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If you hear “Error,” ask an adult to unplug Car Maker from the wall, wait ten seconds and then plug it back in to reset. Car Maker may automatically go into the cooling cycle. Do not unplug during this time. If you continue to hear “Error” after multiple resets, this may be an indication of a mechanical problem with the door switch; please contact Consumer Services via service.mattel.com for assistance.
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Yes, for best results, allow the wax to cool for a few minutes before opening the mold. Twist the mold slightly (as you would an ice cube tray) to break the wax free. You can also run the mold under cold water, which will help speed up the cooling process. If the car body is wet, be sure to dry it completely before applying labels. Remove car body from the mold within 10 minutes. If the body is left in the mold for any longer, the wax may begin to crack.
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Due to the technical nature of Power Wheels® products, some Power Wheels® parts may only be installed by our authorized service centers, therefore we’re unable to provide repair manuals or diagrams. Power Wheels® has independently owned and operated authorized service centers that carry replacement parts, batteries, and chargers in addition to repairing vehicles in or out of warranty. Our Service Center locator will assist you in finding one of our authorized service centers in your area as well as provide you website addresses for service centers that offer on-line shopping.
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The more you play the game, the more credits you earn. You can redeem credits in the workshop. Your credits are listed in the top right corner of the screen.
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In the last few years we have seen a tremendous increase in the number of people interested in collecting Hot Wheels cars. Among collectors, some cars are more popular than others, which can make them more difficult to find. As a manufacturer, Mattel does not operate a complete customer sales department so our products are sold primarily through retail stores. However, please check out www.hotwheelsshop.com for some collectible items being sold there.
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Touch the screen with your finger to move forward to the next page.
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If the game keeps freezing, try doing a hard reset.
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Click the home button on your iPad to get to the home screen.
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Then double-click the home button again. The multitasking bar will appear.
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Touch the thumbnail of the Apptivity game until it wiggles, and then touch the minus button.
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Then click the home button again, and restart the game by clicking the thumbnail for the game on your home screen.
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The Hot Wheels Car Maker Troubleshooting Guide will help with any questions that arise during the car making process.
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First insert the flexible stencils into the frame with the built-in peg fitting. Connect the frame onto the four posts on top of the car decoration turntable, and then adjust the height of the frame for tall and low cars by using the two detent locations. Remember that in order to spray using stencil, the airbrush must face directly down over the top of the car and spray through the stencil.
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- If you have inserted different colored wax sticks next to each other, you may get some color blending (in which the wax from the two adjacent sticks mix when creating the car body).
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You should place the Apptivity Hot Wheels car on the screen in that location in order to play.
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Do not place used batteries in your regular trash. Instead, return the battery to a federal or state approved lead-acid battery recycler. This may be a Power Wheels® Authorized Service Center or a local retailer of automotive batteries.
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Once Car Maker instructs you to pull the handle, you must immediately pull it all the way down in one continuous motion until you hear “Complete.” For best results, DO NOT pump handle when pulling it down and complete the injection within 2-3 seconds. If you do not pull it all the way down to complete the injection, Car Maker will keep repeating the phrase, “Please pull down handle.”
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There is a silver-colored speed control button on the lower left side of the screen. The image on it is a gear box. Tap the button to move from “Stop” mode to “Slow” and “Fast” modes.
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From your iPad home screen, go to Settings, General, then Multitasking Gestures. Turn off Multitasking Gestures.
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Make sure that you do not press the car down on the iPad home button, as that will close the game.
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Make sure the pen is fully inserted by pushing it all the way into the slot on the spray gun until you hear/feel it click. Start spraying with the nozzle adjuster pointed all the way toward the negative side (-) and, while holding the trigger down, slowly move the adjuster toward the positive side (+) until you get a nice even spray. If you’re still having issues, please refer to the troubleshooting section below.
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Use the circular stencil tool to add detail to your artwork. First fully insert the pen until you hear/feel it click and adjust the spray nozzle until you get a nice even spray. Then plug the circular stencil tool directly onto the end of the airbrush tip. Rotate the stencil to select the artwork that you would like to apply. The art should be centered over the spray tip and applied to the car in close range.
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You should pull the car back so that your car stays in that location on the screen.
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There are many reasons that variations exist on the same Hot Wheels car model. For instance, changes may occur in mid-production as a result of a licensing issue or a manufacturing change.
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If you cannot press the handle down, have an adult unplug the machine, wait ten seconds and then plug it back in to reset. Car Maker will automatically go into the cooling cycle. Do not unplug during this time. After you hear “Cooling Complete” and the door opens, try the following:
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Check the mold for blockage. See CLEANING section in the instruction sheet.
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Look into the front window on the machine. Ensure that there is a wax stick in the heating chamber and that the wax stick above it is properly aligned.
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The various colored icons are meant to direct you to the different hangars in the Hot Wheels Test Facility. The red diamond icon takes you to the Search and Destroy Hangar, the yellow triangle icon takes you to the Long Jump Hangar, and the blue circle icon takes you to the Race Hangar. The green tool icon will allow you to upgrade your vehicle in the workshop.
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You need the appropriate piece of equipment, such as a flotation device, big-wheel tires or wings, to access certain areas. You can get this equipment in the Workshop, which you can find by following the green tool icon, then pressing the action button once you arrive at the Workshop hangar.
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To cover existing paint or color you will need to apply multiple coats. First paint a thin, light coat and let it dry. Then repeat the process until you get the paint coverage you want.
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You should hear/feel it click when you push the pen down into its slot on the spray gun.
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Mattel does not sell Treasure Hunt cars directly to consumers. All of these vehicles are limited in quantity and subject to availability.
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You need to fine tune the spray nozzle by turning the adjustment nozzle all the way to the negative side (-). Then while holding the trigger down, slowly adjust the nozzle toward the positive side (+) until you get a nice even spray. You should also make sure that the pen is fully inserted by pushing it all the way into the slot on the spray gun until you hear/feel it click.
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After you’ve airbrushed your car, lower the turntable into the drying chamber by turning the handle on the far right counterclockwise toward the ground. Rotate the knob outside the chamber all the way to the rightmost setting to turn the fan on. Air will blow inside the drying chamber and dry off your car!
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Click here to see the instructions on how to perform a hard factory reset on your tablet.
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The Power Wheels® 12V Quick Charger will not produce an output until it is plugged into a working Power Wheels® battery. The charger needs to detect a battery before it starts charging, so no voltage will be present when testing it with a volt meter.
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The action button is the button on the hood of the car that you can press down in order to start the game, activate weapons, enter buildings and other zones, and more.
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Since 1968, when Hot Wheels cars were introduced, we have manufactured tracks in many different colors, yet the color that sticks in the minds of most people is orange. As in the past, we will continue to manufacture tracks in many different colors that will vary from set to set, and year to year.
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We have a network of over 350 Authorized Service Centers to help you with repairs and replacement parts. These Service Centers have skilled personnel and use only genuine Power Wheels replacement parts to fix your vehicle. Use our Service Center Locator to find a service center near you.
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Click on the map icon in top left corner of screen. You can click on any of the icons to be taken to that particular area of the Test Facility.
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The tutorial only plays once, but parts of it can be viewed again by clicking on the map icon on the top left corner of your screen.
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The very first time you use Car Maker, you need to insert 2 wax sticks. Car Maker comes pre-loaded with 1 wax stick. The second stick you insert is not meant to fit completely inside the machine – it will protrude through the top. After you have made your very first car, only 1 additional wax stick needs to be inserted every time. Please note that ALL wax sticks must be inserted with the point side down.
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You can combine your pens to get more color combinations. For example, you can get green by applying blue and yellow inks over each other. First apply a thin layer of one color until you get the desired coverage, then switch pens and apply an even layer of your second ink. Try making your own combinations!
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the underside of the launcher, each end of the rubber band should be wrapped
around a peg on each side of the main launcher and then doubled up and hooked
around the center tab of the moveable portion of the launcher.
Here is a picture of an assembled rubber band launcher!
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First, ensure that the car is specifically meant for the Apptivity Hot Wheels game, and not a regular Hot Wheels car. You will be able to tell whether it is for Apptivity by looking for the contact points on the bottom of the car.
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Ensure that the contact points are extended rather than retracted. There is a button on the bottom of the car that allows you to switch between traditional Hot Wheels car play (retracted) and Apptivity mode (extended).
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Check the bottom of the car for debris, and wipe it with a clean, dry cloth.
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Wipe your screen with a soft, dry cloth to ensure the best conductivity with the car.
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Make sure you are holding the car in the right location in order for it to be recognized.
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Hold it in the center and on the sides of the car while the tires are on the screen.
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Make sure that you are not placing the car on the black or white frame around the iPad screen. You must keep the car only within the screen area.
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Do not wear gloves or mittens since the car needs to come in contact with your fingertips.
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You need to fine tune the spray nozzle by turning the adjustment nozzle all the way to the negative side (-). Then while holding the trigger down, slowly adjust the nozzle toward the positive side (+) until you get a nice even spray. You should also make sure that the pen is fully inserted by pushing it all the way into the slot on the spray gun until you hear/feel it click.
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We have a network of over 350 Authorized Service Centers to help you with repairs and replacement parts. These Service Centers have skilled personnel and use only genuine Power Wheels replacement parts to fix your vehicle. Use our Service Center Locator to find a service center near you.
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You can, but the adhesive should be applied to a clean, smooth, dry surface when the temperature is above 50°F (10°C). If the temperature is below 50°F, you can heat the surface with a hair dryer before application.
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Variations in Hot Wheels cars are the slight differences between cars of the same model. For example, with the many different wheel styles available, the same car model can have a wildly different look just by changing the wheels.
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Battery life will vary depending on how you follow the Charging and Battery Care Instructions. It's also affected by the total number of hours the batteries are used. Average battery life is one to three years.
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To clean the ink off of your car, rub it with a damp cloth and start again!
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Push the handle on the far right counterclockwise all the way to the ground and the car platform will tip forward, allowing your car to roll out.
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Medium 3M Command Mounting™ Refill Strips can be used to hang the Hot Wheels® Wall Track™ Playsets.
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The booster needs to be correctly assembled to its designated wall bracket in order to function. The designated wall bracket has a notch on it. This notch ensures the motor only works when attached to the bracket. All other brackets are flat.
Watch set-up instructions for your track.
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Instructional videos include a review of box contents, items you'll need to get started and helpful tips about Hot Wheels Wall Tracks.
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Click here for instructions on how to clear app data on your tablet.
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You can customize your vehicle in the workshop. Follow the green tool icon to find the workshop hangar.
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There are multiple types of customizations that you can make:
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One-shots are one-time game modifiers that you can use to improve your performance, such as nitro bursts that give you faster speed. However, after you use a one-shot, you no longer have it anymore. You would need to unlock another one to use it again.
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Add-ons are customizations that can be used forever on your vehicle, such as tires or weapons. Once you have unlocked them, they are permanently available for your use.
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In order to modify your vehicle in the workshop, tap any icon in the circle with your finger and it will take you to the page where you can unlock it, if you have enough credits.
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You can purchase more credits to unlock specific one-shot or add-on modifications. Once add-ons are purchased, they will always be available to equip your car.
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For any issue with the Power Wheels® 12V Quick Charger please follow this Flow Chart.
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Hot Wheels replacement parts are available at our
Parts Store.
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Traction bands have been designed for and are included for use on specific single seat Jeep models to improve traction. The unauthorized use of traction bands on other Power Wheels® vehicles will void the product warranty and may pose both safety and reliability issues including decreased motor and/or gearbox life.
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Make sure you charge the battery for at least 18 hours (30 hours max) before operating your vehicle for the first time. Charge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use of the vehicle. *It is necessary to charge the battery immediately after use. It is damaging to the battery when it has been used and then sits without being charged. After a full charge the battery can sit up to two-three months when not in use.
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Treasure Hunt cars are Hot Wheels basic cars, produced in smaller quantities than our other basic cars, that incorporate special decorations and/or special wheels. Treasure Hunt cars are randomly packed out in our basic car assortments, so when you find one in a store you've found a real treasure!
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You will need to perform a factory reset of the Batmobile RC vehicle. **The Batmobile needs to be on all four wheels to do the reset.** The battery compartment is located on the left side of the vehicle. Remove the battery door and locate the small hole on the bottom left hand corner of the battery housing. While the Batmobile vehicle is turned ON, insert and press down the reset button located in the recessed area for 10 full seconds using a paperclip or similar sized tool. After holding down for 10 full seconds, release the button, wait 3 seconds and then cycle the Batmobile OFF and then back ON, and follow the "new user" instructions to connect to the Batmobile in the Batmobile RC Controller app.
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The Imaginext® DC Super Friends™ RC Transforming Bat Bot’s remote is shipped without batteries, so please be sure to place two AAA batteries into the remote. Also, there is a clear plastic packaging tab that is attached to the outer leg of the non-battery leg of the robot. The tab should come out of the leg when removed from the box; however, it’s possible that a piece of the plastic remained in the slot on the leg. Please check the slot, which is located behind the front wheel. If you see clear plastic protruding from the slot, carefully remove it with tweezers, and turn the toy off and on again. This should clear the slot and make the toy function as it normally should.
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While we don’t have historical information, pictures, or resale value information here, you can find a wealth of information online.
For Fisher-Price products, you might also want to check out the book, Fisher-Price: Historical, Rarity, and Value Guide, 1931-Present, Updated 3rd Edition.
For Hot Wheels, you can also log on to www.hotwheelscollectors.com. At the top, click on “Forums” to connect to other Hot Wheels collectors who might be able to help you out.
For Barbie, you can find a ton of articles and stories on our blog at www.barbie.com that will give you an inside look at our dolls. There, you can also connect with other collectors who might be able to help you out. If you click on “Signature” at the top, then “Get Involved,” it will take you to a page where you can find Collector Clubs in your area.
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There are a lot of different trophies awarded to racers by the Hot Wheels Racing Ciruit™, each for a different reason. Here are the trophies you can win, along with the keys to winning them! Champion:
- Master the track by coming in first to unlock the Champion Trophy!
Brawler:
- Do the most damage in a single race and unlock the Brawler Trophy!
Collector:
- Grab all three coins in a race and unlock the Collector Trophy!
Pacifist:
- Win a race without using your weapons and earn the Pacifist Trophy!
Hide and Seek:
- Find the hidden trophy on the racetrack and win the Hide and Seek Trophy!
Beat That! :
- Accept a Beat That Challenge and win the race to unlock the Beat That Trophy!
Beat That II :
- Challenge a friend to a Beat That Challenge and win and you'll unlock the Beat That II Trophy!
Mystery:
- Obviously, this one is a mystery. We're not telling!
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If your vehicle was originally equipped with a Green 6v 6amp Power Wheels® battery, a Connector Converter may be used to allow the use of a Red 6V 9.5 amp Power Wheels® battery.
Connector Converters should not be used on any product purchased before October of 1998.
If you have any questions or would like to obtain a Connector Converter, please have your product number with you and contact Consumer Relations at 1-800-432-5437.
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To control the Batmobile with another device, you will need to perform a factory reset of the Batmobile RC vehicle. **The Batmobile needs to be on all four wheels to do the reset.** The battery compartment is located on the left side of the vehicle. Remove the battery door and locate the small hole on the bottom left hand corner of the battery housing. While the Batmobile vehicle is turned ON, insert and press down the reset button located in the recessed area for 10 full seconds using a paperclip or similar sized tool. After holding down for 10 full seconds, release the button, wait 3 seconds and then cycle the Batmobile OFF and then back ON, and follow the "new user" instructions to connect to the Batmobile in the Batmobile RC Controller app.
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