What's a good starter RC toy for young children?

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Square Peg - 17 Sep 2008 17:05 GMT

How old does a child need to be before they can manage a simple RC
vehicle. I'm thinking about a dune buggy or something that can be used
in the back yard.

Can anyone suggest a make and model? Or should I just go to a toy
store or even a hobby shop? Before I go to the hobby shop, I'd kinda
like to know a little about what I am looking for. I'm an engineer
(software) so I understand the principles, but I don't really know
anything about RC gear.

Is there something that is controlled with just a joystick?

My thinking is to get them something simple. If they like it, I'll
take them to a hobby shop and get something more sophisticated.

I would guess that a truck or dune buggy would be easier to control
than a helicopter, right?

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QUAKEnSHAKE - 19 Sep 2008 04:26 GMT

For backyard & grass you should get a truck with good ground clearance.
The Traxxas Stampede would be a great beginner truck.
Here
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNJJ0**

You didnt give a price range but for quality RC this is at the low end
price wise.
$200 should get you the above Truck a couple batteries and charger for
the batteries.

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Square Peg - 20 Sep 2008 00:20 GMT

>For backyard & grass you should get a truck with good ground clearance.
>The Traxxas Stampede would be a great beginner truck.
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>$200 should get you the above Truck a couple batteries and charger for
>the batteries.

OK, thanks. $200 is reasonable -- as long as he lets grampa play, too.
;-)

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What's a good starter RC toy for young children?