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2007 Holiday Season Radio Controlled Toy Cars and Trucks

By Michael James, About.com

Boats and flying RCs are fun but cars and trucks are still the hands-down favorite RC toy. They don't usually require a special place to operate -- a backyard or a driveway does just fine. And while flying airplanes and helicopters can be a little tricky, even the youngest or most novice RC operator can drive an RC car or truck. As a bonus, a few of these also double as RC water toys.

XPV Super Terrinator

I like the other XPV toys so I might have to get me one of these as well. This a RC that can be played with all seasons from snow to summertime fun at the pool. The manufacturer calls it five mean vehicles combined into one. With an awesome green and black graphic color scheme, 2 engines, a water skimming hull, and menacing looking huge rubber monster tires, it tackles all kinds of tough terrain including that great mix of dirt and water -- mud.

Tyco Terrainiac

From what I see in the video clips the Tyco Terrainiac isn't one for speed but it's still cool. The huge wheel in the back not only serves as a way for the vehicle to move forward and backwards -- on land and in the water -- it also is used to steer the oddly shaped beast as well. Comes ready to run -- in several colors -- with everything you need including batteries and a charger. Watch it in action:

Nikko Tri-Jumper

This is a pretty cool concept car from Nikko. It looks like a cross between the front of a futuristic motorcycle and the back half of some kind of sports tuner type vehicle. But it's more than just good-looking. With a push of a button on the remote it can jump up to to height of 30cm. No need for ramps with this RC. Comes fully assembled and ready to run. Watch it in action: 1 | 2

Nikko Twist 'N Turn

Ever had a RC car flip over and you have to run across the yard or parking lot to flip it back over to finish a race? Well, this RC is for you. It's designed to take a tumble and still land on its feet. Kids who might not be the best drivers will enjoy the added fun and less hassle provided by the self-righting Twist 'N Turn RC. Watch it in action.

Nikko Morph Nator

Is it a car or a off-road buggie? This RC can be both. With a push of a button on the remote the Nikko Morph Nator can go from sleak racing RC to menacing wheely popping monster truck in seconds. Watch it in action.

Remote-Controlled Laser Combat Cars

Head into futuristic battle with these RC cars from Hammacher Schlemmer. The cannons shoot infrared beams to tag one another. You can set one car to artificial intelligence mode and it will enable one player to battle a microprocessor-controlled car. Get hit ten times and your RC car will shut down and take a five second break to reset. It's either tag or be tagged with these fun little RC combat cars.

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