| Model Number: | 20043608 |
| Assembly Required: | No |
| Batteries Required?: | Yes |
| Batteries Included?: | No |
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Take to the skies with the missile-launching red Air Hogs R/C Sharp Shooter Helicopter . The ultimate 'boy's toy', this 16cm-long supercharged model helicopter fires missiles with accuracy and can be piloted up and down, left and right, or hover in the air. The Air Hogs R/C Sharp Shooter Helicopter has a built-in rechargeable battery that charges in just 30 minutes from the controller. The controller requires six AA batteries (not included).
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I didn't want to buy this toy as my son has had two previous helicopters and they are so flimsy for the money. However, he was desperate and it was his main Christmas present we succumbed to the pleading as we didn't want a disappointed child on Christmas morning. He played with it for about 15 minutes and then re-charged, when he pulled the lead out he snapped the connection in the helicopter unit! One big expensive (for what it is) mistake. Will not buy another air hogs product. The vectra wave thingy we bought him from Air Hogs is rubbish too. These things are really not built to last, fun for a few goes if you have money to throw away.
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I bought this as part of my Grandson's Christmas presents and it has proved to be a popular choice. Even the adults like it and there was practically a fight as to see who could fly it the best. It is very entertaining.
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Great "Father & Son" fun
7 Nov 2010
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I've found two great uses for this toy:
1. Father & Son fun
2. Office cubicle mischief
Hand's down, the dad/son time is more valuable & more fulfilling than the office pranks. Mastering the Air Hog is no simple feat. Watching my son master it fills me with pride and humility both at at the same time.
If you've used other Air Hog copters before, then you can skip this review, because you already know all you need to know. The only difference with this model is the addition of the missiles (very cool feature).
If you're new to Air Hog copters, then you need to know that they aren't all the simple to operate. They're designed to fly indoors, but "indoors" isn't necessarily that big of a place. We're lucky to have high ceilings in most of the house, plus a cathedral ceiling in our dining room and a big space over the stairs. So the "no fly" versus "fly" zones are pretty favorable in our house.
The most important thing with the Air Hog is to figure out how to trim it up, which means fly it straight instead of spinning clockwise or counter-clockwise. The controller has a trim knob, but there's no way to reset it back to center if you go too far one way or the other. That makes it tricky.
Once you have it trimmed, the next challenge is to maneuver around without hitting the dog or cat. This thing is pretty doggone enticing for the pets. So either lock them in another room or assume they will participate in training exercises. Ranking of interest goes: Dad, son, cat, dog, then wife/daughter in that order (wife & daughter tied for last...just above "completely annoyed").
The next challenge after that is level flight and hovering. Don't even think about firing the missiles until you've reached this level, or else you'll be completing your training wearing an eye patch (which complicates depth perception).
If you've made it this far, you're ready to take this bad boy into the office and have some fun. The mob of sissy boys with their Nerf gun raids aren't so tough when you take them on one at a time guerrilla style. Send out an email saying "Death from Above" and then hover this thing into the leader's cube and fire two pointy missiles at his head faster than he can say "I'm calling HR!!!" Then you have him right where you want him. He'll think twice before launching another assault on you, fearing revenge & paybacks and thinking "this guy is serious".
ONE WARNING: I've never seen another toy where "You'll put your eye out!!!!" is more likely to come true. At least with a BB gun you're pointing it at something else. With this copter spinning around, ask not for whom the bell tolls, because the odds are pretty good you're going to shoot yourself if you haven't completely mastered straight/level flight.
1. Father & Son fun
2. Office cubicle mischief
Hand's down, the dad/son time is more valuable & more fulfilling than the office pranks. Mastering the Air Hog is no simple feat. Watching my son master it fills me with pride and humility both at at the same time.
If you've used other Air Hog copters before, then you can skip this review, because you already know all you need to know. The only difference with this model is the addition of the missiles (very cool feature).
If you're new to Air Hog copters, then you need to know that they aren't all the simple to operate. They're designed to fly indoors, but "indoors" isn't necessarily that big of a place. We're lucky to have high ceilings in most of the house, plus a cathedral ceiling in our dining room and a big space over the stairs. So the "no fly" versus "fly" zones are pretty favorable in our house.
The most important thing with the Air Hog is to figure out how to trim it up, which means fly it straight instead of spinning clockwise or counter-clockwise. The controller has a trim knob, but there's no way to reset it back to center if you go too far one way or the other. That makes it tricky.
Once you have it trimmed, the next challenge is to maneuver around without hitting the dog or cat. This thing is pretty doggone enticing for the pets. So either lock them in another room or assume they will participate in training exercises. Ranking of interest goes: Dad, son, cat, dog, then wife/daughter in that order (wife & daughter tied for last...just above "completely annoyed").
The next challenge after that is level flight and hovering. Don't even think about firing the missiles until you've reached this level, or else you'll be completing your training wearing an eye patch (which complicates depth perception).
If you've made it this far, you're ready to take this bad boy into the office and have some fun. The mob of sissy boys with their Nerf gun raids aren't so tough when you take them on one at a time guerrilla style. Send out an email saying "Death from Above" and then hover this thing into the leader's cube and fire two pointy missiles at his head faster than he can say "I'm calling HR!!!" Then you have him right where you want him. He'll think twice before launching another assault on you, fearing revenge & paybacks and thinking "this guy is serious".
ONE WARNING: I've never seen another toy where "You'll put your eye out!!!!" is more likely to come true. At least with a BB gun you're pointing it at something else. With this copter spinning around, ask not for whom the bell tolls, because the odds are pretty good you're going to shoot yourself if you haven't completely mastered straight/level flight.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Best one yet.
12 Mar 2010
Amazon Verified Purchase
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I have tried four other types of Air Hogs heli's and this one is a vast improvement in stability. Very easy to trim, it hovers very well and won't run away from you. The vertical control seems slow to react so you have to try and think a few seconds ahead. Only other complaint is the button for the missiles. Mine doesn't depress at all. It is just a separate piece of plastic fixed to the top of the controller. Mine moves just a sliver to the side when trying to press it, and the missile doesn't always fire. But it fires most of the time and that is enough to keep me happy. LOVE this helicopter and I hope Air Hogs stays in business and continues to improve them!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Excellent toy
26 Mar 2010
Amazon Verified Purchase
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I bought this one to my son on his 4th birthday.
Helicopter is absolutely great - easy to control, durable and loads of fun. The only problem is short battery life - but that's expected.
Some advise for new users:
1. Do not start on maximum thrust. It is a great toy to teach a child to manage the pressure they apply to a toy. If the thrust is pushed to max then all the copter will do is throw itself into random direction - wall, ceiling - it doesn't have any preferences.
2. Do not start it from floor. I usually hold it with two fingers until my son spins the rotor and then I let it go. If you try to start it from floor it will loose balance.
Helicopter is absolutely great - easy to control, durable and loads of fun. The only problem is short battery life - but that's expected.
Some advise for new users:
1. Do not start on maximum thrust. It is a great toy to teach a child to manage the pressure they apply to a toy. If the thrust is pushed to max then all the copter will do is throw itself into random direction - wall, ceiling - it doesn't have any preferences.
2. Do not start it from floor. I usually hold it with two fingers until my son spins the rotor and then I let it go. If you try to start it from floor it will loose balance.
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