Ozbozz Flashing Storm Scooter is a very popular toy among the kids. Irrespective of the gender of the child, they are likable for the adventurous ones. It is the micro scooter that had been nominated for the Hamleys Awards and won The Best Outdoor Toy Award for the year 2007 by the British Association of toy retailers, making it officially one of the best scooters around. In the following review we will be discussing about all the features of this outdoor toy.
Design and construction:
The Ozbozz Flashing Storm Folding Scooter has a new lighting system that is built into its body which works in several modes; hence the word “Flashing” in its name. There are two sets of LEDs that flash in sequence and is operated by a single touch switch system that is located on top of the battery pack. The scooter has a very durable and reliable built as it has a complete aluminium construction of foot plate, steering column, bars and bar stems, while the forks are made out of Hi-Ten Steel. The 120mm PU wheel is of mag resin with dual ball race and they are all colour co-ordinated. The scooter can be folded of for efficient storage with the aid of the side play adjustment screw.
Colour options:
There are certain colours that kids would choose and you will find that this taste will differ from kid to kid and is also largely dependent on their gender. Ozbozz knows this well and hence, they have the Flashing Storm Folding scooter in three attractive colours of Red, Blue and Pink. The pink model with pink flashing lights will be simply adored by the girls, it is very girly! The guys are not abandoned; they get to choose from attractive blue and red scooters and even pink if they wish for it.
Safety options:
This Ozbozz folding scooter has foam handlebar grips for comfort and there is also an additional plastic frame to secure the handles when they are not in use; the handles unclip by themselves. The aluminium scooter has an easy folding lock system for efficient storage. It also sports an adjustable alloy stem with a quick release lever and safety button. In addition to this, for safety reasons, the scooter is also equipped with an anti-slip strip. The steering column of the flash scooter is adjustable to three levels to adjust to the growing kid. For the brakes, there is one in the rear with aluminium plate and is colour co-ordinated with the scooter shade.
Performance:
Now that you are fully aware of the features of the toy, we will discuss about its performance. We feel that the possibilities for adjusting the handlebar height are limited and certain kids might feel that it is either chopper high or low, but nothing in between. Ozbozz could have included more options for the sake of adjustment. Durability wise, we have nothing to complain and Ozbozz has done a great job.
Batteries:
The scooter requires four AA size 1.5v batteries to be fitted into a battery case that is seated on the underside of the scooter. The battery case is within the recess in the body to stop accidental damage through usage and it is secured by two screws. Note that the batteries are not provided along with the package.
Age:
The Ozbozz Flashing Storm Folding Scooter is suitable for kids up to the age of six and the toy has maximum load capacity of 50Kgs.
Warranty:
The toy comes with full manufacturer’s warranty and if you happen to need any spare parts, they are available in the Ozbozz website.
Verdict:
The Ozbozz Flashing Storm Folding Scooter is a very likable outdoor toy and the flashing lights will certainly excite your kids. This is a great way of encouraging active outdoor fun and it will also help keep kids fit and improve balance. The safety options are also good enough and we have no hesitations in recommending this toy.
Ozbozz Flashing Storm Folding Scooter – Technical Specification Table
| Manufacturer | Ozbozz |
| Model Name | Ozbozz Flashing Storm Folding Scooter |
| Toy Type | Scooter |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 91 x 68 x 11 cm |
| Weight | 2.85Kgs |
| Colours available | Red, Blue and Pink |
| Construction | Aluminium and Hi-Ten steel |
| Gender | Male and Female |
| Assembly difficulty level | Easy |
| Interactive toy | No |
| Frame size | Steering column adjustable to three levels |
| Wheel | 120mm PU Mag resin with dual ball race |
| Brakes | Rear brake with aluminium plate; colour co-ordinated |
| Special features | Flashing lights Pun out handle bars Adjustable alloy stem with quick release lever Folding mechanism Colour co-ordinated tyres Additional plastic frame Clamp to lock the scooter |
| Safety features | Safety button Anti-slip strip |
| Age limit | 6 years and above |
| Batteries | Four AA size 1.5v batteries |
