Dec 9 2010
Air Hogs Red Sharp Shooter RC Helicopter
If you or your child are into remote controlled helicopters, then the Air Hogs Red Sharp Shooter is one that should be on your list this Christmas holiday season. Just recently released in 2010, this is Air Hog’s first ever missile launching remote controlled helicopter. Imagine the fun that they can have with the Sharp Shooter as a present this Christmas
Air Hogs have been producing remote controlled helicopters, planes, motorbikes and rockets, just to name a few, since 1999. They now have a very genuine following, which is only going to increase with the release of their new stabilizing technology. Now these remote controlled flying devices have built in software that can detect flight instability and make automatic adjustments to the rotor rotation that will keep your craft balanced and in the air.
The Air Hogs Sharp Shooter includes this technology for stabilizing and balance. This gives you more time to enjoy your flight experience. This is important because with the Sharp Shooter you will be able to focus on aiming and shooting your missiles.
With this RC helicopter you can set up an entire battleground in your room. Set up targets and shoot them at the touch of a button. Maybe you could have a fellow Sharp Shooter owner join you in battle, or battle each other. Hours of fun are to be had with the Air Hogs newest edition, the Sharp Shooter.
It is easy to locate your targets and shoot. There is a red LED locator to help you lock in your target. Once lined up all you need to do is press the button on the remote control to fire a missile. The great thing with this is the fact that the 2 missiles fire independently. So if you miss with one, you can turn around and line up your desired target to try again.
The Sharp Shooter is recommended for ages eight and above, however because it is so easy to use, there are children younger than that who are able to fly it with ease. It won’t run away from the operator as easily as some other models do. It also hovers very nicely. This would make it a great choice as a first RC helicopter to learn on and make a fabulous Christmas gift. The shooting function is a great added bonus.
Children and adults are thoroughly enjoying their Air Hogs Sharp Shooters. With the advent of the stabilizing technology, things are only going to get better in the RC helicopter world. This one is a great gift idea for any remote controlled helicopter enthusiast.
A toy garbage truck with a sense of humor, is probably the best way to describe the Matchbox Stinky The Garbage Truck. Stinky is the latest addition to the Big Rig Buddies range by Matchbox. Boys will love their new best friend and all of his features and interactive play modes.
Dec 9 2010
OWI Robotic Arm Edge
This Christmas your child can build their very own fully functioning robotic arm, with the fantastic OWI Robotic Arm Edge. Construction skills and educational fun go hand in hand with this robotic kit. Maybe the next great robot scientist is in your family and they just need a little inspiration from a robot construction set such as this to start developing their passion and skills. Bring out the scientist in your boy or girl this holiday season and give them the OWI Robotic Arm kit for a Christmas present.
Some children simply like to build things and this will truly bring out the mechanic, engineer or scientist in them this holiday season. They have all the Lego and Meccano sets that they could ever need, and spend many hours focused intently on building great masterpieces. So where do you go from there? A robot construction set such as the OWI Robotic Arm Edge might be the answer.
The OWI Robotic Arm Edge needs to be fully built by its owner before it can be used. This can be quite a mission, but with any child over ten years of age who has a good concentration span and patient supervision, it can be achieved. It can actually be a really nice bonding project between a parent and their child.
Just imagine how proud your child will feel once this robot arm has been fully assembled and is ready to power up. Then imagine the smile on your child’s face as they work out the full range of motion and dexterity of this robot as they command their new robotic arm to do new things.
What can the OWI Robotic Arm Edge Do?
Once assembled, the Robotic Arm edge can do a lot of different functions and movements. The gripper on the end of the arm opens and closes. There is a radial wrist motion of 120 degrees and an elbow range of motion of 300 degrees, plus the base rotation of 270 degrees and base motion of 180 degrees. With the right commands, this robot arm can pick items up and move them to just about anywhere, then drop the item.
What does the OWI Robotic Arm teach your child?
During construction of the robotic arm, your child learns how to use some basic everyday tools such as screwdrivers and files. They also learn the concepts of mechanical and robotic joints and gears and how they work. Construction and use of the robot also teaches the basics of power distribution through the switched control box. Then they go on to learning basic programming tips and tricks.
The OWI Robotic Arm Edge is the perfect gift for the child who has any interest in robots, electronics or construction. It really delivers on the price because you get both an enjoyable building project and a really fun toy to play with so what a great Christmas present this would make this holiday season.
By Daryl • Gift Ideas, Toy Reviews 0 • Tags: boys, Christmas presents, engineer, gift ideas, girls, holiday, robotics, science, Season, toys