Air Hogs, PicooZ Micro & Indoor RC Helicopters
Indoor & Outside Mini Radio Controlled Toys – Fun Gifts for Boys
Nov 13, 2009
Boys and men tend to love gadgets with remote controls. Radio controlled (RC) toy vehicles might drive across terrain, sail over ponds or even fly indoor and outside. They make great presents for boys of all ages.
Mums are more likely to be concerned with sound practical issues. Will the Christmas gift be too complicated to assemble? Will it actually work? Will it fall apart before new year.
Cars and boats are the traditional toys but are being upstaged by helicopters which fly with remarkable stability and precision. The latest RC toys are slow and steady enough to be flown indoors, ideal for winter gifts.
PicooZ mini RC Helicopters
PicooZ by Silverlit are remote control toys with a fantastic reputation backed up by an impressive list of awards for the product range. Models of PicooZ helicopters are known for offering some of the following features:
- very small,
- precision flyers,
- suitable for indoors.
Parents budgeting for Christmas will be pleased to discover that the exciting radio controlled (RC) helicopters are also not expensive. This article features some of the models available.
Air Hogs Micro Radio Controlled Toys
In the US and Canada the Chinese Silverlit products are marketed under the name of Air Hogs by Spin Master.
PicooZ Sky Challenger (UK) or Air Hogs Havoc Heli Laser Battle (North America)
This should continue to be a popular purchase this Christmas. The two RC helicopters with control sets can be flown simultaneously whilst engaging in battle by shooting laser beams to temporarily disable each other. There is no assembly of the toys and they are already charged.
Silverlit reports the helicopters have a range of 10 metres (30 feet) and lithium batteries which will enable flying for about 10 minutes without being charged. Retail Price £40 or $115.
The Smallest Remote Controlled Flying Toy
At 8 grams the Air Hog Silverlit Picoo Z Mx-1 Extreme holds the world record for being the smallest remote controlled flying toy. Retail Price less than £20 or $50
Silverlit Infrared PicooZ Deluxe Helicopter
A model designed for indoor flight with precision speed control and stability achieved through clever design. It is available in three colours. Retail Price £22
Silverlit Infrared Helicopter Mission
This RC helicopter has a take off function and comes with its own transporter, a RC truck vehicle. The truck has headlights, sound effects and automatic opening trunk door. Retail Price £50
Imitation Products and Prices
The Silverlit website warns that many unsuspecting consumers have bought fake merchandise which has not satisfied expectations. Look for the genuine article from a reputable retailer. Be wary of suspiciously low prices. Silverlit and Air Hogs have a number of litigation cases in progress against imitators.
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