$34.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- Play head-to-head
- Characters eject from cars when bumped
- Sound effects make play even more fun!
- Each car requires 4 AAA batteries (not included) for a total of 8
- Each remote requires 2 AAA batteries (not included) for a total of 4
- Omnidirectional steering allows for easy navigation
Description
Play for the win in fast-paced bumper duels against other drivers! It’s the only game where crashing into your rival is encouraged. Bump them hard enough and send their character flying! Grab a friend and duke it out on the streets! Choose your player and use the remote control to battle each other until one player reigns supreme. Bump into your opponent to eject their driver and send them flying! Hear your driver yell if you get hit. Control from a distance using the handy wireless remote controls. And since everything is powered by batteries, there’s no need for plugging in or charging. Each car uses 4 AAA batteries (not included) and each remote uses 2 AAA batteries (not included).
Number of Pieces: 4
Dimensions (Overall): 4 Inches (H) x 4 Inches (W) x 5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.98 Pounds
Suggested Age: 6 Years and Up
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
Educational Focus: Fine Motor Skills
Vehicle type: Car
Material: Plastic
Power Source: Battery
Battery: 12 AAA Alkaline, Required, Not Included
Warranty: No Applicable Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 79391261
UPC: 843479124583
Item Number (DPCI): 087-05-7754
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 15.17 inches length x 7.82 inches width x 7.48 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2.33 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.
Q: Hello! I bought this and my son loves it but I have trouble with the connection between the car and the remote control. They didn’t connected well so we can’t use them
submitted by Magdalena - 3 years ago
A: What's worked for us is to turn the car in first then, within a few seconds, turn the remote on. Then, wait until the light on the remote stops blinking so you know the connection has been made. Also, make sure batteries are fully charged or new. Good luck!
submitted byE Neal - 5 months agoA: Hello, For product issues and assistance, you can reach out to us at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com/. Thank you
submitted byMS Customer Service - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: My daughter got these as a Christmas gift. We only played it a few times over the holiday. Now it will not run when placed on the floor. We put in brand new batteries and the wheels run when flipped upside down. Help please!
submitted by Sarah - 4 years ago
A: Check to make sure there is not hair wrapped around the axles. We have pets and long-haired folks in our house and this has been a culprit. Good luck
submitted byE Neal - 5 months agoA: Hello, For warranty service and product issues, contact us at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com. Thank you
submitted byMS Customer Service - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: I purchased these for my sons birthday, they were only played with a couple times before the batteries died. When I replaced them the blue one will not work. Any suggestions?
submitted by egann - 3 years ago
A: Hello, For product issues and assistance, you can reach out to us at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com/. Thank you
submitted byMS Customer Service - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: My son got these on Christmas. The battery cover was stripped on the red car when we first opened it. Now a few days later neither car will work. Do you have any suggestions?
submitted by Greg K - 4 years ago
A: Hello, For warranty service and product issues, contact us at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com. Thank you
submitted byMS Customer Service - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: it's too fast can I adjust the car speed so it's slower?
submitted by John - 11 months ago
A: Unfortunately, the speed cannot be adjusted on this product. Thank you
submitted byMS Customer Service - 11 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can rechargeable batteries be used?
submitted by Me - 3 years ago
A: Hello, yes as long as they are the correct size. Thank you
submitted byMS Customer Service - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: I would like to battle with more than 2 bumper cars. Can you use 3-4 cars at once? Or will the remote controls be the same frequency?
submitted by James - 3 years ago
A: This product is recommended to be used with just the two cars in the set. Thank you
submitted byMS Customer Service - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: Will this work on carpet?
submitted by itsa bitsa - 4 years ago
A: Hi its bits, It will definitely work on carpet as well as harder surfaces
submitted byMS Customer Service - 4 years agoBrand expert
Q: What is the recommended age for this bumper toy?
submitted by LI Shopper - 4 years ago
A: Suggested Age: 6 Years and Up
submitted byMS Customer Service - 4 years agoBrand expert
Q: Can this set be used in conjunction with other brands to allow for large group play? I have read that only one set (of the same brand) can be used at a time because of controller interference.
submitted by Ksundquist - 21 days ago
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Summary of reviews
The toy bumper cars have received mixed reviews. While some guests found them entertaining and fun for children, many reported issues with durability and functionality. Common problems include cars not working out of the box, frequent battery replacements, and parts breaking easily. Despite the engaging concept, the product's reliability and quality have been questioned by several guests.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes 4 incentivized reviews)
3.6 out of 5 stars with 876 reviews
broad age appeal: 3.51 out of 5
quality: 2.02 out of 5
value: 2.07 out of 5
length of play: 2.23 out of 5
22% would recommend
243 recommendations
Broke
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
anonymous - 5 days ago, Verified purchaser
The red car broke within 1/2 hour’s worth of play time. The gears sound like they are grinding. Do not purchase. Beyond the durability issue, it is actually very difficult to engage the button and make the little guy pop out.
Broken out of the Box
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Boisemom - 6 days ago, Verified purchaser
Didn’t work out of the box Christmas morning, when I went to exchange it someone had stolen the one that was defective for me out of the only remaining box. Guessing it’s an issue.
Does not work
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Targetshopper - 7 days ago, Verified purchaser
Never worked, straight out of the box on Christmas morning. Terrible product. I should have read reviews, as it seems common.
Cheap and badically broken from the start
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
A Sprout - 7 days ago, Verified purchaser
One car had a person that that wouldn’t clip in and the other motor stopped working within a couple of minutes.
Flawed design
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Dermatologynurse - 7 days ago, Verified purchaser
Some design flaws including-characters do not stay inside the car due to a malaligned clip. Also, the steering is very tricky
Fun, but not worth the money
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Nikki - 7 days ago, Verified purchaser
My kids had fun for a little while but after about 15 minutes one of the cars started making a loud noise from the back wheels. Nothing was stuck inside and can't figure out what is wrong. Also it needs way too many batteries.
Poor Quality Toy
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Homeschool Mom - 8 days ago, Verified purchaser
In under an hour of play, a flag broke off one car and the gears are already grinding inside one of the cars. The people do not click down in the car. This toy was not built to last.
Tons of fun - for 5 minutes
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Hi - 11 days ago
Received these as a Christmas gift for my 3-year-old. Thought they were the coolest thing ever and had about an hour of fun before the blue one quit working right. Sounds like the gears are grinding and doesn’t go as fast. We took the whole thing j apart hoping to be able to fix it with no luck. I thought my kid just broke it somehow until I read these reviews. Pretty disappointed because they were a good time.
Broke within 5 minutes!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Badrugbuyer - 24 days ago
Broke within 5 minutes
Order
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Grandma deb - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
The first order I received had pieces missing then I had to go to the store to return it and then reorder it and now it was not on sale
Broke within an hour
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
KBarnes - 2 months ago
Loved the concept! But the red one broke within the first hour of use on my son’s birthday. Literally sounds like the gears are grinding apart when you try to drive. Surprised at how poor the quality is, batteries lasted longer than these.
1 reply from MS Customer Service team - 2 months ago
Thank you for this feedback! We're sorry to hear that this did not meet your expectations. We want to make sure you're satisfied with your purchase, so please feel free to reach out to our team at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com/ if there's anything we can do to assist.
Batteries exploded!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Chad - 4 months ago
Bought for Christmas, used two or three times, then the batteries exploded and leaked acid all over the place. Also they don’t drive fast enough to eject the other player even with direct contact. Would give 0 stars if I could.
Junk
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Target shopper - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
Doesn’t even work most of the time. The cars receive a signal from the controller, the steering tire moves, but the 2 front tires never move. Will be returning this.
1 reply from MS Customer Service team - 4 months ago
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We're sorry to hear that you weren't able to use your Sharper Image RC Red & Blue Ejecting Bumper Rivals Set as expected. If there's anything we can do to make this right for you, please contact us at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com/.
0/5 star
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Bullseye - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Didn’t work fresh out of the box
1 reply from MS Customer Service team - 6 months ago
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We're sorry to hear that you weren't able to use Sharper Image RC Red & Blue Ejecting Bumper Rivals Set as expected. If there's anything we can do to make this right for you, please contact us at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com/.
Poor quality
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Racing Bumper Cars - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
I bought it for sons, and unfortunately broke on the first couple time they use it. The wheels of the cars got stuck and that made the cars go really slow.
1 reply from MS Customer Service team - 7 months ago
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We're sorry to hear that you weren't able to use Sharper Image RC Red & Blue Ejecting Bumper Rivals Set as expected. If there's anything we can do to make this right for you, please contact us at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com/.
Super fun with lots of laughs!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Behappy6810 - 8 months ago
I don’t know why all the bad reviews . My son picked this out for his birthday today. (Three years old) We’ve been having non stop laughing as we bump and the guys pop out! They just need to be linked after you leave them be awhile. So turn them on and off and they work just fine!!! Super fun!!
Trash!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
YoM - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
The legs of one of the characters broke after the first use, completely waste of money!
1 reply from MS Customer Service team - 8 months ago
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We're sorry to hear that you weren't able to use your Sharper Image RC Red & Blue Ejecting Bumper Rivals Set as expected. If there's anything we can do to make this right for you, please contact us at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com/.
Broke immediately. Twice
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
T - 9 months ago
Bought this for my nephew and it broke and wouldn't eject the blue car guy within the first 5 minutes. We took it back to target and exchanged it for the same toy. This time the legs broke off both of the drivers before we could even finish getting all of the pieces out of the box. He was so bummed. Worst gift ever and honestly embarrassing that we got him such a junky toy.
1 reply from MS Customer Service team - 9 months ago
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We're sorry to hear that you weren't able to use your Sharper Image RC Red & Blue Ejecting Bumper Rivals Set as expected. If there's anything we can do to make this right for you, please contact us at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com/.
Broken
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
MM - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
One of the cars did not work. And the guy in the car broke off within first use.
1 reply from MS Customer Service team - 9 months ago
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We're sorry to hear that you weren't able to use your Sharper Image RC Red & Blue Ejecting Bumper Rivals Set - 6pc as expected. If there's anything we can do to make this right for you, please contact us at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com/.
Low quality
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
HB - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
Red car person is loose and won’t stay in the car. Came missing the flag as well.
1 reply from MS Customer Service team - 10 months ago
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your feedback is very important to us. We want to ensure that your experience with our products is nothing short of the best, so if there's anything you'd like to discuss further, please feel free to reach out to our team at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com/.