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Hot Wheels Stealth Rides: RC Vehicle Which Fit In Your Pocket

The history of radio control (R/C or simply called RC) toys could be traced back to the late nineteenth century when Nikola Tesla demonstrated a circuits-controlled boat in an exhibition on the Madison Square Garden. Over a century later, in 1960s to be more precise, an Italian company from Reggio Emilia started to advertise and market RC cars at Milan Toy Fair. When the UK toys company Lesney launched its Matchbox vehicles the US based Mattel also introduced its first die-cast toy vehicles into the market to heat up the competition. In comparison with its competitor Hot Wheels vehicles exhibit low friction wheels that show fantastically nicely in small track racing.

Renowned for its details, tiny scale and being licensed by respected car manufacturers for example General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Chrysler, Hot Wheels maintain to be favorite die-cast toy cars for collectors around the globe. Over the following years, Mattel launched lines of Hot Wheels vehicles that includes in style cars including Custom Camaro and Volkswagen. The company furthermore develops Hot Wheels’ tires, paint and performance to reduce friction and enhance velocity, among others. This year Mattel releases Hot Wheels Stealth Rides series, featuring a number of Stealth Rides types which comprise Hot Wheels Stealth Rides Racing Car, Stealth Rides Power Tread and Stealth Rides Batmobile Tumbler.

Unlike its predecessors, Hot Wheels Stealth Rides are the first ever collapsible Hot Wheels RC Car by Mattel. Each of the vehicles could be folded and tucked into their slim cases, which also function as infrared remote controls. The vehicles folds flat and transform into fully functioning radio control through the push of a button. Once you open the pack, no need to charge the car -it comes with ready-to-use AG13 (LF44) batteries. All Hot Wheels Stealth Rides transform into 3D car simply by means of a single push and so they just ride.

For a few bucks, you can buy this RC pocketed anywhere and have fun with the racing games everywhere you desire. Kids ages eight and over will enjoy playing with the Hot Wheels Stealth Rides indoor. The vehicles include spare batteries and directions, and the infrared channel settings allow participants to set unique channels throughout multiplayer racing. Being tiny radio control cars that are sturdy, simple-to-assembly, quick, foldable and light-weight, the transportable Hot Wheels Stealth Rides are must-have things for any Hot Wheels collector this holiday season.

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