Be a Sky Rover Voice Command Helicopter Pilot!

   

Many kids dream of being a pilot, but not many actually get to try it out. 

While it may not be like flying an actual aircraft, the Sky Rover Voice Command Helicopter gets them age-appropriately close within an indoor environment. 

This remote control Sky Rover Voice Command Helicopter allows the user to speak twelve pre-determined voice commands into the accompanying headset, which will power the helicopter. Whether you want to turn left, right, go forwards or backwards, or even pull a U-turn, it does it all. It has real working lights, and you can also hover and fly on auto-pilot. Alternatively, you can also fly the helicopter in traditional mode using the accompanying controller. The remote controller requires 3 AAA batteries, and the helicopter itself contains a rechargeable battery which can be recharged by USB on your computer. This remote control helicopter is designed for indoor use only and recommended for those 8 years and over.

My son thinks this toy is pretty cool. Because he was initially nervous to try out the voice commands, he began by mastering how to fly it using the regular remote control device. Once he felt comfortable with that, he moved on to using voice commands. That got him pretty excited and feeling like quite the little pilot! It can be flown for about 6 minutes per flight and controlled up to 10 meters away. We found that it took about 20 minutes of flying before it required charging, which took about 30 minutes. 

The great thing about this helicopter is that if you accidentally fly it into a wall or crash land it, the helicopter will fall to the ground. Ours crashed quite a few times initially when my son was first trying to master landing the aircraft. So far, it's taken the beating well. It also comes with some replacement parts so that if it did break, you will likely have the parts to put it back together. Overall, while being a delicate toy by nature, it does seem pretty sturdy with regular, responsible use.  It has sustained all falls very well so far. One other cool thing it can do is prop itself right side up again if it falls on its side! 

The Sky Rover Voice Command Helicopter is available at most toy retailers across Canada and the U.S., and retails for approximately 39.99USD/$59.99CAN.

Happy piloting!

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Super Wings Transforming Characters Have Flown in to North America!

    

Super Wings toys are now here in North America! 

For those of you who are not familiar with the show Super Wings, Jett - the main aircraft character, delivers packages to kids around the world. Jett frequently encounters problems of various kinds, and therefor calls upon his cohorts for assistance in figuring it out.  In the show, these little planes can walk on their own two feet, and then transform themselves back into planes as the need arises.  

Given the theme of the show, it should come as no surprise that toy designers came up with the idea to create transforming figures for children to play out their own scenarios. These Super Wings Transforming toys come in 6 different designs - Jett, Jerome, Donnie, Paul, Bello & Dizzy. 

We sampled Transforming Jett & Transforming Jerome.  Like the show, these adorable little guys can stand on their own two feet while in the bot position, and then also change into an aircraft in order to complete their deliveries and solve problems. They switch from aircraft to bot, and vice versa, in 10 steps or less. In the bot position, they stand approximately 5" tall. 

These toys are geared for kids 3 years and over. Personally, I think they are best suited for those around 5 years of age. My 3 year old has so far been unable to figure out how to transform them without help, as they do require a bit of a firm hand. With that being said, he does very much enjoy playing with them in both positions and likes to have them switched back and forth.  They are perfect for small hands and both my youngest and my oldest have been playing with them quite a bit since they arrived. It should be noted that, like many toys, they have some small parts. As such they could pose a choking hazard for children under 3. So be sure to keep them away from little ones, if you have any. 

These Super Wings Transforming characters are available at retailers such as Toys R Us and Walmart and retail for approximately $17.99CAN/$9.99USD.

Happy flying! 

***** These views are mine, and mine alone. As with anything, you are responsible for assessing whether this item and/or activity is safe and suitable for your specific needs. InfoMommy does not make any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility and/or liability for any actions taken as a result of this blog post. *****