R/C
Silverlit
Heli Beast, from Silverlit, is a multi-directional walking and flying R/C. The Heli Beast moves forward and backward and left and right. With a push of a button from the controller, kids can jump the Heli Beast over obstacles. By pushing the throttle forward and launching him into the air, the Heli Beast’s crawling action continues while he flies. The controller is a two-channel, super wide, infrared remote control with a pre-selected dual band system. It is easy to recharge through the transmitter.
Interactive Toy Concepts Interactive Toy Concepts’ Atom MAV (Micro Aviation Vehicle) is the smallest indoor flyer in the BladeRunner Series, which is designed specifically for aggressive indoor flying. With its four-channel infrared control with gyro stabilization, the Atom MAV is micro flight designed for kids ages 14 and up. It will be available this fall.
XQ Toys The R/C Jackknife Stunt Rig, from XQ Toys, lets kids get into the driver’s seat of an awesome, radiocontrolled 4x4 big rig. The full-function truck performs stunts with the push of a button. When the trailer is removed, the truck really takes off, spinning, flipping, and rolling over.
Blip Toys Cinderella’s pet, Pumpkin, comes to life with Magic Dance Pumpkin, an adorable, interactive, remote-controlled puppy from Blip Toys. Magic Dance Pumpkin can speak more than a dozen phrases and sounds, follow movement commands from the light-up magic wand controller, and perform two pre-programmed dance sequences. With soft fabric ears, removable fur cuffs, a stylish satin tutu and a bow, an oversized plush tail, and a glittering tiara, this royal pooch is great for little princesses ages 4 and up. Magic Dance Pumpkin will be available this fall.
24 • THE TOY BOOK
MARCH/APRIL 2014