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Hot Wheels - Track Builder Vertical Launch Kit - Blue/Orange
Average customer rating
4.4
(38 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 38 reviews
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89%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Hot Wheels - Track Builder Vertical Launch Kit - Blue/Orange
Customer Rating
4
Fun!
on June 1, 2020
Posted by: TylersReviews
from Grandville, mi
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This track is pretty cool with the cars flying up the track and how fast it comes out the other side. You need to hit the trigger pretty hard for the cars to make it all the way through the top of the track to come out the other side though. We found it a little difficult to figure out how to put it together due to not being able to find the labels on the tracks. But we used the picture on the box which helped a lot. The template for the wall to place the adhesives worked perfect with two people, one to hold the template and the other to place the adhesives. The kids have a lot of fun with this and is a great addition to the rest of their Hot Wheels tracks.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Easy setup for tons of fun!
on June 2, 2020
Posted by: Kldawkins
from Camp Lejeune, NC, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My kids loved this racetrack! The setup was super easy, and it even came with a template for placing the Velcro strips on the wall. It is big enough for all three of my kids to play with at the same time. The only negative thing I have to say about it is that it takes up a lot of room and cannot easily be moved to another wall out of the way.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent!
on August 10, 2019
Posted by: Kristin 0710
from Fort Worth, TX, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My 6 year old absolutely loves this track. My husband helped him put it together, and it has been the only thing he has wanted to play with for over a week now. He loves the launcher to launch all of his hot wheels through the loops. Would definitely recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Best hot wheels track!
on July 15, 2020
Posted by: Shopaholic12
from Rio Rancho, NM
We absolutely love this track! We own over 20 hot wheels playsets and tracks but this one by far is the best! It does take up a lot of room, but you get endless fun! You can launch the cars up and watch them land on the other track. You can also race multiple cars. I’ve given this as gifts and it’s always a hit. Putting it together was a breeze and like the other tracks they are always customizable. I love that you add the other sets into this one which makes playtime even better. My son has spent endless hours playing!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
Noisy Good Fun
on August 6, 2019
Posted by: Mandy78
from Washington, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Vertical Launch Kit arrived during dinner prep, so my 6th Grader took it upon herself to start the pre-assembly, while my 2nd Grader (for who it was intended) watched. She was able to put the track together in about a half hour, but had a few hiccups along the way. The most difficult thing for her was assembling the spiral drop - certain pieces just did not want to connect. I stepped in when she was done to apply the Command Strips to the wall. A template is provided for this and the instructions say to use tape to secure the (long & heavy) template to the wall, but regular scotch tape (in 10 places) would not hold it to the textured walls. Not wanting to go digging for packing or painters tape, (knowing from experience that either would work) I had my daughter hold the template while I cleaned the designated areas with rubbing alchohol and then applied the Command Strips. After waiting an hour for the Stips to be fully secure, my husband and I attached the wall frame to the wall and then the tracks. We both took a turn and then let the kids loose. It only took a half hour before they alerted us to a piece breaking off the Launcher, but it was, and still continues to be functioning - it just takes more effort to launch the car.
Pros
•Provides hours of (noisy) entertainment
•Can be folded against wall for storage without completely disassembling
•U-Turn can be easily switched between play modes
•Provides hours of (noisy) entertainment
•Can be folded against wall for storage without completely disassembling
•U-Turn can be easily switched between play modes
Cons
•Kids have to basically slam the Launch Lever to launch a car because it needs alot of force to work
•Super noisy - Launch Lever, on the track and car shooting out across wood floor
•Car can get stuck in the U-Turn
•Detaches from wall at U-Turn sometimes when launched too hard or when car is stuck
•If tracks aren't straight when launching, car will shoot off into wall and make a dent
•Kids have to basically slam the Launch Lever to launch a car because it needs alot of force to work
•Super noisy - Launch Lever, on the track and car shooting out across wood floor
•Car can get stuck in the U-Turn
•Detaches from wall at U-Turn sometimes when launched too hard or when car is stuck
•If tracks aren't straight when launching, car will shoot off into wall and make a dent
My son has been collecting Hot Wheels since a few months old (thanks Grandpa!) and we've always talked about getting a track. Until recently, he did not have the floor space for one and when this opportunity came up, I jumped at it. The idea of a vertical track intrigued me, but seeing it in use and knowing how hard kids are on toys makes me wonder at it's longevity. At the very least, I will need to invest in more Command Strips when the glue inevitably gives out.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from shop.mattel.comBy Mattel, Consumer Services, August 7, 2019
We appreciate your feedback and we're sorry for troubles with this set! Our Consumer Services team would like an opportunity to help! Phone support is available at 800-524-8697, Mon.- Fri., 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST.
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Customer Rating
5
So Fun!!!
on August 3, 2019
Posted by: ParkersMom
from Hagerstown, MD, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My 7 year old son was sooooo excited when he saw the box on our porch!!! The assembly was easy with the template to help line up all the command strips. My son was a little impatient and didnt want to wait the whole hour while the command strips adhered. Prepping the remaining track helped pass the time. My son has been playing for over an hour now and keeps bringing more and more track upstairs to add to the fun!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting shop.mattel.com
Customer Rating
4
Fun track
on May 30, 2020
Posted by: Ksailem
from Douglas, GA, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This track was really fun to play with. Putting it together was fairly easy considering I only read the directions when needed. My daughter plays with this track everyday. She plays with it mounted and unmounted. Overall this track is great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
In a word awesome
on May 30, 2020
Posted by: Fisherda18
from Midlothian, Virginia
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This will take up a large portion of a room but it is great. My kids love this. I like how you can switch the top part to keep it interesting. It does have built in storage so you can make it relativly flat against the wall when not in use. Set up was easy. I liked that the directions sheet placed on the wall shows you exactly where to place the 3m stickers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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