Hot Wheels City Shark Attack Playset

Overview

This document provides assembly and play instructions for the Hot Wheels City Shark Attack Playset. It includes one Hot Wheels vehicle; additional vehicles and track pieces are sold separately. Colors and decorations may vary. Please keep these instructions for future reference as they contain important information.

Parts List

The playset includes various components labeled with letters and numbers. Key assembly actions are indicated by a "[Click!]" symbol, and alignment is guided by molded letters on the parts.

Main Components (Illustrative based on diagrams):

• Shark figure with water effects
• Multi-level parking garage structure
• Orange track pieces (various curves and straight sections)
• Launcher mechanism
• Elevator/lift system
• Base pieces with water features
• Various connectors and supports
• Sticker sheet for decoration

Refer to the diagrams for specific part identification (A, B, C, etc.) and placement.

Assembly Instructions

Follow these steps to assemble the playset. Assembly steps marked with a star symbol [★] indicate permanent assembly and cannot be taken apart once connected.

1. Step 1: Assemble the base water features and connect initial track sections.
2. Step 2: Attach the shark figure to the main structure.
3. Step 3: Assemble the launcher mechanism (parts P1, P2, Q1, Q2) and connect it to the track.
4. Step 4: Connect the main tower structure and the bridge section with the shark.
5. Step 5: Attach the vertical track and elevator system to the garage structure.
6. Step 6: Connect the launcher and elevator systems to the main track layout.
7. Step 7: Attach curved track sections (parts A, B) and connect them to the main structure.
8. Step 8a & 8b: Assemble the multi-level garage structure, connecting parts C and D.
9. Step 9: Attach track sections (E, F) to the garage structure, ensuring proper alignment.
10. Step 10: Connect the shark's track and the final garage sections (H, G, J).
11. Step 11: Attach the upper track sections (K, L) to the garage.
12. Step 12: Connect the final track pieces (N) to complete the layout.
13. Step 13: Final assembly check, ensuring all parts are securely connected.

Ensure molded letters on parts are aligned as shown in diagrams for correct assembly.

Assembly is completed when all parts are connected and stable.

How to Play

Get ready for action with the Hot Wheels City Shark Attack Playset!

1. Start: Place a Hot Wheels car at the starting point on the lower level.
2. Race to the Bridge: Launch the car up the track towards the shark.
3. Cross the Bridge: Navigate the car across the bridge section.
4. Lock Up the Shark: Successfully maneuvering the car can "lock up" the shark, leading to a win.

Game Scenarios:

• Shark Attacks, You Lose: If the shark "attacks" (activates unexpectedly or before the car reaches the target), the player loses that round. To reset and play again:
  • Reset the shark mechanism.
  • Restart the game.
• Lock Up the Shark, You Win: Successfully completing the course and "locking up" the shark results in a win. Take a victory lap with the car.
• Play Again: Release the shark to reset the challenge and play again.

Additional Features & Tips

• More Ways to Play: Connect this playset to other Hot Wheels City sets to expand the world. Explore shortcuts and parking spots within the playset.
• Performance Tips:
  • Troubleshooting: If the shark or buttons are not working correctly, follow specific troubleshooting steps before resetting the shark. These steps involve interacting with specific parts of the playset.
  • Actions: Turn the road sign, lower the cage, and press buttons until the shark attacks to trigger game events.
  • Vehicle Trapped: If a car gets trapped inside the shark's mechanism, open the flap door located under the shark's lower jaw to release it.
• Connectivity: This set can be connected to other Hot Wheels track sets and playsets.

Important Information

Manufacturer: Mattel, Inc.

Contact: Consumer Services 1-800-524-8697 or visit service.mattel.com for support.

Safety & Compliance: Information regarding Mattel's global presence and compliance is provided. The product is made from materials sourced responsibly (FSC certified paper).