Nov 26 2007Flying 'Robot' Sure To Be A Hit For Christmas
The XPV R.A.D. Robotic Air Defense toy ($65) is billed as an awesome flying robot toy. While the unit does fly, and the figure attached does light up and do some talking, I'm hard pressed to call him a robot. I expect more out of a robot than blinking eyes and missile sounds. However, the thing still seems cool.
Capable of performing amazing aerial stunts. Flight range of over 300 feet. Flies up to 30 MPH and over 20 stories. New, super-light stealth styling inspired by real stealth planes. Twin turbo engine design. Made with impact resistant material. Includes first aid vehicle repair kit. Detachable blaster included. 2 Channel controller.
Not only that, but the thing drives on land and the XPV battery charger can charge other USB devices you may have on you. Whoo-wee! Last Christmas I bought one of those micro-helicopters for myself because no one else loves me. It was pretty fun until I wrecked it in the ceiling fan trying to evade a cat. This year I may treat myself to one of these bad boys and chase squirrels around the yard. Because that's what you do when you have no friends.
Video demonstration after the jump.
The Ultimate Flying R/C Robot [geekalerts]
Reader Comments
1. Simon - November 26, 2007 4:40 PM
Surely they're not actually allowed to use the transformers name or logo?
2. boredom - November 26, 2007 4:46 PM
I would absolutely LOVE chasing squirrels or the damn neighbors cat with this. So much more fun than a bowl of antifreeze.
3. guate6 - November 26, 2007 5:17 PM
Heh, I agree with #1, and my guess is "no they're not." That and I disagree with the ad, it's not better than transformers. Transformers transform, this thing could do without the stupid robot attached and it'd do the same damn thing. Transformers: 34, stupid flying pseudo-robot: -4
4. mactank - November 26, 2007 6:38 PM
WOOOW yeah great for christmas!!!
5. jack herer - November 26, 2007 8:19 PM
Shooting parakeets from the rooftops with paintballs seems obsolete now.
6. MoTT - November 26, 2007 10:48 PM
yeah i agree with #3 completely cause come on everyone loves trasformers and i would rather have just no robot. the car being able to fly idea is pretty cool tho. would get if that damn robot wasnt there
7. Lauren - November 27, 2007 11:18 AM
Turboman? Is that you? Everyone be on the lookout for Arnold, he's probably sneaking around here somewhere.
8. muderface - November 27, 2007 12:57 PM
that toy sucks. that is all
9. Cat - November 28, 2007 12:25 AM
It's just a goddamn plastic figure attached to a glider with wheels. Now, if it had the ability to light and drop molotov cocktails from a hidden compartment onto unsuspecting victims... then I'd buy it.