love this because it is very unique just like him!
  94. Jessica says
    November 21, 2011 at 8:48 pm
    My son would love it because it would be like riding a car and he loves playing outside.
  95. Renee Bruno says
    November 22, 2011 at 6:00 am
    I would love to win this for my daughter because she loves cars and ride on toys
  96. Heidi Daily says
    November 22, 2011 at 1:44 pm
    My husband would love to share it with my daughter since he falls within the weight limit ;)
  97. Gianna says
    November 22, 2011 at 11:28 pm
    It looks like a lot of fun because it's a mini car.. my twins would love it.
  98. Tanya Hebert says
    November 23, 2011 at 9:06 am
    My daughter loves anything she can ride so this would be great for her.
  99. Angela Cisco says
    November 23, 2011 at 11:10 am
    I think my boys would have a lot of fun playing with this. They love playing outside and this would give them something new to do.
  100. Gloria walshver says
    November 23, 2011 at 3:50 pm
    My granddaughter wouldbe thrilled to own one . GloriaDeal@aol.com
  101. Kristen says
    November 23, 2011 at 8:29 pm
    Their son really wants a bike, but isn't quite ready for one yet.
  102. Jennifer Lachman says
    November 23, 2011 at 10:17 pm
    The little girl I would like to win this for would love this because she needs as many ways as possible to use up her never ending supply of energy.
  103. alejandro aguilar says
    November 24, 2011 at 2:56 am
    this is unique not alot a kid have it yet and looks asome
  104. Carolsue says
    November 24, 2011 at 4:31 am
    The beginning age is two and that's how old my son is. He loves ride on toys but has outgrown the only one he has.
  105. Crissy D. says
    November 24, 2011 at 5:23 pm
    I would like to win this for my son. He has ridden one at a toy store and loved it.
  106. Jill L says
    November 24, 2011 at 10:16 pm
    My daughter would love it because it's something she could do all by herself. Not ready for a big bike but she could zoom around like her brother and sister. Heck, they would love it too.
  107. amy deeter says
    November 24, 2011 at 10:36 pm
    its perfect for her age amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com
  108. Lisa Garner says
    November 24, 2011 at 11:07 pm
    I think all 4 of my children would love the Plasma car because they can make it move with out using power.
  109. jr says
    November 25, 2011 at 5:26 am
    i would love this for myself!
  110. Corey Olomon says
    November 25, 2011 at 7:57 am
    I think both my boys would love it, and its rare that something will fit both of them!
  111. Kristie says
    November 25, 2011 at 8:50 am
    My kids love being active and playing outside, so I'm sure they'd have fun playing with this!
  112. kristi rowland says
    November 25, 2011 at 9:04 am
    My son would LOVE this! He is all about cars and playing outside
  113. Pauline says
    November 25, 2011 at 10:50 am
    i want to win this for my son because he has been wanting this (emscout9)
  114. tina reynolds says
    November 25, 2011 at 12:37 pm
    my three kids are 5,4, and 1 1/2 they would all get so much use and fun out of this it would be for all three of them thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com
  115. mary gardner says
    November 25, 2011 at 2:08 pm
    my daughter would love it because she likes anything she can ride marygardner49 at aol dot com
  116. Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
    November 25, 2011 at 2:23 pm
    My nephew would love this because it is sleek and fun!
  117. Kimberly says
    November 25, 2011 at 3:20 pm
    my daughter would love this car because it comes in pink
  118. R Hicks says
    November 25, 2011 at 3:48 pm
    Our son would love it because he loves any thing with wheels on it! brich22 at earthlink dot net
  119. kathy pease says
    November 25, 2011 at 4:04 pm
    my niece would love this because it looks like a real blast she loves ride ons
  120. Reejen L says
    November 25, 2011 at 4:40 pm
    I think my child will enjoy the Plasmacar because of the ability to propel it without pedals. reejen at comcast dot net
  121. Caryn S says
    November 25, 2011 at 5:30 pm
    My daughter would love this because she loves ride-on toys!
  122. Rebecca Orr says
    November 25, 2011 at 6:47 pm
    My son would love this because he loves anything that gets him moving. Thanks for the chance. bekki1820cb at gmail dot com
  123. Alicia millette says
    November 25, 2011 at 7:12 pm
    My daughter would love the plasma car because it is perfect for her size and she tries to ride everything lol from toy trucks to boxes.
  124. shirley pebbles says
    November 25, 2011 at 7:34 pm
    My nephew would love it because it can go so fast.
  125. Cee Love says
    November 25, 2011 at 7:45 pm
    My son would love this simply because he loves cars. He loves cars so much at this stage that He has a cars bag that he carries everywhere he goes that he carries all his cars in and it is a tote bag so it is pretty big. He doesn't have him anything he can ride on although his sister does have a princess car given as a gift and regardless of the fact it is princess he still spends a lot of time riding on it . If I won he would finally have his own to ride on.
  126. Anitra Elmore says
    November 25, 2011 at 8:13 pm
    My son has seen these in the store several times and wants one in the worst way. This would be a great Christmas present for him.
  127. jamie says
    November 25, 2011 at 9:22 pm
    My niece would love this...Not only because i could get it for her in pink, but it's something she could ride on. She has ceberal palsy so bikes arent easy for her
  128. LeeAnn says
    November 25, 2011 at 9:52 pm
    My son would love this because it doesn't have pedals that his short little legs can't reach. :-)
  129. Laurie Brown says
    November 25, 2011 at 9:58 pm
    my nephew would love this
  130. Birdie S. says
    November 25, 2011 at 10:01 pm
    my lil man would love this Plasma Car cause he could use just his own power to motor around in it...kid power/nothing like it!
  131. Jennifer J says
    November 25, 2011 at 10:23 pm
    My little girl would love that the car doesn't have pedals since she doesn't have the hang of them yet.
  132. DanV says
    November 25, 2011 at 10:42 pm
    My kids would like it because it's so easy to ride