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 Punch Buggy / Slug Bug / Punch Dub This post is for a popular car spotting game where players are looking for just one type of car, specifically Volkswagen Type 1, the Volkswagen Beetle, also know as the VW Beetle or Bug. The game is known as Punch Buggy, Slug Bug or Punch Dub. Although Punch Dub is a newer version of the game for all VW models (we'll get to this later).  Punch Buggy is a variant on the Yellow Car or Spotto game (well maybe Spotto is a variant of Punch Buggy, no one can be sure which came first). Players are typically rear seat passengers in a travelling vehicle. Players call out Punch Buggy and the colour of the car, i.e. Punch Buggy Blue, then "punch" the nearest passenger.  We will stop here quickly. It is important to note that in no way does True Review support violence, aggression or assault. Also True Review take no responsibility for any accident or injury that may occur. This "punch" should be considered a love tap, a light bump on the...
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Hurricane 85L Wheelbarrow

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Hurricane 85 Litre Wheelbarrow

Purchased this wheelbarrow from Mitre 10 recently. I was picking up a few other bits and pieces and had been thinking for a while "I should grab a wheelbarrow" and finally just grabbed one. I was going to get a different one but they were all out so just grabbed this one without really looking to hard. Little bit silly, I would normally do a bit of research and check prices and available brands/options but was in a bit of a hurry and this one was only $89 so thought what the heck, she'll be right.

Hurricane 85L Wheelbarrow in a box

Positives

Not much to say here. Easily assembled. Only a couple of bolts and it's done. Although, some marking on the left/right handle bars would have been nice. 

Not so Positives, Negatives or things that annoy.

Well, there is a bit to add here. Apart from marking the parts to help with assembly, this wheelbarrow is not really good for much. It is super flimsy and will hardly take any weight. I am literally scared to push it with more than 20kgs in it for fear the handles will buckle or the tray will break. If the handles/frame were a bit sturdier or had some cross braces it would be much better.

The other annoying thing is that there is no wheel guard or tip bar. So after very gently wheeling a load of dirt hoping that the handles don't buckle, when you tip it out the tray hits the ground and bends very easy to the point where it will probably snap in half.

To top it off, they also state that they guarantee this product is of acceptable quality and fit for purpose. I wonder what purpose the manufacturer intended for this wheelbarrow. I am seriously considering returning this product it is so bad.

Specifications

Product Name - Hurricane - 85L Wheelbarrow in a Box
Part Number - HW0406
SKU Number - 781627
Retail Cost - $89

In summary, I would definitely not buy this wheelbarrow if you intend to use it as a wheelbarrow (there are others in this price range that are much better quality). If you are just moving some light weight items from a to b on flat ground every now and then, if your gentle, it might be ok. This also makes me very cautious for other hurricane branded products.

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Assembly Instruction sheet.

25/09/2021

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