Maisto Zooms In
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ower Builds, from Maisto, are motorized do-it-yourself model kits that are fast and easy to build. Kids can snap a kit
together, power it up, apply the labels, and play. Movement is controlled by a forward-off-reverse switch. Up to 16 play-
ers can drive at a time with Maisto Tech Extreme Beast. Extreme Beast features 2.4 GHz, a 229-foot control range,
hobby grade TPE tires, proportional speed control, spring suspension, and a rapid electronic battery charger. The 1:16-scale Tech ReCon Rover features a spring mount that accommodates a smartphone or other camera device to capture the action. Fully functioning R/C and steering alignment adjustment make for easy maneuvering. The Maisto 2015 Ford Mustang GT is available in 1:18 scale, 1:24 scale, and 1:64 scale, with opening doors and hood in the two larger sizes. All are made from die-cast metal with plastic details and will be available worldwide mid-year. Muscle Machines Garage are 1:64-scale caricature vehicles with big tires, big wheels, and plastic bodies available in six styles with two colors each. They will be available worldwide mid-year. Bburago Go Gears Super Spin Speedway features banked high-speed curves, a super-spin clear tunnel, a sticker sheet, and a car. Kids can pull back the car and watch it zoom around inside the transparent tube. The car exceeds 322 kph, and travels more than 14 meters. It will be available worldwide early this year.
Maisto Tech Extreme Beast
Tomy Chugs Along and Battles It Out
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ased on Checker Station from season four of Chuggington, the Checker Station Set is a great starter set for be-
ginning engineers. As Wilson rides through the swing gates and pulls into Checker Station, he must take the elevator up to the top of the track so that he can head back out on his next adventure. This set includes an elevator,
swing gates, and a die-cast engine. The set features two levels of elevation and multiple layouts and is designed for kids ages 3 and up. The new Battroborg robots have interchangeable parts for customized battling play.
Checker Station Set
Kids ages 6 and up can choose a warrior and customize their Borg for the most intense arena battle ever. Features include new robots and warrior themes, such as Samurai, Alien, Roman, Knight, and Viking warriors; a new katana blade controller (singleand double-bladed warriors with interchangeable weapons); and a new battle arena. Kids can help John Deere and his hard-working crew tackle everyday jobs and adventures on the farm and construction site with new Gear Force vehicles. The Gear Force Combine Harvester Playset includes the largest vehicle in the John Deere Gear Force fleet. The ultra-powerful Combine features cool sounds and lights and can pick up bales and pop them out of the hopper. The play set also includes three figures, a bull, and accessories. The Combine Harvester is designed for kids ages 3 and up.
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