I’m a sucker for remote control toys and especially the toys that can use to battle against each other. Recently we’ve had the bomb dropping blimp, jousting knights, laser shooting helicopters and the exceedingly cool battle tanks. The R/C gadget for today are the Laser Combat Cars, which can be used to battle against a friend but also have an AI (Artificial Intelligence) mode so you can pretend you’ve got friends who still like playing with toys.
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I want to be 10, I want to be 10!!!

When I was a kid the most exciting Lego set was a motorised train, but this is just cool, the Monster Dino.

Introducing an advanced new Power Functions System designed to bring Creator sets to life via the integration of two interchangeable motors, the Monster Dino can walk and roar at the touch of a button. Controlled by an independent hand-unit, Monster Dino can move forwards, backwards and emit a blood curdling roar with fully mechanized joints making it terrifyingly realistic.

The unique LEGO Creator concept challenges builders aged 9+ to combine and create each kit into three different build options. In this case, Monster Dino can be re-assembled to introduce two alternative predators - a tail-whipping crocodile and scuttling deadly spider each powered by remote control.

More info and designs over on the official Lego site, Rooooaaaar!

How do you normally take a break from a hectic day in the office? While you can’t go around irritating your colleagues at other cubicles, you can always check out this RC Golf Cart for some safe fun at your desk (or with another friend).

“The Golf Club” Golf Cart is a fully functioning, radio controlled 1:30 scale golf cart. It features three selectable frequencies which allows you to race three carts at a time. The cart has a Digital Proportional Speed motor which makes it really fast! Front wheel suspension and tilt control provide incredible steering response. Race these little beauties anywhere.

For some quick stress relief at home or at the office, you can purchase the RC Golf Cart for around $41.

Product Page via Nerd Approved

I have this absolute hate and fear of cockroaches, so it is with trepidation that I approach this Bandai-sourced robot which was modeled after real cockroaches. It comes with half a dozen legs and a touch sensor that tells the robot to change its directions whenever it bumps into a wall. A micro monitor embedded within enables it to vibrate just like a cellphone, while a microphone will detect loud noises, making it scurry away like the scum it is. If a cockroach is not your cup of tea, there is always another house-friendly model such as the ladybug. Known as the Hex Bug, this cockroach-inspired creation from Bandai will retail for approximately $15 a pop and will be released sometime in the middle of September.

Press Release (Japanese) via Tokyo Mango

Fancy giving the ladies in the house a fright? The RC Tarantula comes in handy, and although we covered a somewhat similar tarantula in the past (nearly two years back to be exact), this one uses less batteries (just a couple of AA for the remote and another pair of AAA batteries for the tarantula itself) compared to its “predecessor”, so to speak. The remote itself resembles a spider egg and looks more aesthetically pleasing when compared against the older model. Features include light up eyes, spider-like movement, independent leg movement, and the ability to move in any direction. Too bad it doesn’t stick to walls like a real spider nor jump across great lengths.

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Tamiya and Loopwing have collaborated with each other to bring this DIY wind power generator set, allowing you to create your very own clean energy at home for the low, low price of $30. Assembling it takes a mere half hour, where you cobble together a couple of gears, a capacitor, and the steering among others on the little car. Just attach the car to the windmill charging station and let nature get to work. Apparently, 5 minutes of exposure to 5mi/sec winds will be able to generate enough juice to power the car for 3.5 hours. Batteries? What’s that?

Source: Tokyo Mango

Solid Alliance, long the purveyor of quirky USB gadgets, has now unveiled a garage that hooks up to your USB port. Inside the garage contains a car that can be controlled, albeit not with your everyday remote control. Instead, it uses a special desktop program where your arrow keys are the primary mode of navigation. Whenever the car runs out of juice, it can be placed back in the garage for charging (it takes 10 minutes to achieve a full charge). There is a 1 meter radius in terms of range, and this nifty gadget definitely helps kill off the afternoon boredom at the office. The USB RC Car with garage will retail for $30 when it is released this September in Japan.

Source: New Launches

Welcome to the Coolest Remote Control Toys blog, we seem to be seeing so many recently it only seemed right to change the site’s name. Today is the turn of the Palm-Z Mini Indoor R/C Airplane, an R/C plane that won’t get you told off for flying it indoors.
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