13th of March 2010
Spinmaster Air Hogs Zero Gravity Micro Car Black Rugged Car specifications:
- The final completely working RC vehicle
- Includes one zero gravity micro car, one controller or charger and one instruction sheet
- Micro sized for best play action
- Drives on your floor, roof and walls
- Best performance on smoother surfaces
Spinmaster Air Hogs Zero Gravity Micro Car Black Rugged Car review:
Indoor R/C racing never seen anything quite like this. This zero gravity micro racer is a full function R/C car that knows no difference between the floor, the walls and the ceiling! It races right side up, upside down, and any other smooth surface, all with remaining scale speed and performance. Working headlights act as charge level indicators, so you know when it is time to recharge.
Car comes with two power settings floor mode with venture fan off, and suction mode for vertical and upside down action. Will include four different frequencies so you may be able to race against your friends. Requires one rechargeable LiPo battery included and six “AA” batteries not included. Measures 4.75″L x 2.5″W x 1.25″H. Colors may differ from image shown.
Hands On Review:
Forget those remote control cars that just scoot across the ground! These Air Hogs Zero Gravity Micro cars moves in three dimensions across the ground, up the wall, and upside down on the ceiling! By using a specially intended suction device, the car can climb a wall and maneuver just as it does on the ground.
Air Hogs allows you to control a car along the ground and up walls. Red sports car variant shown View bigger. |
Use the remote to charge the car’s fitted battery. Red sports car variant shown View bigger. |
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Smart, groundbreaking Design
Air Hogs makes the only cars that can climb walls, and the Zero Gravity Micro is smaller and faster than the original Air Hogs Zero Gravity Humvee. We were surprised by how small and light the Zero Gravity Micro is, it’s just a thin plastic shell wrapped around a light body with a vacuum in it. Our car was intended to appear like a red race car, but you may be able to decide from other designs available also.
We were able to get the Zero Gravity Micro up and running without any problems. The remote control unit needs six AA batteries not included, and is then used to charge the fitted rechargeable battery in the car. This is done by connecting a cable from the remote control to the car, and flipping the switch to charge mode. Thanks to smart design, this cable may be stowed and hidden away when not being used.
After about half an hour for charging, the car was prepared to go. Now, we set the car to wall climbing mode and set it on our wall. Though we’d read about what it has been supposed to do, we were still impressed when we saw the car stick to the wall and climb. You may be able to see the vacuum working, as there’s a window on the top of the car showing a spinning fan. The car makes quite some sound when it’s in wall mode.
Using the remote, we were able to make the car go up, turn left and right, and go down also. With a tight turning radius, the car is maneuverable and with many practice, you may be able to get the car to do exactly as you wish. Also to Wall mode, there’s also a Ground mode which leaves the fan/vacuum off, and allows you to drive full function on the ground. You have to walk around with the car, but, as the remote has restricted range. This isn’t as big a concern on walls because we were typically pretty close to the wall as the car climbed it.
The car has working headlights that double as a battery indicator when they start to blink, the car is running low on power.
Needs Clean, Smooth Surface
The information warn that the car should be played only on a clean, smooth surface, and they are not kidding. Since the car can stay on walls caused by suction, the moment an inconsistency is presented, the car loses suction and falls off. We found that a surface like glass works well. With our concrete wall, we frequently ran into problems with the car maintaining its suction. Coupled with the car’s light construction, we fear that repeated abuse could cause damage to it.
In general, we found the Air Hogs Zero Gravity Micro to be an groundbreaking and fun toy. We wished it were a bit more hefty and could work on more surfaces, but when we got it going on our window, we were impressed. It is a great new idea and turn on an old toy, and is bound to keep kids mesmerized.
What’s in the Box
AirHogs car, remote control unit, information.
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September 1, 2008 at 5:51 pm
It’s one of the better play vehicles out there. Good Pricing.
September 2, 2008 at 1:58 pm
I checked Costco and they dont have any wholesale deals are there any wholesale deals online?
September 3, 2008 at 6:24 pm
It has been reviewed everywhere, but i still couldnt find a coupon
September 4, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Who is the cheapest online dealer?
September 5, 2008 at 7:22 pm
It’s on all price comparison web sites, just look around if you dont think this is the best deal
September 6, 2008 at 3:40 pm
I have one for sale, great price, email me if interested
September 7, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Target had the best price before, buy it there
September 8, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Looked for coupon sites
September 9, 2008 at 11:47 pm
it’s in limited availability, and hard to find a rebate, so dont bother too much, just buy it
September 10, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Buy it at amazon, has free shipping over $50, i think
September 11, 2008 at 8:49 pm
How long is the warranty?
September 12, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Generally the best offer for spinmaster air can usually be found at an net dealer or ebay
September 13, 2008 at 5:27 pm
I saw Walmart has it for sale
September 14, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Anyone know of a coupon for Dallas area?
September 15, 2008 at 1:19 pm
saw spinmaster air hogs reviewed everywhere, and this really is the cheapest price
September 16, 2008 at 0:16 pm
Usually price of spinmaster air is cheap for play vehicles
September 17, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Don’t think closeout prices are a deal, i would buy it now.
September 18, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Compare online prices, dont bother with store price
September 19, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Pros: Great product for the price. Cons: Hard to find in stock
September 20, 2008 at 11:14 pm
Amazon or Ebay generaly have a low price than an outlet
September 21, 2008 at 3:51 pm
I think Circuit city may have free shipping
September 22, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Read reviews, all positive
September 23, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Where can you get it used online?