Tyco R/C N.S.E.C.T. Robotic Attack Creature - 49MHZ - Blue
by Mattel
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: MattelBrand: Mattel
Product features:
- This creepy crawler morphs into a mighty missile blaster in seconds
- Make it scurry across the floor and move its claws with the remote control
- 2 shooting modes allow single or rapid fire a distance of up to 25'
- Laser-like eyes that change color for attack or explore mode
Toys and Games Reviews of Tyco R/C N.S.E.C.T. Robotic Attack Creature - 49MHZ - Blue
Customer Review: Negative press not deserved, thing works fine if you bother to read instructions
Summary: 4 Stars
After reading the negative reviews on this post, I have to admit I was intrepid about getting one, but my 8 year old son really wanted one, so I went ahead and purchased it and then spent quite a bit of time testing it out before deciding to present it as a Christmas present. I charged it up and off it went. It runs reasonable smoothly and I did not have any issues getting it to crawl around and go where I pointed it. It is a bit loud, but most RC toys are, I have 2 Tyco Terrain Twisters (absolutely brilliant RC toys which are great on dirt, snow, sand, and water and have held up well for 2 years) and the NSECT isn't any louder than these. I think the issues about the firing cannon should be explained a bit more in detail. If you read the instructions it clearly states that if the cannon's movement is obstructed in any way, then it goes to a "neutral" inoperative state (to protect its mechanism) and won't fire. This can sometimes occur if the cannon is raised when the toggle switch is pressed up for too long (and it is not at it's highest point when firing). The cannon sometimes fires one or two darts and then stops. I have found that if I simply press the toggle switch up once quickly (not holding the button in the up position) then the cannon goes to the proper height and fires fine. Also if you want to fire all darts at once with no interruption, after the cannon is raised, keep a good bit of pressure on the right top firing button without releasing it, and things usually work just fine. If the cannon stops working due to an obstruction, simply cycling the NSECT's power (not the remote) recovers cannon operation. The darts always traveled well over 20 feet and I can stick them to windows inside the house, which is impressive! The darts are the same as used in many Nerf toys and replacements are easy to find. The front claw mechanism was good for dragging a 9 inch action figure or Lego Bionicle around, which makes for great "imaginative play." Remember, this is a toy for ages 8 and up, not for younger kids who don't have the patience to master the control of it. I should point out that I asked service desks at Target and Toy's R US if a lot of these had been returned since its introduction in November and they indicated that this was not the case. Oh, and I don't have stock in Tyco!
Description of Tyco R/C N.S.E.C.T. Robotic Attack Creature - 49MHZ - Blue
Hot Wheels introduces its latest innovation in radio control. Featuring a "biomechanical" design, the N.S.E.C.T. robot scurries with amazing speed and then transforms from "bio-bug" to "bio-missle" blaster in seconds! Two shooting modes allow the N.S.E.C.T. single or rapid fire, up to an alarming distance of 25 feet. It also has working claws for capturing things, and laser-like eyes that change color when it's in attack or explore mode.The N.S.E.C.T. Robot requires one 7.2V battery and charger, plus one 9V battery for the transmitter, all included. 49 MHz. Measures 15" long.
This remote control robot looks like a weird cross between a tank and a tick. It has six legs, glowing eyes, and snapping jaws in front. The best part, though, is its Gatling gun-style missile launcher. At the flip of a glowing red switch on the remote, the launcher pops up from under its hard, wing-like cover. You can use the right trigger to shoot the missiles off one at a time or fire all six automatically in under five seconds. You can even shoot while the N.S.E.C.T. is moving. The missiles travel up to 20 feet because they are made of light foam with soft, suction cup tips and weigh .07 ounces each. This makes collateral damage to heirloom china unlikely. The pincher-like "power claw" in front can grab and hold some objects. We were able to drag an empty coffee mug around the floor by its handle, but the N.S.E.C.T. didn't have a deep enough grip to go around the mug itself. Controlling the N.S.E.C.T. is pretty easy; it can move forward, reverse, and can do both moving turns and stationary pivots. N.S.E.C.T. is loads of fun, but be prepared for the fact that its battery needs a good five hour charge before any fun begins. N.S.E.C.T. comes with the remote control, a NiCd battery pack and charger, a 9 volt battery for the transmitter, and basic instructions. --Porter B. Hall
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