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TDmonthly’s Top 10 Most Wanted RC Toys for Girls
Radio-controlled vehicles are becoming ever more sophisticated, even employing robot technologies in their designs. There are plenty of products designed just for girls, but many of these toys are genderless. However, do note that most retailers TDmonthly contacted said these products sell better online than in their brick and mortar locations.
MSRP: $39.99Age Range: 6 and up
MGA has introduced a stylish remote control car with a 27 MHz motor starring their girls of high fashion. — Tokyo a Go-Go was recommended by about.com as a must-have remote control toy for girls. — This RC car was a top seller on Amazon.com in the remote-control division in June 2005. — The Bratz line of toys has proven its excellence, earning five LIMA award nominations while also showing an 8 percent growth in the first quarter of 2005. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 3797 (added 6/16/2005) . TD
MSRP: $14.99Age Range: 3 and up
This sculpted vehicle is manned by Polly Pocket herself. Steering wheel controls can drive her in four different directions. — This was a top seller on Amazon.com in the Remote Control division in June 2005. — This toy also comes with a key chain. — A wallet is included, along with a driver’s license.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 3798 (added 6/16/2005) . TD
MSRP: $60Age Range: 8 and up
This Discovery Channel exclusive can glide over land or water. The tiny hovercraft is powered with dual-drive fans. — This item was a top seller for girls age 8 to 12 at the Discovery Channel Store online in June 2005. — Its tiny size gives it more agility. — High-performance steering lets it take corners like the real thing.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 3799 (added 6/16/2005) . TD
MSRP: $19.99Age Range: 10 and up
The HoverCopter blasts off like a rocket and then falls immediately into control. It can hover or race. — It is equipped with flashing LED lights. — This toy was recommended on About.com as a must-have remote control toy for kids. — The HoverCopter was a Top Seller in June 2005 in Amazon.com’s remote control vehicle category.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 3800 (added 6/16/2005) . TD
MSRP: $7.99Age Range: 3 to 12
Barbie is ready to begin her travels with this blue and white remote-controlled motorcycle. — This remote control vehicle was a top seller at KBToys.com in June 2005. — Barbie is listed in the top five toy licenses for girls, showing the up-to-date popularity of this enduring line of toys. — The cycle comes with a pink helmet and a gas tank.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 3801 (added 6/16/2005) . TD
MSRP: $49.99Age Range: 3 to 12
The Rescue Heroes can get on the job even faster with a remote-control robot that works with all the figures in the line. The robot can even identify which character is in the cockpit. — This toy was a top selling item for girls on eToys.com in June 2005. — Customers gave it an average rating of 3.5 stars on eToys.com — It measures approximately 17" x 10" x 12" and features a posable and retractable right arm.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 3802 (added 6/16/2005) . TD
MSRP: $39.95Age Range: 3 and up
This remote control car goes deep undercover. Kids can steer their car into another room, more than 30 feet away, and listen for remote sounds with special headphones. — This item was a top seller for girls age 8 to 12 at the Discovery Channel Store online in June of 2005. — The Spy Mobile was the winner of the 2004 Parents’ Choice Fun Stuff Award. — The motor is quiet enough to avoid detection by most spy-ees, claims Discovery.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 3803 (added 6/16/2005) . TD
MSRP: $99.95Age Range: 8 and up
This safe and easy-to-fly precision helicopter is appropriate for both outdoor and indoor play. — Samantha Redding, customer service manager of Trend Times says this is one of their top sellers with both boys and girls. — This product includes a dual prop system, revolutionary co-axial rotor technology, a flight stabilizing system and more. — It can soar up to 60 feet high. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 3804 (added 6/16/2005) . TD
MSRP: $99.99Age Range: 6 and up
This RC robot toy is the first of its kind to be based on the science of applied biomorphic robotics. A plentitude of features will keep girls occupied for hours. — Robosapien was a huge hit during the 2004 holiday season for boys and girls and continued to be a top seller at CompUSA in June 2005. — This product has won accolades from more than 30 award organizations worldwide since its inception. — In addition to his preprogrammed functions, he can be “taught” to learn a new series of functions.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 3805 (added 6/16/2005) . TD
MSRP: $14.99Age Range: 3 to 10
Use the paw-shaped remote control to make Shannen and her fluffy dog do tricks and play together. — This product was one of Kmart’s top selling radio controlled toys in June 2005. — Scooch comes equipped with several dog toys. — Scooch can also be operated separately.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 3806 (added 6/16/2005) . TD
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