Mini aircrafts: The Honeybee series gets two new models

Friday, May 15th, 2009

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Japanese toy maker CCP is selling two wireless, remote-controlled mini model aircrafts that are part of the company’s so-called HoneyBee series of palm-size flying aircrafts. The Skyvehicle [JP] is designed to look like a helicopter but features three wheels so it can move while being on the ground as well.

The mini helicopter can not only move forward but also to the left or right. Charge it for 30 minutes and you can let the thing fly for about 5 minutes. The Skyvehicle costs $42.

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The V-22 Osprey [JP] (pictured above) seems to be cooler though. It can glide over the ground or lift off vertically and looks bad-ass. It costs $63 in Japan.

CCP is part of Bandai Namco group, meaning these models might find their ways outside Japan one day. If you don’t want to wait, contact specialized online shops Japan Trend Shop, Gizmine or Geek Stuff 4 U.

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