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Silverlit PicooZ Helicopter - Boeing AH-64D Apache | 
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| Brand: SilverLit
Category: Toy
List Price: £29.99
Buy New: £12.71
You Save: £17.28 (58%)
New (13) Used (1) from £11.89
Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 102
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries: 6
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 4 x 2.8
MPN: 85708
Model: 85708
EAN: 4891813857082
ASIN: B000TFISXW
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | The latest new Silverlit Picoo Z Apache Chopper, officially Licensed by The Boeing Corporation | | • | The smallest and lightest miniature Infra Red Controlled heli in the World | | • | Still only 17cms long and weighing an unbelievable 10 grams | | • | This innovative new Picoo Z Helicopter is inherently stable and easy to fly | | • | Supplied completely ready-to-fly with a pre-installed two channel control |
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Product Description
Following undiminished demand for the original Picoo Z Micro Helicopter, the smallest and lightest miniature Infra Red Controlled heli in the World, see the latest new Silverlit Picoo Z Apache Chopper, officially Licensed by The Boeing Corporation, and launched just in time for Christmas 2007!... Still only 17cms long and weighing an unbelievable 10 grams, this innovative new Picoo Z Helicopter is inherently stable and easy to fly in the smallest of spaces, and is sure to prove fantastic fun for amazing indoor manoeuvres Supplied completely ready-to-fly with a pre-installed two channel proportional wide beam infra red control system, the lightweight Lithium Polymer flight battery will keep your Apache in action for up to 10 minutes between charges, yet can be operational again in less than half an hour using the Portable Field Charger provided. This inexpensive Picoo Z Apache Chopper is remarkably robust made of tough expanded Polypropylene foam, features an LED strobe light for Secret Missions after dark, and incorporates an auto stability system to make it easy to operate, both indoors and outside in calm conditions, using Air Force style Joy Stick Control.
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| Customer Reviews:
 A great buy June 28, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have only had this little helicopter for an hour or two and i love it, even though ive crashed it. It is easy to control but takes a little time to get used to, the trim buttons are proving too awkward, but i would highly recommend this as a gift to anyone or just for yourself. My only concern is that my cat might kill it or it might kill my cat. I had a larger r/c helicopter a couple of years ago and it was fragile and broke within the first half hour of use, whereas the picooZ apache is light and feels flimsy but is durable. An overall good buy. (im getting another one!)
 Fragile... April 7, 2008
7 out of 17 found this review helpful
I got this helicopter for my birthday and at first it seemed very cool. It would fly around (very haphazardly) and often bump into walls and furniture.
To solve this problem I took it out to a field to play with. At first it wouldn't start unless I got the control very close to it first and when I did get it flying it went out of control and rose for about 10 meters in the totally wrong direction and then suddenly gave up and dropped like a brick. The tail was broken (surprise, surprise, given how stupidly thin it was!) although was later fixed by sellotape.
It takes much to long to charge (30 minutes charging for 5 minutes play?!) and when it does get flying it always, and I mean ALWAYS spins left. It's supposed to be able to hover okayishly but just ends up spinning anticlockwise and bumping into things. I cannot seem to remedy this problem using what little control the controller has to offer. The ST. TRIM function does a good job of being useless and the helicopter itself is far too brittle.
I would advise you to stay away from this wretched thing. It doesn't do what it's supposed to to and should only be used by professional toy helicopter pilots. Get one that is more durable and easier for a beginner to fly, because this one is a bugger to even get to point in one damn direction.
Summary: Unless you're experienced, don't buy this 'copter.
Loads of fun!! February 11, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought the Apache helicopter for my boyfriends birthday and he loved it. we both found that it takes a bit of time to get used to and to work out how to control it, but once you have worked it out it's loads of fun!! If you do have high ceilings in your house, it would be an advantage - he doesnt so you are limited on the height that you can fly it to!! A great toy - fun for all ages whether watching or playing!!
Cool toy January 6, 2008
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
Looks cooler than the standard picoo z, but not quite as stable. The original will hover in one spot (without weights), whereas this apache variation seems to pendulum quite a bit, and is less tolerant of minor air currents. The trim also seems more finicky. This is my second picoo z (and the 7th I've bought including presents). I wouldn't expect it to last forever, as despite surviving many crashes, the motors seem to be the weak point of the ones family and I have owned. If you really enjoy this toy (as an adult!), at 20 you may want to try seeing it as a consumable item, rather than a one off purchase!
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