Product information

Product Dimensions

20 x 8 x 14.25 inches

Item Weight

6.45 pounds

ASIN

B0076IN0RE

Item model number

X2876

Manufacturer recommended age

8 - 14 years

Batteries

2 AA batteries required. (included)

Best Sellers Rank

#911,840 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
#10,542 in Kids' Play Cars & Race Cars

Customer Reviews

3.6 120 ratings

3.6 out of 5 stars

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Manufacturer

Mattel

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Product Description

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Boys are in charge of the rugged action and adventure! Instead of wheels, this remote-control car sports pontoons with corkscrew-shaped threads to tackle any tough terrain!

Conquers Multiple Tough Terrains

No mission is too ambitious, no terrain is too tough for the Hot Wheels RC Terrain Twister! This big, rugged RC vehicle features a sleek design with bold colors and is engineered to conquer almost any terrain, including dirt, sand, grass, and water--it even shreds through snow! With boys in control of the RC device, the Terrain Twister is ready to speed away on exciting adventures--indoors and out.

Exclusive "Power Screw" Technology

Typical tires won't do! The Terrain Twister is equipped with pontoons sporting corkscrew-shaped threads instead of wheels, so this vehicle can handle tricky terrains. Snow? The Terrain Twister stays cool. Grass? This vehicle doesn't fear stains. Dirt? It rolls right off the car's back. Water? The Terrain Twister make waves!

Easy Remote-Control Operation

The RC controller puts kids in the driver's seat. The simple-to-use device has two buttons that can direct the Terrain Twister forward, backward, or side-to-side in a stealthy motion unique to the pontoon threads. For extra convenience, the vehicle uses an included rechargeable battery pack for hours and hours of high-powered play!

What's in the Box?

HOT WHEELS RC TERRAIN TWISTER vehicle (red), RC controller, and flex-pack battery with charger.

Radio Control Vehicle

At a Glance:

Vehicle handles difficult terrains, making for endless challenging adventures
Equipped with pontoons designed with corkscrew-shaped threads
Full-function RC controller is easy to use, even for small hands
Puts kids in charge of all the action and excitement
Vehicle is available in a red or green design

Age: 8 years and up

Frequency: 49 MHz

Range: 65 feet (20 meters)

Trademark Information:
HOT WHEELS®
TERRAIN TWISTER™

From the Manufacturer

Hot Wheels RC Terrain Twister Vehicle: No terrain is too tough for the Terrain Twister vehicle. The possibilities for excitement are endless. Equipped with pontoons sporting corkscrew-shaped treads rather than wheels, this vehicle handles any environment-conquer snow, water, dirt, grass and other tricky terrains to ride off into any adventure. Includes a 7.2 Volt NiMH rechargeable battery pack system and charger.

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Customer reviews

3.6 out of 5

120 global ratings

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Customers say

Customers like the fun and build quality of the toy. They say it's a great all season toy and holds up outdoors. They also appreciate the battery charger. However, some customers have reported issues with the battery life and steering. They mention that the tow truck doesn't move straight and it'd be impossible to steer in the direction they want. They dislike maneuverability. Opinions are mixed on performance and control.

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16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers find the non riding toy vehicle to be a great toy. They also say it's an awesome all-season toy and a good gift for older boys.

"The Hot Wheels R/C Terrain Twister is a really fun product as long as you are not that bothered about what direction it is heading...." Read more

"...2. it is much bigger than expectedOtherwise, it is a really a fun toy and i found myself playing it on my front lawn and reluctantly..." Read more

"This is a very unique RC vehicle. It is loads of fun for about 5 minutes until the battery dies...." Read more

"Great toy! My grandson said it was his best Christmas present...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the toy. They mention it's sturdy, holds up outdoors, and can rip through and over snow banks.

"It's functionality is limited, it's well built and holds up outdoors but my boys (ages 7 and 5) get bored with this pretty fast...." Read more

"My son loved showing his friends how this vehicle can rip through & over snow banks...." Read more

"...It is bigger than I expected and seems pretty well built. The batteries last about an hour, so you have to plan to charge it for at least 3 hours...." Read more

"...It is amazing how many abuses it survived. The toy is durable enough that after years it still worked when I bought a new battery for it...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the battery charger of the non riding toy vehicle. They mention that it comes with all necessary batteries and chargers for use.

"...I'm just glad it works and has an extra battery pack. The batteries were included which is a plus and the frustration-free packaging was just as..." Read more

"...I also love that it came with all it's own batteries...." Read more

"...Can't wait to try it on sand. Great that it comes with a battery charger." Read more

"The thing comes with all necessary batteries and chargers for use so you can have this mailed directly to gift recipient without having to worry they..." Read more

38 customers mention19 positive19 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the toy vehicle. Some mention that it works great especially in snow and sand, while others say that the button on the controller didn't work correctly, the car stopped working, and it didn''t do well indoors.

"...My husband seemed to really get a kick out of it. It does everything they say it does. It looks a bit like a large insect to me...Lol...." Read more

"It's functionality is limited, it's well built and holds up outdoors but my boys (ages 7 and 5) get bored with this pretty fast...." Read more

"...It works very well on rough surfaces (grass, gravel, etc) but not very well on smooth surfaces (concrete, tarmac etc) unless you want it to go..." Read more

"...Well just after taking it out from water, the car stopped working and when I opened it, the battery compartment was completely full of water...." Read more

7 customers mention3 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the control of the toy vehicle. Some mention it's a lot of fun, moves very quickly on flat smooth surfaces, and is super fast on rocky terrain. However, others say that it'd be hard to drive and control, and it uses so much power to move that the battery becomes empty after a while.

"...Like: It is a lot of fun, moves very quickly and my children (8 & 10) love it...." Read more

"...It is actually a great concept but it spends so much power to move that battery becomes empty after a few minutes...." Read more

"...It's super fast on flat smooth surfaces kinda slow on the more rocky terrain but it went through the snow and ice and mud puddles!..." Read more

"...It last about 10 minutes. My son hated it because it was so hard to drive. Please read it drives side ways...." Read more

9 customers mention0 positive9 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the toy. They mention that it takes a long time to charge and the battery dies after 5 minutes of use. They also say that the tow truck needs frequent battery changes and that it doesn't go very fast.

"...Also, the battery life is pretty short. I charged for a day and got about a half hour of play...." Read more

"...This is frustrating especially since this toy needs frequent battery change. It goes faster on the sideways only, if used on a wood floor." Read more

"...Battery takes 4 hours to charge then 5 maybe 7 minutes of use and you wait another 4 hours to use again...." Read more

"Its a good toy but doesnt go very fast unless on dirt snow or ice or grass and the charging time verses play time ratio isnt that great but my son..." Read more

8 customers mention0 positive8 negative

Customers find the steering of the non riding toy vehicle difficult to control. They mention that it moves side to side and that it would not go forward or back in a straight line. They also say that the steering functionality is limited.

"...Dislike: Almost impossible to steer in the direction you want.Even so: I would recommend this as a fun toy in wide open grassy spaces." Read more

"...However, I find that the steering functionality is a bit limited - it looks like it only goes sideways, not really forward or backward...." Read more

"...they sent us videos, i am disappointed in the fact that it does not go anywhere easily as in the advertisement, especially for the cost...." Read more

"The vehicle does not move on non-carpeted floors. It worked for about 5 minutes on the snow and then was so packed lup that it wouldn't move...." Read more

6 customers mention0 positive6 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the maneuverability of the non riding toy vehicle. They mention that it only goes sideways and not forward or backward.

"...The thing isn't meant to go straight which seems to be a major complaint from other reviewers, it's made for doing cookies and tricks across water..." Read more

"...We have hardwood floors and it will not go straight. On the small parts of carpet, it goes straight...." Read more

"...is a bit limited - it looks like it only goes sideways, not really forward or backward. Also, the battery life is pretty short...." Read more

"...They go sideways like crazy, but it is hard to get them to go straight...." Read more

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designermom cheri-j

Awesome!!!

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2013

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My son is 10yr old and talked about this thing everday until Christmas morning when it came down the chimney! This toy is pretty Awesome. It's what you would call one of those cool toys that everyone on the block wants. My husband seemed to really get a kick out of it. It does everything they say it does. It looks a bit like a large insect to me...Lol. (you'll see what I mean when you get it). My son even makes it dance! I'm just glad it works and has an extra battery pack. The batteries were included which is a plus and the frustration-free packaging was just as awesome as the toy itself. Santa thanks you Amazon :)

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Marian Z. Carrillo

Best to get this on sale

Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2013

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It's functionality is limited, it's well built and holds up outdoors but my boys (ages 7 and 5) get bored with this pretty fast. I'm glad we got this on sale and didn't pay full price. The toy unfortunately has been sitting in our mudroom floor most of the time since Christmas.

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Maria

Very dissapointed

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2014

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I bought this car for my 5 years old son wich I gave him for christmas. He was Very excited and wanted to try it in all terrains.
It worked perfect on grass, sand, and on the street. But guess what happened when he tried it in a swimming pool?
Well just after taking it out from water, the car stopped working and when I opened it, the battery compartment was completely full of water. And I have to say That me and my husband checked that it was properly closed before placing it in the water.
The car never ran again! Even when it was dry.
This was very frustrating, my son was so sad! He wished every day his car get fixed and that was the only reason I got another one.
Well here is my recommendation: the car is great, easy to handle even for a little boy, it moves and sounds very funny. But remember: it is a car, not a boat!!!!! So DON'T TRY IT IN THE WATER! It will sank and so your money.

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Sallinspark

Great fun, but hard to control.

Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2012

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The Hot Wheels R/C Terrain Twister is a really fun product as long as you are not that bothered about what direction it is heading. It works very well on rough surfaces (grass, gravel, etc) but not very well on smooth surfaces (concrete, tarmac etc) unless you want it to go sideways.

Like: It is a lot of fun, moves very quickly and my children (8 & 10) love it.
Dislike: Almost impossible to steer in the direction you want.

Even so: I would recommend this as a fun toy in wide open grassy spaces.

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2013

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This was a birthday present for our eight year old and he loves it! It's super fast on flat smooth surfaces kinda slow on the more rocky terrain but it went through the snow and ice and mud puddles! If you live in the country like we do and have no flat smooth areas outside to play with remote control cars this is what you want, speed means nothing to our son since it actually moves in our yard without getting stuck.
There is a video that explains how to use this toy I'd suggest watching it because the car is made to move certain ways on certain surfaces example it goes straight on a rougher surface vs concrete where it only goes horizontal.
It's also already been dropped numerous times and ran into furniture and it's still holding up. I also love that it came with all it's own batteries. We broke into the box before wrapping and charged the battery for about 10 hours and it's still going. Amazing buy!

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nolegirl7

not working after 2 uses

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2013

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My son was so excited to get this remote car. We tried it out and it seemed to work great - he said it was the best one ever. We charged the battery per instruction and he took it outside 2 times - once was in the pool where it performed well - all the kids were asking about it. The right button on the controller seemed to not be working correctly so I thought maybe it just needed to be recharged. I also replaced the batteries in the remote. Now the thing is completely dead. A total waste of money.

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Becky Ericson

Awesome all season toy

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2014

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My son loved showing his friends how this vehicle can rip through & over snow banks. Even some much older boys in the neighbourhood were drawn out to watch. Can't wait to try it on sand. Great that it comes with a battery charger.

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2012

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The thing comes with all necessary batteries and chargers for use so you can have this mailed directly to gift recipient without having to worry they'll open a toy without being able to use it. The thing isn't meant to go straight which seems to be a major complaint from other reviewers, it's made for doing cookies and tricks across water and mountainous, rough terrain. If you understand what this toy is about and use it for what it was designed for it's a lot of fun.

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