The four arrows can be used to steer the vehicle in the correct direction, steering and accelerating at the same time.

The wheels can turn sideways — that's the "anti-gravity" mode, because it makes it look as though the car is hovering. For this reason, we use cookies and third-party services to improve the services we offer, display relevant advertisments and receive usage statistics. Very few RC cars are ready to go straight out of the box: You'll probably need to either insert new batteries (usually not included) or charge up the rechargeable batteries. Named to our 2022 Good Housekeeping Best Toy Awards and inspired by Paralympic motocross champion Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham, who was born with spina bifida, this remote-controlled vehicle speeds up to 30 mph, spins, jumps and does wheelies.Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. It's not speedy, and it is, in fact, slower than toy cars for younger kids, but the way it spins, climbs, flips and keeps going is a delight. You build this two-in-one vehicle from 772 Lego pieces, which is a project in itself, so that means you won't have a working vehicle right out of the box. For instance, if something is marked for 12 years and up, it probably takes a bit of finger dexterity and patience. The remote control unit takes 3 batteries, Thomas takes 3 batteries, and there’s a small on/off button underneath Thomas.

Our experts also release an annual list of Toy Awards, featuring top-tested items for kids of every age. Es können zwei Einstellungen gewählt werden: eine für Anfänger und eine für Profis, wenn das Kind die Fernsteuerung richtig bedienen kann. It's also the rare RC car that's ready to go after you take it out of the box — even the remote control's batteries are included.We find it takes a tween or teen about a week to assemble it on their own, working for a few hours each day. However, it also means you must carefully fold the charging cable back up into its waterproof door in the bottom of the truck after every charge, something that usually requires adult help. Our testing has shown that it's strong enough to be raced down a staircase or smashed into cabinets without damage to the toy or to a home.