PlasmaCar
(PlaSmart $69.95)
We gave this ride on the Platinum Award way back in 2005 and it’s still a winner. It’s a low to the ground ride-on that needs no batteries, has no gears, no pedals but steers like a dream. It supports up to 220 pounds (so parents can ride it, too—if you can get a turn. The PlasmaCar runs best on smooth, flat surfaces and comes in many color combos. We suggest a neutral red and blue that can be used by both genders. It’s marked for three and up, but we want you to know, this tends to ride really fast and is probably a better choice for older preschoolers and early school age kids. Our test families with kids of mixed ages have consistently called this the best ever ride-on.
Ages: Preschoolers, Early School
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio BLUE CHIP Award 2017
