Hot Wheels Super Speed Blastway Review

Jamster has always loved playing with cars and over the years he has built up a vast collection of Hot Wheels tracks and diecast vehicles. The latest set to be added to the toy box is the Super Speed Blastway which at only £22.99 is quite an affordable toy to purchase.

There are two launch bays where cars can be loaded and when the triggers are pressed they zoom around the track which activates the pit crew pegs to pop up into the air. The idea is to be the first person to release them all above the grandstand and raise the finish flag - it's seriously fast moving and great for competitive play! Some skill is required but generally anyone can have a go. The way the trigger is pressed can alter the speed that the car travels at slightly so you need to get it just right to go round the loop successfully. I think that just adds to the enjoyment.

Hot Wheels Total Turbo Takeover

With over 10 feet of track and a die cast vehicle included, it's no wonder Jamster was pleased to see one of the latest Hot Wheels sets from Mattel arrive at the door. He has been a big fan of this range for years and has enjoyed reviewing the Triple Track Twister and 5-Lane Tower Starter Set previously while expanding his collection in the past.

Priced at around £39.99 and suitable for children age 3+, the Total Turbo Takeover is quite impressive and it spreads across the floor to play. Assembly took just 10 minutes due to the easy to follow instructions supplied and it it is great to know that there are enough pieces to build your own unique designs AND you can connect it to your existing sets.

Hot Wheels Track Builder

The Hot Wheels Track Builder System; 5-Lane Tower Starter Set is suitable for children aged 4+ and is a great way to let kids be creative while having fun! The set enables your little ones to design and customise their track to make cars complete challenges in various directions, race through rings of fire and speed from heights that are higher than ever before.

There are plenty of places to attach your existing or new track to the tower plus there are the exciting Deluxe Stunt packs available to add on too.

We have already reviewed a few products from Mattel which Jamster has enjoyed so it was lovely to receive another to add to the collection. It was really quick and easy to assemble and the fact that it

Hot Wheels Triple Track Twister

Sometimes when parcels arrive the Mini Mes want to jump straight in and that was definitely the case with this set from Mattel. I've never seen them unpack their bags and get out of their school uniform so quickly to play!

Although there are quite a few pieces included with the Hot Wheels Triple Track Twister, assembly takes just a few minutes and the instructions are very informative to make it an easy process. I was surprised by how big and impressive the set actually is and it's also quick to dismantle if you want to pop it back in the box for another day of play.

What's included:

• 1 die-cast vehicle
• 3 tracks with gravity-defying loops
• 2 motorised boosters
• 2 diverters
• iPad stand

The set is suitable for children aged 5+ and is ideal for your little car fanatics, like Jamster.

The cars travel at some seriously fast speeds and all three tracks merge into one for super fun crashing action! If you want to involve extra vehicles it is best to buy some in advance as your existing collection may not be compatible - they need to be a certain size and weight to stay on the track with the amazing twists and turns that go upside-down! Luckily, being big Hot Wheels fans, we have lots of suitable vehicles that work well so the smashing and bashing racing began.

The diverters give you full control and you can flick them to alter the course of each vehicle sending them off around the tracks of different heights and shape - there is even a trap door you can activate!

It was easy to use and I could leave the Mini Mes to play by themselves without any issues.

There is the option to bring the track to life with glyph technology too. You can race through virtual worlds; Farm, Dinosaur, Robot Battle, Shark Park and Team Hot Wheels using the iPad stand supplied, the free downloadable Hot Wheels Power Port app and your own device. I didn't have an iPad at the time but that didn't affect the fun we had as a family.

You can watch the set in action here:

The RRP for this set is £44.99, which is quite expensive, but it has certainly kept the kids occupied and they have really enjoyed using it. It is quite noisy and you need to get your own batteries for it (4 x D) but seeing their faces light up with excitement as the cars collide is proof that is a great set. 

*We received a Hot Wheels Triple Track Twister for the purpose of this review, the opinions given are honest and our own*

Hot Wheels Ballistiks Full Force: Rapid Fire Blaster

Mattel is a popular brand within our home with toy boxes over-flowing with Monster High dolls and Matchbox vehicles, so Jamster in particular was thrilled to receive a Ballistiks Rapid Fire Blaster to review!

 

 

Suitable for children aged 5+, the set comes with the launcher itself and also one vehicle is included, other vehicles are sold separately. After a few minutes to assemble the launcher, which is very easy to do, we inserted 2 AA batteries (not included) and began to play.

 

The launcher is simple to use and Jamster had no problems squishing the cars into balls, inserting them into the launcher and firing them across the room using the lever. When the trigger is pulled, which also makes a good handle to transport it with, it activates the precision targeting light to indicate where the vehicle will end up. Jamster loved aiming at various toys to knock them over and it was very accurate!

The idea is unique in the way the vehicles transform from car to ball and back again although one ball we received was a little temperamental and didn't open every time. I feel that the release button on certain vehicles could do with being a little more sensitive to ensure they transform, although Jamster was happy enough with it firing them just as balls!

 

 

You can see me using the launcher here (and firing it at some poor little Minions!):

 

 

 

The translucent design allowed Jamster to see the ball feed through the magazine slide with ease and it was a great way to understand how the launcher actually worked. He really enjoys playing with this toy despite one ball not working correctly.

There are 24 vehicles to collect in total which are ideal for a pocket money purchase.

 

You can purchase your own below or head over the Mattel website to find out more information.

http://www.mattel.com/

*We received a Rapid Fire Blaster and an additional vehicle for the purpose of this review. The opinions given are honest and our own*