Great, another retail establishment that can't spell. Here's a tip: "Z" does not equal "S." Using Z to pluralize words will also not make you hip or cool. Rather, it will point out that it's an obvious stab at being cool, without actually attaining coolness. Alphabet abuse aside, the concept of RideMakerz is cool. From the soft, cuddly folks at Build-A-Bear Workshop (and Chip Foose, natch) comes a less fluffy, more greasy idea. Those of us who spent hours inhaling Testor's model glue fumes finally have a mall refuge for our car-freak offspring. Kids can pick the type of vehicle they want to build, trick it out with accessories (pardon us, accessoriez), add decals, and even customize the license plate and add remote control capabilities, depending on Mom and Dad's available credit. The first store opens in Myrtle Beach this week, and the Mall Of America is going to get one soon, too. If they make you kiss the engine, turn around three times and recite some incantation, just watch out for the fan blades.
[Source: RideMakerz via Jalopnik]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Dave T. @ May 31st 2007 11:05AM
I thought this concept was much better:
http://www.racelinemotorworks.com/
Especially for dad's that actually like cars and not rides.
geo.stewart @ May 31st 2007 11:23AM
depends on quality of the bodies. Raceline's a great idea but the body's are for the most part kind of cheap. The customization is a cool aspect and that they have a track in the store is smart.
I like the ability to R/C or no. I probably would with all but if you are a kid and the collectible portion is it, you can get more without always getting the RC.
Dave T. @ May 31st 2007 11:31AM
aren't all RC bodies kind of cheap?
geo.stewart @ May 31st 2007 1:31PM
yeah, but we are talking walmart cheap vs tyco/nikko cheap. the smaller ones are better but still, for 60 bucks, you want something that looks at least as good as the $35 Tyco.
JayP @ May 31st 2007 11:50AM
Hotwheels- Less than a buck, takes a beating.
What else for the 5yr old?
CJ @ May 31st 2007 12:51PM
So how many Dad's you think will be out there pushing their kid out the way to make their own?
Jonathan Fung @ May 31st 2007 2:41PM
Well, I guess if it has the blessing of Chip Foose, it can't be all too bad. But I have never been a big fan of simple plastic bodies. I much prefer 1:18 die cast models where you can actually peer inside.
Don @ May 31st 2007 5:06PM
Actually, adding a "z" to the end of everything makes you an illiterate idiot.
Jonathan Fung @ Jun 2nd 2007 6:39PM
Hah. I love how Google currently has this AB page situated above the actual Ridemakerz page when you do a google search for "Ridemakerz." The power and influence of Autoblog has now been officially demonstrated.