Hot Wheels

City T-Rex battle

Track with a giant T-Rex that swallows the cars and ends up collapsing

Age
Ages 4 to 8
Price
€20 to €35

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Why it works

There is a goal here, not just a ramp: launch the car hard to spin the dinosaur’s eyes, hit its teeth and finally knock it down. If they miss, the T-Rex eats the car and spits it out. It mixes two common obsessions at 5, cars and dinosaurs, and works with the Hot Wheels they already have.

Our verdict

A hit with a child who already has Hot Wheels cars and wants something to do with them. If they are starting from scratch, add a pack of cars to the gift.

They will like it if

  • they have Hot Wheels cars all over the house
  • they are crazy about dinosaurs
  • they repeat a launch until it works

Bear in mind

  • it comes with only one vehicle; with a few more it plays better
  • once set up it takes up floor space

What's in the box

  • 1 vehicle at 1:64 scale included
  • T-Rex with eyes that spin
  • Diversion through the petrol station
  • Can be used alone

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