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All reviews for ages 7 & 8, cars and trucks

24 results
  • Review
    LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins

    Mediocre LEGO game with minor violence and reckless driving.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    F1 Race Stars

    Quirky and entertaining racer filled with silly powerups.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Scan2Go

    Just OK anime series has strong product tie-ins.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    Select
    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    Offroad Legends

    Monster truck game a good blend of racing and stunt driving.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    CSR Racing

    Decent racer marred by relentless push for in-app purchases.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Kinect Rush: A Disney-Pixar Adventure

    Highly physical game can be both fun and frustrating.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Face Racers: Photo Finish

    Put your face in the race, and zip your way to a win.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
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    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Snuggle Truck

    Level creator extends replayability of physics-based racer.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Transformers Prime

    Action, violence don't overshadow worthy messages for kids.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (TV, 2010)
  • Review
    Shrek Kart HD

    Console-quality racing game with Shrek-y humor.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    MySims Racing

    Cool customization options are the fun reward for winning rounds in this madcap racing game that's fun for everyone.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Speed Racer

    Action-packed kids' film fun, with a few sputters.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
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    (DVD, 2008)
  • Review
    Click and Clack's As the Wrench Turns
    Tame enough for kids, but clearly aimed at adults.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (TV, 2008)
  • Review
    Speed Racer: The Video Game

    A fun and surprisingly challenging all-ages racer
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Speed Racer: The Next Generation

    New take on old fave is OK for kids but listless.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    Select
    (TV, 2008)
  • Review
    Transformers: Animated

    So-so; feels like a barely disguised commercial.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (TV, 2008)
  • Review
    Transformers

    Classic '80s 'toon more than just a commercial in disguise.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (TV, 2007)
  • Review
    FutureCar
    Tomorrow's cars entertain and inform.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    Select
    (TV, 2007)
  • Review
    Overhaulin'
    Cars get shined up, but this show's still dull.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (TV, 2007)
  • Review
    Wrecks to Riches

    Turning junkers into speedsters; fun for car nuts.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (TV, 2006)
  • Review
    Dust to Glory
    Up-close look at an off-road motor race.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2005)
  • Review
    Transformers: Cybertron
    Latest robot series steps into the final frontier.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (TV, 2005)
  • Review
    NASCAR Racers
    Good vs. evil at the raceway. Fine for car lovers.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    Select
    (TV, 2004)
  • Review
    It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

    It's a long, long, long, long classic comedy chase-epic.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2003)