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We take the $100 Cybertruck R/C for a spin

Mattel is selling a toy version of the Cybertruck for $100, and Bridget Carey gets an early look at the R/C vehicle. Pre-orders for the new collectable begin Friday May 21 at 8 a.m. PT (11 a.m. ET) at MattelCreations.com. My test drive didn’t last long when it broke in the first five minutes of…

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My test drive didn’t last long when it broke in the first five minutes of playing with it. I reached out to Mattel about it, and the company shared this statement: “The version provided to CNET was an early-phase product sample. Fans will receive a final version of the latest 1:10 Hot Wheels R/C Cybertruck to ensure they can enjoy the best play experience possible.”

So things may be different when the final models ship to customers, which Mattel says will be by September 15. (And maybe when I send back my model to Mattel, they can investigate any issues.)

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41 Comments

  1. Cyrille Le guennec

    May 17, 2021 at 6:29 pm

    Flux capacitor in the back….she’s the real deal !! ????????

  2. Ty2 Razz2.0

    May 17, 2021 at 6:31 pm

    She has got to be the Best review -her . The Optimus Prime toy review was hilarious. (She’s cute. too)

  3. moreelo silva

    May 17, 2021 at 6:46 pm

    I gave it ????. Not because of the content but because the cybertruck is Plain ugly ????????‍♂️

  4. Sri Sai Ganesh

    May 17, 2021 at 6:53 pm

    ????????????????

  5. AgentZeroNine1

    May 17, 2021 at 7:01 pm

    The build quality of the first RC car seems to match the average Tesla’s build quality.

  6. Cautious X0

    May 17, 2021 at 7:11 pm

    I NEED IT NOW

  7. VinceThe1

    May 17, 2021 at 7:24 pm

    5:33 You know I had a lot of fun while it lasted…it was just a few minutes ????

    ????

  8. GarethRossUK

    May 17, 2021 at 7:34 pm

    Bridget loves POWER , confirmed 😉

  9. Ben Law

    May 17, 2021 at 7:35 pm

    Probably the only Tesla I can afford

  10. Justin Gamino

    May 17, 2021 at 7:49 pm

    How did this concept truck become a Meme?

  11. DJL66

    May 17, 2021 at 8:00 pm

    A nice collectors item as the PRODUCTION Cybertruck will NEVER look like that.

  12. Rob Oo

    May 17, 2021 at 8:27 pm

    You are so funny. very cute taking care of the brooken cybertruck.

  13. A.B.

    May 17, 2021 at 8:33 pm

    She is definitely the best reporter on CNET!

  14. Read my ABOUT section PLEASE

    May 17, 2021 at 8:39 pm

    You have an extra $1? ???? Savin’ to get a laptop (homejob). No opportunities outside due to constant lockdowns (unlike other countries). ???? Sorry for this. ???? I’m not a bad person, just a desperate breadwinner. Lost a lot since 2020.

    Off-topic, I know… I hope you understand the desperation. I know some people need more help than me and my family but I do hope that does not invalidate my cry for help. ???? 

    Things are getting worse here. We don’t have stimulus checks or anything like USA. So I’m just really doing whatever I can to put food on the table. We may not be killed by the virus but the situation is surely slowly killing us. ????

    Peace be with you. ❤ GOD bless. ????❤

    And to anyone who’s also struggling, let’s hold on tight. All will soon be well. ????????????????❤❤❤

  15. Starship Driver

    May 17, 2021 at 8:45 pm

    Please do an off-roading review of the cybertruck when it comes out.

  16. Forrest Proctor

    May 17, 2021 at 8:59 pm

    Did you get a marble and throw it at the door window? You have to check the strength of the glass, y’know!

  17. Jackniel Delgado

    May 17, 2021 at 9:06 pm

    I was expecting more for $400.
    A mink stainless steel body and all lights and doors opening. Just a true replica????

  18. Tea With Danny

    May 17, 2021 at 9:54 pm

    Big props to Mattel for sending the collectors edition as well

  19. iSlandeRon

    May 17, 2021 at 10:24 pm

    LOL Kim Java ( like Tesla ) played with one a few weeks ago.

  20. mike m

    May 17, 2021 at 10:49 pm

    Honey I Shrunk
    The Truck

  21. Huisbeest

    May 17, 2021 at 10:49 pm

    if you think this sucks… wait until the RC community mods it with performance RC parts. because medium size 5 axis CNC machines and 3d printers are a real.

  22. Sushiilove143

    May 17, 2021 at 11:39 pm

    Please bring back cnet update

  23. All-Star Toku Fan

    May 17, 2021 at 11:42 pm

    Well at least thus cyber trucks wkmdos won’t break ????????

  24. Dr. Gori

    May 17, 2021 at 11:51 pm

    I wouldnt pay a penny over 39.99

  25. Noel Bardales

    May 18, 2021 at 12:39 am

    She is cute

  26. Shneor C

    May 18, 2021 at 2:26 am

    Awesome fun to watch video

  27. Alexander

    May 18, 2021 at 2:51 am

    Sorry but seems like the only thing your avarage joe can afford nowadays and that’s just fine and dandy.

  28. Cheddar323

    May 18, 2021 at 3:07 am

    That baby got power but that baby got back!

  29. Hi-Fi Insider

    May 18, 2021 at 4:26 am

    I want the collector’s edition.

  30. Erdoğan Yılmazçetin

    May 18, 2021 at 6:26 am

    smaller but funtional.

  31. GamingThor _1v 1. lol

    May 18, 2021 at 7:47 am

    it looks cool

  32. Michael Maxime

    May 18, 2021 at 8:13 am

    Yea ill wait for them to hopefully sell the expensive one that doesn’t break.

  33. A RANDOM JOE

    May 18, 2021 at 10:33 am

    That’s the closest we’ll ever get to a production model cyber truck.

  34. Damn_Robotz_2

    May 18, 2021 at 10:52 am

    Sweet heart i think ur too old to play with toys , go back to kitchen and make me a sandwich .

  35. Naiv

    May 18, 2021 at 11:53 am

    does it include broken window stickers

  36. fastfordstang13

    May 18, 2021 at 3:15 pm

    Where did you buy it?

  37. Michael Boys

    May 18, 2021 at 5:04 pm

    100 bucks for a car that breaks after 2 minutes? Oh dear me… well… at least it looks good ????????????????????

  38. Jay Polo

    May 18, 2021 at 7:05 pm

    3 hours charge for 20-25 mins ????????‍♂️

  39. Jay Polo

    May 18, 2021 at 7:09 pm

    I really love these personal reviews

  40. paul doroff

    May 18, 2021 at 11:09 pm

    Stripped gears

  41. TheTechDude

    May 19, 2021 at 12:48 am

    Being USB powered is amazing…i can put a power bank in the back and connect it, MORE POWA BABY!

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