ECHO MAX Rumbler Radio Controlled Car

Whether indoors or outside, this high-speed, high performance vehicle can race, jump and flip with its unique maxed out tires. The MAX Rumbler can perform 12 different stunts that will make your jaw drop. The innovative technical design delivers unstoppable action and incredible results.   $14.99 MSRP, Age grade 8+

My Thoughts

We  got to try out the ECHO MAX Rumbler Radio Control Car, and my son just loved it. The controls are easy to maneuver. My five-year-old had no issues getting the car to go backwards and forwards and he was super excited that he was able to work the controller without assistance.  It moves really fast and flips whenever it hits anything. You can also make it spin like crazy.  It was so much fun!

The car works best on hardwood floors and tile. On the rugs, it did still move but it was a lot slower and occasionally got snagged, but on the harder surface it drove without any complications. It also worked great outside on the cement, but I would avoid using it in grass or dirt.  All in all, a fun remote control truck for kids.  Battery life seems pretty good too. So far, after over a week, our batteries are still going strong, even though we forget to turn it off a few times. 

If you want to grab a ECHO MAX Rumbler Radio Controlled Car for yourself, you can find them on the Genesis Toys website or at Walmart. 

Holiday Gift Guide - Nano Falcon from Silverlit - Review & #Giveaway

Nano Falcon is Certified by Guinness World Records as the world's smallest I/R Helicopter. Sophisticated aviation technology packed into a 3.19 inch helicopter, provides superior stability and precision flying. The gyro directional stabilizer allows for a smooth flying experience. LED Spot Light can be triggered from the controller. Easy to charge through the compact charging dock. Includes to 2 spare tail rotors and replacement tools.

My Thoughts

The Nano Falcon is definitely a fun choice for kids this holiday season because this little guy really flies.  This mini helicopter is a wireless remote control device! The controller requires a few AA batteries, but the helicopter can be charged by connecting it to the transmitter. Once charged, we've gotten an average of  ten to fifteen minutes flying time. As far as maneuvering, I found this device to be way easier to control than any of the other flying toys we've tried. It's light weight, so it lifts up off the ground with no trouble, but it's also sturdy, so if it does crash down, it doesn't get damaged. Because it's so tiny, he can even fly it in house without fear it destroying things.

My son has a lot of experience with flying toys. He's been flying toy helicopters for several years. The remote on this is very similar to a standard remote control helicopter, so he had no trouble maneuvering and controlling his Nano Falcon. For new flyers, it may take a little more practice, but don't be discouraged. Once you get the hang of it, it's simple and fun. It even comes with a few extra rotors in case it breaks, but we've been flying for over two weeks with no issues. The only problem we had with this toy is that it's very easy to get hair or fibers from the carpet wrapped around it. If it hits the rug at all, something gets wound up around the rotors. While fixable, it's aggravating and it won't fly unless it's unwound.  Overall though, my son was really happy with it and we're thinking about getting a few for his cousins for Christmas.

 
The Nano Falcon is only one of dozens of amazing toys you can find at Silver Lit. To see all they have to offer, be sure to visit their website or follow them on face book or twitter.

The Giveaway

 One lucky winner is going to receive a Nano Falcon of their own! To enter just fill out the Giveaway Tools form below. Open to the US only. Giveaway will end 12/1/14. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to Silverlit for offering this fantastic prize.

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Blip Toys Interactive RC Botti for Girls Review

***Product was received for free in exchange for an honest review.***

By combining an adorable plush pet with high-performance interactive RC functionality like never before, it’s “A bot to get crazy” with the debut of this Holiday season’s hottest toy – Botti – the adorable, remote controlled plush pet!

Botti’s thoughtfully designed features and easy-to-control, exciting movements give each pet a personality of their very own! With high quality plush, bright colorful lights and delightful sounds – Botti-Bots allow kids to share an emotive connection with these lovable characters as they bring them to life!

Two quirky creatures are included in the launch – Bitsy-Bot and Bopsy-Bot. Botti-Bot pets come from the land of rainbows. They travel in our world by zooming across the colorful streaks of light and they really come alive when their new owner brings them home!

Bright, colorful lights sparkle on their wheels and they each have a heart light that glows from under their fur. Along with this, each pet has a wide variety of unique phrases and wacky sounds. Botti Bots love to giggle, spin and play and when they get really excited they do their own crazy dance move known as the Rainbow Twist.

Bitsy-Bot and Bopsy-Bot come packaged in a fun pet carrier, designed to be able to be used over-and-over again. Every Botti comes with a brightly-colored remote control that matches each Botti Pet perfectly. With six different buttons and two joysticks, the remote control isn’t just cute, it’s easy-to-use and delivers a high performance experience!

The Botti retail launch will be supported by a major, fully-integrated marketing campaign that includes a thoughtful mix of targeted television advertising, traditional PR, in-store promotions and Social Media outreach. 

Botti Bots will be available beginning in late July at major retailers nationwide including Target, Walmart and Toys R Us, with an MSRP of $39.99. All Botti products are recommended for ages four and up.

Our Thoughts

Fantastic! This toy is absolutely adorable and my two daughters love it. Anything that is brightly colored is going to grab a little girls attention so the packaging on this product gets an A+.

I found that the batteries last quite a while in this toy, which is great because my kids can be absent-minded and have a tendency to forget to turn the toy off on the bottom when they are done playing. This thing zings around the room and our van. It is great for car trips, whether long or short because they have so much fun driving this thing around the backseats. It's really powerful too!

The sounds it makes are incredibly cute, and not annoying at all, which is a HUGE plus for parents!! A great present for birthdays or even Christmas!

Reviewed by Jackie

***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. The opinions expressed in the review are my own and were not influenced in any way.***