Buy Combo: 5pcs of Tenergy 3.7V 380mAh LiPO Battery for Hubsan X4 (H107C, H107D, H107L) 4 Channel 2.4GHz RC QuadCopter

Combo: 5pcs of Tenergy 3.7V 380mAh LiPO Battery for Hubsan X4 (H107C, H107D, H107L) 4 Channel 2.4GHz RC QuadCopter

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Haven't had these long; but all five of them took a charge as well as the

original battery that came with my Hubsan 107C and all provided more

flying time than the original.

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Buy Syma S107/S107G R/C Helicopter *Colors Vary

Syma S107/S107G R/C Helicopter *Colors Vary

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I ordered this helicopter along with 3 other helicopters. 3 from Syma and one off brand helicopter. I ordered multiple helicopters because the only ones I have flown have been 2 channel and if one broke I would have backup. I ordered the Syma S107 and S105 at the same time, and the S107 arrived first and the S105 arrived the next day. On my frist flight of the S107 I was suprised how stable and smooth the flight was. The box says 14 and up but I think anyone could control this helicopter. It goes up, down, left, right, forward, and backwards, all at a balanced speed thats good for indoor flight. It is not too slow to be boring or too fast that you can't controll it. The trim button on the controller is pretty much not needed because it does not spin out of control. I still havnt adjusted the trim after about 20 flights. Also, both Syma helicopters are VERY durable since they are made of metal and hard plastic. The blades are also durable. There are some differences in the S107 and S105. The S105 is slightly wider and slightly longer. It also has two LED lights on each side and one in the front, a total of 6, which can be cool or annoying, it just depends on preference. The s107 has a single light on the front. The S105 seems to spin out more than the S107 and is more difficult to trim. This is an obvious flaw that was addressed with the newer S107, because it does not spin out at all. They both can be charged with the controller or through a USB port on your computer which is good if you don't want to waste your batteries on your controller. They both use 6 AA batteries in the controller. Both helicopters are extremely durable and have been crashed several times. My only complaint with them is the flight time is only around 5 minutes, although I don't have anything to compare it to because the other 2 helicopters I ordered are still not here yet after about a week and a half. Also, the only option for shipping is standard shipping. Overall I would recommend the S107 over the S105 because of the trim issue with the S105, but both are excellent helicopters and they are a very good price.

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Buy Syma S107/S107G R/C Helicopter with Gyro- Red

Syma S107/S107G R/C Helicopter with Gyro- Red

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Syma S107G is equipped with a 4-in-1 infra-red receiver (Gyro, ESC, Mixer, Receiver). This palm size S107 Toy Helicopter (18.5cm long) comes with Aluminum Frame and a Great detail canopy. It is able to move in 3 Direction base on the 3 Channels, anyone can hover it easily. Since it is made with Aluminum Frame, very light weight and almost indestructible in any crash.






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My first impressions



The packaging is simple but the wire holding the helicopter to the packaging can be a little annoying. Nonetheless the helicopter comes assembled so all you need to do is add batteries (6x AA) to the remote controller and in my case I turned the helicopter to the (On) position and it started right up.



This is a 3 Channel Remote Controlled device meaning that you control 3 functions of the helicopter. This is sufficient because it allows you to control lift (up/down), yaw (left/right) and pitch (forward/backward).



I got to observe how the helicopter functions. While knowing already the properties of real helicopters I was curious why RC Helicopters were designed in such a way. The blades collapse freely which helps with protecting them from damage in the event they come in contact with something and the momentum of the motor keeps them extended when operating. The reason for two tier bladed design is to allow the Helicopter to yaw (rotate left/right) by speeding up one set of blades or the other. The knob on the controller also helps trim this function so that the helicopter won't rotate undesirably when flying. The tail rotor which in a typical helicopter helps overcome the rotational force of the main rotor, but in the RC Helicopter it allows the pitch (forward/backward movement). The weighted bar on the very top of the blades balances the helicopter so that it stays level and right-side up.



The construction of this is rather sturdy and for the price I paid ($13 Amazon Warehouse deal) I have no complaints what so ever. This is a fun toy and interesting to play around with. Learning how it flies will result in several crashes but even after some hard hits all I needed to do was adjust the skid (landing gear) because it was a little bent. Replacement parts seem to be widely available and the helicopter does come with 1 spare rear rotor blade. Battery replacements will require some soldering.



I was able to get about 2 minutes of flight time (and crashes) on the pre-charged battery which was a nice little treat. Charging time indicates 45-50 minutes and despite all the colorful lights the helicopter makes when plugged in and having the helicopter (On), it will NOT charge unless the helicopter is turned to the (Off) position. The USB light indicator will turn (on) when the helicopter is fully charged. For the price this is an easy buy for anyone who is into RC stuff and helicopters and you don't have to feel guilty about the price being so low because it's pretty well made.



Flight tips:



Pre-flight checks: Before taking off allow the blades to spin enough to where the helicopter won't lift but you can see whether or not it is rotating left or right. Make your adjustments to the trim knob accordingly until the helicopter remains stable and doesn't rotate. Proceed to fly but you may need to adjust the trim knob during flight as the power levels go down on the battery.



Small adjustments: The adjustments are very sensitive so naturally you will want to over correct when you feel you cannot control it properly. With time and practice you will notice how easily maneuverable and responsive that this RC Helicopter is.



Rotor wash: This is something to be aware of when in close proximity to the ground or an object. The rotors create a downward thrust which gives it lift but when close to an object or the floor this thrust is reflected back up into the blades which can give it unstable characteristics. If trying to challenge yourself and perform landings on various precise locations it's important make very small adjustments and descend gradually.



More than a dozen flights under my belt this helicopter will remain in the air for roughly 4-7 minutes. I haven't had any luck trying to cargo-lift objects so it doesn't have enough thrust I imagine. The Syma S107C Spycam 3.5 Channel RC Helicopter with Gyro (Colors May Vary) I suspect has a more powerful motor which enables it to carry the camera it comes with. Charging time is right around 50 minutes and I use one of those AC USB wall plugs that smart phones typically come with now days as opposed to a computer with no adverse effects. Smacking into the corners of walls, bouncing off cabinets, tumbling to the ground from a 4-5ft drop has done little to scar this helicopter. The landing gear might need a little adjusting from time to time and the blades show very minimal wear considering the abuse. A very well made birthday or christmas gift in my opinion and at this price point you cannot go wrong.

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Buy Syma X5C 4 Channel 2.4GHz RC Explorers Quad Copter w/ Camera

Syma X5C 4 Channel 2.4GHz RC Explorers Quad Copter w/ Camera

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The best flying toy in my collection so far ( a bunch of expensive heli's and a couple of quads )



No instructions in ANY language included. Look online or learn on a SYMA X-1 quad. Box came early from China but was beat-up. Fortunately this is a tough little quad !



IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCED - you will be OK without the blade guards ( which are a nuisance and add weight ). Otherwise learn with incremental progress - and no regrets.



A tip: put a strip of brightly colored tape or paper on the back of the body of the quad so you can see the orientation from a distance. It gets very small very fast when it is high and the wind is taking it away. Knowing how it is pointed may be the last chance to bring it back " ;-( "



The Camera - comes with 2GB Micro-SD with proof-pictures from the factory in China. Way Cool !



The camera is made to still frame / video using the UP-DOWN TRIM control on the LEFT SIDE of the controller. There ! .. .. .. I just saved you the pain of sending back a "broken" camera ! After the controller is linked - look at the light on the bottom of the camera. Green is "ready". Push the trim UP to take one frame ( one RED blink ) Push the trim DOWN to start video ( periodic, continuing RED blinking ) Push a second time to stop video and save file ! ( don't just kill the power ! )



IF YOU WANT CORRECT TIME STAMPS ON YOUR CAPTURE FILES - here's the secret. You won't find this anywhere else - so be generous with your thanks !



Use notepad or other text editor. create a file on the micro-SD card named "time.txt" with the content ( on one line ) and WITHOUT the quotes ! "yyyy/mm/dd hh.mm.ss" example: "2014/10/23 21.10.00" and one carriage return

then save the file. This file will set the camera's clock.



So maybe it's a little under-powered and we'd like more flight time. This little quad is a fantastic value, fun to fly, takes pictures that you'll love better than your buddy's GoPro and $ 800 quad. Because it's not the size of the boat, but the motion of the ocean that matters.



Since this little beast LOOKS LIKE A DRONE - and folks can't tell that it's just a little flying toy - you might want to be careful where you fly it. Like not over your neighbor's swimming pool or outside their second - story window. On the plus side - it is small enough to hide under your shirt when the cops come.



This is a new release from SYMA and not always available. AMAZON sellers are the most reliable and least likely to disappoint. Folks who worry alot should look for a USA shipper ( if possible ) and many well-rated transactions.



I liked my seller - who delivered very fast and whom I gave FIVE STARS ( hoping they will box stuff better for the long trip from LongGang, Shenzhen, China to Miami, Florida, USA via "Small Packet By AIR" )



Ya' know - I almost wish I bought two of these things. I coulda made a friend very happy.



( note added 11/2014 - i did buy a second SYMA X-5C - after I learned about wind and needing the colored tape )



Plz comment my review if i saved you some grief !

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Buy Maisto R/C Rock Crawler (Colors May Vary)

Maisto R/C Rock Crawler (Colors May Vary)

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To correct the description, it actually needs 6 AA batteries.



I wanted an inexpensive off road R/C vehicle that didn't cost much over $100. I'm not planning on racing, just something for the yard and driveway. Well, this fit the bill perfectly. It will crawl over grass, sidewalks, sand, small animals, almost anything that gets in it's way. It does exactly what you think those cheap R/C trucks SHOULD do but don't. I drove it in the rain and through shallow water and it did great. The only downside so far is the whine of the motors but it probably geared to heck to do all that it does. I paid less for it at Wally World so shop around.



+ two motors

+ true four wheel drive

+ AA batteries (not some battery pack that is hard to find)

+ good value for the money

+ good tires and suspension



- motor/gear whine

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Buy Syma S107G 3.5 Channel RC Helicopter with Gyro, Blue

Syma S107G 3.5 Channel RC Helicopter with Gyro, Blue

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Metal Frame Remote Controlled Helicopter.






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It flies for ten seconds and then drops off to the ground, it can't keep up more than 1 inch over the floor. After trying different methods of charging and hours of researching in the Internet about how to solve the problem, none of the solutions worked. I packed it today back home.

I live in Colorado at an altitude of 10,000 feet, I was researching and I thought high elevation could be the problem, because I read a review of a guy that bought the helicopter in Miami and they didn't worked in Quit. But I went to work today, told the story to my co-worker and he said that is not true, he bought one for his kids recently, a different brand, and guess what? Yes, it can fly without any issues, and the altitude is the same, he lives here too. I was so frustrated and disappointed that I packed it back in its box and take it to UPS, back home. My advise is: if you live in Colorado in the mountains, buy a different helicopter. I am going to do it. Thanks for reading.

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Buy Anki DRIVE Starter Kit Smart Robot Car Racing Game

Anki DRIVE Starter Kit Smart Robot Car Racing Game

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Vine Customer Review of Free Product (What's this?) There are countless reviews here and on youtube giving you all the specifics, I'm going to cut to the "what it's REALLY like to play with" facts.



1) it's big.. no no, you've read it before "you need a big area for the mat" bla bla bla.... people get out a tape measure and mock it up, you really do need a very large table or cleared off space. If you have kids/pets/drunk friends this can be problematic. You don't want anything spilled on it, don't want anyone suddenly deciding to play twister, and your dang cat/dog will either run from the room all fuzzy tailed, or decide the cars are the enemy, and must be stopped. So plan ahead and figure out where you can safely set this thing up.



2) Apple users only, but only recent models please. If your gave your child your old iphone 3 and they want to play.... well you're out of luck unless you hand them your new iphone or your ipad. We only have 2 devices in the house that will actually work with this, and usually 3 people who want to play... it's caused some family drama. You also need to be sure any friends/family you invite over to play also understand which devices will work, and have them download the app before they head over... no one wants to wait around, trust me.



3) Maybe I'm slow with this, but with the chaos of the initial set up, chasing away the pets, calming the upset child, keeping the toddler off the mat, downloading apps, charging cars, pairing everything... well I was dang pooped by than so trying to figure out how it actually worked, and then explaining that to my daughter and then husband... well I'm just saying if you decide to bust this out at a bbq after a few beers with your buddies who've never played before... well... just don't.



So all that said... once you figure out where to put it & how to use it... it's freaking fun. I'm not really a gamer, I'll play some minecraft with my daughter, I own Little Big World 1 & 2 for myself, I play a few apps when I'm bored in line at the grocery store... but this is fun, I do get a sick thrill out of beating my husband (hey I'm home and I get to play more often and so my car has better upgrades, life isn't fair sometimes <wink> ) and any time spent laughing together as a family is a plus in my book.



If you have the space and the funds, I don't feel like you can go wrong with this.. we've even shown it to the grandparents when they've come over and they were playing (using our phones) after a bit of instruction and competing against the grandkids and everyone had a great time.

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Buy Lionel Pennsylvania Flyer O-Gauge Remote Train Set

Lionel Pennsylvania Flyer O-Gauge Remote Train Set

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There is a ton to like about this train set from the substantial die-cast locomotive model to the remote control system, unfortunately poor execution of the audio electronics is a major negative in this set.



A couple quick observations that have not been mentioned previously - the body of the locomotive is die cast metal, not plastic, as other reviewers have stated. The paint color of the locomotive is a matte gunmetal gray-green which is subtle, not the bright forest green finish implied by the promo pictures. The caboose is no longer illuminated as it was in the 2012 version, the cars are otherwise identical with new paint schemes.



As far as basic operation, the brilliant thing about this set is that even at maximum speed around corners in either direction I could not get the train to derail, nor could my 2, 5 or 6 year old children. I seem to remember frequently derailing my father's O-gauge train sets running on traditional AC transformer controls back in the day so this is probably less likely to prone to damage as a result.



The issue with the tender car & Railsounds RC audio system occur on many levels.



First, the physical connector between the locomotive and tender that carries both power and signals from the Lionchief electronics in the locomotive are integrated into the coupler that is subject to constant mechanical stress and shifting. The wires on the locomotive end are very short and soldered to a small circuit board on a connector that swings around on the coupler arm as the train turns corners. When going around a curve (which on a beginner set oval is a LOT). When the locomotive goes around a corner the wires pull against the solder joint and, in the case of my locomotive, led to a break at the solder joint after about 2 hours of operation. There simply isn't enough slack in the connector and I expect more of these will fail after a few hours of operation. This isn't specific to this model, it's also a complaint that's shown up in the 2013 Polar Express set which shares a common locomotive-tender wiring connection.



While they worked, the audio effects themselves sucked. There are 5 audio effects included; two automatic and three user controlled. The two "automatic" effects are a "standing still" clanging/steaming effect (always on when the track has power and the train is still), and an "in motion" chuff sound that simulates the way a steam locomotive sounds in motion. There are also 3 user initiated effects via buttons on the remote, a bell (terrible fast clanging sound), whistle (only slightly less terrible than the bell, decidedly non steam locomotive sounding) and a completely strange bit of radio dialogue chatter that was lifted off of their modern diesel engine models but is totally out of place in an 1800's steam locomotive. Clearly money was saved by recycling audio samples from other sets rather than developing a decent sounding whistle or sensible dialogue for a steam engine ("All Aboard!" would have been fine on the middle button...). It would be ideal if you could also disable the standing-still sounds (or if they shut themselves off after 60 seconds) because short of powering off the track you cannot silence the train when it's not moving and the track has power, a frequent complaint from the earlier Thomas the Train remote control O-gauge sets with the same audio effect functions.



Regardless of your opinion of how the samples sound, the bigger issue is that the audio system electronics in the loco picking up horrible noise interference from the motor (probably due to the combination of a plastic motor housing and long runs of unshielded wire between the loco/tender through the previously mentioned coupler). When it works there is so much interference that the audio system is pointless anyway... not only does the noise of the train drown it out but at slow speed you hear mostly electronic buzz mixed in with the bad samples they chose to use.



Everything else about the train set is actually really nice and makes it great for a beginner, the complete failure from poor solder joints to noisy electronics playing poor samples in the Railsounds RC system is an unfortunate flaw specific to the Lionel 2013 LionChief steam locomotives with tenders (the Thomas/Percy and diesel locos like the Santa Fe Scout do not have the same issues). If the sound effects are not a huge deal it's an otherwise great starter set.

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Buy Lionel Polar Express Train Set - G-Gauge

Lionel Polar Express Train Set - G-Gauge

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I was surprised to see the negative reviews on this product, but after reading them I think most of them were from people that did not read or understand the product description. This is a 'G' scale toy plastic train with plastic track that is battery powered and is controlled by an R/C unit.



I have not seen another 'G' scale set with better quality equipment and features for the price. The engine has built-in sound that makes a steam 'chuff' noise synchronized to the speed of the engine. It also makes a steam brake release noise when it stops. It has a bell sound and whistle that you can control from the R/C unit. It has 3 speeds in both forward and reverse directions. The speeds seems very prototypical. The speed is also momentum controlled - the train speeds up and slows down at a measured pace just like a real train. The detail on the engine is quite good for a 'toy' train.



I had the same experience with the included batteries as others - they barely moved the train for a few minutes and then conked out. I replaced the standard batteries with alkaline ones and it ran for about 10 hours before needing replacement. I have switched to a compatible 9.6v rechargeable battery that works great, is cheaper to run, and environmentally better.



The packaging states the set is for kids 4 years or older. Both my 4-1/2 year old and 2 year old can run the train with the R/C controller (and did not stop playing with it for almost a week). However they do not have the dexterity to couple the cars or snap the track together. I would guess that a 5 or 6 year old would be able to assemble and operate everything without adult help. They have banged the engine, thrown the controller, and knocked the coaches around quite a bit without any damage.



For model railroaders or anyone who wants to tinker, you could add lighting to the coaches fairly easily. I think the train would work well outdoors if you want to try creating a garden railway. I do wish Lionel would make more track options - an 'X' crossing and R/L hand switches would allow expansion to a true train layout instead of just an oval or circle.



I don't think you could find a better quality radio controlled toy 'G' scale train with so many features for such a low price.

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Buy LEGO Minecraft The Nether 21106

LEGO Minecraft The Nether 21106

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Travel through an Obsidian Portal and find yourself in The Nether. This is a place like no other, with Netherrack, gravel and bedrock. Watch out for flowing lava, flying Ghasts and the patrolling Zombie Pigmen. Now you can re-build it all with LEGO bricks, complete with a portal. But remember. enter at your own risk. Includes 3 buildable Micromob figures: 2 Ghasts and a Zombie Pigmen.






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This "micro" set is a great combination of Lego and Minecraft. It's different from regular Lego sets, it has mostly simple 1x1s and is a much smaller set once assembled (the box is only 3" in length, width, and depth). We bought the Nether and the Village - both sets are great. You can customize modules once constructed, this gives great flexibility with the set. The sets are simple yet don't feel as repetitive as some other Lego sets. Once constructed, the modules are remarkably stable given the smaller frame.



It would be great to have the entire collection, but at $35 a set, it adds up to be quite expensive. Price and availability of these sets seems to be varying quite a bit. I did a fair amount if research and it seems $33-$37 is the range in which these sets typically sell. If they are out of stock, they come back in stock pretty quick, so it might be better to wait for stock rather than pay higher prices (I have seen these selling for as much as $60!).

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Buy LEGO Minecraft The Nether 21106

LEGO Minecraft The Nether 21106

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This "micro" set is a great combination of Lego and Minecraft. It's different from regular Lego sets, it has mostly simple 1x1s and is a much smaller set once assembled (the box is only 3" in length, width, and depth). We bought the Nether and the Village - both sets are great. You can customize modules once constructed, this gives great flexibility with the set. The sets are simple yet don't feel as repetitive as some other Lego sets. Once constructed, the modules are remarkably stable given the smaller frame.



It would be great to have the entire collection, but at $35 a set, it adds up to be quite expensive. Price and availability of these sets seems to be varying quite a bit. I did a fair amount if research and it seems $33-$37 is the range in which these sets typically sell. If they are out of stock, they come back in stock pretty quick, so it might be better to wait for stock rather than pay higher prices (I have seen these selling for as much as $60!).

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Buy Air Hogs RC Rollercopter - Blue

Air Hogs RC Rollercopter - Blue

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For the money, it's an alright Rc vehicle.



Pros:



It flies, it rolls, it climbs flat surfaces.

Quick charging, decent battery life.



Cons:



There is no reality where this vehicle can be properly trimmed

Inability to properly trim vehicle results in spinning, even when crawling up a flat surface

Crawl has to be on a completely flat surface, or the vehicle loses stability

Instability in rotor design results in rotor collision on impact with a surface

Lack of durability in rotor assymbly results in diminished durability(rotors lasted a whopping three days before breaking)

Inability to control direction of the vehicle when crawling up or across a surface other than the ground

IR control, which requires DLoS to control vehicle



The Reality:



While this vehicle looks durable, and does most of what it claims, it isn't worth the price tag. Some relatively inexpensive design changes could be made to ensure that the vehicle has a survivability of more than a handful of crashes; afterall, this is advertised as being durable. The cage itself is flimsy, which is a benefit in terms of shock absorbancy; however, it is too flimsly to withstand deflecting too far with a crash at morderate height or velocity. This reality actually negates the shock absorbancy of the cage, resulting in rotor collosion with the cage itself. Once airborne, or climbing across a surface other than the ground, all lateral control is lost. It appears that the vehcile relies on a weighted boom to control the direction of forward motion, which works well only while crawling across the ground. The IR method requires that the control and vehicle maintain direct line of sight in order for the vehicle to function. Due to the placement of the IR sensor, you can expect frequenty loss of control. Overall, the instability of this vehicle makes it all but worthless. My son crashed it a handful of times, and the rotors broke a part.

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Buy LEGO Minecraft, Micro World 21102

LEGO Minecraft, Micro World 21102

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I finally got a copy of this set so I can write an actual review. I find many reviews on Amazon are negative because of item availability and aftermarket pricing. So here is an actual review of the set, not the market. Please see the customer image gallery for my build uploads.



Design: This set uses a modular design. If you follow the instructions, you get eight distinct modules, four above ground and four below ground. You can arrange these in dozens of different ways to create tiny cave networks and a multi-layered effect. The caves have several different kinds of hidden resources that you can only see when you take the top layer off. The overall effect of the design is a pretty good representation of the Minecraft world.



Build Quality: Pretty solid, I'm happy to say. This set does not sacrifice build quality for detail (which many LEGO sets unfortunately do). You may find that the tree tops pop off when you're rearranging the different modules, but everything else sticks solid.



Fun Factor: This was a really fun build. Because it is a microworld, you can easily tell what each piece represents as you are clicking them into place. Once complete, it's really fun to create different arrangements with the modules. Even with just eight modules, you have quite a few options. I hope I can get a second one to customize the microworld even further.



Value: I was happy to pay $34.99 for this set. For Minecraft fans, I don't think you'll be disappointed. For Minecraft/LEGO fans, it's simply a must-have. You get 408 pieces, which is about $0.085 per piece. For a licensed set, that's actually below average. Of course, that's probably because it relies so heavily on 1x1 tiles and plates. Still, you get eight 6x6 plates, quite a few bricks, and a brick separator. I thought the brick separator was a nice touch for separating all the tiny plates. There are only three exclusive pieces for the Steve and creeper heads. You get an extra Steve head, so if you add a red brick (or whatever color you want), you can make a second adventurer. To piece this set together on BrickLink dot com would cost about $50-$60.



Conclusion: If you can get it for MSRP of $34.99, it's a buy. I wouldn't suggest paying collectible prices, as LEGO will undoubtedly be producing more of these, and will probably create different Minecraft sets in the near future. At least I hope they do. I would love to add more modules to this set, and I'll be interested to see tiny zombies, skeletons, and mob animals.



A note on aftermarket sales: This set is incredibly popular. I imagine that LEGO was surprised by the demand. The aftermarket prices have come down to ~$60, which is still way to high. But that is how a collector's market works. Lots of people on here are rating the set low because they paid 2-3 times retail for it, which is the buyer's fault as much as the seller's. Many people are also upset with the behavior of sellers who list these sets at high prices, which seems really weird to me. It seems like buyers who are willing to pay those prices should be happy for the fact that the sets are available at all. Buyers that pay that much and then get bent out of shape about it need to look to themselves. Prices go up on collectibles like this because enough buyers are willing to pay for it, simple supply and demand. If you or your kid is wanting this set, just sit tight. There will be more available at retail price soon. If not, just get some LEGO bricks in Minecraft colors and make your own. You'll be a lot happier.



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Buy UDI U818A 2.4GHz 4 CH 6 Axis Gyro RC Quadcopter with Camera RTF Mode 2

UDI U818A 2.4GHz 4 CH 6 Axis Gyro RC Quadcopter with Camera RTF Mode 2

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This is a great flying little quad, although it has been fairly windy since this has been delivered I have still enjoyed it, it does fair in light wind but it is a very light little machine and a gust of wind will pick it up and carry it away fairly quickly, It's a tough little bird though, I hung it up in a tree yesterday and instead of freaking out I looked and saw how it was hooked to the tree then I flew it right off the branch fairly easily, then instead of getting hung up even further up the tree I let it fall the rest of the way down, it smacked just about every branch on the way down and really don't even have a scratch on it.



The camera is a fairly decent little camera although I upgraded the MicroSD card fairly quickly, the 1gig card fills up pretty quick. I use a USB cable to copy the video files to my computer instead of taking the SD out every time I'm sure taking the card in and out so much will wear it out fairly quick.



The remote is great, it feels comfortable in hand and has digital trim settings and a digital readout showing throttle setting, remote battery life, trim settings, camera settings, etc, it also has the 360 inversion button you can tap to make the quad do flips, be sure to have some altitude before doing this a be ready to hit the throttle again to keep the quad from hitting the ground, you can also use the top left button for this, press it and when it starts beeping you can tap you rudder controls up, down, left, or right ta make it flip in the direction you like, this is a little more fun than just the 360 inversion.



Other than that there is not much more I can say about this Quad other than I love it, I do plan on building my own quad in the future and this is giving me some great training on the physics of a quad and how to fly one.



Let me add that some proper care an manteinence of your LiPO batteries will make them last long, There are many videos on Youtube on proper care of your batteries but here are some tips.



* Your batteries will come from the factory charged, but not fully, Charge them fully before flying.

* Do not run your battery down all the way, leave about 20% power in the battery, you can purchase voltage alarms that will buzz at a specified

voltage.

* after flying wait about 15 minutes for battery to cool down before re-charging.

* when putting batteries up for storage do not fully charge them, charge them about 80%.



** UPDATE **



12/18/2013 - A much as I hate to say because I enjoy this little quad, the left rear motor is burnt out and the quad will not fly anymore, I could replace the motor but I believe that at the pricemark that these quads are priced the motors should last longer than this So I am shipping it back for a refund, I hate that I have to do this because it was a fun little copter to fly... I'll take away one star from my review because I really

did enjoy this quad.



I will update this review in a month or so to let you know how everything is going.

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Buy LEGO Minecraft The Village 21105

LEGO Minecraft The Village 21105

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This "micro" set is a great combination of Lego and Minecraft. It's different from regular Lego sets, it has mostly simple 1x1s and is a much smaller set once assembled (the box is only 3" in length, width, and depth). We bought the Nether and the Village - both sets are great. You can customize modules once constructed, this gives great flexibility with the set. The sets are simple yet don't feel as repetitive as some other Lego sets. Once constructed, the modules are remarkably stable given the smaller frame.



It would be great to have the entire collection, but at $35 a set, it adds up to be quite expensive. Price and availability of these sets seems to be varying quite a bit. I did a fair amount if research and it seems $33-$37 is the range in which these sets typically sell. If they are out of stock, they come back in stock pretty quick, so it might be better to wait for stock rather than pay higher prices (I have seen these selling for as much as $60!).

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Buy Mezco Toys Breaking Bad: Green Haz-Mat Suit Walter 6" Figure, White

Mezco Toys Breaking Bad: Green Haz-Mat Suit Walter 6" Figure, White

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As advertised except the back of the card the figure is mounted to states it is the Heisenberg figure, not the Walter White figure.

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Buy Mezco Toyz Breaking Bad Heisenberg Walter 6" Action Figure

Mezco Toyz Breaking Bad Heisenberg Walter 6" Action Figure

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This is Mezco's second Breaking Bad action figure (the first of which was Walter White in Hazmat suit from the episode "fly"). This figure is Walter White as his drug dealing alias "Heisenberg". People have said that this isn't an action figure because the waist and legs and arms aren't articulated, while that is a bummer, this still is an action figure. Heisenberg comes with a removable hat and sunglasses, a duffle bag full of cash, a bag of 99.8% of the pure blue crystal, and has a revolver sculpted into his right hand. Also, I really like the attention to detail Mezco displayed by really accenting Walter's wedding ring on his right hand. A small detail but a very important one, after all Heisenberg exists so Walter can provide for his family.



While I can understand peoples valid complaints about the lack of articulation, it doesn't matter to me because I am keeping this figure blistered to its card. The card looks like the opening title for Breaking Bad on AMC with a green background and the Breaking Bad table of elements logo and a side profile shot of Bryan Cranston as Walter White in his Heisenberg outfit. The head sculpt looks good and pretty accurate to the source. As well as the style of clothing and the body sculpt, only the coloring is not source accurate. The jacket and pants are all black and the figure is wearing a maroon shirt, never once in the show does Heisenberg wear this outfit. Mezco should have made the pants Khaki and painted the shirt with a plaid design, but this is Mezco and they put their own style into the license's they tackle so this doesn't bother me much. Though I can see how it may bother collectors and purists.



I am an action figure collector and I am hard pressed to find action figures based off of currently produced television shows for adults. The Walking Dead is the only other license that comes to mind. The packaging and sculpt are great, the figure comes with some awesome accessories and though the articulation is limited and the paint scheme is not source accurate, that's ok with me. The paint apps are great, no bleeding or missed spots, the hat and sunglasses fit great, the overall look for the figure is great and any fan of the show needs to get their hands on one of these before they are hard to find and jump in price. FULLY APPROVED.

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