Kid Galaxy Toys -- Not Just For Kids

My eldest step-daughter wants a car. She mentioned it to a friend on her 17th birthday and they came through -- with a cute little KG Racer.

Maybe not what she had in mind.

Made by Kid Galaxy (see what other RC toys Kid Galaxy offers), the same folks that make the My First R/C line for toddlers, the KG Racer is for ages 5 and up. That "and up" must include 30-somethings like me because I had fun racing it around the floor, spinning, and making it pop mini-size wheelies. I don't know if you can tell by the photo, but the sticks on the controller are shaped like little treaded half-tires. My wife calls it "cute."

When you're looking for a fun, inexpensive gift don't dismiss those little toddler and preschooler RC toys. Use 'em as gag gifts or offer them up as mid-day diversions for office workers. The tiny Wrist Racers and KG Racers as well as other micro toys like RadioShack ZipZaps fit nicely in desk drawers or on top of monitors ready to entertain any time of day. My wife takes mine away from me though because I seem to spend more time being entertained than getting work done some days.