Air Hogs Micro Havoc reviewed

I didn't see this one coming, but Air Hogs managed to come out with an even smaller version of their wildly popular Havoc heli. The "Micro Havoc" is less than an inch shorter, but the review on RC Mania reveals that a lot more has changed than the size, and it's not all for the better. See for yourself:

Air Hogs Micro Havoc Review

Air Hogs Twin Thunder

Rating: A-

It's not a Havoc, but it's the latest in the Air Hogs micro heli line and it's gotten a lot of interest lately. With its twin-rotor design, it has twice the power. With 3 remote channels instead of the usual 3, it can do more with more control. Here's a snippet from the review:

"...a few stores like Wal Mart have brought their price down as low as $49, which makes the Twin Thunder even cheaper than the Reflex, with a better-looking design and more speed and controllability for more intermediate pilots. I think that's a perfect price, and you get a good value."

See the full story in my Air Hogs Twin Thunder review at RC Mania >

Air Hogs Havoc Laser Battle set reviewed

A surprising result from this highly anticipated test:

"I love the Havoc helis, and I think the very idea of a battle set is truly awesome, but the quirks that showed up when two were flown together really let me down. Given the other feedback from regular buyers I've read on the Internet, I think the Havoc Laser Battle sets are a hit-and-miss affair, where you may be taking a gamble when you buy one. Maybe it'll work out, maybe it won't. As much as I hate to say it, I'm going to have to recommend that the buyer beware. "

Grade: C-

Read the full Havoc Laser Battle review for the full scoop!

Havoc Heli Laser Battle set has arrived!

My laser battle set is in hand, and the helis are charging! I will try to get together with a friend and get some combat on video for you all soon!

Air Hogs Havoc Laser Battle set

It was "bad" enough (not "bad" meaning bad, but "bad" meaning good) that they came out with the Apache Havoc to rip money right out of my wallet. Now they're doing the Laser Battle set!

I've got one of these sets on the way. It oncludes two Havoc Helis with new competition bodies that look a little bit like AH-1 Cobras, each equipped with an infrared "laser" that can "shoot down" the other one! The first shot sends the enemy spiralling out of control briefly. The second in a row in a short period knocks them out of the sky completely! What a concept! It'll be like playing a video game that's actually real (though completely safe, whew). Can't wait!