Dogs, Dinos, and Robots! These Remote Control Toys Are the Next Big Thing

Discovery Kids Toy RC Dinosaur

Your kid will have a roaring good time with this RC dinosaur! Make the prehistoric toy growl with the push of a button and move him around using the battery-powered remote control included in the box. Playtime just got a whole lot cooler — and twice as wild.

BUY IT: Macy’s, $49.99

Contixo R4 Intellipup Dog

Say hello to your child’s new best friend! This fun-loving pup has tons of cool features, like voice recognition, touch sensors, a Bluetooth speaker, an RF sensor, and LED lights — in addition to the PuppyGo app, which includes even more functions. The robo dog is perfect for kids ages five and up, and it provides all the fun of being a pet owner without the bigger responsibilities.

BUY IT: Walmart, $54.88

Pai Technology Botzees Coding Robots for Kids

We can’t discuss RC toys without including a robot. However, this isn’t your traditional bot! Your kid can create their own robo buddy, then make it move, dance, light up, make sounds, and more from a companion app on a phone or tablet. This STEM toy is great for children ages four and up who love to build and explore.

BUY IT: Amazon, $84.99

Carrera RC Mario Kart

Mario Kart in real life! Your kid can guide Mario around your home or backyard in this 1:18 scale race car. Plus, the infamous Nintendo character will physically tilt in each steering direction for a realistic effect! Enjoy up to 20 minutes of non-stop racing with each charge.

BUY IT: Target, $39.99

Disney Junior Minnie Roadster

Kids ages three and up will love driving Minnie Mouse around. The two-button controller is simple to operate, even for younger children. This one is sure to entertain your kiddo for hours.

BUY IT: Target, $25.49

B. Toys Bumper Space Car

This extraterrestrial set is adorable and it’ll improve your child’s hand-eye coordination and motor skills. It comes with a remote control, Marky Mars in his spaceship, and a pop-up planet. Your kid can control Marky Mars and bump into the planet to make it pop open! The lights and sounds make this pick extra fun for your little one.

BUY IT: Target, $29.99

FAO Schwarz RC Toyland Train

Get ready for a trip to Toyland with this awesome train. It makes realistic sounds and features a joystick remote control, a light-up engine smokestack, and a cute conductor bear. This pick is perfect for the holidays.

BUY IT: Target, $24.99

Monster Jam Official Megalodon Storm All-Terrain Remote Control Monster Truck

Take land and water by storm with this all-terrain, 1:15 scale monster truck. The fierce shark-shaped vehicle races around on snow, mud, rocks, and grass with ease. Plus, this cool truck is a 2021 Toy of the Year Award finalist!

BUY IT: Target, $49.99

Sharper Image Speed Bumper Road Rage RC

Here’s a fun option for playtime with siblings and friends. Each kid will be in control of one car, red or blue, and go head to head in a fierce game of bumper cars. Whoever gets bumped first will have their driver ejected from their vehicle. Just pop them back in and get ready for round two!

BUY IT: Target, $24.99

Remote Control Infrared Light-Up Snake

Slither around town with this unique pick. The remote control snake glides around in different directions, replicating the s-shaped movement of a real reptile. LED lights make the snake’s eyes glow, so playtime can continue on long after the sun sets!

BUY IT: Target, $16.99

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