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Caliente II RC Boat

Sat, 04 Nov 2006 03:26:40 -0400

Set the water on fire with this fully functional RC boat. With super style and super speed to match, the Caliente II is the perfect racing machine to blow the competition out of the water. A great RC for most lakes, ponds or swimming pools.

Great for racing with speeds up to 1,000 feet per minute
7-function remote control includes forward, left, right and reverse
24" length is the perfect size for ponds, lakes and swimming pools

Interactive Toy Goodyear Blimp

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:34:16 -0500

The Interactive Toy Goodyear Blimp is a radio-controlled lighter-than-air (LTA) dirigible designed for indoor use. It stays afloat because of it's lightweight metallic nylon envelope that gets filled with helium, and is powered by three independent electric motors connected to fans. You have full control on the up/down, left/right, and forward/backward directions and you can navigate it to a range of 100 feet. It measures 51" long, and reatures the Goodyear logo on its side in homage to its real life counterpart.

Features

indoor use only
operates in up, down, left, right, forwards, backwards directions
requires helium, sold separately
frequency: choise of 27 MHz or 49 MHz
batteries: 1 x 9V and 1 x 3V, CR123A lithium battery (not included)
size: 51" x 9.5" x 23"
price: $40

Radio Control

You navigate the blimp with the included 3 channel remote control. The blimp is available in 27 MHz or 49 MHz models and features a range of up to 100 feet. The remote requires a single 9 Volt battery, and the blimp uses a smaller CR123A battery.

Availability

The R/C Goodyear Blimp is made by Interactive Toy Concepts and retails for around $40 and is widely available at specialty R/C shops. There are several other varieties of R/C blimps available, and About.com has a good R/C blimp primer.

RC Pirate Ship

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 14:04:55 -0400

You thought remotes were only for caaarghs? Think again. Yo-ho-ho and a remote control pirate ship. Features a dual-propeller drive, guns, cannons, but no curse-ed ghost crew. Requires 8 AA batteries.

Added from www.iwantoneofthose.com

WowWee FlyTech Dragonfly

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 15:20:25 -0500

WowWee, the makers of the popular Robosapien and the creepy Alive chimpanzee, have created a remote controlled dragonfly that flys by actually beating its wings. This is little flyer amazed the onlookers at the WowWee booth at CES 2007.

WowWee FlyTech Bladestar

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:37:57 -0400

Introduced at CES 2008, the FlyTech Bladestar is a remote controlled flying toy for indoor use only. The device is targetted primarily at children, but due to it's more advanced features and lower than average cost, it may interest gadget geeks and RC airplane hobbyists as well. Using two two-propeller engines attached to a base with two wings, the Bladestar hovers like a helicopter, and can maneuver quite easily. Featuring a rechargeable battery and a sensors to avoid crashing into walls or objects, the Bladestar can be made to fly through the remote control, guiding it with your hands, or letting it face off in dogfighting action with another Bladestar.

Features

Rechargeable helicopter-style flying/hovering
Remote control, autopilot or dogfight modes
Comes with a remote control, carrying case, Dogfight accessory and spare parts (2 x spare blades, 2 x spare propellers)
Batteries for the remote control are not included (6 x AA)

Palmsize R/C Helicopter

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:40:09 -0400

There is a new wave of mini, radio-controlled helicopters beginning with the Silverlit Picco Z. However, the Palmsize R/C Helicopter (available from ThinkGeek) is even smaller. You have control over the helicopter with the use of an infrared remote allowing you to control the flight of the helicopter with left/right and up/down controls. The helicopter moves forward at a constant, slow speed that can be adjusted by twisting the tail to the left or right before taking flight.

ThinkGeek has created a demo video set to the them of M*A*S*H. Be aware that you won't likely be able to fly your Helicopter as well as the folks from ThinkGeek straight away. They've had a lot of practice:

The Palmsize R/C Helicopter is available in red and silver versions costing $29.99 each. There is also a two-pack available for for $49.99, and with the two available control channels, you can fly you chopper with a friend.

Details

Infrared remote
Multi-color LED
Indoor use only. Outdoor requires ZERO wind.
Up/down, left/right control (moves forward automatically)
Made from durable EPP foam (resistant to crashes)
Charges from the remote control
Charge time: 15 min.
Flight time: 5-7 min.
6AA batteries required (not included)

RC Duck

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:18:42 -0400

Add a little excitement to your bath time with the Remote Controlled Rubber Duck. In traditional style, this rather cute looking duck is yellow in colour and will glide around the tub in minutes. It has two rear propellers which enable him to move left or right by using the remote control. You’re guaranteed hours of fun with this little fellow as well as wrinkly skin from being submerged in the bath for so long.

MiMoYAK

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:57:31 -0500

MiMoYAK is an incredibly agile (and affordable) RC plane that is 90 cm (3 feet) long and weighs only 250 g (8.8 oz.) developed by Mamo Models of Germany. This plane can be flown upside down, sideways, backwards, and is capable of gravity defying tricks like a vertical mid-air stall.

Silverlit Picco Z

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:15:19 -0500

The Picco Z Micro Helicopter is made of tough expanded Polypropylene foam, features a blue LED strobe light, and incorporates an auto stability system to make this chopper easy to operate both indoors and outside in calm conditions. It comes assembled and ready to fly with an innovative pre-installed two channel proportional wide beam infra red control system. The lightweight Lithium Polymer onboard rechargeable battery pack drives two powerful micro motors and will provide flights of 12 to 15 minutes, yet can be recharged in less than half an hour with the portable charger provided.

You can take off, hover in one spot then direct it left or right while remaining in complete control, and landings are fully controlled and gentle. The Picoo Z comes with everything needed to be flying within minutes, including an r/c transmitter, flight battery, charger and instructions.

Microgear Mini R/C Helicopter

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:01:39 -0400

The Microgear Mini Helicopter is a tiny R/C chopper in the same vein as the widely popular Silverlit Picco Z. In fact looking at the two models its difficult to distinguish between the two. Microgear's toy comes after the Picco Z and can be seen as a less expensive alternative. The same up-down, left-right controls are featured on the remote that communicates with the chopper in one of two channels. Unlike the Picco Z's quick recharging time, Microgear's chopper takes an estimated 3 hours to charge the battery which gives a total flight time of 10 minutes. Another micro helicopter is the Palmsize R/C Helicopter from ThinkGeek.

BUGABIKE

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 05:49:16 -0400

Learning to ride a bicycle is one of life’s milestones, the first step to gaining true independence. And for parents there is no prouder moment than the sight of their own child pedalling away in the distance having mastered its art.

Children have an urge for movement and something as straightforward as a bicycle or scooter allows the child to develop their physical potential. It’s almost given that any child will love their first bike more than any other toy and it is something they will remember for the rest of their life. It’s their first independent form of transport and forms the basis to learn much more about co-ordination, balance, agility and the world around them.

Developing Motor Skills – and Confidence
The physical development of a child is as important as their educational progress. Between the ages of two and five years old they are learning how to move their bodies, how to balance and be self-aware. This in turn helps to build their confidence and develop their personality.

The skills they develop at this age are called gross motor skills – activities that involve the larger muscles in the arms, legs and torso. These help to improve the child’s body awareness, reaction speed, balance and strength through actions such as lifting, kicking, running and throwing. Developing gross motor skills gives a child a sense of achievement and feeling that they are really growing up.

BUGABIKE
Learner bikes, such as the BUGABIKE, are the perfect introduction to the world of cycling for youngsters and help to develop this early learning skill. They have been produced for children who are too young to ride a traditional bike. The simple, pedal-less design of learner bikes means children have to power them by pushing their feet against the ground, and use their feet to restore balance. By separating the steering and balance function from the pedalling, children can learn to balance without any other distractions.

Children are natural learners and constantly absorb new experiences. They love to make independent progress and by having a BUGABIKE, cycling is something they can learn how to master on their own. They will discover how it works, how to keep in equilibrium and how to make it move faster. Within a short time they will have more confidence about staying upright and will soon be coasting with their feet away from the ground.

Transition
Because learner bikes help children to acquire these skills at a younger age, the transition to a conventional bike is much quicker and more natural than those who are dependent on stabilisers or training wheels. Although stabilisers help children to get over their early fear of riding it is believed that they do more harm than good in developing the fundamental basics of riding. They offer a false sense of security and encourage dependency by forcing the bike to lean to one side while children are pedalling. This can still be the case once they are taken away.

The learner bike is also an easier method for parents who would otherwise teach their children to ride by holding the back of the saddle.

Since gross motor skills are improved with practice, children need plenty of opportunities to exercise these skills. Nowadays it is common for children to spend most of their leisure time watching television and playing on computer games, making outdoor play an endangered activity. Childhood obesity has become a growing concern for parents and experts agree that the decline in outdoor play has had a significant impact on this. Encouraging youngsters to undertake vigorous activities such as riding a bike will not only entertain them for hours but will also help their future health and physical development and allow them to explore a different environment.

Play is an integral part of children’s learning and is an important medium through which they develop skills, knowledge, concepts and attitudes. By playing outdoors children learn through what they do, through what they encounter and what they discover.

But most of all play is about having fun and getting the balance of play right can give children the best start in life.

Aliza Levis is Sales Manager of BUGABIKE CA franchise
www.bugabike.ca
www.bugabike.ch

Bladerunner II RC Helicopter

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:05:54 -0500

Following the world wide success of the Air-Tech BladeRunner easy-to-fly indoor Helicopter the latest new Air-Rage high-tech BladeRunner II is on its way!

The latest BladeRunner II is made from tough foam bodied fuselage in the now classic red with attractive flame effect graphics, and impressive new packaging.

www.playengine.co.uk

X-Twin Bi-Plane

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:22:33 -0400

AKA the AirHogs AeroAce in the USA. This cheap, robust radio-controlled plane is the darling of the RC community. Great price, quality components, easily components, and easy modifications make this a must buy for the enthusiast. There are many active communities dedicated to the X-Twin (or Aero Ace), so jump in!

Added from www.firebox.com

Turbo Fury RC Plane

Sun, 23 Jul 2006 17:03:12 -0400

Turbo Fury is the latest edition to the mini bi-plane range, and like the other planes in this range, the mini marvel doesn't disappoint. Made from virtually indestructable foam, the Turbo Fury weighs an incredible 20g and has a wingspan of 300mm

X-Twin ThunderJet

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:26:00 -0400

The X-Twin ThunderJet looks simply stunning flying through the sky, and is without doubt the fastest yet. Featuring excellent low speed handling characteristics and sounding simply sensational, the innovative X-TwinJet is sure to be a favourite with both newcomers and experienced pilots. There are three fantastic X-Twin ThunderJets to choose from, and with a miniature ten inch wingspan (250mm), are easy to operate outdoors in calm conditions, and because they are virtually moulded from one piece of almost unbreakable expanded polypropylene foam they’re able to withstand the occasional heavy landing.

Mosquito 3.0

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:15:18 -0400

The Mosquito 3.0 is the latest version of interactive toy concepts innovative 3 channel mechanical flying insect. Featuring a fabulous pair of orange led eyes for spooky night flights in the dark, it’s less than half the size and weight of the original best selling bladerunner helicopter, and is without a doubt the most precise performer in the bladerunner range.

Utilising patented twin rotor technology combined with a horizontal tail rotor and proportional radio control, the Mosquito 3.0 is exceptionally stable and easy-to-fly in a remarkably small room. The controls are so precise you can let it take off from the palm of your hand, hover and descend, turn left, right, forwards and backwards under full three dimensional control, and land it wherever you choose.

Bladerunner 3

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:03:24 -0400

The compact Bladerunner 3 is an remote control mini helicopter. This infra-red controlled helicopter offers the most stable and functional control a bedroom room pilot would wish to have. Superior 3 channel digital proportional control gives the pilot precise flight control in all 3 directions, forward or backwards, turn left or right, fly up or down and even hover.

RC Mosquito

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:54:37 -0500

The Worlds smallest, lightest and quietest full function indoor, the innovative Micro Mosquito has big performance but weighs only 15 grams and will fit in the palm of your hand.

Mini Bi-Plane

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 16:15:50 -0500

The Mini Bi-Plane is an ideal entry-level product in to the exciting world of radio controlled aeroplanes, It comes fully assembled and can be flown indoors and out. The wings are made from a material called EPP Polyfoam, this means it’s lightweight but extremely strong, so there’s no need to worry if you crash on you first go!

Stealth Speed Boat

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 05:00:09 -0400

This boat truly is awesome. I took it to Clapham common yesterday and could not believ how fast it goes. There is also a discount code to get 10% off whci makes it a great deal. code; iwantdiscount gives you 10%

Sky Soldier

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 09:59:29 -0400

An easy-to-fly RC plane with a 200 foot range and super-flexible wings. Comes with a field charger that charges the plane in 5 minutes providing you with 8 minutes of flying. A great beginner RC plane for those of you that want to feel the rush of flying without ever leaving the ground.

Added from www.iwantoneofthose.com

Pico Z MX-1 Extreme

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:22:46 -0400

The first micro rc helicopter designed to actually fit into its transmitter, the unique Pico MX-1 extreme chopper may be controlled, stored and charged inside it. Considerably smaller than the Original Pico Z that appeared in The Guinness Book of Records as, The smallest remote controlled model helicopter in the world, the new MX-1 Micro Pico Z is now 33% shorter and lighter, yet still capable of both its phenomenal performance, and unique ability to amaze all onlookers. Only 4.5Inches (110mm) long and weighing just 7 grams, this amazing Pico Z MX-1 Extreme is a fascinating flying machine that is super stable and easy to fly in the smallest of spaces, and literally fits in the palm of your hand for fantastic desk top fun. Supplied completely ready-to-fly with a pre-installed two channel proportional wide beam infra red control system, the lightweight Lithium Polymer flight battery will achieve flights of up to 10 minutes between charges driving two incredibly tiny micro motors, yet can be recharged in less than half an hour with the 3 in 1 charger provided. The remarkable Pico Z MX-1 micro helicopter is made of durable flexible foam, features a red LED strobe light allowing fantastic flights in the dark, and incorporates an auto stability system to make this easy to operate both indoors and outside in calm conditions.

Draganfly Mach III RC Blimp

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:44:17 -0500

Megatech Airship 1 / Area 51 Blimp

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:43:16 -0500

Megatech Party Blimp

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:43:27 -0500

Plantraco Tri-Turbofan Flying Blimp

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:43:07 -0500

Plantraco 900MHz Microblimp

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:42:59 -0500