When is a remote controlled car not just something you use purely for entertainment? When you’re actually controlling a full-size car, rather than a miniature toy. We’ve rounded up five awesome full-size remote controlled cars for your viewing enjoyment. Continue reading to see more.
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This incredibly rare LEGO brick is made from 25.65g of solid 14K gold (0.8246 troy oz) and is the same size and shape as the original 2 x 4 LEGO brick. It was originally given to LEGO employees that have worked at the company’s Hohenwestedt, Germany factory for 25 years as well as a few special business partners during 1979-1981. Believe it or not, the specimen you see above sold for a whopping $14,449.99. Click here to view the first image in this week’s funny autocorrect texts gallery. Continue reading for one of the greatest shows on Earth.
This LEGO Star Wars kit allows you to build your very own R2-D2 at home. It features front panels that open to reveal a universal computer interface arm and circular saw, two fold-out front spacecraft linkage control arms, a retractable third leg, and a realistic rotating head. Product page. Continue reading for a video preview, more pictures, and additional information.
There comes a point when you begin to wonder how toy manufacturers in China came up with these names. I mean, does Pikachu really look like a “Pocket Monica” to any of you? Unfortunately, that’s probably the most logical action figure name in this gallery. Continue reading to see more.
Call of Duty: Black Ops II “Care Package” isn’t your normal limited edtion bundle, as this one comes with a remote-controlled MQ-27 Dragonfire Drone, limited edition 2-sided steelbook, 2 collectible challenge coins, official soundtrack, exclusive Xbox Live claw avatar propsm exclusive Xbox Live zombies avatar props, and lots more. Product page. You could also pick up the standard and hardened editions. Continue reading for two videos, more pictures, and additional information.
The Nano Hercules R/C Helicopter is currently being offered at just $45 shipped, originally priced at $59.95. It’s touted as the world’s first and only unbreakable R/C helicopter, thanks to its rugged polymer frame. Product page. Continue reading for a video demonstration and durability test.
Notable features:
- Great for people of all skill levels, this bad boy features a coaxial rotor a single rear rotor for precise movement and a GYRO for increased stability whether flying or hovering.
- Controlling the Hercules is a breeze. It can go forward, backward, up, down, left, right and hover. What really makes the GYRO Hercules stand out is the built in gyroscope making it automatically stabilize allowing you to focus on flying instead of trying not to make it crash.
- This product is ready to fly, there is no assembly required. Just put in 3 AA batteries into the transmitter and charge the helicopter’s rechargeable battery with the included wall charger and you are good to go!
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Special effects wizard Freddie Wong is back at it again, and this time he shows us the greatest R/C car chase ever to hit the internet. This incredible clip also features skater Rob Dyrdek and MTV’s Chris “Big Black” Boykin. It features such vehicles as the Porsche 911, Ford Mustang, Nissan GT-R, and Dodge Viper. Continue reading for the video and more information.
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The Air Hogs R/C Hawkeye Helicopter is currently being offered at just $47.95 shipped, originally priced at $64.99. Unlike similar models, the Hawkeye is “capable of taking clear and steady video recording even while it is flying.” Product page. Continue reading for sample footage from this helicopter’s built-in camera.
3 Notable features:
- The camera can capture up to 5-minutes of video (320×240 pixels in full color) or it can take hundreds of photos (640×480).
- Its built-in “Steady-Fly” gyro technology and co-axial rotor design make the Hawk Eye very stable and easy to fly.
- The Hawk Eye also charges through your computer.The Hawk Eye comes with free access to a unique Air Hogs video editing platform located at airhogs website where you can personalize your video with sound affects, images and text.
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File this under: the art of trolling. This Accoutrements Horse Head Mask is one thing you shouldn’t use to trick your kids with, especially after their beloved horse has just passed. On the other hand, this would make for a great Halloween costume. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for a video of a blindingly fast bike change.
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LEGO’s Star Wars Tie Fighter 9492 is currently being offered at only $35.20 shipped, originally priced at $54.99. Featuring ” dual flick missiles and opening cockpit, this instantly recognizable and hugely popular starship of the Imperial fleet returns to battle the rebel alliance once again.” Product page. Continue reading for a stop-motion build video and more pictures.
5 Notable features:
- Includes 4 minifigures: Tie fighter pilot, Imperial officer, new Death Star trooper and R5-J2 droid.
- Features Tie fighter and 1 weapon.
- Tie fighter features opening cockpit and dual flick missiles.
- Tie fighter measures over 9? (23cm) tall and 6? (17cm) wide.
- Battle the 9493 X-wing Starfighter.
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