My Xmas Uggh - If you bought a Terrain Twister

[momoftwins]

First, before I am flamed:

1. Yes, I know how to read
2. Yes, I know I did not have to buy it

Just to gives a heads up, if you bought the Terrain Twister make sure you bought the $30 Battery Pack that you MUST have or you have a useless toy.

There is a pic on the box of this FLEXPak and next to that pic a pic of a 9V battery. I assumed by the pic that you only needed a 9V battery to run the Flexpak that was I thought was part of the toy - it isn't. This Flexpak is nothing more than a rechargeable battery system, but guess what - it is an odd shape and can only be used by this toy. To me anyway, I think this is blatant case of bundling. You buy a toy that is no good unless you buy a rechargeable battery pack that can be used in nothing else!

Anyway, don't want any disappointed kids and parents on Xmas day.

 

[LadyTrampScamp&Angel]

OMG thank you for posting this. I bought the toy because DS said he wanted it but didn't even bother to read the box. Never thought there would be another part to purchase! I think it's going back and DS will get something else.

Thanks so much again!

 

[KLAIT]

This happened to us with my sons birthday...the "Sidewinder" was on clearance after christmas and he received this gift from one of his friends....and low and behold, we needed the same Flex battery pack thing you are talking about...could not find them anywhere...had to wait 7 months before we made it to a town with a toys r us for the 30 dollar battery back....

But, the Flex pack thing works with some other toys made by the same group...we found another similar one on clearance that used the same battery so bought that too.

 

[Tinkim]

Ugh. I can relate. Two years ago my DS had to have this Travis Pastana motorcross bike. Looked the same way to me also. Just needed 9V battery so I thought. He opens it Christmas morning and come to find out there is a special battery pack it needs. Okay my bad for not reading the fine print on the box but that battery pack (that also only fit this toy) could not be found anywhere! We finally gave him the choice of waiting until we could find the battery or returning it and getting something else. He chose to get something else. I think they can be misleading when they don't prominently display the battery requirements on the box and it makes for disappointed kids all around so no flaming from me.

 

[FINFAN]

Oh yeah...I saw that too....my folks wanted to get the TT for DS and the only way I agreed is if we provided the battery. I did have a 20% TRU coupon that helped get the TT down to $40...tha is even more than I think my folks should spend anyway....but since it is the ONLY thing DS asked for, we caved. Around here it is hard to get them now....glad I picked it up when I did. I just hope those "corkscrew" wheels don't beat the tar out of the floor....DS is hoping for tons of snow as that is what he thinks is cool about it...we'll see.....


Pam

 

[Local_Girl]

Ugh...my DS wants this too, and it's the only toy he's asked for as well. He's got 2 other large RC vehicles that he barely played with and now they just sit on a shelf. I knew about the flexpak needing to be purchased separately, but haven't checked into it all yet. We're having a really hard time justifying the cost of this toy.

 

[UMTerp]

WOW! Thank you so much for this information! I bought it a few weeks ago and didn't even notice! I would be madder than mad if I had to find this out Chrismas morning! The thing is going back ASAP!

Thank you so much!

UMTerp

 

[alwaysmom]

I hear you! This is the #1 request from Santa for my 2 DS's (the 2nd is a guitar and keyboard). I did get the Flexpacks, lucked out with 1, Kmart store closing final day $8.20 the other was $29.99.

Talked to Tyco this am, there is only 1 TMH Flexpack, but 2 different type packages (they changed) I saw it online at Walmart.com and freaked. Also is you are going to be using 2 in the same household you must get 1 of each color. I have 2 green ones on layaway, and a friend let me know this (confirmed by Tyco) and thankfully she found a red one for me. Has to do with radio frequencies. (1 controller would operate both) That would have been really dissappointing on Christmas morning.

The prices are crazy. I finally got Walmart (after much aggrevation) to match other walmart prices (from $65.88 to $49.97). Is it just me or have the prices this year just skyrocketed?

I need a vacation!!!!!

:thewave: :thewave:

 

[poohbear2]

It's ridiculous how expensive children's toys are! Everything is so much. I went to get a robosabien at MACY's and thought I would be able to use a 15% off coupon...Of course this is considered ELECTRONICS and guess what,, the coupon is not good in electronics...UNbelieveable..

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

I almost bought this for my son today...until I read all the fine print! He already has so many remote control cars anyway. I told him to cross it off his Christmas list so he wouldn't be disappointed.

 

[nancyj]

My kids love RC vehicles, so of course this was the #1 item on DS's list too. I probably wouldn't have gotten it if I had to buy a FlexPak since they already have quite a few RC cars. I have 2 of these batteries (one for each child) and they can switch them between the various RC cars. I am amazed at the price range for this item - anywhere from 49.99 (which doesn't seem to be available anymore) to over 65.00 and that is WITHOUT the FlexPak! If you're willing to pay, there are several being sold on eBay.

 

[bobcat]

Ouch! That's what I was afraid of with this toy. I did buy a very cool rc car from QVC instead. It has the twisting wheels and they were running it down a flight of steps many times so I figured maybe my son wouldn't brake this one. It was about $35 and comes with a battery and charger.

 

[Disneyland_emily]

Just as an FYI for those who wanted the toy- Our huge order of them was canceled and the toy went deleted this week. Itll be interesting to see if it undeletes itself and we'll get more...

Wedo have lots and lots of batterys though... -em

 

[GJM]

My sister purchased this for my DS, every store was out of the battery, it was on back order, but you could get the car. She was finally able to get the battery for $30, I just saw in the TRU flyer if you buy the car you get the battery for free!

 

[momoftwins]

What are the dates for the flyer?

Thanks,
Pam

 

[GJM]

TRU -

Free Tyco R/C TMH battery pack & charger when you buy the Terrain Twister $29.99 value, no coupon needed. The Terrain Twister if $59.99

Sale prices Nov. 28 - Dec. 4 2004


I think my sister purchased the Terrain Twister for $49.99 on sale but did pay $29.99 for the battery. She is going to see if TRU will do a price adjustment.

 

[momoftwins]

I did go to TRU and they upped the price of the Terrain Twister by $10.00 (I had also bought it at $49.99), and they gave me the battery pack free. So, I ended up with a $20 credit.

Thanks for the reply. Have a great day, Pam.

 

[drumflower]

I just bought one at TRU today to get the free battery pack. They also have a huge stuffed Mickey or Minnie you can get for 5 bucks if you spend $75.00. They are very good quality too! I had to make two shopping trips so I could get a Mickey and Minnie. It was worth it because I was going to shop there anyways and now I am done with my kids! yippee!!