Why So Much HYPE over this $20 Tiny RC Car?

It's only about $20, I've seen so many posts about these Little Tiny RC Cars, I had to try one for myself! You may not have seen all the hype.. but believe me... it really has been strange! Speed Test... Bash... my thoughts! Is it REALLY any good?
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[@TomleyRC]

Yes yes I know... speed testing it on block paving was not great... I may have got an extra 1 MPH on a smooth surface lol. This one looks similar.. but even cheaper (at the moment its $15): www.banggood.com/custlink/3GDhzcgVrt

[@spankthemonkey3437]

@Tomley RC do you remember the original little x-mod race cars from radio shack in early 2000s

[@dinh71]

This thing cost more than anyone would realize! I bought one from Walmart last fall, and it started up my rc addiction again....and it's worse this time! Since the time I got this, I've accumulated 11 additional vehicles, which includes: Arrma Granite, Slash Ultimate, Redcat Gen8V2, Axial Wrangler JLU, Traxxas TRX4 Defender. See how costly that $15 toy had become! Lol

[@kotlinbear1874]

That's cool! I got into RC cars this year thanks to cheap RC cars (mainly from Revell and Carrera), including the Revell Flic Flac, which is similar to this car. I now own four WLToys cars and an Axial 1:24. Arrma Typhon next year maybe!

[@thelongboarddude95]

Same here! Picked up a similar indoor car. Now I'm thinking back to the days I had a Savage X. I already see myself going down this rabbit hole again 😄

[@freshram192]

The one you bought at Walmart is it this same one or close to this one as far as performance?

[@williambragg6890]

I got 2 for my little lads on his birthday. A buggy and a monster truck for 30£. he loves them when I let him have a go

[@TomleyRC]

To be fair... my Daughters been playing with it this morning. Keeps them happy 👌

[@deontreharris]

I can hear you accent in this comment

[@masedog0042]

They’re at Walmart for 14.95. Cheapest I’ve seen and they have blue and green

[@trevorc6793]

Hi Tomley, thanks for the honest opinion. Can you re-confirm what the 'Something better for similar money' is please. the link is broken. Cheers

[@answerace]

I eyed one up for a few weeks. Finally got one. I love it, kids loved it, cats loved it. Now I have 5 other RC cars. It sparked my hobby I had when I was a kid and now my kids are enjoying.

[@jteixeira8725]

Where are you getting them from ? Walmart hasn’t had them thx

[@palm_tree7103]

I actually bought mines a few weeks ago. I saw it at Walmart for $15 honestly the best $15 I’ve ever spent. And there’s even a bigger version that’s $30. It goes up to 20 mph it’s essentially the same thing but it looks a lot more like the classic rc buggy with those flat rc buggy wheels and everything. And the big one has proportional steering.

[@TomleyRC]

I’ve heard the Walmart one is better than this

[@markcloudchaser874]

Watching these make me feel younger lol, I've just turned 38yrs old today, I would love any RC car. Anyway Good Job 👍💯 can't wait to see the other car's review. 👊

[@TomleyRC]

I’m 42 mate 😅👌

[@farmoboy83]

Who decided adults cannot have toys?! I have two motorbikes and like playmobil more than my 3 years old daughter lol. Not ashamed at all, we should play even when at old age

[@ledistortioniste2758]

@@farmoboy83 mate.. i'm 35 and i just bought my first RC ever, glad i did buy this scx10. sometime going back and play as a kid helps continue with adulthood things. stay young man, growing up is boring haha

[@vapeurdepisse]

@@farmoboy83 I'm 38 too but Playmobil?? Come on LOL that's taking it too far. I hope your wife doesn't play Barbie at least???

[@farmoboy83]

@@vapeurdepisse nothing like having kids to bring old good memories. Relax, it's better than smoking, alcohol abuse or other "grownup" toys lol

[@craigzilla100]

I bought one years ago from Walmart for $15 and I was BLOWN away how amazing it was.

[@jamesniedjalski3929]

Got mine from Walmart years back, still runs, and me and my cat live playing with it. Best $16 I ever spent.. on year 4 with it. Gotta admit, I stitched the rear body mount around to give that rear spring some actual "suspension" and it changed the game on this lil rig !!! If I could do pics of show what I did Fuk it I'm off to go get another !!!

[@bzigazwee]

this is exactly what i was thinking watching this "why doesnt he quick mod it to allow the suspension to work"

[@aaron8891]

Micro RC's are so hot right now. Im really surprised more hobby grade companies have not taken advantage of the market. I absolutely loved the Losi micro 1/36 cars they used to make. They were probably one of the best micros ever made. Ahh those were the days... maybe one day someone will make a decent one.

[@TomleyRC]

I had a Losi... converted it to Brushless, it was animal!

[@aaron8891]

@@TomleyRC I actually still have my losi's but are largely just shelf queens now. Unfortunately parts are very hard to find. Fingers crossed for a micro 2.0!

[@notflanders4967]

@@aaron8891 man I wish I could pick one of these up!

[@SoloRenegade]

Mini-Zs were fun, and popular when Fast and the Furious came out

[@coyster530]

Me too I've got a losi mini t

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Had something back in the early 90’s called a “Fast Traxx”…was a really cool neon yellow batmobile looking thing with tank tracks instead of wheels…thing was awesome

[@janseendiguiseppiThomasMC]

I actually remember that

[@dmonhuntr75]

Where I live in Canada they sold those at Costco. Now Costco sells an upgraded version with proportional steering , working rear suspension, and extra softer tires. It's a bit larger too. I bought my kids each one for Christmas. They are much better, since you can actually control them LoL. $24 CDN.

[@PocketOperatorGuy]

I bought one of these at Wal-Mart. The one I bought came with a ramp. It has the same remote and lo/hi speed option. I removed the stock 70mah battery (upgraded it to a Lipo 200mah) and upgraded the motor from an old drone I had. It has an extended body and higher back tires as well. It has improved the speed significantly. I think it almost doubled the speed.

[@bustincue4u299]

I got my 4 year old nephew one of these about 4 months ago. I still works and charges fine. For 20 bucks he has a ball with it while I’m out with my senton it gives him something to do.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes... my Daughter (4) has been playing with it this morning, cheap fun for the kids

[@GhostRyderFPV]

Good uncle right there! Keeps him interested and part of the group, while you rock the big boy toy. Maybe he'll get a hand-me-down Senton one day? ô¿ô

[@skybugproductions7527]

I have three of them that me and the grandkids play with all the time, they LOVE them. $14.99 at Walmart.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah my little girl likes it

[@1deadly187]

I modded mine with a different rear body mount and a body from a different tiny car so the rear suspension would actually work. The way they mounted the body renders the rear suspension useless and is a design flaw..

[@jeremymiller2340]

"indoor rainy day rc " we all need one of those!!!!

[@geargrinder7714]

I have an Xmaxx for that

[@MikeLaRock88]

Put an fpv camera on it and its like the Tiny whoop of rc cars

[@kickingforchrist]

I had a similar rc car based on that chassis. When it broke I transferred it's electronics into a Coke Can car and gave it proportional throttle. It was good rip!

[@TomleyRC]

Awesome!

[@MtnXfreeride]

The airhog foam tire rc car is a lot of fun inside. Huge ramps, big drops, flips etc

[@Hamzamakesfunvideos]

Now.... I HAVE THE R/C POWER CRAZE SOUL DESERT GREEN!!! YAAAAYYYYY!!!!

[@mkendall8393]

Bloody hell. A top speed run that increased mass by twice due to the added gps that also functioned as a brick on top of the vehicle, over a cobblestone road that wasn’t smooth in any way. And you only achieved 16-17mph. Big surprise. Just an FYI several other reviewers turned 23+mph top speeds on this with the proper conditions (smooth surface, radar gun, full charge on batt).

[@andersandersen6295]

You are a typical american failure. it says up to 25 km/h on the package, guess how 16 mph translates to kmh?

[@thewalkingrob8840]

It wasn't mph

[@Marcos0ne]

Good top speed but terrible torque

[@RCModSquad]

Not too bad and really portable. I bought two for $14 but I haven’t opened them yet. 😃 Have a great day and be safe out there!

[@Manly]

I had an older version, the Shift24. It’s fun & worth the price. The only downside here is the battery capacity. If you can upgrade the battery to a higher capacity battery at least 1000mAh that will run enough time to enjoy!

[@modelnutty6503]

there's room to pop slightly larger 1S in there anyway.

[@richurbanskates]

Bought one a month or so ago, fell in love with how wild it can get! Money well spent!!

[@reverserestorations26]

I have one. Mine is branded Litehawk but it's identical to what you reviewed. The Litehawk version has no high and low range (but the transmitter is identical and has an indentation for the high low switch) it also doesn't have the lights. The only thing that impressed me is the power. It's virtually undriveable. It generally just does donuts or flips over backwards. After about three charges it stopped taking a charge well. It still works sometimes maybe one charge attempt out of five. A new battery is $7 but I don't think I'll bother trying to fix it.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah... not worth fixing

[@kydawg1684]

Good fun.... you need to try the Power Craze Shift 24, it has proportional steering and speed. Steering is sensitive... but a fun $20.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes... I’ve seen them ones 👍

[@markknight4687]

Pretty cool good for when u can’t get out or a sneaky rc in ya suitcase for when ya have to work away lol can really see it’s potential around the corridors of the premier inn 😂👍

[@TomleyRC]

Yes... good shout!

[@roberto3262]

Pretty cool. It would be faster on a smooth surface, I'm sure.

[@Artistlife4ever]

I bought two last year and I love them, super fast for the size and handles well. Great for stunts .😎😎

[@bigsmoke1811]

I've had one for a bit now and I bash it about as hard as it can and there's still nothing wrong with it they seem to be pretty durable. Or at least mine is

[@Ferrari255GTO]

Hey, got any number 9's lately?

[@Hamzamakesfunvideos]

Yeah it's durable

[@bigsmoke1811]

@@Ferrari255GTO I got 2 number 9's, a number 9 large, a number 6 with extra dip, 2 number 45's one with cheese and a large soda

[@Ferrari255GTO]

@@bigsmoke1811 nice, it's a classic

[@bigsmoke1811]

@@Ferrari255GTO yes

[@96rincon]

Anyone remember Xmods? Miss those. Really quick, awesome bodies.

[@Hamzamakesfunvideos]

AMAZING! Tomley, I was wondering to buy this for myslef as well! 😁

[@Nomad_za]

I was watching Kevin Talbot and this video popped up. I subscribed too!

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers Cameron

[@rogierd7408]

What's the big car you compare it to, in the end of the video? Thanks for the great videos!

[@Fonzierc]

Still pretty cool fun !! I have a few little baja's 1/32 scale they are dirt cheap only around £10

[@modelnutty6503]

nope, that's the BAD version, can tell by the transmitter, not proportional. the "power craze Shift 24" is proportional, lights, brake lights, turn signals.. glued some old Redcat Sumo crawler tires to it for a little more suspension give and it helped a bunch.

[@terencemeadmore6697]

Just bought 2 little revell buggies off Amazon cost 10 quid each they're amazing and take a beating

[@NWguy83]

The big brother to this, the Shift24/Dune 24 is better. But the built in battery is a bit of a non starter for some people.

[@TomleyRC]

There is certainly some good stuff for the money out there. This however... not sure it's worth it (for us in the UK anyway)

[@modelnutty6503]

yup, the Shift/Dune are proportional, huge difference!

[@tremainedogan6181]

i have 2 of them us mod pop the tires out to the edge of the rim so it wont flip. and it makes it wide for turning it

[@roblowrie1969]

Yeah, for the first time in ages, I think I'll save my pennies with this one!! Nice video though. Just goes to show, you pay your money, and take your choice. 👍🏻

[@Draft_Vr]

If you cut the lights off it goes faster I have one

[@DustyFingersRC]

Another good honest overview. 👍🏼

[@matthewmorton6462]

I swear im slowing converting to micro RCs, I have a couple Arrmas (8s Kraton, 3s Typhon and an infraction) but I use my k969 and k989 more at the moment

[@TomleyRC]

Much easier to take places, and also to run in many more places

[@GhostRyderFPV]

Dude, you're not the only one. All the planes I'm building are >1M, (but still do all the drone-y things), my 5" quads pushed aside for 3", and now I'm looking for a tiny car to put a camera in? Is it cost, or portability (hatchback life, yo), or a Chibi-style thing?

[@Drifter3110]

Same! I've been using my Litehawk Blast alot!

[@scottrobinson9666]

My son got one for his birthday and I had to put a winch on it just like my hbx devastator. Lighter leash for the win on 1/24 scale winches

[@dellcoc]

I added an FPV camera to it. It's awesome.

[@rcyalater...2305]

I dunno, I've had one of these for awhile now. Cool to chase the cat around with... Not bad for the price but it's a toy all day long

[@imnickMF]

I mean RC cars are toys lol

[@krunchkid4126]

@@imnickMF toy grade

[@nightmare956]

I mean, all RC cars are, in fact, Toysies

[@imnickMF]

@@krunchkid4126 still a toy lmao

[@bipantera]

Dear Tomley you are one on my favourite tuber for RC. I saw that you give some better alternative in your comments so I wonder if you also can suggest a couple of cars for my son and me based on needs. Thanks for your work

[@chadedwards5908]

Hey Tomley, so funny I have 2 of those fully proportional steering, fully proportional throttle! they're great little things they are fast mine came with extra set of tires for performance soft tires and I got them at Walmart as well about $25 they got a couple other models as well cool vehicle!

[@TomleyRC]

Proportional steering makes all the difference! Sounds like they are a good buy!

[@acrock21]

yeah these little trucks are awesome. i think they are epic for learning how to use throttle control for steering. doing 180s and 360s ... its not the best outside on rocks in grass uneven ground is not the best for it... but on smoother surfaces driveway undamaged concrete or indoors its it great ... its awesome on wood floors ... my CAT LOVES THIS THING!!! the only down side to the design is first off the steering could be more controlled... its just click steering... the wheels need to be removable... because hair gets caught in the axel ... and its can be difficult to remove ... i used a serrated knife and cut at the hair until i can work it out... it is easy to take apart completely. the motor gets hair in it so its good that its relatively easy to disassemble.my controller did break that was a bummer ... i think one way they could make it better is to give it a removable battery that maybe stores in the body or cockpit of the vehicle... that and the removeable wheels. i tried bigger cars but my cat did not like it ... it was scared... so that is one thing about the micro car.

[@TreySlayPlay23]

Also a lot of people are talking about him I didn't realize that I guess we were one of the first ones of the trend I will tell you one thing they have a low and high gear and they are fast as hell I drove them through grass that was a couple inches thick I jumped them off of a set of steps that's about 2 ft tall these things handle quite a bit of abuse but the motors end up burning out because of how much speed they get I'm guessing they get overheated that and the wires are very thin so they we're out and snap very easily but for $15 you can't beat it it has proportional steering and throttle which is crazy to me this is the best RC car you're ever going to get at Walmart or other retail stores that carry it

[@TomleyRC]

I think the Walmart ones are slightly different than this. This one is not all that good

[@rcaddictionqld1920]

Subscribed long time ago ...not for the give always...best rc channel on KZbin..

[@TomleyRC]

Legend

[@dirtypigdog]

Fun trick with these, the tyres off the Tamiya jnr monster trucks fit and if you fabricate body mounts you have fully mobile 1/32 Tamiya monster truck.

[@TomleyRC]

Sounds funny 😄

[@dirtypigdog]

@@TomleyRC I’ll post a vid on your fb page..

[@aussierc900]

That is sick it can backflip

[@dontbotheruncledanny3913]

Look like that little truck does better indoors and keep up the good work👍👍👍👍

[@southpawdiecast8352]

I know your overseas but here in the united states at Walmart same exact rc car ,comes in the blue and bright green and maybe Red $15 99 ,I bought a little buggy same size off if banggood has a lexan body and wing $11.99 just as fast same remote it's a blast,seems Mini/ Micro RC is getting popular

[@TomleyRC]

Yes... I think the Walmart ones may be slightly different

[@southpawdiecast8352]

@@TomleyRC nope they are identical to these. Same speed rating same remote.

[@GhostRyderFPV]

Good cheap FPV rig for parties? Nope. it's adorable, but too bad about the non-proportional steering. Had it been equipped, I'd have to build 3-4 of 'em for get-togethers, and it would be cheaper than that night's beer. Good head's up, thanks Tomley.

[@TomleyRC]

If it had proportional steering, I think it would have made all the difference

[@GhostRyderFPV]

@@TomleyRC True - plus it looks like a mini version of my current project car, EAT04. Would've been nice to have a "mini-me" ~¿ô

[@vapeurdepisse]

Got one from Costco 5 years ago and it's still working

[@SDRIFTERAbdlmounaim]

can we have a look at those mini pickup hondas in the background ?

[@MrBunnylad]

M8, that’s like test driving a car over speed bumps!? You need to put that on a smooth flat surface not brick. Lol

[@DansEarway]

My two boys still use my 35yo Turbo Hopper. I attribute its long life to batteries being too expensive for my younger self.

[@JurassicJordan808]

I had one got it for 15.00 at my local Walmart. A friend wanted it and paid me 30 for it. I loved it and went and bought the bigger version of it.

[@TomleyRC]

Good deal!

[@JurassicJordan808]

@@TomleyRC also I tried your fb link and it isn't working on this post :(

[@justinjones5281]

20 charges later still working. Kids play bash up dirby at the park. Ages 2-12 have enjoyed these

[@mikeupton5406]

Chibbs the cat, and myself still having a good time with the 1604 . The body conversion worked out great I swap it between the Hoonigan body and the CEN Fiat body. Chibbs can chew on Hoonigan but not the poor man's Ferrari.

[@TomleyRC]

Sounds awesome! I’ve got the CEN body out of storage, just need to make it fit 👌

[@MoistCh3esecake]

hey dude! love ur vids! before you completely give up on small rc's, try out the Power Craze Shift 24. EVERYTHING is proportional, and it's suspension is actually decent.

[@4cubedracing]

Nice honest review (as always). I think I might indirectly be the reason you've got one of those eBay specials. I posted on FB after buying one, then Sharky bought one and then he told me you had one on the way too!

[@alanobrien4079]

Keep up the good work one of my favorite channels

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate 😎🤟

[@alanobrien4079]

@@TomleyRC Just getting into the hobby on a budget and your channel really helps me see what I can have some real fun with and not break the bank

[@ben2687]

It's impressive how fast that is.

[@MCsCreations]

Awesome bashing and review, Tomley! 😃 It seems too small for FPV, but... Could be interesting to explore inside the house. I'm going to think about it. 🤔 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@Del350K4]

To me, there's nothing more frustrating in the RC car world than driving a car and not being able to steer it accurately. I'd far rather pay a bit more and have the satisfaction of being able to hit the jumps just as I want to.

[@workingtitle1791]

The dune/shift 24 is fully preportional and is just as unrealistically cheap.

[@Del350K4]

@@workingtitle1791 Now you're talking! Suddenly the tiny size, good-looking cage and great motor performance make sense!

[@grrfy]

I am just waiting for a couple of the trucks offered as an alternative, have heard good things about them ,thought would be a nice size for a garden truck and a loaner for visitors,sturdy and cheap.

[@vapeurdepisse]

It's a POS, I actually paid $15 for it at Costco a while ago. Turning radius is crap, they don't track straight, they are too twitchy going from 0 to 100 with 1mm of trigger movement. BUT this is cool for the kids to have fun with indoors. They aren't so fragile, it got bumped on walls and fell down the stairs numerous time with no hill effect.

[@jameandthegiantpeach2273]

.... what about them lil tiny lil drones I just saw at Walmart then?

[@midjelly8837]

I'm getting into rc cars myself. I have my first one and it can flip and keep going. One side can go faster than the other LOL

[@JoseCruz-wb7ig]

That little car . Good. Speed. Bad steering

[@joshuaboiii]

Another video... why only one.... :D no really awesome video man :D

[@ucitymetalhead]

I wonder if you could pop the shell off and put a 1/18th scale atv top on it?

[@elijahjefferson1552]

I'm sure the bumpy bricks have something to do with it not reaching the 25km/hr top speed

[@ponderin]

These things are selling because everyone is using the bodies for the scx24 platform

[@justdan7591]

I have one and love it. It is great fun in the gravel and pebbles as a rock crawler.

[@growingrcs]

Crazy little car

[@83KJack]

time to get out the ole tech deck collection... perfect ramps for this thing. skate park turned RC park. doin it

[@AcidAngel501]

i have two and love em

[@wyatt167]

The bigger dune 24 is even better with fully proportional controls!!

[@gamerbreadbaker]

That was my first RC car, it’s perfect. Definitely worth $20. I use it as a phone stand now, I think I burnt out the motor.

[@joeyf1379]

The one from Walmart in the US comes with a much better transmitter with proportional steering and throttle

[@miltbuiltrcMBRC]

They're awesome I have three the brand is power- craze

[@davidzitzman6511]

My cats love our green U.S. version!

[@DrVenkman514]

My son needs that truck !!!! hes only 3 but loves rc!!!

[@TomleyRC]

Good fun for kids

[@justinjones5281]

If you live in Canada look at Walmart they sell same one and works out cheaper for Canadians. Adventure force is wicked cool cheap brand

[@7MPhonemicEnglish]

If you can hand it to little Jimmy and he doesn't come bawling about it being broken for 6 months, parents will be impressed but I don't know a thing about it.

[@rcpete7055]

I don't know who everyone is mate because I've never even seen one.. ?? 😊

[@charlesmainprize5818]

yes definitly need it

[@RealJawnes]

I got one of these from Costco for like $15 and it’s pretty fun I would say the sc28 is better tho

[@TomleyRC]

Not bad for $15

[@mehimrc1314]

Great video on how to "price your RC right" for £4.99 more that's 1000% more RC car.

[@justinleland7461]

Ha even though different branding it's still called Soul Desert 2 that's funny lol. Yup at Walmart its called Power Craze on the box and says 17mph, I paid 15 USD for mine in store. Also bought the Power Craze Dune 24 for $30. The Dune has a much better controller, with proportional throttle AND steering. The Dune also has taillights and turn signals and comes with an extra set of "softer" tires. There's some good cheap fun to be had with the Dune 24

[@adamyardley8589]

Great review!

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate

[@fpvattitude8163]

they sell these at walmart in the states for 14 bux got it to put fpv cameras on the front and have races with my kids i knew these were cool still got it but some ripped the gearing out of one when he got stuck and wouldnt let go of the throttle....cool little car runs off of super tiny ass 1s capacitor looking thing never saw one before bc was going to make it be able to use 1s lipos so i could swap them out for non stop racing but the mah on that lipo capacitor? had such low mah i didnt think it would handle a 200mah lipo

[@mattshanks6674]

Link for the $29 car?