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Find out how it performs and whether or not it lives up to the hype on the box. Read reviews of RC cars, trucks, aircraft, boats, and other radio controlled toys and gadgets.
E-Flite Blade CP Micro Helicopter
Unlike the CX with its coaxial counter-rotating head design, the Blade CP uses conventional main and tail rotor design for faster, but trickier-to-control flight. This 6-channel micro helicopter flies anywhere and comes ready-to-fly right out of the box. An optional Aerobatic Enhancement Kit adds more tricked out aerobatics and inverted flight capabilities to the Blade CP.
E-Flite Blade CX Micro Helicopter
Completely assembled and ready to fly right out of the box, the Blade CX is a great hobby-grade micro helicopter for the beginning heli pilot. One of several radio controlled helicopters E-Flite makes, the Blade CX is lightweight, easy-to-fly, and affordable at around $200.
HPI 1:8 Savage 25 Limited Edition RTR Nitro Monster Truck
What caught my eye about the HPI Savage LE was that it had a three speed transmission. There's nothing like hearing a nitro engine shifting through the staight aways, especially three times. See what comes with the HPI Savage 25 LE RTR Nitro RC Monster Truck.
Sportwerks Chaos 1:16 Nitro 4WD RTR Buggy
Don't let the size fool you, this little guy can get up and go. It's a 1:16 scale nitro buggy that will tackle the toughest of terrain due in part to the 4WD 3-gear differential drivetrain housed in this little beast. I like the fact that no matter where I decide to race, the size of race track won't be an issue with the Sportswerks Chaos.
Traxxas 1:10 Scale Electric Stampede Monster Truck
The Stampede, one of the many off-road RC trucks from Traxxas, is an electric RC monster truck that lives up to the Traxxas reputation for quality.
Traxxas 1:10 Scale Nitro Rustler 2.5 RC Truck
Out-of-the-box, without upgrades or modifications, the Traxxas 1:10 scale Nitro Rustler 2.5 radio controlled truck is a force to be reckoned with.
Traxxas 4-Tec 2.5 Nitro On-Road RC Car
The Traxxas 4-Tec 2.5 Nitro 1:10 Scale 4-wheel drive on-road sedan is quickly becoming more popular on the street racing circut. Sporting the powerful TRX 2.5 engine, the 4-Tec blows the competition away with an average top speed of 60+ MPH which is more than twice as fast as its closest competition.
New Bright's 1:6 Scale RC International CXT
For a toy-grade vehicle, the 1:6 Scale RC International CXT is a pretty good buy. Simple enough for children ages 7 and up to operate, it's still a step or two above the basic toy truck.
Air Rage Blade Runner II Indoor RC Helicopter
Out of all the indoor helicopters I've seen, for the price the Air Rage Blade Runner II is the most impressive by far. It is easy-to-control even in a living room full of obstacles. This is a toy that kids and adults can enjoy together.
HX Toys F-14 Tomcat Super Fighter RC Electric Plane
The F-14 Tomcat Super Fighter is a rear-facing twin prop plane that looks good, and flys alright for a toy grade RC — but not for long. Manueverability and durability are not its strengths.
HT-2877 RC Warship
Modeled after British torpedo ships in the latter half of the 20th century, the HT-2877 Electric Toy RC Warship is ready to amaze you with its agility and detail right out of the box.
Radio Controlled Vehicles with TV or Cartoon Themes
Combine the fun of radio controlled cars with the familiarity of famous faces and comic book heroes like Batman, Spiderman, Speed Racer, or the General Lee from the Dukes of Hazzard. Give children an RC experience they will grow to love with a radio controlled car or truck based on a favorite TV or cartoon character.
Best Indoor RC Helicopters for Children and Beginners
Most hobby-grade RC helicopters take a lot of skill to fly. They are not really geared towards beginners and children. But there are some less fancy, moderately-priced alternatives that let kids and novice RC pilots experience the thrill of flying without requiring a great deal of dexterity or knowledge of the mechanics of flight.
Twin Peak AC/DC Dual Output Peak Detection Charger
The Twin Peak Dual Peak Charger, with the ability to charge two batteries at once, cuts the waiting time until I can play with my RC cars to practically nothing after the packs are ready.

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