Customer reviews from Mattel Shop
Mattel - Matchbox The Movie: Smalley's Launch & Crush - COLLECTIBLES - Multicolor
Average customer rating
4.7
(20 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 20 reviews
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Star
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92%of customers recommend this product.
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12 out of
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Customer Reviews for Mattel - Matchbox The Movie: Smalley's Launch & Crush - COLLECTIBLES - Multicolor
Customer Rating
4
It was a miss with my children
on August 24, 2026
Posted by: kaerirefur
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This toy is a lot of fun in concept, but it did not connect with my children. Even after showing them videos of similar compaction machines, they didn't see them as the same which made the cubes very confusing as they do not have the appearance of cars or even portions of cars. They just thought it was random grey cubes that immediately grew boring to them.
The biggest complaint that they have had is with the strength of the launcher. It is too restricted to the point they can barely get the cars up the ramp, much less to the end to be flipped down.
Overall, this toy was not a hit with my children and they quickly turned to other tracks despite this one being new to them.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
5
Car lover dream play set
on August 22, 2026
Posted by: Veegee18
from Chicago,IL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was a huge hit! Fun, engaging and easy to put together. It has a little of everything, hands on launch button, a secret compartment a fold bridge option and the crash after launch. This is a great set for any car lover.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
5
Fun for hours!
on August 17, 2026
Posted by: Krissi
from Cape Coral, Florida
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great interactive play set! Very quick and easy to apply stickers and assemble the parts, about 5 minutes. The instructions were very clear and direct. It is good quality, everything snapped together easily. All the levers and hinges are good quality, perform as intended. It is a fun play set to play for hours! The details are thought out and fun!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
5
A New FAVORITE "Car" Toy. Dissapearing Car! Fun!
on August 16, 2026
Posted by: JBJetta
from Hillsboro, OH
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] What a fun twist on traditional Matchbox play! Our three kids all have fallen in love with their new addition to the "toy cars" play area. Een though it's a small toy, it packs a big punch when it comes to entertainment. The car disappears and small boulders fly out when the action happens. Other times, the car is launced so hard that it flys off through the air (but at a safe height and speed). It seems this toy has been designed so that the launch mechanism is tolerant of pushing it too hard ot too soft. While the set comes with one really nice, heavy Matchbox car, other cars work great too. The garage door opening and closing to get the car out is a nice freature as well. Overall, all three of our kids find this to be one of their favorite car toys in a LONG time. With the smaller size, this toy has also the potential to become one we can take on trips.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
5
Crash and smash lovers unite
on August 14, 2026
Posted by: Ringleader725
from Ringwood, NJ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The crash and smash is a real hit with my boys. The secret compartment that the car comes out of underneath was a scream for my boys. They did it over and over for at least an hour straight. No matter how hard they smashed the handle, that toy did not break.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
5
Fun Launch and Crush - watch the car disappear!
on August 13, 2026
Posted by: ladyjane
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This set has been a lot of fun and has gotten a lot of play. It was easy to put together too...so easy that the 6 year old put it together himself. The crushed car and blocks make it very realistic looking for the kids.
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
5
Makes a perfect gift
on August 13, 2026
Posted by: Tiff83
from Jasper FL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m putting this toy up for my son birthday. I like how you can use all of the Hot Wheels sets with each other. They make perfect gifts. They are nice to take on trips. They keep my son playing for hours
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
4
Imagination and creativity
on August 11, 2026
Posted by: Dragonfly71
from Bannister, MI
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My 8 year old grandson played with this toy. He likes to collect cars. He likes to build things then destroy them. This toy was perfect for him. He played it in the house and outside. He loved it! He had other cars that he was able to use to have continuous play for hours.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop