If you're a young parent, you may remember the remote controlled cars and toys from your youth. And, if you're like me, you also remember that they weren't that great. The remote controls were clunky and, the reasonably priced ones were propelled by these peculiar mono-wheels on a car's undercarriage. Well, today's remote controlled toys and cars have come a long way. For under forty bucks, you can purchase some amazing little devices, like the one I encountered earlier today.
I spent the better part of today with my kids and friends at the park playing baseball and soccer. We met another father-son combo; they had an awesome remote-control airplane. The young boy proudly announced that his dad was flying the little boy's plane. Though, I knew better. That remote controlled plane, an Air Hogs Aero Ace Dual Prop Glider Plane, was just as much the dad's as it was the little boy's. In fact, it was apparent that was Dad getting more enjoyment out of flying the plane than did his son.
Air Hogs R/C Aero Ace by Spin Master flies up to 10 minutes on a single charge. Its high performance features include 2 engines for pace and control, 4 way remote control and a flying range of 300 feet. The Aero Ace comes with all-in-one controller (requires 6 AA batteries) and, is fully assembled and ready to fly. The plane is made of a crash-resistant flexible construction. It's available at Boscovs.com for $34.99.
I know from personal experience how much fun these toys are. Over the summer, I picked-up a Backyard Flyer ($15.99) from Kid Galaxy. This little number packs a surprisingly good deal of fun into a foam glider. The Backyard Flyer takes flight from its battery-powere laucher/charger. Slide the glider into the launcher, juice it up, and fire away. Point it into light wind and the planes effortlessly glides farther than you'd think!
What's makes these toys so great is that they bring tons of fun for dads and kids. And, parents get the added benefit of letting the little ones run-off steam as they chase down the planes.
With so many toys on the market, many of which don't seem to work as well as they're advertisements lead you to believe, it's always refreshing to find ones that actually work and deliver all the fun! And, the folks from Air Hogs seem know this as well. Why else would so many retailers be selling pre-orders for the soon-to-be released Air Hogs Radio-Controlled Storm Launcher Vehicle? This one is sure to be a holiday hit, so pre-order yours today!
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