Zip Zaps

ZipZaps are the remote controlled toy cars manufactured by RadioShack. Its series include Chevrolet Corvette and Ford GTFirst. These car toys became popular in America as well-liked gift items. They were popularly known as 'micro R/C' due to their small size. They are slightly larger than the car toys manufactured by the famous companies such as the Hotwheels and Matchbox. The ZipZap kit has a preassembled chassis with rechargeable batteries on which the gears, tires and center caps can be changed. They are made with embedded nickel metal hydride. The wheel configuration lever beneath the vehicles enables the tracking of the vehicle. Its battery is charged by placing the entire car on top of the transmitter. Charging time is of about 40 to 60 seconds with a run time of about five minutes. ZipZap car has either full on functioning or full off functioning. Electromagnetic setup helps in steering and depending on the transmitted input the steering knuckles moves. ZipZaps function on either of two frequencies, 27 MHz and 49 MHz. The ZipZap SE series provides semi-proportional, two-speed throttle and fully proportional rack-and-pinion steering with adjustable steering trim at the transmitter. They feature working headlights and taillights. The SE series also offers electronically selectable multiple frequencies within the range of 27 MHz band for up to six racers. Motors, tires and wheel covers can be interchanged between regular ZipZaps and the SE series. The kits come with accessories such as counters, autocross pylons and transport cases. The company has also started making the replica of the Herbie cars and series of Monster trucks. In 2004, RadioShack's introduced the XMODS. XMODS are considerably larger as compared to the ZipZaps. Like ZipZaps, XMODS can also be customized in both appearance and performance potential.