If you’re a fan of all things remote-controlled, you’ll know that these awesome models and gadgets definitely do not come cheap. In order to fund your rather expensive hobby then, you’re going to need to scrounge up some extra cash from somewhere.
This is where online bingo can come in very handy, as not only is it a fun and social game to enjoy in your leisure time; it can also help you to raise some extra spending money.
Some people who play online bingo end up winning just £10 or £20 on an occasional basis (which is still much better than a poke in the eye, we think you’ll agree!), but a lucky few scoring a big bingo win can take home hundreds or sometimes even thousands of pounds. Just think of all the crazy RC fun you could have with that kind of cash!
If you’re brand new to the world of online bingo, we have a great recommendation for you – Bingo hollywood, with all of its great welcome offers, promotions and prizes. So many online gaming fans are playing Bingo hollywood games right now, and it really is a great place for newbies to start off their online bingo adventure!
June 9th, 2011 | Posted in General | No Comments
While at University I had decided that after completing my course and my exams I felt I deserved a present. I had always wanted a remote control helicopter so I looked around a purchased a Xpeed Outdoor Gyro Helicopter. After mastering the basic controls and sharing it with my housemates we decided that it would be good to see who was the best.
We decided on a course that tested all areas of flying, such as landing to flying past obstacles and finally picking up a crate we had made out of paper clips. This made the flying experience feel that more enjoyable as there were more people involved and obviously because you wanted to be the best helicopter pilot.
This went on all summer keeping track of the best times through the course. We still waste our weekends by recreating the course, it just shows how much fun the Xpeed Outdoor Gyro Helicopter can be as it is over 6 months old and is out most weeks.
May 19th, 2011 | Posted in General | No Comments
Its every boys dream to be able to drive around in a tank or be a soldier when they are younger. Many will end up playing army with sticks as guns. To increase your child’s excitement manifold, why not invest in a remote control tank?
The remote control Tiger I replica is a miniaturised scale model of the Tiger I tanks used in the war. This toy comes with full RC manoeuvrability and even lets off smoke and sound effects when you shoot the main cannon, which can shoot a single ball bearing (BB).
Other sound effects are also featured with this gadget, such as engine emulation and machine gun fire, as well as some classic war music to drive along to.
March 31st, 2010 | Posted in RC Tanks | No Comments
This is every parent’s dream. You buy your child a remote control toy to play with, which they then proceed to drive crazily around the entire house. This may sound like a bit of a typical annoyance, however, this isn’t the case if the ‘toy’ you buy them is the new Navibot by Samsung.
This RC gadget is actually a mini-hoover, so as it is driven about it cleans at the same time. In fact, it even has an automatic mode where it will drive around randomly, so if you don’t even have children you can take advantage of this little wonder.
One of the most inspirational features of this device is that when it gets low on charge, it will find its own way “home” (a docking station) and will recharge itself before going back out on a cleaning spree.
March 30th, 2010 | Posted in General | No Comments
Giant house spiders are likely to freak most people out, a phobia which gets ten times worse if the spider happens to be a huge tarantula. Well, if you like scaring people or just have a thing for large, freaky spiders then the remote control tarantula is just the thing for you!
This remote control ‘toy’ has plenty of flexibility when it comes to movement. It is capable of moving forwards, backwards or side to side. You can even rotate it on the spot if you want to, with all of the 8 furry legs waggling for each minuscule movement to add to the realism.
March 19th, 2010 | Posted in RC Novelties | No Comments
Star Wars has long been a sci-fi fantasy for many children and adults, more so since the first films in the series aired in the 1980s. Of all the ships in this epic adventure, the Millenium Falcon is arguably one of the most recognisable and admired vessels.
If you fantasised about flying the Millennium Falcon then you could be in for a treat, as there is a remote control Millennium Falcon, which can actually fly! Obviously you want be using it to travel to other galaxies, but you can still have great fun flying this beautie around in your home.
It is quite a small scale RC device, measuring in at only 11 inches by 8 inches, so it is perfectly suitable for flying indoors in large rooms.
March 10th, 2010 | Posted in RC Helicopters | No Comments
Everyone loves playing with the latest gadgets and gizmos, from RC cars to RC helicopters there is always a buzz when the next model comes out or a new concept in RC racing evolves. One great thing about RC models is the way that they have progressively evolved into the advanced pieces of kit we see today.
A great item that has recently caught our eye is a new type of bicycle. With the bicycle being around for such a long time it would be difficult to see how this device could evolve. There are many types of bikes from off-road to downhill to bmx to racers but they all require one thing, your own pedal power. Electric Powabyke Bikes are a type of electric cycle that can travel at around 10-15 miles on a single charge and if you are over 14 you can ride it on the road without any formal documents like insurance or a driving license. The bikes are no slouch as they can reach speeds of around 15mph using an electric hub motor and go uphill or into a strong headwind with ease. These are great for the environmentally conscious too as the approximate power usage equates to 1.5 pence per mile.
If you need a new toy to complement your RC models then these bikes are a great alternative to normal bicycles.
March 4th, 2009 | Posted in General | No Comments
Have you ever sat around playing with your mates with radio controlled weapons, such as tanks or mobile missile launchers, but felt that the initial excitement of battling was wearing off? The adrenalin rush you get with every hit has dissipated. What you need is something that gives you a physical reaction rather than just a visual one.
Step up the Remote Control Shocking Tanks, a futuristic looking pair of tanks that shoot out infrared beams. On a direct hit a small voltage is passed through the controller shocking your opponent. Now you have something to fight for. But remember, if your opponent hits your tank, you also get the shock. You will now feel that adrenalin rushing back as you plan your strategy. Do you go for a full out attack or play it cautiously staying behind cover waiting for the right moment.
The winner is the first one to 5 hits. If you set the unit to the low power setting, each time you hit your opponent, one life is lost. If you are feeling brave and set it to high power setting, each hit will result in your opponent losing two lives. With a range of 5 metres it’s ideal for anybody’s home.
What could be better than getting a hit on one of your mates and then acting like a WWE wrestler and shouting “FEEL THE PAIN!”
You can pick it up for around £35.
February 19th, 2009 | Posted in RC Tanks | No Comments
Have you ever felt guilty sitting down doing nothing? Or when you’re playing with your gadgets? Well now you can play and feel like you are doing something useful. Well, sort of. A mini radio controlled forklift truck is the working mans boy toy and now you too can lift and move boxes around just like the real thing.
It is a replica of the full size truck, standing at a drinks can size, which gives you full steering to accurately pick up the pallet, cones and carton which are included. With the handset you get full control of the lifting mechanism via two buttons on the top and it even replicates the anti-tipping backward tilt found on the original.
If you ever feel that carrying your beer can from the fridge is too much, load it up on a pallet and guide it to your seat with this handy little gadget. Then once you’ve sat down you can lift it up to your hand with the lifting mechanism. Who says toys can’t be useful around the house?
The next time you get nagged to do some tidying up, just fire up the mini forklift and get to work. Admittedly you will only be able to clear away small objects, but every little helps and your conscience will be clear.
You can pick this up for around £20.
February 18th, 2009 | Posted in General | No Comments
Radio controlled cars come in two types of style, either RTR (ready to run) or those that require assembly.
The ready to run cars come built and ready to start driving out of the box, so you don’t need to spend any time assembling anything. There’s no waiting with them. You can of course upgrade the cars later if you wish, so you have customisable options if you feel you want to make some changes.
With an Assembly kit you have to build the car from scratch, from the framework, to the chassis to the gear-box. This requires a lot of time and effort, and can get quite frustrating if you’re not mechanically minded. Nitro cars are also a lot more complicated to build than battery operated cars as they come with a lot of electronic parts, much like a real car.
If building and tuning the car from scratch is something you want to do, you’ll want an assembly kit. However if you just want to get car out of the box and start motoring, you’ll be more suited to a RTR kit.
July 3rd, 2008 | Posted in RC Cars | No Comments
