Wild Planet Spy Gear Spy Video ATV-360

Friday, December 18th, 2009 at 7:59 am

Manufacturer: Wild Planet
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List Price: $99.99
Sale Price: $174.98
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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.