I Want My Zip Zaps

Written by Solonor Rasreth
Published October 11, 2002

Sgt. Grump pointed me at this article on ExtremeTech: Geek Toys: MicroCar Smackdown, and now my inner child is whining, "Me want!"

The article compares the two versions of mini-RC cars competing for the hearts of geeky toy and race car enthusiasts--the Microsizers and the Zip Zaps. Both types are 2-inch racers that have that highest of cool qualities: customizability. Everything from bodies to tires, hubcaps, and even suspension can be tweaked and upgraded. These things are jumping off the shelves and are poised to be the Christmas craze.

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I Want My Zip Zaps
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#1 — November 6, 2002 @ 18:06PM — Zip Zap

I have Zip Zaps for sale !!!!!!!!

If you are intersted in purchasing the rare and great stocking stuffer from me let me know.
I have over a 100 feedbacks on e-bay so I am legit!

e-mail me if you want your Zip Zaps at [deleted]

#2 — November 8, 2002 @ 12:52PM — DLSchilling

I have 7 for sale: 2 red Porsches, 1 black Porshe and 4 blue Honda Civics.

#3 — November 9, 2002 @ 10:12AM — Paul

Hi my name is Paul and i am looking to buy 3 zip zaps for my grand children for the holidays can you tell me were i can buy them because i have look everywhere on the internet.
Thank you so very much

#4 — November 10, 2002 @ 18:02PM — astin feige

hello i live in wisconsin and need three diffrent cars really bad, there is no were to get them around here please email me asap at either email addresses please email the prices also

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#5 — November 10, 2002 @ 19:32PM — Cq

I gotz a hold of my local radio shack and made a deal with the manager to write my name down, and hold one for me when a shipment comes in. Look in your yellow pages for your local radio shack, call em' up and make a deal wit them, or hey, tell them to start a wating list, starting with you!

#6 — November 10, 2002 @ 19:54PM — Jen

I'm looking for 4 Zip Zaps for sale. It doesn't matter what color or model. I'm already on the Radio Shack list and I'm not holding my breath. If anyone can help me please contact me at [deleted]. Thanks so much!!

#7 — November 11, 2002 @ 08:32AM — Kevin

Hi, Im loooking for one zip zap any kind if you have one please contact me at [deleted]

#8 — November 11, 2002 @ 17:00PM — Taylor

Hello my name is Taylor and I am looking for a zip zap that has 49MHZ. If you have any that are under $25 please send me an e-mail at [deleted] with the conditions. Thanks

#9 — November 14, 2002 @ 01:56AM — Chris

For those of you really interested, but can't get zip zaps: there's a micro-rc car called the DigiQ. It's a Japanese toy, and it's better than Zip Zaps for several reasons: it's smaller (1:66 scale), it's faster (10mph = 660mph scale speed. That's nearly MACH 1), it's available in 4 frequencies instead of 2 like zip-zaps. For those of you who don't know what this means, it means that you can only race 2 zip zaps at a time, and only if they're different frequencies.
Trust me, DigiQ's rock. Do some google searching for additional info. The cheapest site to buy them is here:
[deleted]

You won't regret it.

#10 — November 14, 2002 @ 15:45PM — Mark

I had seen the articles, like in today's NY Times, wandered over to the Radio Shack two blocks away and bought one to see what the hype was about. After playing with it, they're pretty cool. I went back and bought two more for nephews this Xmas

#11 — November 19, 2002 @ 12:58PM — cory

If you have any zip zaps still for sale, please let me know as I am interested in one.

Thank you

Cory M.
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#12 — November 19, 2002 @ 16:30PM — vanessa

I AM LOOKING FOR ZIP ZAPS FOR CHRISTMAS

#13 — November 19, 2002 @ 23:14PM — Chelsea

I need a ZIPZAP bad.. my boyfriends bday is on fri.. its tues now. He wants a honda civic... any color would work.. white pref. email back soon! thanks so MUCH

#14 — November 20, 2002 @ 13:18PM — Jeff

Hey You all i have approx Twenty Seven Zip Zaps. Blue Civics, Black Civics, Red Mustangs, yellow Cobras, Red Porsches Silver ones too. I also have Many of each except the porsches and red mustangs. Email me if interested shipping is 7.99 and the cars vary in price. [deleted]

#15 — November 20, 2002 @ 23:44PM — Solonor [URL]

Damn! I knew I should have invested in that stupid company...

#16 — November 21, 2002 @ 05:08AM — Inside Info

For those of you that are going crazy looking for zip zaps and paying for them on ebay STOP... They are available and radio shack is holding back till christmas this is a marketing strategy. I am sure that if you were to be at a store the day after thanksgiving when they open you will probably find them available. So think before you pay more then double for them when there is no need to....

#17 — November 21, 2002 @ 16:25PM — Wynter

I'm looking for 4 zip zaps - preferably different models. Email me if you have any available.

#18 — November 21, 2002 @ 18:07PM — Sum Guy

I was on E-Bay today thinking well maybe someoen was selling zip zaps at a reasonable price.. sad thing was if anyone had a "buy it now" feature it was at 30-45$ even saw one with 9 zip zaps for 339$ I'll tell you now, Zip Zaps are awesome, -but- at those prices you really would be better off getting an Epoch indoor racer, they are the high end top of the line micro racers (75$US a piece retail) and you *could* get an Epoch racer like right now and have it in a day or two in your hands, they are customizable like zip zaps or bits, or should I say Bits and zip zaps are customizable like Epochs? But the point is that if you're so eager you would buy them off these ##LEECHES## on E-Bay, you really should take a LONG HARD look at Epoch racers. [deleted] --- is where you can get alot of parts
[deleted] --- is where you can get the cars
Epochs are 1:43 scale, but all the same, why get some RC car for 3 times the price when you can get a premium car for the same as these ##LEECHES## are selling them for on E-Bay.

I truly hope this has saved *Someone* from getting hosed on E-Bay.

Have fun, Good racing to all!

#19 — November 22, 2002 @ 19:13PM — Kyle

Every body listen up radio shack is getting shipments in tomorow morning get there early cause there will be people lining up my fried works at radio shack trust me on this

#20 — November 25, 2002 @ 16:58PM — Dallas

This is big the cars known as MicroSizers are better than zip zaps witha bigger engine(2.2) than zip zaps(1.0) and the thing is there only $20 at Target online they go for 29-50!! I just got my Nissan Skyline GT-R yesterday and its non stop fun!

#21 — November 26, 2002 @ 13:14PM — keith

I am looking for 4 zip zaps for xmas for my sons. they would need to be 4 different ones with 4 different frequencies. Send me an email at [deleted]

#22 — November 26, 2002 @ 18:08PM — jon

im lookin for a black honda civic coupe zip zap please email me at [deleted]

#23 — November 27, 2002 @ 18:33PM — doofus [URL]

I want a zip zap, microsizer, or any other type
of mini race car any model color. email me at
[deleted]

#24 — November 27, 2002 @ 18:35PM — iuyf [URL]

I want a zip zap, microsizer, or any other type
of mini race car any model color. email me at
[deleted]

#25 — November 30, 2002 @ 14:13PM — mmboys1011

I have a big selection of ZIP ZAPS!!! I bought every color for my boys. Now they want something else for Christmas. I even have accessories. Of course I put them on EBAY (Over 600+ positive feedback)and sold a few but if someone could convince me to sell each one for $28.00 each please email me at [deleted]. Be creative.

#26 — December 1, 2002 @ 13:06PM — shawn

I HAVE BLUE AND CRANBERRY PT CRUISER ZIP ZAPS FOR SALE!!! 49 AND 27 MHZ. I WILL SELL FOR $25.00 DOLLARS EACH. YOU CANT BEAT THIS DEAL ANYWHERE PEOPLE SO E-MAIL ME CAUSE I'M SURE THEY WONT LAST LONG!!

#27 — January 12, 2003 @ 23:06PM — AleX

i want a blue civic zip zap. if anybody has one at a low price please email me if u ship to canada to.

#28 — March 9, 2003 @ 15:48PM — Xx_ZipZaps_xX

I am a serious zip zaps freak. I mod zip zaps and put together fast, i mean really fast machines for sale. If anybody wants to buy a decked out 27mhz for cheap send me a mail at [deleted]

#29 — March 31, 2003 @ 21:47PM — Heidi

Hi everyone just wanting the pc free down load for my boys. Can't find it anywhere, had it downloaded but computer had problems. Now I can't remember where the husband downloaded it. Thank for any input on the downloaded pc game.
Heidi

#30 — April 6, 2003 @ 23:52PM — Devin

i am lokking for a fast zip zap i would like it to be a fast and the furious one but if it is not that is ok. I just want it to be fast.

#31 — April 6, 2003 @ 23:55PM — Devin

hey has anyone seen the download for the zip zaps my computer freaked out and it got erased and i really like that download.

#32 — April 15, 2003 @ 14:51PM — Edward

Hi:
Looking for a blue PT cruiser - would settle for just the body if in like new condition. Please let me know if any available.

Ed

#33 — May 10, 2003 @ 17:58PM — Eric

i am looking for any fast and furious cars for zip zaps.so if u have any fast and furious cars just give me a holler.i don't care wat kind it is, as long as it is from fast and furious.

#34 — June 10, 2003 @ 22:20PM — Jimmy Geiger

Hi!my name is Jimmy and I am crazy for zip zaps up-grade kits.I f you see any kits for sale contact me at [deleted].
thanks

#35 — August 23, 2003 @ 16:27PM — frank wilson

I have access to lots of zip zaps at my local radio shack, if anyone wants me to purchase these little guys they are 19.99 each plus tax I would like an additional 2.00 for my trouble you pay shipping, you can email me at [deleted] or call me at [deleted] my name is frank . thanks

#36 — October 7, 2003 @ 01:49AM — Henry

i would like to find out where ti gaet a DigiQ,THANX

#37 — October 7, 2003 @ 01:49AM — Henry

i would like to find out where tO get a DigiQ.
THANX

#38 — October 18, 2003 @ 14:11PM — kfm [URL]

i relly love my zip zap and i want a second one but havent any money

#39 — October 18, 2003 @ 14:24PM — Ian [URL]

Waz^ I love zip zaps I`m crazy about them.I have one but I`m only 11 and my mom wont let me go to radioshack and get stuff for it. So if your stuck @ home 2 email me and I`ll give u the down low.

#40 — October 18, 2003 @ 16:28PM — Eric Olsen

So Solonor, did you ever get the zip zaps, and where've you been, man?

#41 — October 28, 2003 @ 13:08PM — gary harnden

i have 2 zip zaps and like a dozen covers that i dont want and some up grades if you need it i got it for dirt cheap

#42 — December 6, 2003 @ 16:34PM — Coty

gary harnden how much r those 2 zip zaps

#43 — December 13, 2003 @ 10:10AM — Alex

I just got a zip zap and its realy damn cool , aevo VIIs and eclipse , im trying to find another one for a cheap price tell me if u do THNX

#44 — December 13, 2003 @ 13:54PM — Phillip Winn [URL]

Welcome one and all to the Blogcritics House of ZipZaps. eBay watch out!

And weren't they selling these things in mall kiosks for less than $20 over the summer?

#45 — December 13, 2003 @ 18:15PM — Solonor [URL]

Good grief. I wrote this thing over a year ago! Can we shut off the comments already? :)

#46 — December 13, 2003 @ 18:17PM — Eric Olsen

S, take pride in having created a perennial!

#47 — December 13, 2003 @ 18:17PM — Solonor [URL]

Oh. Duh. I guess I can...can't I?

#48 — May 24, 2004 @ 14:58PM — andrew

Hey i'm seeking a BLUE Pt Cruiser Zip Zap. If anyone has one please contact me at my email [deleted]. thanks.

#49 — June 16, 2004 @ 00:50AM — dadragon

i jus got a nissan skyline can sum 1 tell me how far they are supose to go

#50 — December 10, 2004 @ 10:48AM — gtr1racer [URL]

peep it, all the information you need.

#51 — August 19, 2005 @ 05:53AM — MAGA

I WANT TO FIND WHAERE I CAN GET MUGU

#52 — December 19, 2005 @ 23:06PM — Carrie

Do ya'll know of any corvette zipzaps?

#53 — September 9, 2006 @ 21:54PM — G

I have an old version of the zipzaps, back when they made the honda civis and nissan eclipse based off of the movie 2 fast 2 furious. I cant seem to get my car to run, when I connect it to the controller, the light doesnt change color from green to red, it just stays red. I have looked at the coneections and rid the car of dust and everythign seems ok. Any ideas or places where I can find help?
Thanks

#54 — September 10, 2006 @ 11:19AM — gmistert

I want 2 zipzaps

#55 — November 26, 2006 @ 16:24PM — seth forte

i just got a zip zap car i want a diferent one though so anyone up for selling? im willing to pay! thanks!

#56 — November 26, 2006 @ 16:27PM — seth forte

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