Archive for August, 2011
Hot Wheels
Hot Wheels
Hot Wheels
Mattel introduced the first revolutionary die-cast car toys. Renowned for its details, small size and being authorized by reputable car makers such as General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Chrysler, Hot Wheels continue to be favorite die-cast car toys for collectors around the world. Compared to its competitor this Mattel cars have low friction wheels that do superbly well in small track racing.
Over the following years, Mattel introduced lines of Hot Wheels cars featuring popular cars including Custom Camaro and Volkswagen. The company also develop tires, paint and performance to reduce friction and increase speed. This year Mattel releases Stealth Rides series, featuring several types that include Hot Wheels Stealth Rides Racing Car, Power Tread and Batmobile Tumbler.
Unlike its predecessors, Stealth Rides are the first ever collapsible RC (Radio Control) Vehicle by Mattel. Each of the cars can be folded and tucked into their slim pocket-size carrying cases, which also function as infrared transmitter that execute as remote controller. The cars folds flat and transform into fully operation RC by the push of a button. All cars in this series transform into 3D car easy with a single push on the transformation button and they just run. Once you open the package, no need to charge the car as it comes with ready-to-use AG13 (LF44) batteries.
At a price of about less than $25, these tiny but mighty toys would surely bring the racing track excitement to any living room. Children ages 8 and up will enjoy playing with these cars indoor. The cars come with extra batteries and instructions, and the infrared channel settings allow players to set dissimilar channels during multiplayer racing. Being mini R/C cars that ar durable, easy to assemble, fast, foldable and lightweight, the portable Stealth Rides are must-have items for any Hot Wheels collector this holiday.