Despicable Me 3 Minion Tom Inflatable Remote Control

Despicable Me 3 Remote Control Inflatables from  Bladez Toyz are just about the coolest remote control to be had at the moment.  Not only are they remote control, they move, they talk, they are minions and they are large inflatables making them quite a sight and a hit with anyone that sees them!

Along with the inflatable Tom is a remote control and you need 6AA batteries in total to power him along.  Tom comes on a small base and then his body inflates which my daughter did in a matter of minutes so really simple to do.  The first thing my 6yr old observed and was rather impressed with were his googles which also inflated!

The remote control is very simple to use and kept both my 6yr and 9yr old occupied.  You can move the minion remote control forward or spin it around and also listen to it chatter which my boy thought was hilarious and briliant.  We found that it did work on carpet but we also used it on a hard floor which got great results and plenty of minion action.

The children both loved controlling jail break Tom as he was simple to operate but fun with the way he spun around and his sounds.  The 6yr old loved dancing and jumping over him as he spun, whereas the 9yr liked controlling it and steering it around the house making sure it didn’t bang into anything although if it did no damage is called due to it’s inflatable nature.  With a 30m range this minion remote control allows for great play value and it looks impressive with it’s 35cm height.

Check out this video of the children taking Tom for a ride:

All reviews are my own and my family’s opinions and we received the product in order to write an honest review.

Air Wars Battle Drones – Review

Air Wars Battle Drones from MGA Entertainment are an exciting pair of durable drones aimed at ages 8+, that are ready to battle it out between each other.  With two drones and two remote controls in the box, it’s perfect for a bit of healthy competition with friends and family or you can just practice with one of the drones yourself as they do take a while to get used to and be able to control successfully.

wp_20161016_11_36_52_proThere is one red and one grey drone in the box, the same with the controllers.  These have to be paired up together and we tended to pair matching colours to help us know who had which one.   The remote controls require 3AAA batteries each which are included.  The drones have a rechargeable pack in them that is simply charged through a micro usb cable.

dronesEach drone has 4 propellers and the set also comes with 8 spares.  There are also 10 weapons in various shapes that you can hook on to the edge to help destroy your opponents drone whilst having a battle.  These are simple to hook on the edges and help to bring the other one down.  The remote control is simple to use with three speed settings and four preset buttons to carry out various attacks with just one press of the button.

  • Tornado Attack
  • 360 Spin Attack
  • Circle Attack
  • Ram Attack

These help you to carry out a special move quickly and easily.  You then have regular controls to move around.  It definitely takes a bit of getting used to and I’d recommend you start on the slowest setting until you get used to controlling them.  The more you try, the easier it is and as you get the hang of how sensitive it is they become more manageable.

snapshot-1-15-11-2016-22-32Here we are practicing to control the drones:

So what did we think of the Air Wars Battle Drones?

They were incredibly fun and exciting for all the family.  We had all ages in the room from 5 to 68 and everyone was eagerly watching the drones zoom around the room, wondering where they would go next and if they’d get into battle with each other.  The atmosphere was great and everyone’s eyes where glued to the drones at all times.  My almost 9yr old daughter enjoyed controlling them along with various adults.  This is a fabulous toy set although does require space so a large room or outdoors is best.  I think these would make an awesome Christmas present and provide hours of fun for everyone.  They are quick to set up and don’t take long to charge so the battle can commence almost straight away.  Why not check them out now?

All reviews are my own and my family’s opinions and we received the product in order to write an honest review.

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Air Hogs Remote Control Batmobile

Air Hogs Remote Control Batmobile from Spin Master is an impressive little vehicle, it looks stunning with lots of sleek detail and a bat shaped remote control, but importantly it moves with ease over various indoor terrain and is simple to manipulate.  Aimed at ages 8+, my 8yr old couldn’t wait to try it out and soon had it zipping all about the house.

The car is fairly small but packed full of detail making it look really sleek and a quality car. Based on Batman V Superman, this car was is made to look like it and has a brushed metal look finish although it’s actually just hard durable plastic, made to withstand knocks and bumps as it zooms around the floor.  We love the styling on it and give it top marks for looks.

batmobileThe remote control is great too, a simple but smooth lined bat shape with easy to touch controls.  Both the car and remote have an on/off switch and both require 3 AA batteries to work.  They both have a small red light so you know when they are on and ready to use.wp_20161016_11_46_35_pro

So then it was time to try it out.  We were really impressed with the performance of the Air Hogs Batmobile with it’s quick sharp turns and excellent manoeuverability.  It was simple to control and moved fast.  With a bit of practise you can soon get used to knowing when to stop it and how quick you can take a turn.  Everyone has loved this and it has had plenty of use on just the first set of batteries which are still going.  This is an excellent remote control vehicle that I’d really recommend, it doesn’t get stuck on edges of carpets and rugs and whizzes around faster than you can follow it.  With it’s edgy design too, it’s perfect and has just the sort of performance I’d be looking for if I was to purchase a remote controlled vehicle.

Here you can see a short clip of my 8yr old whizzing it around the house:

We love the Batmobile but there are also lots of other remote controlled vehicles in the Air Hogs range so make sure you check them out!

All reviews are my own and my family’s opinions and we received the product in order to write an honest review.

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