Tyco Radio Controlled Shell Shocker 27 MHz

by Mattel

Product Features

• Mud, grass, or pavement cant stop the Shell Shocker as it transforms from cyberball to a cyberbeast
• Features and bio mechanical design includes a large front wheel that allows for flipping action and the ability to drive over obstacles
• Tyco Pro Flexpak battery not included

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 15 x 16 inches ; 6.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000930C2O
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 12 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #185,202 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (87 customer reviews)

Product Description

With a rhino-type "skin" and a scorpion-like tail that whips around, the Shell Shocker is one beast of a radio control vehicle. It transforms from a cyberball to a cyberbeast in seconds! Mud, grass, pavement can't stop the Shell Shocker, the incredibly adaptability will fascinate kids! The Shell Shocker vehicle's special creature features and bio-mechanical design is unlike any other radio control vehicle ever with a back wheel that allows for flipping action and the ability to drive over obstacles. The front arms turn the vehicle by moving in an up and down motion. Three modes include shield, explore and attack. 27 MHz. Requires Tyco Pro Flexpack Battery Pack and Charger (included), plus one "9V" battery (not included). Measures 13" long.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

198 of 216 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This toy requires a $30 DOLLAR BATTERY PACK!, December 3, 2005

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Kim "DivaMom" (New York) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Tyco Radio Controlled Shell Shocker 27 MHz (Toy)

The toy itself is fine, pricy, but fine. However, it's one thing for your kid to open a gift on Christmas morning and realize you have to run to the gas station for a forgotten battery. It's totally another thing to spend $70 on something you can't even use without the $30 battery pack that has to be purchased separately at a REAL store. Tyco didn't want to price this thing at $100 so they TRICKED their customers with a simple "batteries not included" label. If you want this toy for your child, just realize...it ACTUALLY costs $100!!!

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tyco Shell Shocker Is The Most Unique RC Toy of 2005!, December 4, 2005

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GadgetMadness.com - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Tyco Radio Controlled Shell Shocker 27 MHz (Toy)

The Shell Shocker is the coolest land-based RC toy I've played with since, well ever. I purchased one myself, and once I got it home realized I misread the packaging - to me it seemed that you could purchase an extra battery pack if you wanted to, but it was not 100% crystal clear that I needed to buy one of these separately. Some people are going to be turned off when they realize that they need to purchase a $30 battery for a toy they already spent $60 for - trust me when I realized I had to go back to the store I was right there with ya. Once you get the battery charged and start playing though, all that frustration will disappear!

55 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Proprietary battery bad., December 5, 2005

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Sean Jolly (Knoxville,TN) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Tyco Radio Controlled Shell Shocker 27 MHz (Toy)

While the toy may be cool the "batteries not included" on the box is definitely deceptive. A $30 proprietary battery should be included with the toy and NOT a secondary expense.