Customers are positive about the Hot Wheels® Ai Starter Set's ease of use and fun factor, with many citing the simple assembly and enjoyable gameplay. However, customers are negative about the limited track length and its tendency to be slippery, impacting the cars' performance. Concerns were also raised regarding the car wheels and the level of control offered by the remote. Some users found the wheels detached easily, while others felt the remote lacked precision.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super nice for all ages
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Easy to operate with or without track Can be used in different modes, including RC for beginner's practice.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Racing Toy
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My kid was so excited about this he said is the best present ever
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Fun
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid fun
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This is an excellent to for beginners and more advanced people looking for fun. It's great to share with others. My 5 year old loves it and so do it. There are definitely things that can be improved but if you catch this one sale around 70 or 80 it's a good deal as opposed to an anki drive
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Control, Track
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Modern slot cars without the slot
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My kids love this, and I think it's pretty fun as well. Seems like you don't have much control of the car while it's on the track though, in terms of steering, so it's not easy to pass. That makes the beginner modes difficult unless someone crashes or you start in front. It's more of a slot car where throttle modulation keeps you on the track. However, the cars also work standalone, so I switch that on the fly and toggle before crossing the line to count laps. Wish it had more track, but I assume there will be add-on packs sold separately later.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Cons mentioned:
Track
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
fun for all ages
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My son and i like to play with this... the track is like thick paper, but that is the intent i think... the cars have a eye on the bottom that sees the color on the track and makes the car stay inside the lines... at different skill leveles the car will rely less and less on the eye and more on the drivers skill...
the cars work off track too and are fast little RC cars.
I Want more track
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Lots of fun!
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Race track is so much fun for kids. The cars have sensors that help you stay on the track while racing so that younger kids can really have fun and play. It was very fun for Dad (me) to okay with also with my two daughters who are 7 and 11. The cars also have a mode that you can use them off track too, just like a regular RC toy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Best Track
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Bought it for my 10 year old twins and they love it. I like that it's easy to put together.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Fun
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Easy assembly and fun to play with
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Very easy to assemble my son loves it we have a lot of fun playing with it he never lets it go he plays with it every day it's a blast we are very glad that we got it for him
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Track
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
pretty cool
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like the upgraded version of the slot cars that I used to play with. Love the different modes "easy, medium, expert" love that you can make different tracks and have a "pit" and in racer mode I believe it is you can set up obstacles. The only thing I would make mention is that the track is paper. I thought that was weird for the price it's just paper. And if it gets even just a little bit of dirt or dust on it, the car slides off the track. with 2 small boys and a german shepard, I'm always cleaning it off, and the dog can't be in the same room because he might step on it and rip it. Wish it was a little more durable, but we really love it other than that!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
My son loves it!
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My son absolutely loves this race set. He likes that you can also play with the cars off of the track. The cars are a little delicate though. Be cautious with younger children.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Best choice for a Hotwheels racetrack set
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This is by far a better race track than most by Hotwheels. This one is quite durable for even the younger kids to play with and fast enough to bring out the inner child in my husband.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Fun
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
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My son had seen on TV, and it was a great buy.. 1st time you set up it is really crazy, but after that, it is really easy. Fun, and you can play off the track aslo..
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great fun for kids
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My 5 year old son loves it! It is easy to put together
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Fun
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun track for the kids
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Great track, fun to play with and put together many different ways. Cool how the cars stay on the track, until you turn it to pro mode, then watch out.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!!!!
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This is everything I thought it would be and more. I play for hours. The cars are fast and unlike any track Mattel ever made. I don't even have kids. I'm 45 and bought it to go with my train sets and other like hobbies. You'll enjoy!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Fun
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very cool!
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Good value for the money. Easy to assemble. Fun to play. Not hard to learn. Greatly enjoy!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great kids Car Racing game
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Works without the Race track that's a Plus and Easy to use. Will Recomend to everyone if you can pay a lil more than regular car race track
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Control, Track
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Doesn't stay on the track by self very well
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Expected a little more out of it, does not magnetically stay on the track very well at all. Not enough control with the remotes, does not magnetically stay on the tracks very well at all unless you're running it at turtle speed. Boring after the first five minutes. Track should have been oh more stickier, kids get frustrated with it because it won't stay on the track. Track is way too slippery.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Track
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great cars
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The track is hard to keep clean. Attracts dirt and dust very easily. It would be nice if it came with some sort of storage device for the track pieces.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Fits better than front loader
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We had a recalled washer from Samsung and bought new for the extra refund. The new don't spin out as well so Samsung didn't IMPROVE the washer, just slowed it down. The new washer is better looking but less quality for more money.
I think I would have spent my RECALL REFUND on another brand even though I am a Samsung fan (generally speaking).
Like the steam cleaning options for washer and dryer.