255 Computer Command was a programmable replica 1980 Corvette and was one of the coolest toys ever made (alongside Big Trak). Under the hood was a control panel with a series of buttons that let you program the movements, sounds and lights of the car. The 255 Computer Command Corvette had an advantage over other small car models in that it had rubber tires and metal hubcaps to give it a real authentic feel. It was possible to program the car to drive advanced courses in forward or reverse, do figure of eights, turn the lights on and off, sound the horn and more. With each command you specified the amount of time to run before moving on to the next command and if you really wanted to you could program the car to drive around on its own all day (or until the 9V battery drained). There were a total of 255 different commands to program the 255 Computer Command Corvette - hence the name! Commands were basically directions for the car to move in including 'Forward', 'Reverse', 'Forward Left', 'Forward Right', 'Stop', 'Reverse Left', 'Reverse Right' and the option for the 'Horn. To set the command you need to press the direction you wanted the car to go in and then type in how long it should carry out this command. When you had finished your "commanding" you then needed to press the "Go" button to set the Corvette into action. And as a final touch the car would play the 'Charge' song whenever it was turned on! 255 Computer Command Corvette was a truly great toy and was made by LJN in 1981.
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Do You Remember 255 Computer Command?
Do You Remember 255 Computer Command?
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steve69
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i just got another 280zx off ebay with instrutions so now i have two and i have one corvette and they all work cool.
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steve69
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my corvette did not make accurate turns but i fixed it the same way that i fixed my 280zx and they both work great now.
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steve69
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i have the 280zx and the corvette and i figured out why they dont make accurate turns and i fixed the 280zx now i am going to fix the corvette
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djsmoke
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I had the 280z version. I wish my brother hadn't broke it! Pleas find me another black & gold 280z!!!!
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krausstro
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i got one but it wasn´t the corvette, was like a datsun 300 zx.In fact i want to buy one right now, my mail is emmanuelkrauss@yahoo.com.mx
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RaysRC
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Hey, I was lucky enough to find two in Mint condition! Checkout my pics at www.raysrc.com Ray
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ricdafric
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I am sitting at the computer now with my 9 year old son. I told him about this toy a few weeks ago. I googled it and bam, here we are. I told him how awesome this car was and of all the toys I got for Christmas, this alongside with my first Atari, was the most memorable. I want one of these things so bad. It has been 27 years since I had this. I am now 38. I did not know they made another model the next year. I am on a mission now!
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SSPCrashedMe
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Hey,
I finally found a 255 Command vette but it didn't have the manual....Can anyone send me a copy or scan of theirs?
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Anonymous
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I forgot My email address is: Rmerl@aol.com
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Anonymous
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I have a 255 Corvette, a connection on the circuit board is broken. Can anyone out there fix this ? It belonged to my son and I want to fix it up for my Grandson.
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