Editorial Review

Resembling a beefed-up Hummer, this all-terrain cruiser for Rescue Heroes figures sports a massive green body, jumbo studded tires, and working sirens and lights mounted to the top. A working tow wench rests on the orange front bumper, which is actually the head of a hidden "bumperbot," or robot, attached to the underside of the vehicle. When paired with a Rescue Hero, the robot communicates in English ("The smoke is heavy!"); otherwise, it's reduced to electronic gibberish. The truck is suitable for a variety of rescue missions--the bumperbot's pneumatic handcuffs, for example, can clear trees or pull victims from car wrecks--and would be a dream toy for many kids. Action figures are sold separately. --Andy Boynton ... Read more

Reviews (4)

Cool cruiser
My kids seem to be enjoying this cruiser. It is very "cool" looking....and the nice larger size that most RH vehicles are, but not obnoxiously large.

I agree with the other reviews about the robot/tow capacity!It doesn't seem to stay in place long enough...although they have seemed to pull some things for periods of time...it occasionally falls off though with enough force.The robot guy itself is pretty cool, just wish it did it's job under the car properly.(Oh, and one of my sons doesn't get why the robot hooks more to the "front" to tow, rather than the back..."that's where the tow truck does it, mom! It should be in the back!"-according to him, and he's right!heehee)

I still think it is worthwhile if your child is into RH/vehicles.

Nice Cruiser, Dumb Accessory
My 4-year-old is new to Rescue Heroes so we started his collection for Christmas. We bought this cruiser, but I didn't really understand that you needed the action figure-sidekick combo to really have fun with it (the talking back and forth). My son doesn't really care, he just uses the 2 regular figures he got. He drives it all over the house and it seems to really be a sturdy toy. The robot thing you snap onto the bottom is really stupid, though. Did anyone even test it before putting it on the market? I can't get it into place quite right and when you use it as a wench to pull something else it just falls right off. Good thing my child is creative, he just has the robot stand up and pull "stuck cars" out of the "mud" by itself.

Takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'
Our son "somehow" let this fall down our stairs onto our hardwood floor...it survived and still works fine...I do agree with the robot and the magnets underneath...not real easy to deal with, but overall, this is a cool toy. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Preschool    2. Action Figures    3. Robots   

Editorial Review

The Snow Patrol set includes among its five Hot Wheels vehicles both practical and fantasticways of responding to a deep drift of the white stuff. Among the vehicles is a chunky salt truck withAvalanche Maintenance written on the door, and a crazy-looking, rocket-nosed turbo car on cat tracks.There's also a believable-looking jeep and pickup, and a totally unbelievable dragster on cat tracks and skis.Whatever you do, don't forget your gloves. (By the way, those cat tracks don't turn; there are hiddenminiwheels underneath.) Car styles may vary. --Richard Farr ... Read more

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Perfect set of cars!
Ok, so you can't pick out what set you are going to get....BIG DEAL! Most kids do not care what cars they have, they just want them. I ordered one set of Matchbox and one of the Hotwheels and was pleased with both selections I received.
It does say right in the description, items may vary-you just have to read it.
My son loves them and I am very happy too.

Buy Your Cars at a Store
Hot wheels are a lot of fun and they are a good value.You typically can't go wrong when you buy them.The hitch in buying them on-line, is that you really don't know what cars you are going to get.If you read the fine print, you'll see that the assortment may vary.You could end up with cars that you don't want or with cars that will not work well on your track layout.I really like Amazon, but for Hot Wheels, make a stop at the local toy store.

Exceptional 5 Pack
Sure, the cars are cool, but hey-It's just 5 more cars. It isn't educational because the only thing it teaches you is wheels roll! And Hot Wheels cars are durable unless you start to bash one with a hammer, which I've done once to a Hot Wheels truck and it was still a little hard. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Vehicles    2. Die-Cast    3. Cars    4. Racing Cars   

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Another neat trick by Mattel
Mattel has done it again.This is - just like the Batjet, Batcycles, and Batcopter realeased over the past year, a great addition to any Batman collection.This Batmobile is based on the version used by Batman in the more recent comics.I've always wanted to buy a toy/model based on it, and Mattel has met my need.
Scope and scale aside, this Batmobile is the best one to drive into the Batcave playset.I really like how Mattel has utilized the Batman license, and spread it throughout the company's many brands:Batman, Justice League, Hot Wheels, and Tyco R/C.Mattel has jazzed up Batman in exciting ways that Hasbro failed to do.

The Batman Has arrived--and he's in the Batmobile!
This toy is very fun! It is the first remote control vehicle I have had since I was a kid. I love collecting Batman items. And what a great way to also get into R/C's as well. This Batmobile has great handeling & speed, I must say I was very happy with the speed,this wasn't some slow kiddie toy. It really gets up & goes. It also was great going down stairs. My little girls had a wonderful time chasing the Batmoblie. I think anyone who buys this item will be very thrilled. Besides if my gils continue to chase the car every day, then perhaps they'll get to bed earlier at night then I can finaly get some sleep. What a bargin, a fun toy & tired children! ... Read more

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Cheap, Cheap Plastic Not much fun
This looks like such a great toy, and the packaging is really impressive, but don't be fooled like we were. I assumed that by paying close to 25 dollars it would be somewhat durable-just reasonable durability-I don't expect much from plastic toys...but this is really really bad. You might also think that paying that much would give you things like closable doors...you know, 99 cent matchbox cars' doors stay closed, but the space shuttle's doors don't-which limit it's "fun" factor. The "movable arm" is just a free floating plastic stick that simply is stuck into a hole..It doesn't even stay in. The "launch pad" and the fuel tank/boosters are down right horrible. They don't connect to the shuttle, which was disapointed all of us, especially my son. And it is so cheaply made, I really can't believe that it wasn't bought from the dollar store. My son was so excited for this set. But after playing with it for just a few minutes he hasn't gotten it out again. I would definately NOT recommend this

Lauch time!!
We have been searching for a shuttle for a year now and are glad to have found this one.The shuttle itself is durable, yet safe enough for my one year old to play with as well as my older two.They love to fly around, dropping off the rocket boosters and the re-landing on the launch pad.The space vehicle and astonauts are an added bonus, even though they do not fit together. As a first shuttle toy, you can't beat it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Preschool    2. Learning    3. Science    4. Astronomy    5. Vehicles    6. Activity    7. Pretend Play    8. Play Sets   

Editorial Review

Someone figured out a way to shrink a Lincoln Navigator down to fit into a box then added a real FM radio for you. Nearly everything works on this incredibly detailed radio controlled vehicle. The hood opens to let you check out the engine, front doors work giving you an inside look of all the interior details, headlights shine, brake lights flash, left and right turn signals operate, and even the rear door comes up to reveal a functional FM radio. Even the sounds are realistic. You can hear the engine rev or brakes screech to a sudden stop while playing your favorite FM station the entire time. The controller gives you a full range of motion while also letting you work the horn, turn on the lights, put on the automatic locks, or shift into 3 different speeds (slow to fast). All the batteries you need are included. --Chip Quinn ... Read more

Reviews (3)

Quality Not Good
The quality of this toy is not as good as the Hummer. The radio does not work clear at all. I bought it for my son and i am not satisfied at all.!!!!

Nice Navigator
I like this car.My dad has a pimpin' '05 navigator with flame spinners and he gets so mad when a speck of dirt gets in it.That is basicly me and my navigator remote control car.I hate it when i let one of my friends drive it and they crash it. I't doesn't have digital proportional control like the Hummer remote control car I have.That just says that you can't drive it inside very well w/out hitting anything.I have a '36 ford coupe remote control car w/ hydrolics.I wish the navigator had hydrolics.Overall this car is great if you're looking for some fun!!!!!!!!!!

lincolon navagata'
this truck is awsome, its just like my moms navagotr but she has different spinners. i like this truck alot. plus its huge size and it gives you the power to fly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... Read more

Reviews (4)

Breaks too easily!
My three year-old loved this toy, and was very careful with it, but the gear that holds the arm controlling the shovel in position broke after two weeks of use.Very disappointing.

Not Great for Manual Play
This toy initially lived up to its reputation, but since my 3-year-old sometimes uses the remote control and sometimes uses his hands to operate the excavator, the excavator's bucket has lost a lot of its remote-controlled movement. Also, the controls were difficult for our son to figure out (he's right at 3 years old), and I don't think he's less intelligent or less dexterous than other kids his age (of course: I'm his mom). He has used other remote control toys with no problem. This is probably a great toy if the child is at least 4, has lots of experience with fairly complex remote controls, and won't be tempted to use his hands to operate it.

You HAVE to buy this toy!
Golly, is this thing awesome!Don't even think about it, just buy it.You won't find it anywhere else either - it's toysrus exclusive.My little one just won't stop playing with it.Picking up rocks, racing it across the floor, chasing the cat, you name it!I really love to play with it too - my husband thinks I buy these things more for myself than for my little one but he loves it too so, well...It is very well made, takes a beating and comes back for more without any problems.Pretty neat digging holes in the flower bed.What a great, great toy and it's so realistic too.If you have a truck lover in the house, don't pass this one by. ... Read more

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Very Happy!
This, along with all of the other wooden Jay Jay characters, were purchased for my son for christmas and he was the happiest I have ever seen him! They are VERY durable and soooo cute! If your little guy(or girl) likes airplanes or Jay Jay I HIGHLY recommend this and all of the other wooden Jay Jay characters! ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Rescue Heroes series of toys by Fisher-Price offers a nonviolent and positive alternative to the numerous violent and menacing toys on the market. Parents love the emphasis on helping rather than hurting, while kids just love how cool-looking the Heroes and all their gear are. This watercraft is really two vehicles in one. Separately, it's a personal water cycle, a pontoon boat, and a pair of water skis. All three can also be combined to form a super-vehicle. We liked the versatility of this toy, the effectiveness of the spring-loaded buoys, and the fact that it requires no batteries. --John Moe ... Read more

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Another Great Rescue!
My son the rescue hero junkie, got this with his christmas money. Seeing how he has about a million figures, this was his first vehicle.It is so cute!! The little rescue shooters can go in 3 different places and shoot nicely across the room! A big deal for a 4 year old! The jet ski also shoots out when you press the button. He loves that you can put the rescue bouys on the jet ski OR the boat and sail off to rescue shoot someone.He has a much better realistic ideas of what true real life heroes are from playing with rescue heros!! Now whenever he sees police or firefighters, he whispers with awe...."There's a rescue hero!" LOL! Several friendly cops have gotten big ego boosts from it! LOL! This toy goes great over carpet, floor whatever, and has held up to lotsa play from 3.5 yr old sister and my son!! I'm hoping the rather thin spokes that are on the ends of the rescue bouys don't break off, or it won't shoot out anymore, but other than that, it's been very fun and durable so far. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Vehicles    2. Boats   

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A well made case for the wooden figures!
I got this case for my 2 2/1 yr old son for Christmas. He loves it because the Jay Jay wooden figures can be put in one special place. It seems to be well made. It has dividers in it, but they are also velcroed, so you can lower dividers to make a larger holding spot. I needed that for Big Jake to fit into the carry case. ... Read more

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fun for hours
Very durable, has 2 configurations for the track. The motorized part is easy for kids to use and works for a very long time (on batteries of course). We never had any problems and my sons used this A LOT. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Vehicles    2. Play Sets   

Editorial Review

Someone figured out a way to shrink a Lincoln Navigator down to fit into a box then added a real FM radio for you. Nearly everything works on this incredibly detailed radio controlled vehicle. The hood opens to let you check out the engine, front doors work giving you an inside look of all the interior details, headlights shine, brake lights flash, left and right turn signals operate, and even the rear door comes up to reveal a functional FM radio. Even the sounds are realistic. You can hear the engine rev or brakes screech to a sudden stop while playing your favorite FM station the entire time. The controller gives you a full range of motion while also letting you work the horn, turn on the lights, put on the automatic locks, or shift into 3 different speeds (slow to fast). All the batteries you need are included. --Chip Quinn ... Read more

Reviews (9)

a wonderful time
I bought this truck for my 2-year-old grandson, but the older ones loved it, too, so I ordered 2 more. The three boys played for hours with this truck.I can't wait to see what they do with three of them.

Great truck for tots!Back doors are neat!
I love this truck.My little boy loves to open and close the back doors on this truck and put things in the trailer.This is one of the first bigger trucks that I have seen with that capability.

Great Truck!
This is a fun truck!!!When we got home from purchasing this truck, on of the back doors had popped off, but we put it back on, and it has not come off again.My son really enjoys loading the truck with his smaller cars, or loading toys inside to transport to the toybox during clean-up time.This truck was especially nice on grandma's beautiful hardwood floors - no scratching, and it has not made any marks on our linolium floors at home.I think that if your toddler or preschooler loves trucks, this is a perfect addition to the collection. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Vehicles   

Editorial Review

Hot Wheels cars and LEGO-style building toys come together in the innovative and challenging Tech Trax series. And that's not all that comes together in this particular set -- the cars do too, spinning around the track before inevitably smashing together in the special "crash chamber". A special motorized power booster intensifies the action while adjustable scaffolding lets you customize the elevation of the setup. Tech Trax are designed to be modular, allowing kids to create the prescribed track set by following the included directions as well as engendering creativity by creating endless possibilities of track configurations limited only by imagination. All Tech Trax items are compatible with this set so entire networks can eventually be constructed. --Charlie Williams ... Read more

Reviews (6)

Piece of JUNK!!
I would actually not give this toy any stars. We received the toy, spent the time to put it together, bought brand new batteries and installed them and it didn't work.
The motor did nothing. Took it to Toys R Us and exchanged it....same thing....didn't work. Finally got something else instead.

My son loves his.
Set-up was prolonged by the picture-based manual.Structural parts are clearly labeled with the part number.The instructions recommend using the guides in the manual to measure key distances - not necessary as the struts are ruled in inches and the tolerances are not that critical.The Tech Trax track interconnects with easily aligned slots and tabs.Much better than the old orange track obviating the potential for misaligned track to impede the progress of the racer.The vehicle will not stay on the track without the well-designed guard-rail system.I adjusted the position of a few rail clips on the ramp panel to allow easier return of the vehicle to the power booster.Notwithstanding, my 6 year old and I got it up in running in under an hour.

With (2) fresh D-cells in the booster, the included Jump Master vehicle easily cleared both jumps and circled the track at blinding speed. There was little tweaking necessary.The only additional adjustment I made was to the angle of the ring support / inner swivel ring - The jumps were impossible at steep angles.The sweet spot is with the ring support about 10 degrees off the horizontal.

I am very impressed by the layout and my son showed excitement after each completed step.So much so that upon completion, he was soon joined by his older siblings (9 & 12) and they held a championship for the most completed laps without crashing or stalling.My 9 year old holds the current record at 15 laps.They played with this set for hours (yes, hours!)

Santa also brought the (3) available 2-car kits:Jump Master, Turbo Torque, and Power Pivot (a bargain at $4 or $5 per set).Each set is uniquely designed with inline flexion, axial torsion, and lateral pivoting, respectively.The sets include weights that can be positioned to change the performance of the vehicle.All cars functioned very well on the layout except when no weights were applied.

Over all, I found this layout to be great fun and construction provides some education in design and engineering.I plan to purchase the Airstunt Challenge Stunt Set and any of the other add-ons that are not included in either set.

Enjoy!

CRASH HAPPY MOMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First let me say we purchased the air stunt teck trax set for christmas.My hubby had a blast putting it together only to get down to one of the last sections and am missing one of the pieces of track.Of course I have a sad and unhappy special needs 8 year old son who just didn't understand that things like that happen.So first thing Sunday morning we trail off to Toys R Us where we purchased it to tell them.Bring the book in and show us the missing piece and we'll see what we can come up with.So of course I didn't have the heart to go out to the car empty handed so I bought the Crash Chamber thinking we could use one of those pieces for it.We put the Chamber together which was really simple and fast.Hubby had a blast while my son waited impatiently for his new toy yet again.So we turn it on and boom the thing worked first try out.The only problem we had was getting them around the top portion just before they go through the shoot.I had a blast watching these little cars fly through this thing and some with the lovely help of my son went flying across the room.We all laughed and had a ball.I am not a toy person so this is a first for me.So buy it if you want dont' if you don't. ... Read more

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Bruder Toys
Our 3 1/2 year old loves all the Bruder trucks.They may be made out of plastic but, they are still very tuff.Our son sits on them without any problems.We love the detail of all of vehicles.It makes learning about heavy equipment fun.All of the vehicles have working parts and Bruder's attention to detail is unsurpassed.The small details adds intererst and play time longevity to the toys.Our son plays with them every day and knows the difference between quaility constructed toys and cheap toys.The wheels get pulled off of other brand trucks and put into the dump truck bed of the Brueder.Brueder is the only brand that we will buy!These are not flawed third world country plastic toys.All parts are made and assembled in Germany!The cement mixer is next on his wish list.

High Quality Plastic . . .Not Exactly
Purchased this for a 3 1/2 year old boy.Was hesitant about buying any large, plastic truck, but we did not see any alternatives at the time we purchased this.We should have stuck with our instinct.When it arrived, we were immediately struck by the fact that the plastic seemed flimsy, and that many small plastic pieces that are attached to the grader appeared and felt so cheap and flimsy that we doubted they would survive 5 minutes of play, in our humble opinion.We were not going to wait to find out, and we decided to send this back.You can get a STEEL Tonka 18" grader off of ebay for less than what Amazon is asking for this plastic thing.That's exactly what we did.Good luck! ... Read more

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Reviews (6)

Don't waste your money
I've been viewing the websites for trains sets for my daughter for a while. I've came accross this Deluxe Train Trach Pack 31 Pieces for $34.99.Don't waste your money. This doesn't come with anything.I went to Wal-Mart bought the Kids Connection Brand 60 Pcs. Wooden Train Set, the tracks are double sided so you can Rearrange pieces to create different train routes, comes with trains, bridges, buildings, sings, and more.For the price of $14.88.$34,99 is definetly a rip-off according to some reviews I've read. Check WalMart.com or just go there in person.Do your homework first before dishing out the cash!!

Less expensive way to build your train sets but...
Whenever I can save money by buying these sets instead of the Thomas name brand I do it, because the Thomas stuff can be pricey.Most of the pieces here are of nice quality, and they've held up to play very well.However, the turntable piece shown with this set is a good deal smaller than the Thomas piece of similar design, and some of the larger trains, such as Gordon or Diesel 10 do not fit.Also, the track pieces, although of good quality, are not double-sided like the name brand track.I'm not sorry I bought this, but in the long run it didn't save me money since now I'm buying the Thomas peices to replace some of these.

LOOK AT THE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS BEFORE PURCHASE
As you may read in a review below, the featured photo shows more track pieces than the 31 in this set.Click above to see the actual photo of the pieces included.

This set would cost you at least $60 for the Learning Curve (Thomas) brand, and these work just as well.I suggest getting the construction set, which includes (11) 3 1/12" curved pieces, and the expansion set, which gets you a few more straight pieces, and the 6 1/12" switch track pieces. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Train Set Accessories    2. Vehicles    3. Trains    4. Train Accessories   

Reviews (10)

FUN IN SMALL SIZE
WE CHASE MY CAT AND DOG. THIS IF FUN. BATTERY LAST LONG TIME. I WANT 2 MORE TO TAKE TO MY FRENDS HOUSE. OK MOM?

BEST GIFT FROM GRANDMA - THANK YOU

Fun Toy
We got 4 of these and they run good.My sister cant stop laughng when they spin and do wheeles.Great toy.

spinning fun
ITS GREAT AND THE BATTERIES LAST A LONG LONG TIME. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Vehicles    2. Radio Control    3. Remote Control   

Editorial Review

Half road-construction project, half skateboard park, this curious toy features an unfinished highway in the shape of a halfpipe. Two windup cars, Police Car and Street Racer, chase each other around the track with the press of an activation button. A jump propels the cars over a missing section of road, while a roadblock net helps the cops capture the Racer. All in all, it seems like trouble waiting to happen. There's also an "underground tunnel"--in the center of the track, below street level--for the cars to whip through. A carrying handle helps you take the track with you, and its ends fold up for easier transport, but the toy does take up a lot of room. There are storage cubbies for the two cars, and their chassis are interchangeable. No batteries are required. --Andy Boynton ... Read more

Reviews (13)

Not nearly as good as the Maximum Thrills Raceway
This toy is more expensive, more complicated and more difficult to operate than the Speedstars Maximum Thrills Raceway toy which is priced at less than half of what this toy costs.The police car rarely makes it around the track more than once before crashing which then makes the race car crash.Also, you have to set the cars in their starting positions, push the buttons on the top of the cars and then release the lever - way too many steps for a preschooler who only wants to see the cars go.Save your money and get the Maximum Thrills Raceway!

Awesome toy!!pretty darn fun for under 40 bucks
I don't know about some of the negative reviews on this product.It is extremely durable and the cars are great.It makes me wonder if the track was put together properly by the parents.The cars do "jump the track" if you try and run them without their bodies on (they are removable and interchangeable from chassis to chassis).Also, I tried to run the cars without the guardrail installed and this also caused them to jump and flip off the track (I like to try all of the things that a curious 2 year old might try).The review about the wheels burning you is a feasible problem but I have not run into it...yet.

It was a Santa present for my 21 month old son, and though he couldn't wind the cars up by himself then, he sure loved watching them chase each other!Now he's 2 and he still gets a kick out of it at least a couple of times a week, and he's grasping the concept and winds the cars and goes through the whole process to get things moving.I love that you don't need batteries and that you can use the cars off the track (on level floors and even a short nap carpet).I would like to find more add-on's and cars to bring a little of the excitement back to it.We all have fun with it, my ten year old daughter included.

Pros:

NO BATTERIES NEEDED
Good learning tool (teaches them that there are steps to making it work/go)
Cars go super fast!
Fun, fun, fun for the first week or two (he still loves playing with the cars though)
Great durability
Cars are flashy and exaggerated
Sturdy (Seems like it's made very well)
Pretty easy to set up
Pretty good instructions included
The bodies can be switched between the two cars for different looks
Once it's set up you never have to worry about setting it up again, just open and go
Hearing your kid squeal as the cars chase each other
The "chase" car is a Trans-Am with a blower
There's more, but they slip my mind right now...

Cons:

Once it's put together it's a little large to store if you don't have much space (it fits under the bed though)
It's a little loud
Fun, fun, fun for the first week or two
The track is a little small and uneventful (too bulky for storage, too small for years of fun)
The "outlaw" car is an import looks like a Toyota Supra (I can't help it I love American muscle!!)

BE CAREFUL WITH THE WHEELS
THE MAIN REASON FOR MY REVIEW IS TO LET THE PARENTS BECOME AWARE THAT ONCE THE CARS ARE WOUND UP THE WHEELS CAN REALLY BURN YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE PICKS IT UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RACE. I DON'T CARE THE AGE RANGE, I WAS CAUGHT OFF GUARD AND GOT A BAD BURN ON MY WRIST.
SO BE CAREFUL AND EXPLAIN TO YOUR CHILD NOT TO GRAB THE CAR ONCE ITS CHARGED UP THE BACK WHEELS CONTINUE TO GO AND YOU COULD GET HURT. ... Read more

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Reviews (19)

Best air plane
This is the best.flys so easy.I had it so far up looked like a dot. the decals glow in dark too. I want to fly at night but mom says no.think i will someday.

rocks.

Perfect for everyone
I have flown many RTF (ready to fly) planes, and this is by far the best "cheap" one. First of all To shun some light on these otherreviews that say "What a piece of crap, doesnt even fly"
This plane has the one power setting for a reason, ITS A RTF GLIDER, that means it doesnt need any power setting conrol, you simpliy get it up about 150 to 200 feet and glide. The main reason people have have so many failed flights is because this plane requires conditions that most noobs do not follow through on. First of all you need very calm winds and at least a large soccer field, Also "it just goes up and comes down" YOU HAVE TO LAUNCH THE THING CORRECTLY. If your looking for a tough and i mean tough rtf this is it, easy to fly if you do it on the right day and charge your battery correctly (thats another thing that people mess up on)Great for a trainer so you can move on to 3+ channel planes. Ive owned the sky vector also by megatech and the firebird scout,and this is by far the best one ever, the v tail planes are horrible for trainers because they turn to sharp and oversteer themselves, you definatly want this one as your first rtf.

Lots of fun - for an advanced flyer only.
I picked up one of these odd looking planes, figuring that it'd be really hard to break it because the propellor was behind the wing. I was right - I haven't broken either of the propellors yet. I did manage to snap the wing and put a bunch of cracks in it, but packing tape fixed it to better than new. Hitting the trees or the ground isn't a big problem unless you hit them really hard or with the throttle still on.

Essentially, the way it works: The throttle is on or off only (next to all the way up on the left stick is still off). To turn, only the rudder moves (the vertical part of the back of the plane), and it'll move either all the way or none of the way. If you push the stick, it'll go all the way one direction, but not too fast, and stay there. If you let go, the rudder returns to center.

Using the plane is actually really, really hard. Between keeping it in the air by applying the throttle at the right times and keeping it in range (The range is more like 300 feet than 1000... Almost lost my plane to a car cause of that, yikes). The plane moves 25 miles per hour. You'd think that's cool, right? Well... That means that the range runs out in less than 30 seconds on a day without wind. Although the plane looks extremely cool when it's going so fast, and it's a lot of fun once you get the hang of it, it's definitly not a beginner plane.

To put it simply, I bought Flight Simulator 2004, as well, and that has two helicopters. I picked up flying the helicoptors in about 20 minutes. I'm still only just getting good at this R/C plane - my record keeping the thing in the air is about 2 minutes, out of the 10 minute charge or so.

I just got done flying my plane with a 15 mile per hour wind or so. I managed not to break anything this time (no running into a tree and cracking the front part of the wing, snapping the wing as it runs into the ground at 30 miles an hour after stalling, etc.), but I love the thing. If you know how to fly planes already, or you practice with a simulator a lot before trying it, this plane is a ton of fun. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Vehicles    2. Radio Control    3. Remote Control   

Editorial Review

This charging battery pack works with the NIKKO 9.6-volt cassette and will "charge up to1,000" times, according to the packaging.It works with the battery cassettes needed for the NIKKO radiocontrol vehicles and has a one-year limited warranty attached.The battery pack boasts a quick chargecapability, but still takes four hours to juice up your cassette.The cassette is shipped uncharged, socharging it is your first bit of business upon opening, not just plugging it into your vehicle.Remember,patience is a virtue. --Keith Simanton ... Read more

Reviews (7)

THIS SUCKS!
THIS BATTERY IS A RIP OFF. THE CHARGER TAKES FOREVER, AND THERE IS NO AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF! THE BATTERY ONLY HAS 800 MAH! (...)PRODUCT!
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9.6v Charger And Battery
This Charger Is A Great Buy. Only $... And You Can Charge It Up To 1,000 Times. To Get All Those Charges, Though, You Shouldn't Charge It More Than 4 Hours And You Shouldn't Put In The Charger When It's Still Warm Or Not Used All The Way. It Is Always Best To Buy Atleast 2 Of These Batteries Because They Last 15-20 Min. Each Charge, So With 2 You Get 40 Min. Run Time.

Two batteries makes it all the better!
When you have two batteries it's so much fun because when you're finish having a blast for a half and hour you can do it a whole other half and hour!So make sure to have two!One more thing that's cool even though it takes a long time to charge if you have two you can kind of cut the time in half!So I'd recommend buying two cause two makes it all the more fun! ... Read more

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Reviews (1)

THIS Toy is so bad
I first got my toy i was playing and i accendiently banged not hard to the wall the whole thing shatered and it busted to pieces and they would not let me take it back dont ever buy this car it sucks!!!! ... Read more