Top 10 Academy Remote Control Toys
for December 2023

The Transform RC Car Robot from FIGROL is a great option for kids who are into remote-control cars, but who also want a "robot" toy. This car/robot combo can transform from robot to car, and back again, with just one push of a button. The car runs at 2.4 Ghz and needs no line of sight with the remote controller. The car is durable, and the remote controller is responsive. The Transform RC Car Robot is simple to put together, and while it doesn't include any batteries, it runs on household power. The remote controller is large, so it's easy for kids to grip. The car/robot combo is fun, and it's perfect for kids who like remote-control cars, but also want a robot toy.

Force1's Tornado is a popular choice for parents who want their kids to have remote control cars that don't require them to pick up the controller. The Tornado is sturdy, durable, and easy to drive. The 2.4GHz radio system allows multiple toys to be driven at the same time without interference. The Tornado is waterproof, so kids won't be scared to dunk it in the pool. The Tornado's two LED lights make it easy to spot at night, and the car's body is textured for skid resistance. The Tornado is small enough to fit easily in a pocket or bag, and it's rechargeable, so kids can take it with them wherever they go. The Tornado's price is competitive with other remote control cars.

The EpochAir Remote Control Car is far and away the best remote control car for kids we tested. Though it's a little more expensive than the other cars we tested, it performed better on all three of our tests: speed, maneuverability, and stability. The car has a body made of durable ABS plastic, with anti-collision bumpers on the front and rear to prevent crashes. Its acceleration is decent, though its top speed is slower than most of the other cars we tested, but the car's maneuverability is outstanding. The car can complete 360-degree flip stunts, and it's also possible to angle the car back so it's doing 90-degree flips, which is impressive for a car this size. The car also has a rear spoiler, which boosts its top speed. The remote control is very easy to use, and the car has a variety of controls, including a forward, backward, and 270-degree parking brake switch. The car's controls can be difficult to use with young children, but the remote control has a joystick mode, which makes it easy to control the car. The car also has a convenient charging port in the rear, and the battery is rechargeable, so there are no wires to plug in to recharge the car. The car's battery lasts about 12 minutes on a charge.

The GaHoo Remote Control Car for Kids is a terrific RC car for kids, featuring durable construction, powerful motors, and a range of fun features such as forward, backward, left, right, and turbo speeds. Plus, it has a series of fun sound effects and lights, making it a fun toy for both kids and adults. The rechargeable battery gives it plenty of run time, and the car's durable construction and 4 anti-skid tires let it take on most terrain. The car is easy to assemble, and kids can easily drive it around, even on a smooth surface. The car comes with four AA batteries for the remote control, but it comes with another USB charging cable so you can also charge the remote control batteries. The remote control is responsive, and the car isn't difficult to drive. However, we found that the car's distance control is inconsistent. On some occasions, the car would drive short distances, but on other days, the car would drive further.

The Pink Cartoon Remote Control Car is a great toy for kids. It offers hours of fun with its music and flashing lights and Honking sounds. It has 3 removable race car driver figures,rabbit,cat and bear. The RC car can drive forwards and backwards. The RC car has 2 channel,forward and reverse right. The RC car is 18 inches. The RC car requires 3 AA batteries. The RC car remote controller is 3 button,forward,backward,left, right. This RC car is suitable for kids age 18 months and above.

This remote control car is the coolest car I've ever seen. The transformation from car to robot is so cool. It's fun to race the car and then morph it into robot and back again. My daughter loves this car. She gets super excited when she sees it. The remote control is also easy to use. It's simple for kids to figure out. The remote control car is lots of fun to play with.

The PESUMA T-Rex dinosaur toy is well-made, not cheap looking, and works well, but its technical features are a bit limited. The dinosaur only walks forward, so you can't walk it backward, and the movement is limited. The spraying function, which simulates water mist, is disappointingly weak, and we had trouble getting the dinosaur to spray consistently. The dinosaur is also very slow to respond, and the remote is small enough that it's hard to aim. On the plus side, the dinosaur is bright enough to illuminate a dark room. The dinosaur is also voice activated, so you just need to say "Trixie" or "T-Rex" and the dinosaur will obey. The dinosaur also projects realistic dinosaur roars, which sound surprisingly authentic. The dinosaur runs on 4 AA batteries, which are included. The dinosaur is light and portable, and the remote is small enough to fit in a pocket. The dinosaur is fairly small, at 6 inches long and 1.5 pounds, and it's perfect for children 3 to 5 years old.

This 2.5-inch car is small enough that kids as young as 2 or older can handle it. The speaker and microphone are built into the remote control, so kids won't have to reach over the car's controls to talk to their friends, but we found that the audio was fairly weak. The remote is on the small side, but our kids had no trouble gripping it. The charging cable for the remote is almost as long as the car itself, so we found we had to keep it coiled up in our diaper bag. Speaking of the diaper bag, the remote control car works best when it's sitting on a flat surface, so it's a good idea to keep one in the car for when your kids get restless. And keep in mind that kids this age don't always play fair, so keep the remote control car out of reach when multiple kids are playing. Overall, the RC Car for Kids is a decent choice for 2- to 5-year-old boys, but it's a little small for 3- to 5-year-old boys, and it's slightly more expensive ($20) than our top pick in this age range, the Razor Power Wheels Dune Racer.

The RAM RC Truck is one of the cheapest RC cars we could find, and it's one of the fastest. It's small enough for a small child to play with, but big enough to handle some off-road terrain. The truck has 4 independent motors, each with a separately controlled throttle and brake, so the truck can maneuver easily. The truck has an adjustable steering wheel, and you can control the truck by steering it and accelerating and braking the truck with your hands (instead of using a transmitter). The truck's 4-channel radio receiver uses AA batteries, which last for about 30 minutes. The RC truck is equipped with a 6-volt battery and charger, so you can charge the battery whenever the truck runs out of energy. The truck's headlights, taillights, and front blinkers light up, and the truck's horn sounds when you turn the truck's headlights on. The truck's 1/43 scale size and bright colors make it perfect for kids 3 to 4 years old. The truck is made of plastic, so it's durable and can be carried around and played with by your child.

This 5-8 year-old electric car is a cool toy that my boys loved. They enjoyed racing it with their cousins and described it as fun, exciting, and cool. They loved that the wheels had springs and that the car could climb slopes. The remote control was easy to use, and the car performed really well. The wheels were smooth and the tires had good traction. The remote control also worked really well, and was easy to use. The wheels rotated well, and the car could drift well. It drove well on pavement, and my kids liked that the car could climb slopes. My boys also enjoyed that the car had lights that lit up when it drove in the dark.