Wiggle Cars?

[zephyr]

Would you recommend this toy? I am debating getting one for ds but I'm not sure if they're safe or not for a 3 year old. Do your kids play with theirs? http://store.staffent.com/wiggleracercar.html

[WatchingThemGrow]

all day, every day.

[zephyr]

Thanks! I'm kinda bummed because someone was selling one on craigslist for $10 but I was too late. Do you know of any good place to buy one? Also do these come in one size or do they have a kids version? Are there knockoffs? Not that I want to buy a knockoff, just not sure if there's only one company that makes them. Another question, do they run okay on carpet? (the majority of the flooring in my house is carpet.)

[kristac]

No clue about the carpeting- I had read that they do best on really smooth flat surfaces. It also is not recommended for hardwoods or laminent flooring. I really want one for the boys but we have all hardwoods inside and do not have alot of truely flat surface area outside (gentle hills).

I *think* the one you linked was a knock off. The original is called a Plasma Car if I am not mistaken. http://www.plasmacar.com/store/customer/index.php
It's onsale at Amazon now.
http://www.amazon.com/PlasmaCar-Blue/dp/B000GUGY1S
There are some cheaper knockoffs on Amazon as well $25ish- watch the weight limits though.
Challenger, Coaster Car, Twistcar, Wiggle Car...

Overstock carries a knock off that it sometimes an ok deal.
http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/Blue-Wiggle-Car/4116001/product.html