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Car Launcher - 1 of 3

Car Launcher

$5.00

In Stock

WARNING: choking hazard - small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
Eligible for registries and wish lists

About this item

Highlights

  • Shark power launcher action
  • Pull-back tail launches the car
  • Speed through the loop track
  • Action packed racing fun
  • Includes 2 (two) cars

Description

Get ready for jaw dropping action!
Load the car into the shark launcher, hold it steady, and pull back the tail to unleash high-speed action!
Watch as the car blasts through the loop at lightning speed. This shark is always hungry for racing fun!
Number of Pieces: 8
Dimensions (Overall): 3 Inches (H) x 12 Inches (W) x 8.5 Inches (D)
Weight: .66 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4 Years and Up
Assembly Details: No Assembly Required
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
Includes: Vehicle Launcher, Curved Tracks, 2 Vehicles
Vehicle type: Car
Material: 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic
Power Source: Non-Powered
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 94639038
UPC: 810159398190
Item Number (DPCI): 234-41-9497
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 8.5 inches length x 12 inches width x 3 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.66 pounds

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 365 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: How does it launch?? There's no instructions

submitted by S80 - 3 months ago

  • A: I finally figured it out it's the bottom piece of the sharks tail that launches the car

    submitted byMae - 3 months ago

  • A: Thank you! Reading the other question helped me figure out the tail pull launcher. Still a piece of junk!

    submitted byJennie - 3 months ago

  • A: The bottom tip of the tail pulls out and hits the car like a pinball. The car hits the sharks tounge and the causes the fin on the back of the sharks head to hit the car and propell it forward. It works about 10% of the time and we have yet to make it through the loop.

    submitted byKP - 3 months ago

  • A: See the video I uploaded in my review. Pull the tail back AND lift up until it catches like a trigger. Place the car with the shark's mouth open. Tap the tail like a button and it will shoot the car forward around the loop. It has worked for us 100% of the time, and my kid loves this toy. Target should include simple instructions on the box to avoid everyone's frustration.

    submitted byMbat - 2 months ago

Q: No instructions to have it work. It caused more frustration than fun.

submitted by Relaxrn - 1 month ago

  • A: Hello Relaxrn - We appreciate your interest for this item. I kindly request you to reach out to guest services on 1-800-591-3869 and they'd be happy to help you. They are available during the normal business hours of 7 am to 10 pm CST. I hope it helps - Juliette.

    submitted bysanto - 1 month ago
    Target staff support
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This thing is 100% trash. The launcher is on the floor so getting it to work correctly is impossible. I'm glad it was only $5, but I'm still upset that I paid actual money for this. Please Target, discontinue this item!
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Just like all the other reviews say, this doesn’t work. The cars don’t launch from the shark at all. Total waste of money- $5 bucks straight out the window. Take this off the shelf, Target.
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No not buy...garbage

Garbage. Never worked. I need to return.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Its okay

It’s not a bad toy, it’s pretty cheaply made but you get what you pay for. It was missing one car but the box I bought was damaged at purchase. There’s a pin you pull back on the fin of the shark which launches the car, it’s gotta be on a table or hardwood floor for it to pull back properly doesn’t work proper on carpet for that method. In conclusion it’s a $5 toy so for quality it is what it is, it isn’t that big but pretty much just a basic toy. I would recommend spending a bit more on something better.
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didn't work
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