UPBEAT Toy Quest

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The Ultimate Quest For The Ultimate Toys

by Nadine Meeker with additional editing by Bridget Petrella

Peg Perego's ' Polaris Sportsman 700® ™'— The Ultimate.
At UPBEAT Entertainment News Syndicate it is indeed a rarity to uncover an amazingly designed toy that kids will literally fight over... hey, we're talking about an editorial test group meltdown that required Mom interventions across the board. But all was settled and the winner and undisputed ultimate ride-on vehicle is... the Peg-Perego Polaris Sportsman 700. The Peg-Perego Polaris Sportsman 700 is a 12 volt battery powered ride on toy for children 3 to 7 years old. It can endure almost anything your child can muster up and it lasts far longer than its closest competitor. The Peg-Perego Polaris Sportsman 700 is a large ride on toy that is more than just appropriate for on and off-road use... it is a child's "dream machine". Purchasing a ride-on that lasts can be a tough chore for parents. Let's face it, most ride-ons rarely last more than a year before you are forced to make additional purchases. Not the case with the Peg-Perego Polaris Sportsman 700. Parents, your investment in a the Peg-Perego Polaris Sportsman 700 will last far longer than most of the ride-ons that we put to the test. Our test group gave this ride-on some pretty grueling endurance tests and this multifaceted vehicle made it through each and every one. From mud puddles to slopes on the lawn {which, by the way, was not the case with at leat 5 of the other brands} the Peg-Perego Polaris Sportsman 700 was pushed to the limit and well beyond... and it just kept on impressing every kid we brought in.

As for its features, The Peg-Perego Polaris Sportsman 700 has TONS of mega-cool features to more than please your little off-roader, and it looks exactly like the real deal. A removable plastic box on the rear fender can be used to haul just about anything your child can dream up, from toys to sand to lunch. The Peg-Perego Polaris Sportsman 700 has two forward speeds and a reverse gear and the start and stop action is controlled by a pedal on the floor board of the toy. The Peg-Perego Polaris Sportsman 700 also features front and rear shock absorbers to make for a smoother ride for your child and to add to the realistic appearance of a smooth four wheeler. The front of the Peg-Perego Polaris Sportsman 700 has a tough-as-nails working wench with a hook that is powered by a small hand crank. The gauge area of the Peg-Perego Polaris Sportsman 700 also includes a horn. The Peg-Perego Polaris Sportsman 700 has plenty of power for most grass or gravel areas with typical children of the age group. On flat smooth surfaces on high speed, it is fast enough to require parental escorts to walk briskly to keep up.

While the tires of the Peg-Perego Polaris Sportsman 700 are made of hard plastic for durability, they are also able to carry the 4 wheeler along with your little rider up the slopes with ease. Parents of more than one child will find that the seat of the Peg-Perego Polaris Sportsman 700 is roomy enough for many small children to ride in pairs, a feature we came to appreciate. The pedal is easy for children to operate, and much easier to operate than the thumb mounted buttons some similar ride on toys use. The pedal is easier for the younger children to work, and when they let off the pedal the brake automatically slows and stops the Peg-Perego Polaris Sportsman 700. Be sure when considering the purchase of the Peg-Perego Polaris Sportsman 700 to take into account the size of the toy. At 53" long and 33" wide, it is unlikely to be able to operate inside most homes, and will definitely have to be stored in the garage. Overall, the Peg-Perego Polaris Sportsman 700 is an EXCEPTIONAL ride-on toy that little off-roaders will enjoy for a long time. We proudly give the Peg-Perego Polaris Sportsman 700 our Editor's Choice Award. For a complete list of holiday ride-on toys from Peg Perego and where you can purchase them, please visit http://www.pegperego.com/ UB

Winner: 2005 UPBEAT Entertainment News Syndicate Editor's Choice Award

Nadine Meeker, devout generation X’er and confirmed 'Xena Warrior Princess' addict, lives in Michigan with her hubby of 10 years and their daughter Erin. She left an established career in journalism when she realized she knew more than her college instructor did thus finally snatching the elusive "pebble of objectivity from his hand"... but got happily sucked back in by UPBEAT Entertainment News Syndicate, primarily for the free toys and games [although she disputes this vehemently]. Her goal in life is to be stay at home mom/writer. She’s not quite there yet... but she’s definitely working on it.