July 2012 Notable Toys — Remote Controlled

The Ares™ Ultra-Micro MD 500D CX 100 is perfect for first-time and experienced pilots looking for an ultra-scale and ultra-stable heli they can fly indoors almost anytime and anywhere. The highly-detailed MD 500D scale body is equipped with LED lights and is available in two attractive trim schemes while the included decals allow for quick and easy customization as a News, Rescue, Fire or Police helicopter. The MD 500D CX 100’s coaxial, counter-rotating blade design offers excellent control and unsurpassed stability that will have any first-time pilot hovering like a pro in no time. The ultra-micro size and low weight make it possible to fly indoors in just about any bedroom, living room or office, and best of all the heli is 100% factory-assembled and ready-to-fly right out of the box. Also in the box is everything needed to fly including AA batteries for the 4-channel transmitter equipped with interference-free 2.4GHz technology, an LCD screen, dual rates and digital trims, a 220mAh 1S 3.7V LiPo battery and DC USB charger for charging from almost any computer or 5V USB power source, plus an AC adapter for quick and convenient charging from almost any outlet.
— In a Summer 2012 survey about electronic and battery operated toys, Mark Rosenblum from Hobbytown in Fairfield, Conn., told TDmonthly that he sells 20-30 RC helicopters from E-Flite and Ares each month.

This Ready to Run, Scale 1:20, 2.4GHz Carrera Red Jumper Radio Control (R/C) car represents state of the art technology by combining a Lithium ion Battery with a high powered engine. Included with this Ready to Run car is the controller, 2 - AA Batteries and a Lithium ion Battery and a Charger for your Lithium ion Battery. The car is fully functional and can be controlled in all directions. This R/C car provides racing excitement for both indoor and outdoor fun.  It has digital proportional (Servo Tronic) steering.  It comes with an ergonomic controller and runs at speeds up to 13mph.  Utilizing state of the art battery technology, the power pack has a short recharging time of 80 minutes and allows the vehicle to run for up to 40 minutes. The Carrera Red Jumper R/C combines innovative features with excellent quality and high speed performance for hours of racing fun. Launch date: July 2012.

This remote control helicoptecan be flown using an iPhone or Android app and includes a built-in camera that beams live feeds to the mobile device. "Spy" videos can also be recorded and uploaded to social networking sites.

The Cybercycle is full function RC and powered for sleek-riding slides and maneuvers. Designed with hidden wheels that prevent falling over, this motorcycle has front and back wheels that are independently controlled for the coolest of maneuvers. Drive this cycle real fast up to 25 feet or perform power slides and sleek maneuvers.