ORB, The
© 2012 EB Brands
RC (Radio Control) flying toys are commonplace, but most resemble some form of a helicopter. Not this one. The Orb is an attempt to design an "un-crashable" flying toy, by putting the two counter-rotating rotors inside a circular ridge foam cage, and calling the whole thing an alien spacecraft. The effect is enhanced by green LED lights that look like eyes. Despite being a bit heavier than most helicopters, our testers found it easy to fly and they liked the way it could bounce off of ceilings or light fixtures and in most cases, keep on flying. Features include a patented "Auto-Upright" technology that enables the ORB to lift straight up from any surface. It addition, it always lands upright. To charge, you must plug the toy into the controller, which houses six AA batteries which are not included.
$50, Smart Toy
Teaches: a flying toy