Product Description
The Air Hogs Zero Gravity Micro Racer
turns
Indoor R/C racing into something never seen before. This zero-gravity
micro racer is a full-function R/C car that knows no difference between the
floor, the walls and the ceiling! It races right-side up, upside-down, and any
other smooth surface, all with outstanding scale speed and performance. Working
headlights act as charge level indicators, so you know when it's time to
recharge.
Car comes with two power settings - floor mode with venture fan off, and suction mode for vertical and upside-down action. Includes four different frequencies so you can race against your friends. Requires 1 rechargeable LiPo battery (included) and 6 "AA" batteries (not included). Measures 4.75"L x 2.5"W x 1.25"H. Colors may vary from image shown.
Using the remote, we were able to make the car go up, turn left and right, and go down as well. With a tight turning radius, the car is very maneuverable and with some practice, you can get the car to do exactly as you wish. In addition to Wall mode, there is also a Ground mode which leaves the fan/vacuum off, and lets you drive full function on the ground.
The car has working headlights that double as a battery indicator--when they
start to blink, the car is running low on power.
Needs Clean, Smooth Surface
The instructions warn that the car should be played only on a clean, smooth
surface, and they're not kidding. Since the car is able to stay on walls due to
suction, the moment an inconsistency is introduced, the car loses suction and
falls off. We found that a surface like glass works very well.
With our concrete wall, we often ran into problems with the car maintaining its suction. Coupled with the car's light construction, we fear that repeated abuse could cause damage to it.
Overall, we found the Air Hogs Zero Gravity Micro to be an innovative and fun toy. It's a great new idea and twist on an old toy, and is bound to keep children mesmerized.
What's in the Box
AirHogs car, remote control unit, instructions.