Radio Control
Character Options With the box offi ce performance of Cars 2 cementing
the success of the fi lm franchise, Character Options has developed a range of RC
vehicles based around the stars of the movie . Character’s RC toys are multi-functional and digitally sculpted to represent the key characters and feature a range of sizes to suit a variety of pockets and occasions. The strong TV campaign behind the 1:12 hero product,
Flying Toys Flying Toys is the UK distributor for two major radio control model brands: Silverlit and
Parrot. The classic Silverlit Picoo Z is generally considered to have started the whole micro
helicopter phenomenon off in 2006, leading to much more sophisticated advanced alloy choppers like the latest Sky Wizard and Sky Dragon, that incorporate electronic gyros for superb directional stability. The brilliant new Heli Blaster features a rocket fi ring facility, launching up to six lightweight plastic missiles independently or simultaneously, before landing to reload. The sensational Spy Cam features a pair of contra rotating rotors and a gyro to hold it steady whilst recording hundreds of pictures, or several minutes of video in fl ight. Finally Silverlit’s amazing Space Avengers Centaur and Phoenix spaceships may be fl own indoors in a remarkably small space and will actually take off vertically upon command. The Parrot AR.Drone is one of those products that have captured the imagination of consumers with an avid following on the Internet. It is operated using iPhone or Android devices such as the Xoom, HTC Desire, Samsung Galaxy S1 & Samsung Galaxy S2. Four powerful brushless motors drive the quadricopter’s high performance propellers,
combined with a package of sophisticated electronics to make it easy and fun to fl y, including an autopilot to take itself off, hover at a predetermined height, and land automatically upon command. Simply tilt the iPhone, to make the model travel forwards, backwards, left or right. Having mastered these basic techniques, slide the virtual throttle forward to climb and hold in a hover, then press land to safely descend. Diagonal movements will make the AR.Drone spin slowly in either direction. Release the screen for immediate stabilisation, whilst accidental contact with the rotors will cause them to stop. Suitable for both beginners and experts, the augmented reality drone features a robust carbon fi bre framework, with a tough expanded polypropylene foam protective body for indoor use. A streamlined hull is provided for fl ying outside, with pairs of red and green LED lights conveniently fi tted front and back to assist orientation. The AR.Drone generates its own wi-fi connection with a range of up to fi fty metres and incorporates an onboard computer. A vertical and horizontal video camera selectively feed live footage to an on screen display on the iPhone or similar, with a high speed of sixty frames a second providing stabilisation for the vertical camera. An innovative detection system will identify other AR.Drones, or tagged virtual objects, whilst validating the shots fi red against an enemy when used in conjunction with AR.FlyingAce. T: 01702 295110 W: www.fl
yingtoys.com
Lightening McQueen, will highlight its many functions and features including LED lights, animated start process and a range of character sounds. For remote control on a micro scale and with fi ve for kids to collect, the 1:55 Cars 2 Mighty Micros have four-way direction control and are fully re-chargeable so they can be played with on their own, or raced with friends indoors. Alternatively, the four 1:24 Key to Speed Cars with hi-speed, light and sound effects add another dimension, whilst the 1:16 Feature Series has even more functions to add to the action. Available as Finn McMissile and Mater, this hi-speed, larger RC vehicles can make a 2-in-1 transformation from race car to super- spy mode, fully armoured with projectile missiles and cannons.
T: 0161 633 9800 W:
www.character-online.com Revell
Global model maker Revell has one of the most
comprehensive RC packages available: from helicopters to aircraft, cars and boats and
designed to appeal to impulse toy purchasers and gadget fans.
The range features beginners and semi-
professional RC models that are reday to go with the latest infrared, MHz and GHz technology. For beginners there’s the 12cm SuperMicros (£34.99) for easy indoor fl ying, while for more advanced fl yers, the Aquila Pro Helicopter (£69.99) is a ready-to-fl y 27-MHz helicopter. Meanwhile, the Big One (£89.99) is suitable for indoors and outdoors. On the ground, Revell’s Street Cars (£109.99) range includes a 1:16 scale Audi R8 and Mercedes SLS AMG. T: 01442 890285 W:
www.revell.eu
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