Since every curious kid asks how things work, Worx Toys has created a revolutionary line of toy vehicles that give children ages 6-9 a clear look inside and allows them to identify each of their parts with code-activated lights and sounds. Corresponding storybooks explain what each part does while taking the reader on an adventure in their new Speedster Racecar, Apex Police Helicopter or Torch Fire Truck with their new favorite character and friend, Howie Works.
Founded by 3 fathers who set out to create innovative toys for their curious little kids after one of them discovered his 2 ½ year old son had taken apart a toy fire truck that wasn’t meant to come apart, all Worx Toys vehicles simultaneously entertain and educate. Each vehicle is made of highly durable, colorful and translucent plastic that allows children to look inside to see their inner workings in action. Each vehicle has over 20 light and sound features that are triggered by keying fun ‘shape-codes’ into a touch pad comprised of a circle, square, triangle and an X, that is found on each toy. The shape-codes activate the different parts of each vehicle, such as squealing the brakes, revving the engine and spinning the rims with light, while interactive stories explain what each part does.
Included with both the Apex Police Helicopter and Torch Fire Truck is the Worx Toys Transmitter, a remote-control that allows children to activate each vehicle remotely. Readers simply attach the transmitter to the book edge and key in the shape-codes while reading to see the vehicle come to life. Equipped with a special joystick, the Torch Fire Truck can be driven forward back, as well as left and right, and even has a real working ladder that moves up and down.
Speedster Racecar:
- Speedster Racecar responds to shape-code commands that serve to light up the different parts of the vehicle, such as the engine, transmission, shock absorbers, etc.
- The Speedster Racecar features working gull-wing doors and sequences of light and sound that are activated by simply pushing the Speedster forward or backward without having to engage the shape-codes making it perfect for younger children
- MSRP $30.00
- Batteries (3AA) included
- Includes hardcover Worx Toys storybook, entitled “Get Ready, Get Set…Race,” in which Howie must learn how all the parts of the Speedster work in order to join his father’s pit crew for the big race.
Apex Police Helicopter:
- The Apex Police Helicopter features a motorized rotor, working doors, and sequences of light and sound that are activated by turning the main and rear rotors without having to engage the shape-code.
- The Apex Police Helicopter responds to shape-code commands that identify its different parts with light and sound, such as the main and rear rotors, engine, landing gear, instrument panel, etc.
- Worx Storybook Transmitter included
- MSRP: $45.00
- Batteries (3AAA) included
- Includes hardcover Worx Toys storybook, entitled “Out of the Snow” in which Howie and his friends are rescued from a mountain top by the Apex Police Helicopter after a close encounter with an avalanche.
Torch Fire Truck:
- The Torch Fire Truck responds to shape-code commands that activate the ladder and siren while identifying each part, such as the engine, pistons, shock absorbers, fire hose, etc. with light and sound
- The Torch Fire Truck can be fully activated with the remote-control Worx Storybook Transmitter that drives it to the scene of the fire while sounding its siren and remotely raises and lowers its ladder
- The Torch Fire Truck also features working doors, fire hose, and light sequences that are activated by simply pushing it forward or backward without having to engage the shape-codes great for small children
- MSRP: $65.00
- Batteries (4AA) included
- Includes hardcover Worx Toys storybook, entitled “Howie’s Cookout Adventure,” in which Howie and his friends go on a cookout in the forest but finds a fire that needs the Torch Fire Truck to put out.
What We Thought:
We had the opportunity to test out the Worx Toys Speedster Racecar. Although this toy is suggested for ages 6-9, my four year old has really enjoyed it. He is the type of little boy that is always out in the garage helping his daddy. Be it building something or working on a vehicle. He always has tons of questions and loves to learn. This vehicle was such an amazing hit with him I am seriously considering purchasing him the rest of the collection. Anytime fun is mixed with learning it is just a great experience.
This is a product that is well made and one that I would suggest for any parent who has a child that is curious on how things work!
