Air Hogs Havoc Heli - Colors May Vary
by Spin Master
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Spin MasterBrand: SpinMaster
Model: 44290
Product features:
- Remote-controlled helicopter with 4-way control for flying in any direction with accuracy
- Flies up to 100 feet high; flashing blue LED light for night flying
- Flexible, high-impact plastic body
- Rechargeable LIPO battery provides 6 minutes flight time from single charge
- Remote requires 6 "AA" batteries (not included)
Toys and Games Reviews of Air Hogs Havoc Heli - Colors May Vary
Customer Review: Realy cool... but only if you get it at descent price.
Summary: 4 Stars
This is actaully 3 stars and not 4. I've tried changing it but it doesn't seem to work. So have to put it in wrting for now. Also,... shop around before buying. Chances are you may find it for a better price.
Update (17 june 2010). I just got a mail from Amazon with deals on Air Hogs Havoc Helicoptes. Can anyone explain why prices on this item vary from 19.99 to 39.99 on Amazon??? Apparently only varying in color and/or packaging, but other than that, just the same. I guess different vendors selling through Amazon. Silly. Shop around for the lowest price you can get.
Update (11-apr-2010). After a couple of weeks, the novelty wears of. It's still cool and fun. But not so much as the first days. Especially since the only 'control' flight we seem to be able to get, is clock-wise circkle flight. So I had to bring down the rating from 4 stars to three stars. (Hmmm, unfortunatly, it seems I can't actually change the rating). We did get interested in the Air Hogs Reflex Helicopter: 27.195 MHz - Yellow. Seems like this one is much more controleable in getting to fly straight, and even backwards! Checkout the Air Hogs website.
My original review:
We loved these heli's. One thing that plays a major factor for me is the price. I was lucky to saw these for (...) (!!!) at a local store. Since I've seen them for twice that price on the internet I decided to get two. It was a good decision. They are really a lot of fun and durable. That said, I don't think I'd be willing to spend more then (...) for one.
It's not that easy to control. It took a couple of days of practicing. After that we were able to control it to lift, hover somewhat, and have it going around in a clock-wise circle. And I can control a little bit in making the circles wider or narrower, and having it going up, or down, and semi landing it. But other then that, just doesn't seem possible. For example, I can't get it going in a straight line, or instead of going in a circle clockwise, to have it go counter-clockwise. Still, even so it's lots of fun for (...).
One other thing that's a bit disappointing is, that you only get about 5 to 6 minutes airtime, after which you need to recharge it again. It recharges in about 20 minutes, which is ok I guess. But I feel you should be able to fly for at least 10 minutes before having to recharge. It would be even better if they get it to 15 to 30 minutes airtime. Obviously the more the better.
They are also extremely durable. Before you are able to control it a little bit, it will constantly be smacking into walls, desks, ceiling, smacking to the floor ect. ect. and continuously be able to take flight back. One of the two Havoc's we got, felt in the neighbors yard, which happens to have four massive guard dogs! One of these dogs must have seen the heli for some small bird or something,... the heli got severely mauled!!! Before we were able to alert the neighbors, and get the heli back,... it was really badly chewed!!! I feared the worse,... I really had give up on the poor thing,... it had puncture wholes to the left and right side,.. the tail was broken, you could see the wires, that got exposed, leading to the rotor, the tail rotor was gone. We tried it with the remote, but there was no response. So I was ready to dump it in the trash, when my wife suggested to recharge it first and give it another try. I really taught it was a waste of time, but I just complied and recharged it. Guess what! It worked!!! I was amazed. It spun completely out of control, because the tail was broken, and it did not have the tail rotor. But it was alive!!! I was amazed! I tried fixing the tail with tape, and some crazy glue, and replaced the tail rotor. Give it another try. It didn't work. It spins all out of control. Then I realize the tailblades are not working. I'm not sure why. It seems more like the little tail moter is jammed for some reason, then that it's broken. I'll continue to see if I can fix it somehow. If I get the tailblades to work, I believe this chopper will fly again.
Although a lot of fun, I still see room for improvement. First the price should really be around (...) (that's what I paid). Second, you need to practice a little bit with it, to get it under control.
I'm rating an overall of 4 stars, because I see room for improvement, namely: 1) getting it for about (...), 2) more fly time before recharging then the current 6 minutes flight. and 3) better control to be able to control it in straight forward flight, not only in circles. By the way, the remote uses 6 (!) AA batteries, which was kind of a surprise to me. So be prepared for this, or get rechargeable batteries. Depend on how much you are going to use it. I'm still using just normal batteries, and it's holding up pretty well. But as soon as I noticed I'm spending a lot of money on batteries, I will go over to rechargeable.Duracell Value Charger With 4AA Pre Charged Rechargeable Nimh Batteries, CEF14DX4N
Bottom-line,... for the right price, it's really cool and lots of fun, as long as the 'novelty' hasn't wear off.
Description of Air Hogs Havoc Heli - Colors May Vary
Product Features Amazingly small Infrared Remote control helicopter Flashing Blue LED for Night Flying Intended for indoor use. Outdoor flying only under ZERO wind conditions. Full Flight control with up/down and turn right/left Body is constructed from durable EPP foam Internal helicopter battery charges from remote control unit 15 minute charge time, 5 - 7 minute flight time Extra rotor included Uses 6AA Batteries (Not Included) Colors varies from pictureWith the world's record for the smallest remote-controlled helicopter, the Air Hogs Havoc Heli goes where no other flying object can. Recommended for ages eight and up, this incredible little R/C heli from Spinmaster is easy and fun for kids of all ages -- even grown up ones.
Realistic Helicopter Fun
The Havoc Heli has twin rotors for stability and four-way control for flying in any direction with accuracy -- up, down, under, over, left, right, forward and backward. Like a real helicopter, the Havoc can hover in one spot. It even manuevers through the toughest of obstacles. Intended for indoor use, the helicopter operates outdoors with zero wind conditions, and can fly up to 100 feet high in the air. The Havoc Heli is also equipped with a flashing blue LED light for night flying.
Friendly competition
Not just for flying solo, the Havoc Heli is designed for fun with your friends. With three selectable frequencies, up to three Air Hogs helicopters can fly in the same room at the same time. Beyond flying for fun, the hook attachment on the bottom of the helicopter picks up objects for top secret racing missions -- with or againsts friends.
Tough, Tiny, And Ready To Fly
Measuring six inches long and weighing only ten grams, the Havoc fits in the palm of a hand. Extraordinarily lightweight, the helicopter is built for crash resistance with a flexible, high-impact EPP foam body. The internal battery offers twice the amount of flight time as other R/C helicopters. The remote control charges the rechargeable LIPO battery in 15 minutes, providing six minutes of flight time. The remote requires 6 "AA" batteries (not included). Available in yellow, blue, and red, the Havoc Heli comes completely assembled and ready to fly.
What's in the Box
Remote-Controlled helicopter and remote control.
 Extraordinarily lightweight, the helicopter is built for crash resistance and manuverability, and fits in the palm of your hand. |
 An internal battery offers twice the amount of flight time as other R/C helicopters, while the remote control charges the rechargeable LIPO battery in 15 minutes. |
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