Toys of the Eighties, 255 Computer Command
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This electronic toy was a black corvette. When the car was turned on, it would play the 'CHARGE!' tune. Under the hood there was a sensor-touch keypad that contained: numbers 0-9 (the number of seconds or times to repeat a function. It could be programmed as long as you wanted...). It had arrows to program the car's direction (Left, Right, Forward, Reverse, Reverse Left, Reverse Right), lights, siren, horn, stop and go.
The lights, siren, horn, stop and go functions could be programmed as well. Example: 'Stop', 'Lights' (5), 'reverse' (1), 'reverse left' (9), 'Siren' (10), 'GO'. On 'Go' the car will: screech the tires (sound), flash the headlights for 5 seconds, reverse for 1 second, continue into a left reverse for 9 seconds, wail the siren for 10 seconds, then stop.
The car was quite the technologically advanced toy I had ever seen as a kid. You could program anything into this car and it would perform it to perfection. It could drive in figure 8's, circles, squares, etc. All it required were (1) 9 volt, and (2) D cell batteries.
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I have one that i got off of ebay. It is the 280zx. It has the directions. And it looks and works perfect. It is a very cool and amazing toy.
The 255 Computer Command Corvette was one of my favorite toys. Just a couple of corrections, it used four C batteries and one 9volt. The keypad did not have room for the numbers 0-9, but instead it had 1, 4, and 8. To make any value other then those three numbers you just added each key press. For example to get 6, press 1, 1, and 4. Also most of the info (what little there is) says this toy was from 1981, but the car I have shows a manufacture date of Sept 1980, and the battery cover has 1980 molded into the cover in Roman numerals.
I still have one too. It is a great toy.
i found the corvette on ebay for .99 cents and it works great and i also have the datsun280zx
i had the corvette. man, did i wear that thing out!
I just found one in an abandoned house. it is the gold and black Datsun. no directions, no battery cover. i took it apart though( it is back together now)and everything looks fine. never seen one of these things before so i cant wait to turn it on. its looks really impressive.
i have one corvette and two of the 280zx and i got them all off of ebay and they all work
I've still got mine after all these years (1980). It's in bad shape with no battery cover and a missing front wheel - doubt it still works but I'll try it out one of these days.
I have the corvette with battery cover, box, no directions. It works, but does not turn. Motor looks gunked up. I intend to repair it.
i still have mine wish i could fix it or buy one that did work what a cool toy
I got one for Christmas back in '81 and I had that car running day and night. Loved that car. too bad I ran it through a puddle of water by mistake and it pretty much did what it wanted from then on out. Finally died on me. But I will get another one real soon.
Does anyone perhaps know how to repair the broken steering? Mine works fine otherwise. But doesn't turn. I've disassembled and can find nothing mechanically broken.
I have the 255 Computer Command in the original box, still runs, perfect condition, I love running it around every Christmas. Any idea what it's worth now?
I still have mine from Christmas, 1981....it starts up and makes the noise but the wheels don't go. It's pretty beat up. I loved this car.
i have a 255 computer command recieved it as a christmas present from grandad way back in 1980 its the LJN model from america but no stickers still works. its one of those retro toys that you want to keep forever
I also have one of this. I always loved to take it apart and to look on the inside. Well, I was 10 years old back then and some how I snaped 2 wires from the motherboard. If anyone can help me and can take pictures of the motherboard (top and bottom)where the speaker seats, and also the (on and off) switch on the inside of the car I will always be thankful. My email is Federico.A.Jaramillo@delta.com.
I found the gold/black datsun at junk-vendor's booth at some car show (maybe a bugout?) when I was a little kid. The power switch was either bypassed deliberately or broke at some point, and now that I could install a new one, I have no idea which wires go where. Also it has no battery cover. It was a little confusing to program back in the day with no directions, not sure I ever figured it out. Definitely it was fun to play around with.
I have two corvettes and two Datsuns and they are in very good condition and all four came from eBay
I still remember the rap-like lyrics in the commercial.. and yes, I had one. "The 255 Computer Command- puts the power of driving in the palm of your hand!"
I picked one up also. had it as a kid. steering doesn't work. steering motor maybe. any ideas how to fix it. i hate driving straight.
I still have my original one from 80's, however it needs the small gear that goes on post from engine to drive larger gear connected to axle. Any suggestions or parts cars out there I could aquire?
my loving wife found one on ebay for me for a fathers day gift in 2005. She found it on ebay for 10.00. I offered the guy 100.00 for it because I was not going to lose the bid no matter what. the guy said no because he had too many people looking at it. so in the end I got it for 10 bucks. after I had it in hand I wrote the guy and told him that I was willing to pay 400.00 for it.. he was upset. I love this toy.
Still have my orginal corvette. Need a battery cover though if anyone has one for sale please email me faberconrad yahoo.com
It's the 255 Computer Command puts the power of driving in the palm of your hand. Lift the hood,give it a beep,light the course,u can make it repeat. Change your mind,have no fear,there's even a button to make it clear when your ready just press go...put it on the floor and watch the show...go straight,go left,4 seconds of right.it even has a siren,Check out those lights.The 255 Computer Command,put the power of driving in the palm of your hand. circa 1980.
I got mine from my grandfather as a child I love that so much i still have it today..My daught and I made a battery plate for it ande it ran like new for the first time in about 28 years it brought me back to my childhood what a feeling...
I also have one no box but works great does it have any value?
I just got another 255 corvette off eBay and its in great condition and it works great
i will never forget this car.it was 1 of my favourite toys i ever had. my dad bought for me in the 80's. it was on the market all the way down here in south africa. i wish i could get my hands on 1 again. are there any for sale out there?
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I had one that had a very similar keypad and functions. It was a shorter boxy red vehicle, maybe a police car or ambulance? I can't find any images of it, but I swear it was sold as a "programmable car", and was definitely sold in the same timeframe as these. I'd like to get a better name, manufacturer, or description on that one so I can source one. Thanks Keith M keithvz@verizon.net
I have the one that I gave my son for Christmas. He loved it! Now he has sons of his own and I would love to find the manual so they can play with it. Does anyone have a manual or know where I can download it from? Thanks!
I have the 255 command computer car with original instructions manual if any ones intrested.works great and in excellent condition
I have the 255 computer car in excellent condition and full working order.with original box and instructions if anyone is intrestef
Dear Faye I have found someone who is selling a manual. gamegod767.eraser. Co. UK Hope this helps it's £20.52
david do u still have the 255 for sale iam intrested in it
I got a 255 corvette off eBay that was repaired and it looks and works great
My brother gave me this the 255 Corvette in 1984 and I had had it till 2002. Misplaced after that. Last time I was able to use it and it worked perfectly fine. I am looking to buy one now. Any suggestions???
I have one that does not work. I put fresh bats and it beeped only once and has not done anything since. Anyone have any idea where to begin on fixing this? has anyone found a forum to fix these?
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I just ran across my Datsun and am thinking about selling it. Anyone interested email me at krogersl@hotmail.com No directions. Car is in great condition and has battery cover intact.
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