Customers find value in the Hobby Lite Street Thrasher's durability, remote control, and size. However, customers have expressed concerns about the battery life and steering.
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Poor quality
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I purchased 2 of these and one of them either was defected or it’s built like that; we took it for its first ride and the whole front end broke off, I’m gonna try returning it straight to manufacture.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Durability
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So much fun
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This little remote control car is so much fun to play with. Its tough and can handle a 2 or 52 year old driving it. The body is flexible and can withstand all kinds of bumps and flips. I would compare this to a Traxxas without the high cost. The only downside is u have to charge the batteries after each use if u play with it for long periods and I wish u could recharge the batteries without have to take it apart but even thats not hard to do.
This review is from Sharper Image - Hobby Lite Street Thrasher - Red
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Cons mentioned:
Steering
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Pretty nice
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I think it's cool how this RC car has individual suspension and what I think is in LSD. The only thing I wish to say had was variable or maybe variable steering. Other than that this thing is fast and very cool. Does cool drifts too.
This review is from Sharper Image - Hobby Lite Street Thrasher - Red
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Remote control, Speed
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Fast,but not working
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Bought in December we got around to opening this last week and charged it went out about 24 minutes of driving it it stopped turning left/right makes loud noise when trying to turn.Now in going through the hassle of trying to get it exchanged..no manufacturer warranty which sucks! Shouldn't of stopped working after 20 minutes that's RIDICULOUS.It is a nice rc car,cant deny that its super fast remote is going to take some getting use to if you are not familiar with type of remotes.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Hi there, you're absolutely right. There is no reason the car should stop working after 20 minutes. I'm so sorry to hear about your experience but i'd love to make it right for you if you can reach out to me at [email protected] Thank you!
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice car, pretty fast.
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This is a nice remote control car, very fast. The reason why I decided to give it four stars is due to the battery only lasting around ten minutes. Other than the battery everything else is great.
This review is from Sharper Image - Hobby Lite Street Thrasher - Red
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We take customer satisfaction every seriously and am so glad to hear you guys are enjoying your new Sharper Image Street Thrasher!
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice car, pretty fast.
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This is a nice remote control car, very fast. The reason why I decided to give it four stars is due to the battery only lasting around ten minutes. Other than the battery everything else is great.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We take customer satisfaction every seriously and am so glad to hear you guys are enjoying your new Sharper Image Street Thrasher!
Pros mentioned:
Size
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fun RC car
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My son and niece both loved getting these cars for Christmas! They were bigger than I expected them to be which was a bonus. The only downfall is that it doesn't hold a charge for very long
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We take customer satisfaction every seriously and am so glad to hear you guys are enjoying your new Street Thrashers!
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun Car for the Price
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My son loves this car. It moves pretty fast. The only problem is the battery life is probably 15 minutes. It would be nice to get an extra battery for it. It usually starts to die while he's in the middle of playing with it. Other than that, it's an excellent RC Car.
This review is from Sharper Image - Hobby Lite Street Thrasher - Red
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Durability, Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Worth it!
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Got it for my daughter, she liked it a lot. It runs really fast and the corners are built stable so even if it hits the wall, it never cracks.
Overall - Worth to buy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Durability, Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Car
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I purchased this for my son, and he loves it. It drives really fast. The only knock is that it doesn't work well on grass, but it's great on concrete.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Durability
Cons mentioned:
Steering
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Racing enhanced.
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This little car has major torque. The controls are a little difficult for steering is the only reason for 4 stars. Nice car.
This review is from Sharper Image - Hobby Lite Street Thrasher - Red
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We take customer satisfaction every seriously and am so glad to hear you are enjoying your new Street Thrasher!
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Size, Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice!
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The car is bigger than I thought, and also a lot faster as well. Grandkids enjoy it and even me as well.
This review is from Sharper Image - Hobby Lite Street Thrasher - Red
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We take customer satisfaction every seriously and am so glad to hear you are enjoying your Street Thrasher!
Cons mentioned:
Steering
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good buy, just don't abuse and it will last.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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I bought this under the assumption that I would have some major fun with it. I was able to jump it several inches in the air. The tread isn't super grippy so I was able to spin the backend despite the street that I ran this on was rather grippy. After about 10 min of several more small 2 inch jumps the steering quit. Not a big deal for me as I will be replacing the suspension, steering components and the motor.
This review is from Sharper Image - Hobby Lite Street Thrasher - Red
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great car
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I was skeptical about the car because of how cheap it was but the car amazed me. It is super fast and handles most normal terrain very well. Too fast for hardwood floors but does amazing on the road. Very fast little car and great battery life, plus its rechargeable so no having to buy a bunch of AA batteries for it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi! Thanks for leaving a review. I'm so happy that it exceeded your expectations! Customer satisfaction is our top priority.
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Durability, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good quality
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Purchased this for my nephew, I must say the car has some speed that I did not anticipate! It’s fun to drive. The steering is very responsive from remote. Most of all, seems pretty durable.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Steering
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
great for kids
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ok so for full price ($50), i would have passed on it, i got it on sale for $25, and its worth about as much. it has a run time about 15-20 minutes. and took about 30 minutes to charge up. wheels are plastic, good for pavement or sidewalk, but not gravel or dirt. tough on grass too. for kids it would be great, lackluster for anyone over 15 maybe. for a cheap rc car its great.
This review is from Sharper Image - Hobby Lite Street Thrasher - Red
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from MS Customer Service
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Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We take customer satisfaction every seriously and am so glad to hear you guys are enjoying your new Sharper Image Street Thrasher!
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Quick and agile
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Nice product, its quick and agile, I hope the battery lasts.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from MS Customer Service
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Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We take customer satisfaction every seriously and am so glad to hear you are enjoying your Street Thrasher!
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great learning fun toy
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This is an awesome fast yet not too fast toy truck. We are teaching my daughter to use it and its very simple. Hours of fun. Just have to recharge battery alot.
This review is from Sharper Image - Hobby Lite Street Thrasher - Red
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. Customer satisfaction is our top priority!
Best, Tyler
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good on level surface, not so much grass & rocks
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this car to give my dog something to chase, so she could get a bit of fun exercise. Unfortunately, every time it hits the grass it stops. Every time there is a bit of uneven gravel, it stops. It goes great over the bricks by the door, but I really wanted something that would go through grass and over rocks in the driveway. It is a fun car on even surfaces. The steering is responsive and it holds a charge for a decent amount of time. As long as you keep it on a level surface, it should be a great toy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super FAST
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This RC is awesome. Setup was nothing, other than needing to allow the battery charged. Once batteries are in, it is a great ride,
The tires and suspension are great for jumps, it handles well in pavement or sidewalk, not so great in grass.
It is too fast to use indoors, be careful and definitely watch for kids under 7 that may want to use it because its speed can bruise them if it hits their ankles running at full speed.
This review is from Sharper Image - Hobby Lite Street Thrasher - Red
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from MS Customer Service
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Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We take customer satisfaction every seriously and am so glad to hear you are enjoying your Street Thrasher!