Radio Shack remote control cars info

A Review of Radio Shack Remote Control Cars
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Radio Shack remote control cars

are made for those who want to enjoy an already built model ready to go out of the box. While many radio control enthusiasts get some of their electrical gear from Radio Shack, the store is well known as a source for the RTR (ready-to-run).

Perhaps the most familiar of these are the
Zip Zaps micro R/C cars.

These Radio Shack remote control cars are 1:64 scale, and they come in about 10 different models including Jeep, Mazda, Toyota, Ford, Pontiac, and Chevy. Each has its selection of 6 different 27MHz frequencies, so you can race up to six different micro RC cars at a time. Their controls consist of a forward / reverse trigger and a left / right rotary steering. They have working taillights and headlights, and the car sits on its base until you are ready to take it out for another spin. The ZipZaps SE Micro RC cars are suggested for ages 8 and up.

For the even younger crowd, there are Radio Shack remote control cars geared towards them as well. How about a Mattel Barbie VW Beetle Convertible RC? This remote control vehicle has a controller that looks like a phone. It has simple controls: forward, turn in reverse, and stop. But it is 16 long with working headlights and its intended audience of ages 4 and up will love the look and simplicity.

If Barbie isnt your childs character of choice, there are Radio Shack remote control cars fashioned after the Cat in the Hat as well. The Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat" S.L.O.W. RC Vehicle (Super Luxurious Omnidirectional Whatchamajigger) is sure to rev up any kids imagination. It has parts that spin and move during operation such as flaps, moving gears, and working lights and a horn. It even has dual frequencies, 27 and 49 MHz, so the Cat in the Hat can challenge Barbie in a race around the block!

Ok, maybe you are older and are thinking what is there for me? Dont worry; there are Radio Shack remote control cars for the older enthusiasts as well. How about a Super Street Acura RSX RC Car in 1:10 scale that travels at about 1300 ft / minute? What if it had a spring suspension, precise steering, and three channels so you could hold your own street race with other cars?

Or maybe a Radio Control '58 Impala Low-Rider in 1:12 scale is more your style. These Radio Shack remote control cars do stunts, have a show quality look, and even a front and back that raises and lowers. These bad little cars with their tinted windows come in 27 or 49 MHz so you can have dueling stunts between two of them.

Or if its a classic youd rather have at the other end of that controller, there are Radio Shack remote control cars that will fit that need as well. The 50th Anniversary Chevy Corvette Radio-Controlled Car has the 50th anniversary red exterior, and makes not only a fun ride but also a great showpiece.

So if you think Radio Shack remote control cars are just those little stocking stuffers we used to find on Christmas morning, maybe you should check out their new generation of models and give them a spin.