TRAK ATTAK from New Bright -- Radio Control Toys

**A Geek Daddy received the featured product for free to review **

The TRAK ATTAK puts a new spin on playing with radio control cars as this RC racer features tracks instead of wheels to speed it along. This 1:10 scale (14") tread driven vehicle features a sturdy suspension and enough bulk in its size to let it tank through a variety of terrains.  Yet it is light and fast enough to really get it racing along.  A Geek Daddy recently put the TRAK ATTAK to the test and it proved itself to be an entertaining toy as it jaunted across backyards, through park playgrounds and around our neighborhood's sidewalks.



TRAK ATTAK comes with a 12.8 volt Lithium Ion power pack which is easy to recharge and provides the remote control vehicle with plenty of energy to power through the challenges you throw at it.  Just plug the power pack into the included charger which is inserted into a standard wall outlet.  It took fifteen minutes to charge it up out of the box. Then lock the power pack into place within the bottom of the TRAK ATTAK, which is very easy to fit into place, and your toy will be fueled up and ready to go!  My son took it to the park to race around and the TRAK ATTAK lasted about thirty minutes before the power pack needed to be recharged.  Subsequent recharges take from a half hour to an hour depending on the amount of use it has had and provide twenty to thirty minutes of fast paced activity.  Here's some video of my 7 year old steering it around as you can see it handles well and is easy for him to control:



The TRAK ATTAK comes with its own compact remote control.  I don't particularly care for my kids wanting to grab my phone to be able to play with a toy through its bluetooth or wi-fi so an included remote control with these type of things is always a plus for me.  This parent also appreciated that New Bright included the 2 AA batteries needed to power the remote control within the packaging.  Pull the TRAK ATTAK out of its box, insert the included batteries into the remote control and charge the Lithium Ion power pack for a few minutes and this RC racers is quickly ready to play with.

There have been quite a few radio control cars that my twins have wanted to race against each other that didn't work out very well when we tried them out because the frequencies interfered with one another causing a mess in controlling both so they couldn't really compete against one another at the same time. That won't be a problem with TRAK ATTAK which utilizes 2.4GHZ technology that allows remote control units sync to specific vehicles.  This allows up to 6 people to race at once in proximity to one another at the same time -- yes!!!  New Bright's technology also allows the TRAK ATTAK to have an internal antenna so there isn't one hanging from the vehicle providing for more mobility and a more attractive ride while also providing a faster response between transmitter and vehicle from longer distances.

 If you are looking for an out of the ordinary toy that will get kids excited about wanting to go outside to play, you'll want to pick up a TRAK ATTAK. This RC toy also demonstrated the durability not to quickly and easily break ensuring kids will get plenty of enjoyment out of it.  TRAK ATTAK is available exclusively from Walmart if you are interested in grabbing one.  For more information about TRAK ATTAK and other radio controlled toys from its manufacturer, visit newbright.com

Maisto Twitter Party

 A Geek Daddy has been financially compensated for promoting and participating in The Toy Insider's #MaistoTECHRC Twitter Party.

A Geek Daddy is excited to be a panelist for The Toy Insider's MAISTO TOYS Twitter Party on Friday, May 13 from 11 a.m. - Noon EST.  Join us for an hour of chatting about cool toys, engaging in fun banter, and competing in trivia contests for some great prizes.

Maisto is a toy company that specializes in licensed die-cast cars and remote control (R/C) vehicles. The Maisto brand name was registered in 1990 by the May Cheong Group, a vertically integrated manufacturer based in Hong Kong. With a wide variety of models and styles to choose from, there are exotic cars, off-road trucks, boats, or even planes to pick up and admire. If you’re a newcomer to the hobby, or long-time collector, their ever-expanding product line will be sure to have something for you. They even have an array of play sets and R/Cs for the little ones in your life, truly providing fun for the whole family.

To get ready for the MAISTO TOYS Twitter Party, A Geek Daddy was provided some R/C Cyklone 360 Motorcycle Bikes for my kids to test out and race.  These futuristic looking motorcycles feature giant rear wheels that change colors as you race through embedded LED lighting plus the remote control lets you flip the back wheel from side to side allowing for 360 degree spins and stunts.  I'll be sharing our experience playing with the R/C Cyklone 360 Motorcycle Bikes during this twitter party with The Toy Insider and we'll be giving away five of these toys throughout the hour.  Plus one lucky grand prize winner will receive a Maisto Tech Rock Crawler 3XL.

To participate in the twitter party be sure to follow @Maistotoys and @thetoyinsider and tweet with #MaistoTECHRC.  Plus follow A Geek Daddy (@Geekdad248) and two other awesome panelists @charlenedeloach and @allmommywants! Hope you'll join us on Friday, May 13 during the #MaistoTECHRC Twitter Party!

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Air Hogs Remote Control Batmobile

** A Geek Daddy received the featured product for free **

While Batman and Superman may be dueling it out in Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justicee one thing these two caped crusaders must be able to agree upon is that the batmobile in the movie is pretty darn cool!  You don't need to be a billionaire playboy with a secret super hero identity to have some fun with the batmobile though thanks to Spin Master Toys.  Spin Master's AIR HOGS Batman vs Superman Official Movie Replica Remote Control Batmobile puts you in control of this amazing vehicle from the blockbuster film.

It's a bird, it's a plane...it's the Batmobile?!  This RC toy worked great indoors and outdoors; flying across our hardwood floors and carpet inside while racing down the sidewalk and through the dirt outdoors as well.  It even soared off our patio flying onto the grass and kept on going giving Superman a run for his money when it comes to flying.



While the toy is recommended for 8+ my seven year old twins were both able to easily steer it having fun imagining racing around the streets of Gotham City as Batman.  While many remote control toys now use apps on smart phones to control the RC vehicles, I appreciated that this Air Hogs version comes with its own sturdy controller that provides a nice connection for guiding the batmobile. While the car is fairly easy to guide we still had our fair share of collisions with curbs, trees, chairs and a variety of other hazards while playing around with it plus a few flips and crashes from attempted jumps so it is nice that this toy is very durably built.  The Air Hogs RC Batmobile took all the abuse my kids gave it and just kept on going .. .now that really is value for your dollar!  As a parent who has seen a fair share of easily broken toys disappoint his kids,  I was truly impressed by the quality of this remote control vehicle.

The Batmobile's authentic Batman vs Superman movie design features incredible brushed metal  detail.  It also features four really bright front mounted LED headlights that directionally track wherever you steer the batmobile.



The backside of the batmobile features a rear LED that glows red to portray the vehicle's after-burner from the movie.

The 2.4 GHz remote control works from a decent distance away from the batmobile and only requires 2AA batteries.  The batmobile itself is powered by a USB rechargeable battery so it is easy to power up by plugging it into a computer or an electrical wall socket convertor.  YES! I love it when you don't have to keep replacing batteries in a toy!

If you know a kid, or kid at heart, that is a fan of comic books and super heroes you will absolutely want to check out the AIR HOGS Batman vs Superman Official Movie Replica Remote Control Batmobile.  Our family has genuinely had a great experience and lots of fun playing with this toy.  This RC Batmobile will be a toy that we'll be playing with long after doing this review.