SECTOR GUIDE: ACTION VEHICLES REVELL
The Revellutions R/C cars are aimed at eight to 12 year olds and can reach speeds of up to 30km per hour. Each has a stable chassis and shock absorbers, while all electronics are dust and splash proof, enhancing each model’s potential for action. New dynamic 1:14 scale models feature this summer with the Zulu Warrior and American Spirit, and
the Camaro Ranger and Metal Blaster monster trucks. The UK launch of
Revellutions will be supported by TV advertising around the peak season. These commercials will be targeting the core demographic with a burst of 700+ TVRs.
The XS-series Micro Helicopters feature LED searchlights and a gyro for stable flying. A glow-in-the- dark cabin is the special feature of the Glowee, while the Cager IR chopper is protected by a ball-shaped mesh cage. GatorSkater is a replica of the well-known Swamp Boat used in the Florida Everglades, while the Quadrocopter Multiquad is capable of looping. It has several add-ons, plus a flight simulator that allows consumers to
practice particular manoeuvres on their computer at home. 01442 890 285
HASBRO
This summer Hasbro presents the new Transformers Prime range based on the Beast Hunters story, including new Predacon characters as well as new designs for the classic heroes. Optimus Prime converts
from a battle-wagon with a five-barrel projectile cannon into Beast Hunters Optimus Prime, with a revolving Dragon Head cannon, sword and shield. Iron Man arrives on his
repulsor-charged battle armoured vehicle from the Iron Man 3movie. Priced at £19.99, it converts into
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power-enhanced exo- armour. The motorised Battle Charger Vehicles, priced at £9.99, can race and flip automatically from vehicle to robot mode of Iron Man or War Machine. Hasbro’s Spider-Manline includes the Power Webs Racers Vehicles, with flex and race action, Spider Man Zoom n Go available in Spider Cycle and Four- Wheeler varieties with pull- back mechanisms, and the
Power Webs Spider Cycle that launches from its stunt ramp. Finally, Hasbro launches
its Star Warsvehicle collection at a new lower price of £19.99, which includes the Republic Fighter Tank, Jango Fett’s Slave 1 and Obi Wan Kenobi’s Jedi Starfighter. 020 8569 1234
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crank up the action in 2013 as Flair introduces the new Remote Controlled Shell Raiser. Super-fast and easy to manoeuvre, the Shell Raiser comes armed with a missile launcher, primed and activated from the launch switch on the remote control. Once prepped
for battle, the cannon fires sewer discs at the Turtles’ most
notorious enemies. The Shell Raiser is compatible with all the action figures in the series so the brotherhood can join together in their action- packed ninja battle. The Shell raiser is priced at £59.99.
020 8643 0320
MARBEL
Brio brings its classic rail world back to life with a collection of die-cast steam railway products it says are ideal for any pre-schooler. The Steam Engine,
retailing at £7.99, is a six- wheeled old fashioned classic train. With magnetic couplings on the front and back it can pull or push its line of coaches on the track.
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Pre-school play heats up with the new Dynamite Tunnel, featuring an interactive mechanism, allowing kids to blast away the sides of a mountain to reveal a tunnel perfect for laying track through. The Dynamite Tunnel includes a Load Wagon and retails at £24.99. 0845 6000 286
BANBAO
Mean Machines is the latest line from BanBao with a collection of eight pull-back motor super-vehicles. Invincibility is crafted with sleek looks and a special yellow spoiler, enabling it to
race with control at high speeds. Meanwhile, Rodeo is built
to take on all obstacles with powerful springs that allow the vehicle to command hills and holes alike.
Each car kit retails at £4.99 and includes 100 per cent ABS plastic building bricks, rubber wheels, a ToBee driver and a pull-back motor. 020 8731 6050
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