Kid Galaxy Spin 'n Go Fire Truck

by Kid Galaxy

• Watch it drive across the floor with the control of a unique and easy to use remote control wand
• Pull the wand up vertically, and the vehicle stops while the spinning driver whirls and turns in place
• Move the wand back down horizontally, and make your truck turn and drive forward
• For ages 3+ years

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 7 x 6 inches ; 7.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004I8V716
• Item model number: 10447
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 15 years
• Batteries 5 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #106,664 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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Kids can direct traffic all by themselves with the Spin 'n' Go Fire Truck from Kid Galaxy. The Spin 'n' Go features an easy-to-use, button-less remote control wand that sends your fire truck going whichever way you like. Simply watch the spinning figure, lower the wand when it is pointed in your desired direction, and go!

Spin 'n' Go
Fire Truck

• Ages: Three and up
• Requires: Five AAA batteries

At a Glance:

• Easy-to-use remote control wand encourages coordinated movement
• Animated spinning character steers vehicle with your help
• Imaginative and cognitive stimulation during play

Animated spinning character steers vehicle with your help! View larger.

Direct Traffic with a Fireman

With the Spin 'n' Go Fire Truck, kids learn how to coordinate motion with an object that moves in straight lines and in circles. The remote control wand has no buttons for direction--it only moves according to the way it is held and the way the spinning fireman is positioned.

To use, flip the switch on the bottom of the fire truck and press the "ON" button on the green "GO" side of the wand. When the wand is held vertically, the vehicle stops moving and the figure spins in circles. To direct the fire truck, wait until the fireman points in your desired direction, and then lower the controller. The vehicle will turn and drive where the fireman is pointing!

A New Way to Drive

The Spin 'n' Go Fire Truck uses a remote control system that is different than most remote control cars. There are no buttons involved in the driving process. Instead, movements similar to road traffic control are incorporated into the fun. The result is that the spinning fireman is able to steer the vehicle, but only with the help of your child. Because kids don't have complete control over the vehicle's steering, their cognitive and imaginative abilities are stimulated as they guess where the truck might turn next!

What's in the Box

Fire truck, remote control wand, and directions.

Product Description

Kid Galaxy Spin N' Go Fire Truck

Kid Galaxy Spin N' Go Fire Truck has a unique, easy-to-use remote control wand that makes it drive across the floor. It has a driver who spins, whirls and turns in place when the vehicle stops by pulling the wand vertically. The truck can drive forward and turn by pulling the wand back down horizontally.

Why You'll Love It: The remote control wand has no buttons for direction; it only moves according to the way it's held and the way the spinning fireman is positioned.

Age: 3 years and up

Features

• Animated spinning character
• Easy-to-use remote control

Includes: Remote control wand Required Batteries: 5 AA batteries

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great First Remote Control Toy for a Toddler September 28, 2011

By Sherry Barr VINE™ VOICE

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Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

My 19-month old son loved this fire truck. It's a bit advanced for him to figure out exactly how to use the remote - the little fireman on top of the truck spins when you raise the controller straight up and down (vertical)- when the fireman points his hose in the direction you want the truck to move in, you lower the controller to a horizontal position. These steps are a little advanced for my son, but are likely to be better understood by a 2 1/2 - 3 year old. In addition, the little fireman spins too fast for even me to really control which direction he moves. Nonetheless, my son loves turning the fire truck on and off from the remote and while he can't intentionally control where the fire truck goes, he knows that by manipulating the remote, he's moving the fire truck in some direction and seems to really enjoy this. Overall, I think this is a great first remote control toy and will plan to buy it as a gift for 2-3-year olds.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't work well October 21, 2011

By Michael L. Knapp VINE™ VOICE

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Durability: 2.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 2.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 2.0 out of 5 stars   

we acquired this for use in our preschool/daycare so it has really been put to the test. when first introduced to the group they all gravitated toward it immediately. Hey, kids love firetrucks. Where it really fell down was the remote works very poorly or not at all, despite having fresh batteries all around & following the instructions implicitly. After every daycare parent & ourselves couldn't make it work we just took the batteries out & use it as a unpowered push toy. As that it is rarely used.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Well, it's durable September 28, 2011

By MoranReviews

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Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

I tested this out on my nephew because my kids were too old or too small. This was a great learning toy for him in trying out a remote. It was very easy for him to use, and in a course of minutes he figured it out. The thing crashed down the slide, flew down the stairs, and rammed the walls. Still running. So, durability is there. No small parts either.

However, it doesmn't make the siren noises, which disapointed said nephew. It also takes a lot of batteries, 5 AAs. Of all the crazy things, it wouldn't work on the linoleum or hardwood, but worked fine on the carpet. Very strange. A cute toy for 12-18 months, not much older though.