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What: Mini video review and demo of the Spin Master Air Hogs RC Micro Hovercraft. This is the US version of the Tomy Hover-Q. Available at Toys R Us and Target stores for $29.99. Comments: I’m giving this a 2 out of 5 rating. It’s fun for a short while, literally. The 40 minute charge time and around 2 minute running time is a bit of a turn off. 2 minutes isn’t much time to enjoy it, and 40 minutes is just too long to wait. It only really runs well on super smooth, flat surfaces. It can go pretty fast, but doesn’t steer very well and hard to get it go straight, even after adjusting the steering trim. It’s a neat little gimmick though, a micro hovercraft. But, that it’s limited to its terrain and runs for just a couple minutes, it’s only fun for so long.

Air Hogs Thunder Trucks Pickup Black and Green

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25 Responses to “Fun With Air Hogs RC Micro Hovercraft”

  1. hasjfa says:

    Air Hogs Havoc Heli

    there is one from tommy and they look similar

  2. smutoys says:

    Air Hogs Foxfire Jet Flier

    Actually, these are exactly the same as the Tomy Hover Q’s packaged for North America under the Air Hogs brand and different stickers.

  3. BaYcOnLuBb3r says:

    Air Hogs Laser Micro Zero Gravity

    2:07 to 2:08 you ****** -o< O.O
    2/4 pedestrians,Not bad!

  4. 1point61803 says:

    Air Hogs Sharp Shooter

    Actually, some of the Tomy RC’s feature a cellphone connection system that lets you control the vehicle via your cellphone. Originals are always better imo.

  5. zuriyahe says:

    Air Hogs Thunder Trucks Pickup Black and Green

    Great review! If I find this lil gem of a hovercraft on clearance…I will consider getting it. :-)

  6. smutoys says:

    Air Hogs Havoc Heli

    Thanks! I’ve seen it go on sale a few times. I’m sure it’ll be on clearance eventually. Most likely at Target.

  7. SlyckDood says:

    Air Hogs Laser Micro Zero Gravity

    Lol, hilarious review. Wanted to find a video review of this thing because my friend bought it the other night for 19 bucks. We thought we had charged it incorrectly because it was the biggest letdown ever…it can’t even run down better than a 50% ratio of pedestrians C’MON!!

  8. smutoys says:

    Spinmaster Air Hogs Battling Havoc R/C Helicopters

    Haha thanks! And yeah, the extremely short battery life is pretty ridiculous. 1-2 minutes run time is really not worth waiting 40 minutes to charge for. They should really make a version 2 with a better battery.

  9. mnavariass says:

    Air Hogs Thunder Trucks Pickup Black and Green

    Great review but i would not buy this piece of crap,im better off blowing air at a plastic bag,The Q-steer Mario Kart RC is great though.

  10. smutoys says:

    Spinmaster Air Hogs Battling Havoc R/C Helicopters

    It’s not in the RC, it’s a program/app you can get for your cell phone. So, it has nothing to do with the difference of the Japanese and US version of the RC itself. They probably haven’t marketed the app domestically ’cause it wouldn’t be as popular since these are considered just kid’s toys here.

  11. smutoys says:

    Two (2) Replacement Main Rotors for Mini Infrared Remote Control Electric Helicopters

    Thanks. And it’s not that bad, just not so worth its price as it is. A few things could be improved and make it way more worth the price. Either way, I do have the Mario Kart ones too, and they are totally worth the 20 bucks.

  12. shdhfgrtdych360 says:

    Air Hogs Vectron Wave

    hey umm,the batteries in my controller are old,but its lasting longer.the charge is 25 minutes long,and play time is 4 minutes long.the batteries are a little below alright performance.its weird but cool.try it

  13. smutoys says:

    Air Hogs Havoc Heli

    @shdhfgrtdych360: That’s very interesting. I don’t have mine anymore, but maybe this info might help others who have it, thanks.

  14. blueranger4567 says:

    Air Hogs Vectron Wave

    if like that get asharpshooter!

  15. smutoys says:

    Air Hogs Laser Micro Zero Gravity

    @blueranger4567: Aside from the fact that these can’t be compared, this is a hovercraft and the Sharpshooter is a heli, I do think the Sharpshooter is cool and I want to try it out.

    (For those that don’t know what the Sharpshooter is, it’s an Air Hogs RC helicopter that has a missile firing feature.)

  16. MW2Master36 says:

    Air Hogs Havoc Heli

    @blueranger4567 what did you say?

  17. smutoys says:

    Air Hogs Vectron Wave

    @MW2Master36: I think blueranger4567 meant “If you like that, get a Sharpshooter.” As in the Air Hogs Sharpshooter helicopter.

  18. smutoys says:

    Air Hogs Foxfire Jet Flier

    @900776655: Yup, I totally did! Hahaha!

  19. smutoys says:

    Air Hogs Laser Micro Zero Gravity

    @raf4jack: Yes, see my other video of it running on water in the video response.

  20. unknown281rule says:

    Air Hogs Vectron Wave

    haha u ****** in the end

  21. smutoys says:

    Air Hogs Laser Micro Zero Gravity

    @unknown281rule: Yeah haha, I thought it’d be funny to leave that in the video. :D

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