HMK Digital Car Portable Air Compressor Tyre Pump Review

Nice compact lightweight effective tyre pump, I have been meaning to get one of these for some time but never seemed to get round to it and always end up at the supermarket petrol station using the one there but after waiting in line for 15 minutes last week just to check my tyre pressure I decided it was time I finally purchased one.

I wanted something easy to use, compact and lightweight that I could set with the tyre pressure I wanted and just press a button and it would do the rest and stop when complete, I went for this one over some others as I liked the idea of it also having a light in the front which could be very useful if I need to inflate at night or in an emergency.

It arrived in a simple branded flip top box all packed in bubble wrap, it had a simple instruction sheet and 3 different tips for inflating things other than the car which I can see getting used sometime in the future, the inflation lead tucks nicely into a recess on the underside rear of the tyre pump as does the power lead so will pack away nice and neat in the boot.

After opening it all up it was time to give it a test, the controls are fairly straight forward you just plug it into the cigarette socket on your car ensuring the car is running so as not to flatten the battery, press the ‘R’ button on the pump to select the unit of pressure, use the plus and minus keys to select the required pressure, attach the end to the valve on the tyre and once done press down the power button and away it goes auto shutting off when it got to the correct pressure. The power lead is long enough to reach both rear tyres without any struggle and there is a push button to turn on the light should it be needed.

I have added a short video and will also add some pictures showing the unpacking, testing the pump by inflating the front and rear tyres on my car, my original video is of high quality but the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.

✔ AUTO SHUTOFF - HuiMeiKang portable air compressor pump uses inflate right technonology to automatically shut off when the proper tyre pressure is reached. simply set the desired pressure level and press the "on" button. When the set pressure is reached, the inflator automatically shuts off.
✔ LED LIGHTS - HuiMeiKang digital tyre inflator is equipped with bright and long-lasting LED lights for easy night use, so you can see clearly while you're reinflating your tyre at night or making quick repairs on a dark lonely country road.
✔ USER-FRIENDLY - The type of cigarette socket, can be inserted directly, 3M line length to facilitate the front and rear tyre inflation. Automatically and rapidly inflated. One-touch switch Just press start to start work, press close to stop, make HuiMeiKang air compressor pump convenient to use.
✔ SPACE-SAVING - HuiMeiKang portable tyre inflator with portable compact design makes it easy to lift, easy to carry around, keep this mini air compressor and tyre air inflator in your trunk, use it anytime you need.
✔ MULTI-PURPOSE - HuiMeiKang tyre pump comes with 3 different tips, which makes it perfect for cars, bikes, motorcycles, RV, SUV, ATV and truck. Also, sports equipment and inflatables adaptors included. Check the tyre pressure before departure, reduce security risks!

What I liked
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- Lightweight and compact
- All the leads conceal back into the unit when not in use
- I found the inflation rate really quick
- The auto shutoff works perfectly
- The light on the front is a nice feature
- The LED display is good and clear
- Simple to use with different selectable units of pressure

What I Didn’t Like
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- Very picky but the manual could be better apart from that it’s perfect for my intended use

Summary
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Overall I am very pleased with this purchase, it’s compact, the leads tuck back into the unit so they won’t be getting in a tangle in the boot of my car, it’s simple to use and I can’t fault it, for these reasons I have given it full marks. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £21.99
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National Geographic NGMICROSCOPE With Over 50 Accessories Review

A great microscope kit perfect to introduce a child to the wonders of science, I wanted this to show my daughter the wonders all around us we either take for granted or are unaware of every day in the microscopic world. This arrived in a nice glossy branded National Geographic box with the accessories packed in the top in a separate box and the microscope below packed and protected in polystyrene.

It came with a really nice learning guide taking you through the early history of microscopes and their part in scientific breakthroughs, evolving into the modern day microscopes you see today following onto detailing the preparation of slides and looking at specimens, the instruction manual is very clear and easy to follow giving you a step by step guide to growing brine shrimp which are supplied and this is a good interesting way to introduce your child involving them in the whole process from growing, preparation and viewing the end results.

After unpacking and fitting the two AA batteries needed for the lights (not supplied) it was time to give it a test, we started off viewing the 10 prepared slides which instantly grabbed my daughters interest changing the magnification lens to the higher magnification which is a simple process of slipping one set off and the other set on, the microscope has an adjustment to move the viewing in and out so as to find the right angle for a child’s and adults eyes and a simple turn up and down to get focus.

The light has two settings so as to give light from below for viewing slides and transparent items and light from above when viewing objects such as the supplied geode specimen which works well and is a nice touch, my daughter is obsessed with spiders and insisted we catch and view one, she was amazed by the detail it showed along with the spiders eyes which she found really interesting prompting questions and as I had hoped more research by her on the internet to find out more.

I have added a video and will also add some pictures showing the unboxing and fitting the batteries, I did managed to capture some footage of the viewing of various items including the spider my daughter captured and although not the clearest footage I think it gives a good indication of what can be seen. Please note: my original video is of high quality but the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.

• THE ULTIMATE DUAL MICROSCOPE! - This high-quality stereo microscope does the job of two instruments, allowing you to view both slides and 3D objects - like the included geode specimen
• OPTICAL GLASS & TWO LIGHTS! - 20X and 50X magnification and ultra-bright lights illuminate your object from above or below so you'll see everything in incredible detail
• TONS OF EXTRAS - Includes 10 prepared slides, 10 blank slides, 23-slide storage container, tweezers, eye dropper, learning guide, dust cover, mini geode, and instructions
• BRINE SHRIMP EXPERIMENT - Watch them hatch, malt, and grow! Includes brine shrimp eggs, hatchery station, petri dish, and experiments
• National Geographic Toy's 2-year manufacturer warranty

What I liked
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- Masses of accessories along with samples for viewing
- The brine shrimp eggs included is a nice touch with a guide to grow them makes for a great experiments you can gain a child’s interest
- Very easy to use and switch lenses
- Nice glossy learning guide taking you through the history of microscopes and more
- Top and bottom switchable light system works really well for viewing different objects or slides
- Good weight and solid base so would be difficult to knock over and damage
- Has everything you need with the exception of 2 x AA batteries so no additional purchases needed

What I Didn’t Like
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- Nothing I can add here it’s a perfect started kit for a child but if any issues do arise I will return and add them

Summary
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Overall this is a superb microscope starter kid for a child with everything you need to be up and running in no time, I love it and best of all my daughter loves it and is learning along the way so for that reason I have given it five stars. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £69.99

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National Geographic PRO Series Metal Detector Review

Great portable metal detector with a multitude of features and functions, I got this for my daughter who is 10 years old and has aspirations of becoming a treasure hunter or at least find buried treasure and this looked the ideal tool with it being lightweight and the different detection modes to help filter out some metals allowing her to better target what she is looking for.

It arrived in a nice long National Geographic branded box with a very nice glossy manual giving a step by step easy to follow instruction guide all written in English and a metal detector learning guide which not only gives some history on the innovation of metal detectors it also goes on to explain how they work giving some guidance on following the law with responsible metal detecting.

The metal detector folds up to a nice compact lightweight easily storable size but is also very simple to assemble and takes very little time, the handle and bottom telescopic just slides out with a release clip and locks in place at the desired height, the LCD monitor and adjustment screen just folds down with a simple press release button and the bottom angle of the detector head in adjustable to get the correct angle with a hand tighten screw.

After unpacking the metal detector we fitted four AA batteries (not supplied) which go in a little compartment under the LCD screen unit and it was ready to go, we gave it a good test indoors with some different metals under a rug and it pinpointed and identified different types perfectly, we then took it outside for a test with my daughter hiding a few metal objects under the surface of the lawn and then seeing if I could find them and the metal detector picked them up instantly I went over them along with a few nails and screws we found.

The volume of the detector is very good giving a good clear indication of detection, it does have an ear bud port which we tried and it works perfectly, the build quality seems very good and although lightweight it is very sturdy and being lightweight easy to sweep over the ground with ease even for a 10 year old child.

I have added a video and will also add some pictures showing unpacking, fitting the batteries then taking it outside to find the items my daughter had hidden in the lawn.

• FIND BURIED TREASURE - Three detecting modes, four sensitivity levels, and pinpoint mode allow you to easily distinguish trash from treasure as deep as 25cm!
• GREAT FOR TRAVEL - Weighing only 1kg and collapsing to just 55cm, this full-size portable detector is easy to bring along inside a backpack or bag
• EDUCATIONAL AND FUN - Learn about the history of metal detectors and how they work and get valuable treasure hunting tips from the included learning guide
• SPECS - This product measures 10cm x 17cm x 55cm when collapsed (129.5cm when extended) with a 25cm waterproof coil
• 100% SATISFACTION - With National Geographic's 100% satisfaction guarantee you can be sure you're giving a quality gift

What I liked
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- Good clear LED screen
- Very easy to assemble and disassemble
- Lightweight and very compact when not in use and easy to store
- Different modes of detection
- Adjustable sound and depth of scan
- Well finished and presented with good instructions and a learning guide all glossy and fully in English
- My daughter loves it

What I Didn’t Like
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- I haven’t found anything not to like about this but if I do have any issues I will revisit the review and add them

Summary
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Overall this is a great little metal detector ideal for a child and the detection is superb with a multitude of different features and functions, for these reasons I have given it top marks. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £159.99
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MindKoo True Wireless Earbuds (Upgrade Version) Bluetooth 4.2 Review

A very nice quality set of earbuds with a neat little charging box, after unpacking these I set the box charging while I read through the manual, this is a small manual with nothing complicated and has some diagrams to assist, the charging box is a nice little unit with a clip top lid and ideal pocket size and with up to 10 charges from a single charge of the charging box it’s ideal.

The process of pairing is very simple turning them both on simultaneously and letting them pair with each other, you then open the Bluetooth on your device and “M-6” should be discovered and once this is selected they connect and you are now ready to go, they will auto connect with this device next time without having to pair them again, I gave them a good test and the difference with a stereo sound compared to just one bud is like chalk and cheese and the sound produced was really superb.

Answering a call couldn’t be easier just touching the button on the headset, the music can be paused with a single touch on either earbud and a double tap takes you to the next song in your playlist, I found them very comfortable and after a short time of wearing them you forget they are there. I tested the range and found the connection solid up to around 28ft then started to get drop off which is in line with the 30ft connection claim a good range.

I have added a short video and will also add some pictures showing unpacking, pairing, playing some music and showing how an incoming call instantly cuts the music and flawlessly switching back to play when the call ends, please be aware my original video is of high quality but the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.

• [Touch Control&One key with muti-functional] Cool wireless earbuds with touch control design and advanced audio decode technology,which enables the connections with the devices; no more cable mess as well.One key to realize the power on,answer,hang up and refuse to answer,play and pause function.
• [Larger Bluetooth range] Wireless makes the mini earbuds extraordinary, up to 30ft Bluetooth range in the open space,plugging your phone in to listen to music is unnecessary.You can share it with people around you.
• [Stereo sound quality]  Superb sound quality earbuds with Bluetooth V4.2+CSR for best stereo sound and superb bass sound. Clear high & low volume. Comfortable wireless earbuds sound.With the built-in mic you can easily take calls.
• [Come with 1000 mAh Portable Charging Case ]  You can fully charged the wireless earbuds in 30 minutes,it can return you about 3 hours playing time, moreover it will provide 10 rounds of charging to the earbuds when fully charged.The portable power case make it convenient to carry it when you go outside.
• [IPX5 waterproof & Sweat resistant ] The bluetooth earpiece with built-in waterproof design can withstand water spray from any direction as well as can be washed directly with water with excellent IPX5 waterproof performance. And sweat proof allow you comfy wearing it for hiking, biking,jogging or other activies.

What I liked
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- Superb stereo sound
- Different sizes of earbud tips supplied
- Very responsive touch button control
- Waterproof and sweat resistant
- Neat magnetic charging lead and USB to Micro USB Connector
- The charge box is very nice and with magnetic connection the earbuds sit and charge in it very securely
- Earbuds will charge up to 10 times from a single charge of the charger box
- Nice and comfortable fit, you forget you have them in
- Voice quality is very clear when taking a phone call

What I Didn’t Like
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- Nothing I have found and but if any issues arise I will edit and add

Summary
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Overall these are very nice earbuds with a sleek and clever design, high attention to detail giving a great sound in stereo and a very responsive touch control I really like them. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £58.99
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Virhuck 1:32 Scale Remote Control Rc Monster Truck Review

Fast fun and mad little monster truck, this arrived in a brown branded flip lid box with everything inside being solidly held down with wrap ties, the controller takes two AA batteries (not included) and you will need a small Philips head screwdriver to open the holding screw for the battery compartment, the instructions are all in English and very easy to follow if even needed.

After opening it all up and fitting some batteries in the controller I gave it a try out, it’s very fast for a small truck and the turning control works well even being able to get it to slid on a turn at speed to get a quick turnaround, I gave it a good run around even setting up a few jumps which it whizzed over no problem.

I found it to be very robust and no matter how many rolls and bumps it had there isn’t any damage, it’s very simple to remove the top from the monster truck by just removing the two rubber holding clips should you wish to and charging is a breeze with the USB charging lead and socket in the underside of the truck, it ran for over eleven minutes on a single charge and had a fast recharge rate so no waiting around hours for the next monster truck session.

I have added a short video and will also add some pictures showing the unboxing, fitting the batteries, pairing up the truck and giving it a run around the floor finishing with a quick jump over some books, hopefully the quality won’t be too bad as I often find video’s degrade somewhat when uploaded through the Amazon optimisation system.

• The Vehicle is 1/32 RC Racing Car, comes with a proportional remote control system, it endowed the car more operational.
• With 2.4GHZ digital rc system, supporting multiplayer in parallel operate, it means you can hold an rc competition with your friends or your children anytime you want.
• Just 30 minutes for charging, they\'ll feed you about 11 minutes amazing time.
• Full Function Controls Allow Vehicle to Go Forward and Backward, Turn Left and Right.
• When the car is running or jumping on the ground or on your desk or wherever you want, avoid all the barriers you set, a quickly speed, a sharply turning.

What I liked
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- Really great fun and very fast
- Very strong and holds up really well to jumps, rolls and bumps
- Simple quick charging system
- Fast reacting controls with a good steering system
- Good run time on a single charge
- Nice design, the truck looks great

What I Didn’t Like
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- Nothing I can find, I would have liked a couple of spare quick release rubbers for the body should you lose one but that’s being very picky and I would reduce my overall score for something not included

Summary
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Overall a really fun little truck that is very fast yet easy to control and will hold up to the rolls and crashes without causing any damage, for these reasons it gets full marks from me. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £19.99
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Mospro Ultrasonic Cool Mist 3LT Humidifier Review

Huge capacity humidifier with high volume mist, this really is a beast of a humidifier that can deliver anything from a gentle mist to full on clouds of mist depending on the setting. I got this for our main room mainly because of the 3 litre capacity meaning it could run all day and evening without having to be refilled and with the auto no water shut off just switch itself off and be ready to refill the next day.

This has a very simple refill process by just removing a hand screw plug in the base of the tank you can fill it with up to 3 litres of water then you replace the screw plug and put the unit back on the base, as a note you should avoid touching the base plug when replacing the tank as it has a pressure release plunger when in situ and if you press it before putting the tank back you will release water.

Once filled I replaced the tank on the base unit and gave it a test, I found the unit very quiet while in use and on full power certainly pumps out a huge amount of mist, a 3 litre fill easily lasted 20 hours of constant use on 50% power with plenty left over and with a nice simple blue and white design it also looks very nice.

I have added a very short video and will also add some pictures showing filling it up and showing it working, please note my original video is of high quality but the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.

• This is the humidifier people need for respiratory health, nose bleeds, cracked lips, dried out eyes and soothing nursery room.
• Heavy mist output, one fill of tank holds 3 liter water, work for 19 hours with maximum mist. Humidifies the air in rooms up to *600 sq ft (*55m²)
• Very low humming noise during working at maximum power, you cannot hear it from 1 meter away, no disturb at night when you are sleeping
• Plastic part is made of endurable ABS + BB + AS, shock proof, no crack, no leak, no chemical smell, fire-resistant, passed RoHS, UL, CE, FCC test
• This humidifier is easy to refill, easy to clean inside and outside.

What I liked
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- High capacity tank taking up to 3 litres
- Auto no water shut off
- Very quiet when running
- Good variation of power settings going from a gentle mist to full blown plumes
- Its nice looking
- Very simple filling system

What I Didn’t Like
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- Not really anything I can find but if I do come across anything I will return and add it

Summary
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Overall a great humidifier with a huge capacity tank meaning you are not constantly refilling as is the case with the small ones, ideal for a large area and for these reasons I have given it 5 stars. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £32.99
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Fascol Foldable 3 Wheels Child's Scooter Review

Great little scooter, my daughter loves it, I was looking for a scooter suitable for my youngest daughter as she keeps trying to use her big sisters scooter which is a two wheel scooter and it’s a bit unstable and big for her so wanted to get her one of her own.

This looked ideal with the stability of three wheels and fun of light up wheels as she goes along, it arrived in a long box packed into bubble wrap coming with knee and elbow protectors along with a couple of alan keys, some spare/replacement bolts and screws and the manual.

Setting it up was very simple and the manual comes with clear instructions accompanied by pictures of the fittings, adjustments and settings, after it was set up my eldest daughter took it outside for a test, she is 10 years old and although this scooter has an age range between 3 and 12 I would say it would be more suited to an age range of between 3 and 8 although my eldest daughter is big for her age.

It’s lightweight but also very sturdy, the folding mechanism works very well and is simple enough for a child to use, the steering system works well and all the wheels light up once in motion as they should but best of all my youngest daughter is absolutely delighted with it now being able to scoot along with her big sister.

I have added a short video and will also add some pictures showing the unboxing, my eldest daughter giving it a test outside and how the wheels light up once in motion, please note the footage I got is crystal clear but due to size restraints I have had to reduce the quality somewhat and this also degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.

• Material: aluminum + plastic; Wheel size: front wheel: 120 * 30mm, rear wheel: 80 * 24mm.
• Suitable for ages 3 to 12 years; Maximum load capacity: 60 kg.
• Foldable children's scooter, easy to carry, save space, with glossy wheel.
• Steering rod has adjustable in 4 different sizes, 62-65-70-75 cm, for different age groups.
• We have CE certificate, lifetime of technical support and 12 months warranty.

What I liked
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- Good solid build quality
- Fun light up wheels when in motion
- Comes with knee and elbow pads
- Easy to assemble and adjust
- Lightweight and easy for a child to carry
- My daughter loves it

What I Didn’t Like
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- Not really a dislike but in my opinion more suited to an age range between 3-8 although I guess it depends on how big the child is

Summary
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Overall this is a great little scooter, it’s lightweight but very strong and durable, the light up wheels add some additional fun and best of all my daughter loves it so I have given it full marks. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £65.98
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Vatos RC Remote Control Helicopter Review

Great fun helicopter, I have a few mini drones and love flying them but thought it was about time I tried a remote control helicopter and this looked ideal to dip my toe in the water of helicopter flying.

It arrived in a branded lift top box all tightly packed with the helicopter being held down with a plastic strap at the bottom to stop it moving about and getting damaged in the box, it comes with the controller, mini Philips head screw driver, a few spare rotor blades and the USB connection charge lead. The manual is in multi languages but it includes English and the controls are very simple to understand.

I found this quite different to fly to a drone, although it has the normal up and down (power) control with the left stick the right stick controls the tilt forwards and backwards and pan round so to fly it you are lifting off and using the right stick to tilt the helicopter forwards or backwards using the pan to direct the helicopter while applying power from the left stick for motion, not really as complicated as it sounds.

I really like this helicopter, it’s very sturdy as I have crashed many times now getting used to the controls without the slightest sign of damage, I like the idea of being able to charge it from the controller, a very nice feature and the charge rate seems really quick although it does mean having six AA batteries in the controller. It’s very stable and has a really nice hover with the lights being a nice touch and I am really improving the more I fly it now being able to land it in set locations rather than crash landing :)

I have added a video and will also add a few pictures showing unpacking the helicopter, giving it a test and then some flying around, please forgive the quality of the video, my original video is of high quality but the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.

• 3.5 Channels: Up/down, left/right, forward/backward with built-in Gyro to hover in the air. Built-in Gyro will helps to stabilize the helicopter's heading.
• Easy to pair between rc helicopter and transmitter. Transmitter is multi-channel so you can fly more than one helicopter at a time. Also you can charge this rc helicopter from the remote control, as well as via USB charging cable.
• Engineering Polypropylene Frame with durable case. Replacement blades and pieces. An incorporated auto stability system.Indoor fly only.
• Vatos RC Helicopter all passed several test with certificates: FCC, CE, ROHS, EN71, EN62115, EN60825, R&TTE, PAHS, HR4040, 7P, ASTM. Compatible with US and EU standard.

What I liked
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- The helicopter looks great
- Very nice to fly with a good stable hover
- Sturdy, I have crashed it many times without damage
- Comes with some spare parts should you break a rotor
- The charge from controller alternative is a very nice and useful feature
- Reasonable price
- Has lights on the helicopter controllable remotely
- Trim adjustment on the controller to fine tune the turning

What I Didn’t Like
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- The manual can be a bit of a pain to navigate with the multiple languages although this is very picky and won’t affect my overall rating

Summary
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Overall this is a really great fun helicopter, has some nice features and is very stable when you fly it and for these reasons I have given it top marks. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £25.99
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