November 2007 New Toys — Remote Controlled

Thunderwolf Microlite Helicopter by WESTMINSTER INTERNATIONAL CO.

Small in size but big in fun, this infrared-controlled helicopter is easily piloted with a hand held control unit, making it safe for operating indoors. The helicopter comes with a replacement rear rotor, nose weight for high performance flying and a quick battery charger for rapid power-up. “We have tested and experimented with many different helicopter configurations. Our helicopter by far is the easiest to fly and control,” Brian Thille, brand manager at Westminster International Co., told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 15, 2007.
— In a November 2013 survey, Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly that Westminster helicopters are a best-selling flying toy in his store. 8/15/2007 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BigTime Muscle 1/6th Scale Camaro Concept R/C Vehicle by JADA TOYS INC.

This car is a replica of the real GM car. Featuring a digital proportional variable speed control and a tri-band transmitter, allowing up to 3 vehicles to race at the same time. At almost 2.5 ft. in length from bumper to bumper, this remote-controlled vehicle comes with a battery pack and charger. The car is available in Candy Red and Candy Silver. Launch date: August 2007. 8/15/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

RC Tuning Boat by RAVENSBURGER

The RC Tuning Boar from Ravensburger is ready to hit the waters. It features two channel radio control and comes with a range of 50'. For use in fresh water only, this boat runs on and comes with two AAA and three AA batteries. Power, speed, and range make the Tuning Boat a force on the open sea, or in the local pond.
— Ginger Milligan, owner of Fantasy Island Toys in Fairhope, Ala., told TDmonthly that remote controlled boats from Ravensburger were a best-selling gift item for boys in her store. 8/7/2007 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mega Mech Airmagination by MANLEY TOY DIRECT

What kid doesn't want a giant inflatable robot that acts on their commands? This 4”-plus–tall, radio-controlled man of air can even record and play back phrases in killer-robot tones. "I want one," said a resident 8-year-old bent on world domination. "Me, too," sang out a 10-year-old girl across the way. "I want to scare the dog and then dress it up. If we got two, we could have a war." Manley representatives have said it's selling well, but expect a big boost come Christmastime. "It's at a price point that it makes an easy gift decision,” one representative told TDmonthly. 10/4/2007 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]