Can you describe the "ball launcher". I am looking at this for my son who is mentally handicapped.
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You put the ball in the catapult cup which is attached to a plastic tab/arm, and then slide it to the desired position and angle, pull it back like a catapult but with less enthusiasm or it might not hold up, and then let go. The ball tends to fall out of the cup before the plastic tab is pulled back a little.
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I got this game for a lady I take care of who is disabled. She needed some assistance most of time. The ball launch is similar to a pin-ball machine. She is enjoying the game.
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Haven't played in a while. Will check it out tonight and get back to you. My recollection is that it is user friendly. Stay tuned.
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There is a about a 2 inch piece of plastic with a place to set the ball in and then you pull it back a little to release the ball-sort of like a spring. I bought this for my 9 year old grandson and he doesn't really like the launcher and just rolls the ball with his hand.
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yes!!!! i got this for my special needs son who does not walk....but, he has a blast on this thing!! it doesn't look like much, but not only do his legs get a good workout....he gets from point a to point b...without even realizing he was doing it!!! it's perfect!!!!!!!
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The illustrated image is very small. it looks like a crosman NP air gun. If it is, it is powered but a nitrogen filled gas strut. A very nice and really powerful air gun.
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I'm sorry but I too am not familiar with the other. I love this one. You can set it so the ball rolls right out between his legs. Easy to put together and he loves it.
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Not really, but compared to the "cock and fire" Nerf guns this is great. My one year old loves to play with it with her dad.
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Hello Kimberly, I wish I could help but my son's gun is not broken and he seems to enjoy playing with other kids. Therefore I do not know "where to see inside the gun" if I understand your question correctly. Sorry about that. Good luck.
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Probably only with supervision/help. My 3 year old does not have the arm strength to pull the spring loader to launch it. She does love playing with her cousin's blaster, but does need help cocking it. Also, it shoots fairly fast, so you would want to supervise what he/she aims/shoots at.
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We do not allow toy guns and we purchased this game for our children. I see it as very different. They are spaceships, not guns and the game concept is tag. Yes, you can frame the activity as a shooting/killing game but that would be by choice, not by design. I know my answer comes too late for your situation, but as a "no toy guns" parent, my best advice would be: when in doubt, ask the parents before you buy the gift.
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We got one for Christmas for our kids My 8 year old can ride it but his knees are almost to the handle bars so he won't be on it for much longer. Plus it wears te battery down quicker when he rides it. We are going to go with a gas powered one for him next time, my 6 year old twins have a ball though. Oh and my 8 year old is small for his age.
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Hi! I bought it for my son who is 3.5 years old and he loves this very much. If your child is into Hot Wheel Cars and other varieties of trucks and cars I can imagine he'd have a good bit of fun with this. All levels of the Rig adjust to lower and off load the cars, it's well made, fun, great for imagination. I can easily see at that age though - depending - that it could be an item easily grown out of. Each parent knows their child best. The toy as I said is fantastic-O though. Hope this helps. Maybe something like a remote controlled car or some of those larger monster Hot Wheels Trucks would be better suited if you find this isn't to your liking. Good luck shopping. :) Hi! I bought it for my son who is 3.5 years old and he loves this very much. If your child is into Hot Wheel Cars and other varieties of trucks and cars I can imagine he'd have a good bit of fun with this. All levels of the Rig adjust to lower and off load the cars, it's well made, fun, great for imagination. I can easily see at that age though - depending - that it could be an item easily grown out of. Each parent knows their child best. The toy as I said is fantastic-O though. Hope this helps. Maybe something like a remote controlled car or some of those larger monster Hot Wheels Trucks... » Read More Hi! I bought it for my son who is 3.5 years old and he loves this very much. If your child is into Hot Wheel Cars and other varieties of trucks and cars I can imagine he'd have a good bit of fun with this. All levels of the Rig adjust to lower and off load the cars, it's well made, fun, great for imagination. I can easily see at that age though - depending - that it could be an item easily grown out of. Each parent knows their child best. The toy as I said is fantastic-O though. Hope this helps. Maybe something like a remote controlled car or some of those larger monster Hot Wheels Trucks would be better suited if you find this isn't to your liking. Good luck shopping. :) « Show Less
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I just shot it horizontally and was disappointed with the short distance it went. The chuck-it works better. I took the launcher back to the store.
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If you buy the think you will see strange "usage" from your kid. It will be used as helmet or storage, sometimes food storage. It is a great tool though!
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I like the concept of a pistol grip but this thing is a heavy awkard beast. I have never used a ball-head.
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I dont remember because I was so disgusted with it I threw it out right after I bought it. If you want something fantastic with multiple speeds try the Bullet 6000 by pipedream. Love this toy more than any other, and you can use it with him.
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dear friend, I do use the ball once in a while, still is working but I have no idea how long it will last. This bold is still the coolest thing since sliced bread.
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The ball is a regular sized basketball. My son loves it although does not play with it a lot on outdoor courts because he does not want to wear off the cool bulls logo.Go Bulls!
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I would say three and a half years old and up any younger than that they might have a balance issue as you have to stop on the Launcher. Fun toy