Wild Planet Spy Gear Spy Video ATV-360

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Manufacturer: Wild Planet
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Product Description

From award-winning toymaker Wild Planet comes the entertaining and rugged Spy Video ATV. Sure to keep aspiring spies busy for hours, the ATV is a sturdy, plastic, remote-control vehicle that lets your child "spy" via video and audio feeds transmitted wirelessly through a headset. A "360" button spins the ATV in a circle providing a 360-degree video of the vehicle's surroundings. Children ages six and older will enjoy playing with this clever toy.

Spy Video ATV-360

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12 "AA" batteries (not included)

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The Good: Spy headset with video monitor and earbud let kids see and hear around corners and under furniture.

The Challenging: The video can be difficult to see clearly; driving the vehicle takes some practice.

In a Nutshell: A clever, high-tech toy that kids will enjoy with its ability to let them see and hear in hidden places.

Sturdy Plastic with Streamlined Design
Made of durable plastic, the ATV is big enough to stand up to rough play, yet small enough to store away easily when playtime is over. With only three major parts -- the ATV, headset, and remote control -- it's straightforward for such a sophisticated toy. Younger children might need help adjusting the headset for optimum viewing of the video feed. Also, parents will need to use a screwdriver to install and replace the 12 "AA" batteries (not included).

Hours of spying fun
The ATV looks rugged and tough, with its heavy black tread and thin antennae. A video camera mounted to the front transmits a video feed to a monitor in the headset while a sound sensor on the top of the ATV sends audio through an earbud. Children can drive the ATV around corners and under furniture, while simultaneously seeing and hearing what the vehicle does. Its big tires lets it climb easily over obstacles -- like dirty laundry.

The video and audio worked flawlessly when we tested them, although we found the video a little hard to see. It took a little trial and error to figure out how to get the vehicle to go where we wished, but we think kids who have experience driving remote control cars will pick it up quickly. With a little practice, kids will be proficient with this entertaining toy.

What's in the Box
ATV vehicle with video camera and sound sensor; remote control; earbud; headset with adjustable monitor and video screen; and instructions.

The Spy Video ATV allows kids to "spy" using a miniature, remote-controlled vehicle.

The ATV is rugged in construction and can take on any terrain.

The earbud and eyepiece allow you to observe the ATV's video feed remotely.

Product Details

RC all terrain vehicle with real-time video and listener
See video and hear sounds transmitted by your stealth ATV
Full-function, dual-track radio controlled ATV with off-road power
360-degree view button on remote camera
Comes with headset LCD viewing screen and ear bud for listening

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Customer Reviews

Spy atv

Review Date: December 8, 2008

Reviewer: Nicholas G. Barrows,

I bought this toy at toysrus because I always wanted an rc car with a camera I could see with. It is realy a lot of fun to drive around your house and explore under furniture and chase your pets. Its a little expensive but you have to take in consideration what you are getting, you are actually getting three toys in one. You have the rc tank itself which does a good job of getting over obsticals such as clothes, toys, and rugs on the floor. the tank also alows you to pivit and scan the room in one spot which is very usefull. The atv also comes with a spy camera which allows you to see what the toy is seeing though a head set. Also it has an electric ear. Overall a fun toy for kids and adults.

Hours of fun--a definite hit!

Review Date: May 6, 2009

Reviewer: Andrew J. Riemer, Winsted, MN United States

One of my sons was absolutely delighted when he found this item on clearance at a local retailer. Since he bought it, he uses it every day. Suprisingly, too, it has not burned through batteries as quickly as I imagined it would.

The treads allow it to navigate more areas than a wheeled audio-receiver car he got at Christmas. He can drive over small piles of laundry and even Matchbox cars--something important since he can only see based on the angle at which the camera is set before it is set in motion. He's been driving it around the house and spying on his brother's Cub Scout meetings and his sister's Brownie meetings. He's had it outside and inside. It's the most pleased he's ever been with a toy.

The only improvement I'd like to see would be the ability to change the vertical camera angle remotely. Don't let that keep you from this one, though. It's pure fun.

A true spy vehicle.

Review Date: January 1, 2009

Reviewer: Noname,

My 7 year old son bought this with his Christmas money. For a toy, it is money well spent. He is enjoying many hours of fun with this toy, steering it all over the house and sidewalk from remote areas of the house.

I tried the eyepiece on and the video quality is quite good but definitely like tunnel vision. The camera cannot be remotely controlled up and down. That must be done manually. There is a 360 degree button that spins the ATV around when I want to see where I am.

The volume in the earpiece can be adjusted remotely. There is one earbud and the manual instructs us not to substitute other earbuds or headphones or risk damaging the controller. The sound quality is great but it turns off when the vehicle is in motion, so I can only listen when the vehicle is stopped.

Battery life has been decent considering how much my son plays with it. I needed 12 AA batteries to get it running and the manual advises us not to use rechargeable batteries. I wish I knew why because this is the second spy toy we have that says that.

The only caution I have on this toy is to make sure it is out of the your bedroom when you need privacy. It can hear and see all! Overall, a terrific toy.

Great fun!!

Review Date: August 20, 2009

Reviewer: Margaret Cooper, Tennessee USA

I gave one of these to each of my grandsons for their 9th birthdays and both said it was their favorite gift. That made me a pretty popular Grandma and I highly recommend this toy!!

A Major Hit

Review Date: December 28, 2009

Reviewer: J. Cooper, Northern California

Got this for my 9 year-old son for Christmas. It was an enormous success. He has played and played with it, and it hasn't seemed to lose its allure. He has said things like "Best present I've ever gotten"... so if your child has aims to be a secret agent, this is the toy for him.