Customer Reviews

Spy Gear Kid Quest Walkie Talkies

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1 star:		(8)

 

 

Don't buy these. They don't work at all. Even just a few feet away, all you'll hear is static and not even a hint of the other person's voice. I purchased a pair at a brick-and-mortar store, and returned them.

I wish I'd read the reviews before buying this product! I would have saved us money and aggravation. I bought these for my son's Christmas present this year. He was really excited about playing with them with his sister. The problem is, we haven't been able to find one single spot -- inside or out -- where we can get reception on both units! Even when you can pick up one person on the handset, the sound is so staticky and crackly, that you can barely make out what the person is saying. What's the point? My kids got so frustrated in the first couple of days, that they dumped them in the toybox and haven't played with them since. What an incredible waste of money and such a let down for the kids on Christmas. It's pretty rotten that National Geographic can conscience putting this piece of junk on the market. Don't make my mistake. Heed these reviews! This is a must-avoid product.

I am so glad we tested this product ahead of time. As a rule we test all battery opperated gifts before we wrap them, these walkie-talkies worked for ab out 10 'feet'... yes I said feet. We gave them to my 2 year old grandson to play with instead of his big brother who got a set of Midlands. Don't waste your money on these...

We bought these for my son, who was very eager to have a pair of working walkie-talkies. They work well, at a substantial distance, HOWEVER, when you are not actually speaking into them (i.e.,pressing the 'talk' button) they emit a continuous, loud, unbearable static noise. With all of today's technology, it's hard to believe they couldn't manufacture something better.

I'm not sure what the people are talking about with the three foot radius. That's how mine were at first, but I finally figured out how to make them work. They are more or less of the average 2 mile radius. I wouldn't expect too much, come on people! These are KID's toys! They aren't going to give a 7 yr. old a pair of hundred dollar talkies, now would they? The main trouble was getting the battery. After we had the batteries in, it came the testing time. They work pretty well, Except if it is below 60 or 50 degrees. Then, Only one will work, and not even that well. But, I have figured out how to make them quiter without turning them off! Hold you're hand over the mouth piece really tightly... It should elimanate most of the static. But, for ten dollars, these are a very good pair. I am however saving up for the Uniden Ten mile radius 20 dollar adult walkie talkies.

My wife bought these for our two sons (4 and 3 years old) also a set for my nephews (8 and 5 years old). We thought we better test them before we gave them as gifts. They are worthless. At 15 feet I could barely hear my wife. The static is so loud when you are not pushing the talk button that you can't even stand to have them on for more than a minute or two. Don't waste you time with these. We are taking back both pairs in the next day of two.

I was also very disappointed with these Walkie-talkies. I bought one pair and only the 'call' button would work. Exchanged them and even the second pair wouldn't work- you could only barely hear each others voices only feet away from each other and certainly not recognize the words spoken, the static was the only thing that was loud. Even for the low price, they are a waste of money. I cannot understand either why National Geographic would put their name behind these.

Ours are a different color but look the same so I'm not sure if they're the exact same model. OUrs are lime green with black. My kids love theirs. The biggest problem I have is keeping them from leaving them on and burning down the batteries! They take them on trips so they can explore wherever they are. Their imaginations run wild! Great fun.

My kids have had these for a while & have used them indoors. They seem to work great all over the house...

I wish I could give these walkie talkies 0 stars. The feedback is obnoxious. You can not hear the person on the other end anyway. Just buy something else - anything else!

I had to take them away only minutes after putting the batteries in (tears & screaming followed). Not a good way to start Christmas!