2 Radio - controlled Shocking Tanks

by SHOCKING TANKS

Product Features

• Two remote controlled battled tanks with infra red guns
• Two control units with built in shocking function and speakers
• A direct hit on the tank shocks the driver via the control unit
• Indicator lights show when you have been hit. Five strikes and you're out
• Battle sound effects for added excitemen

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18 x 17 x 6 inches ; 8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• ASIN: B000JD0918
• Batteries: 12 AAA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,329 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific)

Product Description

Battle Zone: 2 Radio - controlled Shocking Tanks. Tank vs. Tank! Two Battle Tanks duke it out with 2 different remote controls. You're on the offensive, rolling down the hallway. Suddenly, your opponent emerges from behind a box. He fires his infrared gun. Direct hit on your tank. ZAP! You feel a shock (wimp or tough-guy level) through the remote control handle. Indicator lights show you've been hit. Five hits and you're out. Are you up for the challenge? Great fun for commanders 14 and up. Requires 6 AAA and 6 AA batteries (included). Set weighs 2 lbs., 5 ozs. Zap, Batman! Initiate the dual... get this set for holiday fun and beyond! 2 Radio-controlled Shocking Tanks

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It could be soooo much better ! ! !, August 25, 2007

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Scott Ivins (Austin, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2 Radio - controlled Shocking Tanks

When they arrived they were put right into service. The #2 tank had a problem that one of its tread motors (each tank has 2 treads to move) did not work. I'm an electronics tech. so I was able to take it apart and fix it but not perfectly.(I'm pretty sure an average person without a jewelers kit and multimeter could not have fixed it.) So the one tank works great and the other . . . ok. Also, you start to loose control if there is anything in between you and the tank (a wood table top or curious dog lets say). In my opinion it's a GREAT idea, the workmanship is good but the design need work. Three AA batteries only give 4.5 volts to the tank, limiting speed. One (or two while were dreamn') 9 volt batteries weigh comparatively and would allow for more powerful motors, increasing speed but possibly reducing play time (two 9 volts would help that). Also, the controller needs some more power to increase the signal strength and range(you would have to up the tank power as well to get the additional range). The needed improvements would increase the price, but not by much (still less than the $100 mark). So, the idea is great, this application is good but needs work to make it great but you get what you pay for (thats what I don't understand, a small increase in price would make these awesome and if they sucked batteries down fast then hey, maybe the battery co.'s would help subsidize the design costs. Just an idea) I hope this helped. Laterz.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Returned-Twice!, February 2, 2007

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Y. Smith - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2 Radio - controlled Shocking Tanks

I bought these as a joke for my family for Christmas. Opened them Christmas day and one of the tanks had a problem with one directional switch that prevented it from moving one direction.
So I returned the item and requested a new one. As soon as the new box arrived we took them out and tried them again. And Again the same issue with one directional button. We took them outside, into different rooms in the house to make sure there was No interference with the r/c. After numerous attempts at location changes, battery changes, even person changes to make sure it was not "user error", they went back in the box and will be shipped back for credit. We're opting for the Laser Extreme game this time.
Has Anyone else had problems with these?

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My husband loves this!!, December 26, 2007

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C. Cummings - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: 2 Radio - controlled Shocking Tanks

I bought these for my husband and his friends in Iraq for Christmas. He loved the idea and they all enjoy playing with them. He also said the shock is pretty strong, but they enjoy that! A unique, amusing gift! Thanks for making his Christmas brighter!