Pocket-Sized RC Cars Hit U.S. Soil

airrage writes "RC cars are nothing new. But apparently, ZipZaps, now being sold at RadioShack, are pocket-sized, modifiable, and can be tricked out with body kits and other accessories. Even more impressive, "A 16,000-RPM performance motor is included with all starter kits". The story at extremetech here is." Kinda like the Thinkgeek cars. Yes, TG is part of OSDN - obligatory disclosure.

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the whole story needs a disclaimer...

[edrugtrader]

i have seen these exact toys in airports for well over a year in the states. hope you spend the kickback money wisely taco...

Just like the Thinkgeek cars?

[brianosaurus]

You mean Radio Shack has been out of stock for months on their cars, too?

Neat!

Good for anger management

[Anonymous Coward]

Yeah! Now I can gat into a pocket-sized Road Rage!

First requested option

[fobbman]

I hope that they offer really small Type-R stickers...

Re:First requested option

[joshuac]

from the article

The high octane NOS® Nitrous motor zooms along at 23,500 RPM and is only available in The Fast And The Furious Street Tuner Upgrade Kit

I've always wondered where those civic lx "racers" have been getting their parts from...

My apologies in advance for those few people out there who enjoy imports AND actually go to the work to make them go fast.

Don't step on them!

[Doppler00]

I saw someone playing with one of these type of RC cars in our cafeteria. They were driving it around annoying people. Unfortunately, it was so small that someone accidently stepped on it. Didn't work after that.

Re:Don't step on them!

[Anonymous Coward]

"Oh, did I bweak your widdle toy? I'm so... sowwwy..."

Hobbiest solves penis size insecurity problem.

[raehl]

While on a recent trip to Radio Shack, longtime automotive hobbiest Grant Holman found a solution to a longtime problem.

"I just never felt it was big enough," explained Grant. "I've tried everything possible to compensate - tried extreme hobbies, got on steroids and worked out, and drove only the biggest, fastest cars. But it seemed that the bigger the compensation I tried, the smaller my pecker felt."

But after seeing the new ZipZap pocket sized RC cars, Grant's problems were solved. "I realized that I'd been looking at this all wrong. Bigger wasn't the answer. These cars are so small and so fun, I feel a lot better about my pecker's potential."

Eunice Abrahms, Grant's girlfriend, concured. "Ever since he bought his first ZipZap my sexual satisfaction has increased immensely," she added while trying out various models at the store. "Grant even lets me help pick which one we get next," she said. "You can hold the really powerful ones in your hand and run the motor and they really shake! Those are my favorite."

They sound pretty customizable...

[x136]

...but where's the option to install a bunch of subwoofers that rattle the trunk lid, making the stereo sound like crap? And how about coffee can sized exhaust tips that make the engine sound like a bicycle with playing cards in the spokes?

Stickers are essential, too. How else can you show off your Ford Escort Evolution IV or your Chevy Beretta Type R?

That age old dilemma

[Nathdot]

In a press conference Wednesday, Radio Shack introduced the ZipZap line of miniature RC cars. Each is based upon real-life roadster, and can be tricked out with body kits and other accessories. Customers also have the option of upgrading and tweaking the gear ratios to give their car an extra boost.

So you can fit out your Porsche 911 RC with a spoiler, super charger, nitros, chrome alloy mag wheels, cool purple fog downlights, tinted windows, a "SPEEED DEEEMON" windscreen decal, and tiny little "extra large" beverage holders and it will still be defeated by a carpet with only a moderate shag-pile rating.

Pffft! :)

Data Center 500!

[Nijika]

Can't wait. Windows 2000 Pro CDs as obstacles.