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Customer Reviews

Shell Shocker - Good fun, lots of laughs, durable

2006-01-30
The Shell Shocker is fun, durable and the battery pack has a good long charge. The only down side is that it takes four hours to recharge the battery, making it difficult for kids to wait for the next round of fun!

They grab you where it hurts

2006-01-29
After spending something like $70 on a Shell Shocker, I was then extorted into spending another $25-30 on THE BATTERY. There is only one battery you can use with it, none of the aftermarket ones will fit. The only way to use it is with a battery. So why don't they include a battery with the toy? To pick your pocket. Nothing against Amazon or Toys R Us, but Tyco is really sleazy for this approach.

Battered for Batteries

2006-01-17
First, I didn't, nor would I ever buy my son a $70.00 "TOY," even though he wanted one. I did get him an R/C car though. Actually my wife bought it and fortunately I read the box and realized that she hadn't purchased the required battery. The same battery that is used for the "Shell Shocker." Consequently we are now saving the R/C car for his birthday in February. Hopefully we can find the required battery by then, otherwise, it will be a "Graduation from Kindergarten" gift. It's January 17th and I still can't find one in any store, or on any website.

Tyco spoiled my son's Christmas.

2006-01-10
The biggest waste of money. My son was thrilled upon opening The Shell-Shocker Christmas morning. Until we tried to set it up. First came disapointment at having to wait a day to buy this special battery. Next came frustration with the total lack of stock. Wallmart had none anywhere in the store. I have been told by other parents via email that the battery will be un avilable for at least a month.Now comes anger at Tyco and their blatant mis-representation of this product. I will never again buy anything from this company and I am composing a mass email to all the parents I know, warning them of Tycos customer service and calling for a boycott.

battery not included

2005-12-31
a $70 toy hmmmmmm... normal until you cant find the SPECIAL battery that is not included another $30 and no chance of finding it for at least a month after christmas

10 Year Old Boy

2007-12-31
Battery worked great. Toy is a little to fast and aggressive for indoor play with my 10 year old boy.

Shell Shocker

2007-02-05
As the other reviewers have stated, what a crock regarding the need to purchase a battery and charger separate from the toy. My boy opened the box on Christmas afternoon and shredded the box and styrofoam getting at the prized toy. He came to me and wanted me to make it work. Since he had been in another room, I was getting frustrated with him wanting to know where the rest of stuff was (the specialized battery and charger). He kept saying that was all in box. Upon piecing the jigsaw puzzled box of cardboard back together I saw in a small highlighted caption on the lower corner of the box (Battery and Charger sold separately.) Over the past couple of weeks we have looked at different stores for the battery/charger. At first we thought, no problem, but now it has become apparent that this $60.00 toy might be best used as an anchor. The Toys R Us sales representative we talked to this weekend said they had 85 Shockers at another location, but no battery/chargers shown at any of their local stores. We are in the DFW area mind you. He said to look on-line, but "good luck" was his final parting shot. I am trying to remain calm about my new anchor, but I do not have a boat.

Complete rip-off! AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!

2006-12-30
I bought the Shell Shocker for my nephew's birthday. To my complete surprise, a unique, specialized battery which was NOT included with the toy was needed. The box came wrapped so there was no way of knowing that this battery was needed. Now it's going to take 3 days at least and extra cost to get the darn battery. I ask, why is Mattel not including the battery with the toy? Is it to "reduce" the cost of the toy? This is an absurd and deceiving tactic, the total cost of ownership of this toy is toy+battery, and the battery is almost as expensive as the toy!!!! This is a complete rip-off, and the only thing Mattel has accomplished is to make me swear never EVER to buy anything from them. Congrats Mattel.

Flexpak Dies Too Quick!

2006-04-14
After charging and using the flexpak in the shell shocker a few times, we could not recharge it. Common problem in the past, I thought by now it would be fixed, guess not. A real bummer.

Battery pack for shellshocker

2006-02-01
We love the shell shocker. The battery pack doesn't last as long as we expected and it is difficult to tell when it is recharged. Also it is a little difficult to remove or replace.

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