A radio controlled vehicle is a great gift for dad, even if he's not an RC hobbyist. Here are some RC gift ideas for dear old dad whether he's a real or wannabe pilot, mechanic, spy, or gadget guy. Identify your dad's special qualities or interests and tailor an RC gift just for him.
The Pilot
You don't need a pilot's license to take to the living room skies with an indoor helicopter. Even though you might be buying a gift for dad, you can enjoy the gift as well if you get him a set of Air Hogs Laser Battle Havoc Helis. Dad could take his helis to the office where he and a co-worker can duel over who gets the last donut in the breakroom. For outdoor fun, there are several cool flying toys in the Jakks Pacific XPV line and the Spin Master Air Hogs line.
The Mechanic
Even if he doesn't know his dipstick from a stick shift, guys like to play mechanic. Instead of letting him loose on the family car, give dad an RC to put together and take apart. Get an RC that comes partially put together but with enough assembly required (and upgrades too) to make him feel like a real grease monkey. XMODs are being discontinued so you might get a really good deal at your local Radio Shack. Or pick up the Radline series at Target.
The Spy
A lot of guys secretly wish they were James Bond. Some like the ladies and the lavish lifestyle, but it's the cool 007 spy toys that they really long for. RC spy cars and helicopters with on-board cameras aren't just for kids, scientists, and government agents. The Wild Planet Spy Video RC Car was Boy Toy of the Year a couple of years ago. And what is dad if not a boy at heart?
RoboDad
Is your dad the kind who might put wheels and mechanical arms on the coffee pot and program it to deliver a cup o' joe to his bedside each morning? If so, a radio controlled robot is the gift for him. From Robosapien to Roboreptile, WowWee makes all kinds of remote controlled robotic buddies that dad can program to play catch, fetch his slippers, or make rude noises when his mother-in-law comes to visit.
Film Buff
The movie lover in your life would love an RC based on favorite movie characters or cars. Relive the excitement of "Transformers" or the fun of "Cars" with Bumblebee or Lightning McQueen RCs.
Car Collector
If your dad wishes he could collect cars like Jay Leno but his garage only has room for the family SUV, introduce him to 1 Badd Ride from Professional Collectibles, Limited. These are classy RC cars that don't require a millionaire budget and can fit on a bookshelf in the house when they're not racing around the living room.
