Wild Planet Spy Gear Spy Video ATV-360

by Wild Planet

Product Features

• RC all terrain vehicle with real-time video and listener
• See video and hear sounds transmitted by your stealth ATV
• Full-function, dual-track radio controlled ATV with off-road power
• 360-degree view button on remote camera
• Comes with headset LCD viewing screen and ear bud for listening

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 17 x 12 inches ; 3.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0016A7PGU
• Item model number: 70241
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 years and up
• Batteries: 12 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,917 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #65 in Toys & Games > Novelty & Gag Toys > Spy Gadgets
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (83 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

From award-winning toymaker Wild Planet comes the entertaining and rugged Spy Video ATV. Sure to keep aspiring spies busy for hours, the ATV is a sturdy, plastic, remote-control vehicle that lets your child "spy" via video and audio feeds transmitted wirelessly through a headset. A "360" button spins the ATV in a circle providing a 360-degree video of the vehicle's surroundings. Children ages six and older will enjoy playing with this clever toy.

Spy Video ATV-360 Ages: 7+ Requires: 12 "AA" batteries (not included)

What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Spy headset with video monitor and earbud let kids see and hear around corners and under furniture. The Challenging: The video can be difficult to see clearly; driving the vehicle takes some practice. In a Nutshell: A clever, high-tech toy that kids will enjoy with its ability to let them see and hear in hidden places.

Sturdy Plastic with Streamlined Design
Made of durable plastic, the ATV is big enough to stand up to rough play, yet small enough to store away easily when playtime is over. With only three major parts -- the ATV, headset, and remote control -- it's straightforward for such a sophisticated toy. Younger children might need help adjusting the headset for optimum viewing of the video feed. Also, parents will need to use a screwdriver to install and replace the 12 "AA" batteries (not included).

Hours of spying fun
The ATV looks rugged and tough, with its heavy black tread and thin antennae. A video camera mounted to the front transmits a video feed to a monitor in the headset while a sound sensor on the top of the ATV sends audio through an earbud. Children can drive the ATV around corners and under furniture, while simultaneously seeing and hearing what the vehicle does. Its big tires lets it climb easily over obstacles -- like dirty laundry.

The video and audio worked flawlessly when we tested them, although we found the video a little hard to see. It took a little trial and error to figure out how to get the vehicle to go where we wished, but we think kids who have experience driving remote control cars will pick it up quickly. With a little practice, kids will be proficient with this entertaining toy.

What's in the Box
ATV vehicle with video camera and sound sensor; remote control; earbud; headset with adjustable monitor and video screen; and instructions.

The Spy Video ATV allows kids to "spy" using a miniature, remote-controlled vehicle.

The ATV is rugged in construction and can take on any terrain.

The earbud and eyepiece allow you to observe the ATV's video feed remotely.

Product Description

See video and hear sound from the vehicle as you drive! This full-function, dual-track radio controlled ATV has off-road power and a 360-degree view button on remote, plus a headset, LCD viewing screen and earbuds for listening. Requires 12 "AA" batteries, not included.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

60 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spy atv, December 8, 2008

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Nicholas G. Barrows - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

I bought this toy at toysrus because I always wanted an rc car with a camera I could see with. It is realy a lot of fun to drive around your house and explore under furniture and chase your pets. Its a little expensive but you have to take in consideration what you are getting, you are actually getting three toys in one. You have the rc tank itself which does a good job of getting over obsticals such as clothes, toys, and rugs on the floor. the tank also alows you to pivit and scan the room in one spot which is very usefull. The atv also comes with a spy camera which allows you to see what the toy is seeing though a head set. Also it has an electric ear. Overall a fun toy for kids and adults.

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Get a toy's-eye-view, January 2, 2009

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Mark Gemmell (Madrid, Spain) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

My son asked for this toy for Christmas, and while it is quite a simple device it is also an interesting way to see the World from the toy's perspective. The black and white viewer works quite well in a variety of light situations and the range is at least 10m through brick walls in the house.

My only negative comment is that it requires 12 AA's and as they run out quickly it is best to have NiMH rechargables ready for the day the present is opened!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hours of fun--a definite hit!, May 6, 2009

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Andrew J. Riemer "Andrew James Riemer" (Winsted, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Wild Planet Spy Gear Spy Video ATV-360 (Toy)

One of my sons was absolutely delighted when he found this item on clearance at a local retailer. Since he bought it, he uses it every day. Suprisingly, too, it has not burned through batteries as quickly as I imagined it would.

The treads allow it to navigate more areas than a wheeled audio-receiver car he got at Christmas. He can drive over small piles of laundry and even Matchbox cars--something important since he can only see based on the angle at which the camera is set before it is set in motion. He's been driving it around the house and spying on his brother's Cub Scout meetings and his sister's Brownie meetings. He's had it outside and inside. It's the most pleased he's ever been with a toy.

The only improvement I'd like to see would be the ability to change the vertical camera angle remotely. Don't let that keep you from this one, though. It's pure fun.