August 2009 Notable Toys — Remote Controlled

These solar-powered, remote-controlled vehicles measure about 2.5" in length and and are powered for 30 minutes of playtime when the micro solar panel in the roof is exposed to direct sunlight. The vehicles can also be charged from the controller. Car and SUV styles are available, and the racers can pop wheelies. Launch date: August 2009.

With sleek lines and aggressive styling, the Morphibians Rover is ready to take on any terrain — pond or bath, carpet or lawn — with its heavy duty tire tread and amphibious vehicle technology.  The vehicle takes three AA batteries, the controller takes two AAA batteries, and the Rover runs at a 27MHz frequency.  Other Morphibians are available at 49MHz in order to accommodate two vehicles being driven at the same time. 
— “Our best-selling gift for boys is probably the Morphibians from Kid Galaxy, especially if a dad is shopping,” said Janet Gregory, owner of Over the Rainbow Toy Store in Anchorage, Alaska, in June 2009. 
— “Kid Galaxy's Morphibians have sold well for almost two years straight,” Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toy Shop in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly in summer 2009.
— Of 47 retailers, four listed Morphibians as the top-selling gift for boys in early summer 2009.

Characterized with the Marvel "Super Hero Squad" team, this series features an infrared full-function remote control with A,B and C channel sector. It has miniature vehicles with stylish designs for collection, digital proportional control for precise turns and speed, and headlights. Launch date: August 2009.

Characterized with Marvel superheroes — Spider-Man, Wolverine and Captain America — this product features full-function radio control, a hinged body design to provide swinging action, light effects and high speed. Launch date: August 2009.

With a three-channel remote, this tiger-striped RC helicopter features LED lights on the blades and tail and uses a lithium battery.

This 6” scale remote control R2-D2 replicates the spunky droid from “The Clone Wars” series. Using a remote with a “Star Wars” theme, kids can move R2-D2 forward or reverse, turn him around, spin his head and make his trademark beeps and whistles. Launch date: Fall 2009.