Airhogs Zero Gravity Laser Racer – A Review
Ben loves a remote control car, but there is only so much fun you can have with them, isn’t there? Not any more! This zero gravity racer can drive up walls, on ceilings and of course on the floor too.
Setting up Zero Gravity Laser Racer
It is actually really easy to set this toy up. It does not come with everything screwed into the packaging and much to do. I hate toys that involve too much unpackaging and excess waste, don’t you?
Simply unpack the USB cable, pointer and car. Using a screwdriver, remove the battery cover from the pointer and put in 3 AAA batteries. The USB cable easily fits into the back of the car to charge it, and it is ready to play with quite quickly.
Playing with the Zero Gravity Laser Racer – top tips
This toy is extremely easy to play with. There are no controls to change the direction, and only a simple trigger button to shine the laser (not an actual laser). The car then follows the “laser”. If you want to use it on the floor, then use it on a hard floor, as it does not work well on carpet.
The car has two settings, one is noisy and essentially like a suction that holds the car to the wall or ceiling, and the other is for on the floor. The car is light and despite being dropped down the stairs, seems to have fared well and not been broken!
When using the Zero Gravity racer, it is important to remember it only works on flat surfaces. It does not turn corners onto the floor or ceiling from a wall.
The best places to play with Zero Gravity Laser Racer
We found that the best places to use the car were those that were accessible in case it got stuck in a corner. If the battery goes or it hits a bump, it can fall off the ceiling or wall as it loses suction. We had it on the wall, and at one point, it fell behind a cabinet, which was tricky to retrieve!
The stairs are a great place to play with it due to the long, high walls. Before letting your child play here, though, aside from the safety things to consider, make sure you have a broom or something similar handy so if it gets stuck in a corner, you can knock the suction loose!
Who is the Zero Gravity racer perfect for?
This toy is marketed to children 8 years and above, which I feel is appropriate. It is easy to operate. I think it is a perfect toy for someone who, like Ben, struggles with their motor skills at times.
It works best on flat surfaces, so if you have textured wallpaper and only have carpets, this is not a toy for you. Otherwise, I would highly recommend it. Ben was giggling while playing with it and had a great deal of fun.
Would we recommend it?
Ben says he thinks it is a great toy, but when it drops off the ceiling, it is a little frustrating. He was pleased it did not break on dropping, though! Ben is a perfect height for putting it on the ceiling himself, so says someone shorter would need help.
As a mum, I think it is a great toy. If Ben were shorter, though, I am not sure how much I would have liked helping him with it. I had a go with the Zero Gravity racer and was impressed. Actually, I am in fact thinking of buying my nephew one for Christmas!
The Zero Gravity Racer is made by Spinmaster and available from a variety of stores, including Amazon here, Smyths, Argos and other good retailers! It is currently around £30, and other than needing the use of a screwdriver and 3 AAA batteries, it is all you need for fun!
