In some senses it seems like a shame when our children grow out of the simple toys that they've enjoyed during their first few years. They want more to challenge them and this can sometimes mean that you need to make expensive new purchases.
The advertising industry has a large role to play at this point. Many of our children will be exposed to advertising on television, on the internet and in magazines. Even if you restrict how much advertising your own kids view, it's likely that they'll be influenced by their own peers.
Unfortunately, some of the toys and games that they want are likely to be prohibitively expensive. So what about those that are seen as being cool but which needn't break the bank?
Sky Challenger helicopter games have been a big hit over the last year or so and continue to retain their popularity. The radio controlled element of the game certainly helps, but the main selling point has been the fact that you can use them to have aerial battles.
This offers fun but in a safe environments. Since prices have been kept relatively low, these are toys that are suited to older kids but which aren't too expensive. You can compare prices at the various retailers selling them in traditional stores and on the internet.
So what do you need to know about the game if you're about to make a purchase? The first thing to say is that they are not really suitable for young children. The manufacturer's recommendation is that they are for ages 8 and upwards - this feels about right.
Having objects flying around a room at high speed is not particularly well suited to younger kids - certainly not if you are proud of the objects in your home!
Controlling the helicopters is not as easy as it might be, especially in the initial period while you are learning how to use the game. While teenagers soon get to grips with the controls, they can still be a challenge, particularly for some adults!
How about the shooting element of the game? Does that sound a bit messy?
Fortunately this part of the game only really leads to a jamming of the signal between the remote control and the helicopter, making it difficult to maintain control. Fortunately, this is mess free, depending on where the falling helicopter lands!
Undoubtedly a great game and well suited to older kids. There's hours of fun here for those aged 8 and over.
The advertising industry has a large role to play at this point. Many of our children will be exposed to advertising on television, on the internet and in magazines. Even if you restrict how much advertising your own kids view, it's likely that they'll be influenced by their own peers.
Unfortunately, some of the toys and games that they want are likely to be prohibitively expensive. So what about those that are seen as being cool but which needn't break the bank?
Sky Challenger helicopter games have been a big hit over the last year or so and continue to retain their popularity. The radio controlled element of the game certainly helps, but the main selling point has been the fact that you can use them to have aerial battles.
This offers fun but in a safe environments. Since prices have been kept relatively low, these are toys that are suited to older kids but which aren't too expensive. You can compare prices at the various retailers selling them in traditional stores and on the internet.
So what do you need to know about the game if you're about to make a purchase? The first thing to say is that they are not really suitable for young children. The manufacturer's recommendation is that they are for ages 8 and upwards - this feels about right.
Having objects flying around a room at high speed is not particularly well suited to younger kids - certainly not if you are proud of the objects in your home!
Controlling the helicopters is not as easy as it might be, especially in the initial period while you are learning how to use the game. While teenagers soon get to grips with the controls, they can still be a challenge, particularly for some adults!
How about the shooting element of the game? Does that sound a bit messy?
Fortunately this part of the game only really leads to a jamming of the signal between the remote control and the helicopter, making it difficult to maintain control. Fortunately, this is mess free, depending on where the falling helicopter lands!
Undoubtedly a great game and well suited to older kids. There's hours of fun here for those aged 8 and over.