Let's admit it: some things just feel wasted on the young. With Nintendo stating its desire to increase its IP licensing, those of us who are adults can at least get away with buying the new plushies and figures and such that will come of this. But a licensed replica of Mario's very own Mario Kart as a ride-on? Good luck squeezing our fully-developed rears into one of those, as much as we want to try.
According to Toy News, Jakks Pacific will be releasing the ride-on in the UK this coming autumn or winter. Some readers may better know ride-ons by the brand eponym "power wheels." The ride-on from Jakks Pacific will include a 6V battery and the option to switch between on-road and off-road tires.
Ken Goodinson, a representative of Jakks Pacific, sounds quite pleased to be offering the kart among the company's lineup:
It's an exciting little runner that we expect to sit competitively within other 6V ride-ons and with it being so relevant to the Nintendo Mario Kart, it should do very well.
It's hard to disagree with him. Are there any other karts from the series you'd like to see presented in ride-on form? Let us know in the comments.
[source toynews-online.biz]
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First! Lol. I want this so bad!!!
That is pretty sweet!
Sometimes I really wish I was a kid again!
Wow, what age is it for?
@FishieFish probably up to like 5 or 6. Still, I get it for my Nintendo collection.
Probably the coolest Power Wheel (Ride-on) in the world
Buy a bunch of these for kids, give em banana peels and watch em go. Now just sit back and enjoy the show.
That's pretty sweet!
So funny that it's Jakks Pacific. Pretty soon JP will be selling Wii U Gamepad look alikes that hook directly up to the tv that play games that are clones of Wii U games for $99. Actually I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't out somewhere already.
Here's their Wii rip-off in case you are out of the loop:
http://www.amazon.com/Jakks-Pacific-Ultimotion-Sports-Controller/dp/B001535JG6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1392918039&sr=8-3&keywords=jakks+pacific+plug+and+play
I'm getting this for my son My wallet will hate me though.
It's about time.
@LavaTwilight
If it races on over to the US, I'll be right with you brother.
Oh my God. I may have to get this for my son... WHETHER HE WANTS IT OR NOT!!! Lol awesome
Don't think I'd fit in it but want it
Crap! I wish I could fit into one of those! Wait, no motor... never mind. I can still dream.
I want an F-Zero one!!!
@MJKOP If you've done your duty as a game-loving parent he will love it dude!
Too bad...if it wasn't for height, I probably could still fit in something like this if it hit the US, lmao.
Have no kids, so eh...
@placidcasual he's not even three but soon as I'm home from work I get, 'can I be Toad with the Gamepad, PLEEEEEASE?'
"Good luck squeezing our fully-developed rears into one of those, as much as we want to try."
Well, you could save some money (or sell your organs), get one of these:
and wrap it in a Mario Kart paint scheme.
CHEEP CHARGER PLEASE!!!
When is this real Nintendoland for all ages coming again?
i could get it for my two year old son if it came west. my son loves mario because of his older brother.
Barrel Train!!!
If I had a collectors room I'd buy it and suspend it upside down from the ceiling
I thought that this was a toy car that was a Club Nintendo item... Like a Matchbox Car for a number of stars... (I am in NA, so already knew it wasn't for me but...)
They'd better make a Luigi one.
Yeah, this is a good start but they should have more variety too. At least a Luigi one so close friends or actual brothers can really have fun together there.
Maybe even a Peach and Daisy one for the girls.
If these do well it might even make sense to have a DK, Wario and Bowser? one. Would be cool to see a group of kids using these.
I want one now!
Aw man, US release, please. I want to get this for my little brother.
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