I can’t say I’m a particular fan of Manga cartoons but for those who are and especially those who are fans of Doraemon this is quite possibly the ultimate toy, your very own remote-control flying Doraemon.

Whether you’re a fan of Manga or not this still looks pretty cool, an inane flying cat that you control. The specifications are limited to say the least but for a tiny bit of more info and availability check out geekstuff4u.

As much as I love my Roomba it is no were near as cool as this new robotic vacuum cleaner, the Track Vac Robotic Vacuum. Read the rest of this entry »

Here’s a SWEET RC airplane for indoor use from Tomitech in Japan.

I want one bad! (plus it looks to be around $19USD at Play Asia).

Let’ just do it this way,, here’s the video.

It’s powered in the same way as the PicooZ and it’s ilk, in other words, the main batteries are stored in the radio, (that kinda looks like crap). It’s plugged into the radio and charges what’s likely a lithium polymer or other small high capacity battery (or capacitor) and off you fly!

If you enjoy a bit of warfare in the office this little remote control gadget may be right up your street. The R/C Missile Launcher is a fully remote controllable armoured vehicle and shoots foam missiles up to 15 feet, guaranteed to make you feared in any office

If you enjoy remote control toys you’ll like this monster speed demon of a boat. The 54 Inch Gas-Powered Remote Controlled Speedboat is capable of speed up to 35 mph which means you’ll be able wreak absolute havoc on your local pond.

The model uses design and technology that wouldn’t be out of place on a regular speed boat, like minimizing the surface area that is in contact with the water in order to minimize friction and maximize speed.

As you probably know already, the coolest gadgets team are getting pretty excited about the approaching football World Cup competition, and we’re thinking about starting a gadgets category for Cup football related gadgets, with this cool looking remote-controlled blimp as the first entry.

Even if you’re not crazy about football, I’m sure you can imagine the ironic cheers of appreciation when this gadget takes off during a summer barbeque party in your back garden.

We seem to feature quite a few swimming gadgets here on CG, so far we’ve reported on solar powered heaters, robotic pool cleaners, the floating pool bar and now we have the Remote control drink float.

With this remote control gadget you are able to play party host from dry land whilst your guests are frolicking in the pool. Load up the drinks tray with up to 5 drinks, and a plate of snacks, launch it in your pool and then using the remote sail the tray around to your thirsty guests. Now if only I could afford a pool.

I know – another USB gadget, but bear with us! This is one of the coolest toy gadgets we’ve seen in a while; a USB missile launcher. This goes one better than the remote controlled missile launcher we’ve already featured. This missile launcher connects to your PC or laptop and can be controlled using software.

This is one fun looking remote control humvee, not only can it drive around the ground in normal humvee brutish fashion it can also drive up walls!

This has got to be the coolest spy toy ever, a remote control car with a built in night vision camera that transmits what it sees back to a pair of LCD glasses.

When I was a kid I used to have a spy cardboard suitcase that contained advanced spy kit stuff like a magnifying glass, fingerprint powder and a Morse code book. I’d of killed for one of these spy cars.

I can imagine this toy getting many a kid brother into trouble, followed by a slap off an older sisters friends.

Want to achieve a higher level of performance when it comes to R/C car model kits? The Hydrogen R/C Car Model Kit might just fit the bill then, where this latest prototype hydrogen fuel cell power kit was specially designed around Tamiya’s TRF 416 carbon fiber chassis. It is still in the prototype stage at point of publishing, so you won’t see it hit the stores anytime soon although we’re pretty sure that enthusiasts can’t wait for an official release. A couple of HydroSTIKs are able to carry around 15Wh of energy or 13L of hydrogen, where they are integrated to the fuel cell electric power-train on either side of the chassis which results in enhanced weight distribution for the car. Bear in mind the TRF-416 chassis is available as an assembly kit and will not ship with wheels, a brushless motor, a speed controller, a servo-motor, receiver and transmitter, as all of those can be purchased separately from your local hobby shop.

While I was at CES, I had a chance to check out Interactive Toy’s Concepts Skeet Shooter and their cool fleet of toy helicopters. They had one that could be controlled with a motion-sensing joystick, but they didn’t have a voice-controlled one like this one from Nikko.

This Nikko remote controlled helicopter can be controlled with the traditional dual stick remote, but its voice command feature knows how to respond to certain vocal commands such as “start engine”, “higher”, “lower”, “hold” and “stop”.

By the way, it also comes with a sensor that knows where the ceiling is, and won’t go any higher. This is quite a relief, because I am sure that many a toy helicopter has bit the dust due to hitting a glass (or some other type of) ceiling.

The biggest problem with RC toys is that they run on batteries, and those batteries have to be replaced or charged every once in a while. Sure, there are longer-lasting batteries, but what if an RC car used something else?

I’m talking about the same thing that keeps kids and adults going, like juice and soda. Inside the Tomy Ene pocket RC car is a “bio-battery” that can generate energy from the sugars in the aforementioned drinks. This battery, developed by Sony, has a cell that can output 50 mW worth of power, but I’m not certain how much run time that is.

In other words, how many miles does it get to the gallon? My source doesn’t have an accurate fuel consumption number for this, but it does say that the Tomy Ene pocket RC runs better on Coke products and grape juice.

Hovercrafts aren’t exactly the most popular form of transport even until today, but it does offer a slew of fun if you’ve ever hopped on one. Well, assuming you have never experienced such a privilege, then the RC Hoverpod could be just the thing for you, as it allows you to pilot your very own Hoverpod.

Just like the real thing, the Hoverpod slides around the place by thrusting air downwards and propelling along in zippy fashion, leaving you to use the remote control to guide it past obstacles (tables, chairs, the legs of family members). Though it won’t work on water, you can still have hours of fun playing at being the skipper as you nimbly guide the Hoverpod across smooth floors and carpets (as long as the pile isn’t too shaggy).
The law of diminishing returns applies here, where a 10-minute charge offers 5 minutes of hover-time, while the remote control ought to be stocked with a quartet of AA batteries. As with everything else, there is a need for practise as the RC Hoverpod has a learning curve before you can zip it around with aplomb. Each of the RC Hoverpods will cost £24.99, where you can choose from red or blue colors.

Even though Bigfoot still alludes hunters in the Pacific Northwest, Fisher-Price has decided to merchandise him as a toy. I guess that the T-shirts weren’t enough. You’d probably have to live in the Pacific Northwest to get this joke.

In fact, the popular toy company is unveiling the Imaginext Bigfoot the Monster at the Toy Fair 2010 in New York. Granted, you may feel offended with Fisher Price’s calling Bigfoot a monster, and I’m sure that someone other than me will complain.

The Bigfoot is a remote controlled toy that has a remote, and it can do facial expressions, walk, and even do somersaults. It also has some touch points so the Bigfoot will, I don’t know, laugh when you touch his tummy, or something.

As a kid you always dream of those ultimate spy toys that allow for you to torture your siblings. As an adult you might still want them, but it’s doubtful that you’ll feel reassured living with a kid that owns one of those serious spy gadgets. This TRAKR would be a whole lot of fun, just as long as you’re the one controlling it. It’d be pure misery for anyone around you that doesn’t possess something like this.

Flying the Millennium Falcon is a childhood dream for many. All different generations have become serious fans of the famous ship. Well now you can fly your very own – sure it won’t be making it into space anytime soon, but you can fly one. You’ll just have to stay on the ground and watch it float through the air. It’s pretty close to the next best thing.

Men seem to be losing their masculinity for many reasons, and more husbands are now hen-pecked than ever before. Could this have something to do with the lack of more macho toys for boys? If you want little Johnny to grow up being testosterone filled, then the Sharpshooter remote controlled helicopter might be just the thing. This missile-firing toy comes with a dozen missiles for you to wreck havoc on enemy lines, and you can always practice your firing skills with 6 targets bundled in the package. Each $19.95 purchase comes with a rapid charging controller so that you can always dive back into the action soonest possible.