Fisher-Price My Easy RC, Preschool Remote Car Toy, for 3 Year Olds

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No matter who will be at the controls of your RC car, here's what you should consider when you're browsing the options: Just about any toy RC car will be powered by either rechargeable batteries (which allow you to plug the toy in to charge) or disposable batteries (usually not included). While rechargeable batteries alleviate the need to change batteries, they usually offer a much shorter play time on a single charge—sometimes less than half an hour. The remote control is your interface with the RC vehicle. It is important to choose a car that comes with a remote suited to your skill level. Some remotes are simple, while others are more complex and suited for experienced racers. It boasts a respectable 15 minutes of playtime from its rechargeable battery, although users have found that its rechargeable battery got weaker over time. Gradual depletion is expected with any rechargeable battery, and the fact that it endured enough playtime to see its batteries begin to degrade is a testament to how robust—and how fun—this RC vehicle is. Bluetooth connection: The second type of remote is really not a remote at all. Many vehicles, yet just one in our review, use a Bluetooth connection for control. This allows you to use a phone or tablet with your vehicle and opens a new world of possibilities. This option allows you to stream music, operate turn signals, and even open your vehicle's doors. However, you pay for these additional features with decreased range and increased difficulty in actual driving.

Each RC car was tested with a full charge to ensure that it could achieve at least 15 straight minutes of playtime. Then, the cars were driven, at speed, off of a countertop and down stairs to test their ability to withstand hard landings. Then, they let their kids play with them! Little kids, big kids and adults all like to make electronic remote-controlled cars and vehicles careen through the house or around a yard or park, testing how far and fast they'll go and whether they can overcome obstacles and turn on a dime. So if you find yourself browsing for holiday gifts, or you need a kid's birthday present, or you just want to treat the whole family to some fun, consider a zippy but sturdy RC vehicle. For all-out speed, this is the car to go for. With the right battery, this can hit a mind-bending 70mph. Yup, that does mean this will burn through tires fast, but it'll be worth it for the blisteringly fast fun. Alternatively, you may opt for specialized vehicles that you can choose between depending on the course conditions. As a beginner, it's essential to note that you will most likely crash your RC car a lot. Therefore, looking for a durable, rugged model that can withstand a few accidents is critical.Speed: Some RC cars are literally racers, and others are not meant to break any speed records. Vehicles age-graded for teens and adults usually go the fastest, but in this story, the RC wheelchair is also extremely fast. Durability is key, so look for brands that are known for making toys built to hold up to rough play. You build this two-in-one vehicle from 772 Lego pieces, which is a project in itself, so that means you won't have a working vehicle right out of the box. We find it takes a tween or teen about a week to assemble it on their own, working for a few hours each day. Families working as a team report putting it together over a couple of evenings. RC cars can be very speedy, particularly those age-graded for teens and adults. There are exceptions, as the RC wheelchair we recommended, while rated for ages 6-plus, is quite fast.

The remote control's buttons are small and require some finger agility, so pay attention to the 4-and-up age rating. Toddlers may not have the patience to use all the features on this toy. But our tests have shown that schoolkids, teens and adults love it. It's always important to keep age-grading in mind. For instance, toys marked for ages 12-plus may require a level of patience that younger children may not have yet developed. This is even more important for the youngest children.If a toy takes regular batteries, play lasts a long time (hours), but you'll need to buy new batteries when they run down.