Tyco R/C Tony Hawk Xtreme Remote Control Skateboard

This radio-controlled stunt boarder is so realistic, Tony Hawk--extreme boarder extraordinaire--endorsed it with his signature and likeness. As far as toys go, it totally lives up to his name. Properly operated, it'll perform megastunts (like tic-tacs) and tricks that real boarders like Hawk have perfected. At the controls, you determine how the body and the board move. The body leans into turns (and stays on) thanks to seven-position steering and variable speed capabilities. Recovery from deep curves is unbelievable for a toy, but this thing does it. The only bummer: the set requires the FlexPak Power System--a rechargeable battery pack, plus a 9-volt battery--to get rolling. It's not included. --Diane Beall