Devices, systems, and methods of enhancing the gameplay of a toy are disclosed herein. For example, the toy can be a remotely controlled vehicle that includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader, configured to detect signals generated by a plurality of markers with RFID tags. Each marker of the plurality can be arranged such that the markers define a course for the remotely controlled vehicle. Certain markers can be designated as a starting line, a finish line, and special, which would enable programmable and variable gameplay features and actions of the remotely controlled vehicle. The remotely controlled vehicle can be communicably coupled to a mobile computing device configured to receive and process signals from the vehicle, display metrics associated with the gameplay, enable immediate functioning of special tag features, display metrics, and generate control codes transmitted to the vehicle, which control certain features in accordance with the programmed gameplay.

A flying toy that automatically flies out of its container when the container is opened. A toy has a self-contained power source, a processor coupled to the power source by a circuit and a propeller driven by the actuator. The processor controls an actuator that drives the propeller. The toy defines an opening from an external surface to the circuit. A container for the toy defines a seat for the toy that uniquely forces an orientation of the toy when in the container. The container has a lid and a mechanical interrupter that inserts into the opening when the lid is closed. Opening the lid causes withdrawal of the mechanical interrupter to close the circuit. The toy automatically flies out of the container responsive to the circuit closing.

A flying toy that automatically flies out of its container when the container is opened. A toy has a self-contained power source, a processor coupled to the power source by a circuit and a propeller driven by the actuator. The processor controls an actuator that drives the propeller. The toy defines an opening from an external surface to the circuit. A container for the toy defines a seat for the toy that uniquely forces an orientation of the toy when in the container. The container has a lid and a mechanical interrupter that inserts into the opening when the lid is closed. Opening the lid causes withdrawal of the mechanical interrupter to close the circuit. The toy automatically flies out of the container responsive to the circuit closing.

A radio controlled model vehicle system, receiver, and method is provided. The model vehicle system, receiver, and method include a stability management system. The stability management system further includes a stability operating mode and a stability status indicator that indicates the stability operating mode. The stability operating mode is altered via a stability mode input device and indicated by a stability status indicator. Stability operating modes may include stability management on, stability management off, and stability management on braking, among others. The stability management system may be set on the model vehicle, the controller, or virtually using a portable, multi-function, electronic device.

A radio controlled model vehicle system, receiver, and method is provided. The model vehicle system, receiver, and method include a stability management system. The stability management system further includes a stability operating mode and a stability status indicator that indicates the stability operating mode. The stability operating mode is altered via a stability mode input device and indicated by a stability status indicator. Stability operating modes may include stability management on, stability management off, and stability management on braking, among others. The stability management system may be set on the model vehicle, the controller, or virtually using a portable, multi-function, electronic device.

A vehicle toy includes a main body member including a placement region configured to allow at least one figure to be placed thereon, and a pressing member configured to be attached to and detached from the main body member and to press the at least one figure. The main body member includes a position changing mechanism configured to change a position of the pressing member, and a range of the placement region is changed by changing the position of the pressing member by the position changing mechanism.

A swing arm assembly for a toy car is provided, which includes a housing, a gear train, a light strip, a circular brush disc, and two brush blades. The housing includes a cavity and a communication port that communicates with the cavity. Each gear is rotatably provided on the housing. The light strip is connected to the housing. The circular brush disc includes a first slip ring and a second slip ring, and the first slip ring is located on an outside of the second slip ring. The two brush blades are both provided on the housing, one brush blade is attached to the first slip ring and the other one is attached to the second slip ring. During a rotation of the housing relative to the circular brush disc, the two brush blades are respectively kept in contact with corresponding first slip ring and the second slip ring.

A swing arm assembly for a toy car is provided, which includes a housing, a gear train, a light strip, a circular brush disc, and two brush blades. The housing includes a cavity and a communication port that communicates with the cavity. Each gear is rotatably provided on the housing. The light strip is connected to the housing. The circular brush disc includes a first slip ring and a second slip ring, and the first slip ring is located on an outside of the second slip ring. The two brush blades are both provided on the housing, one brush blade is attached to the first slip ring and the other one is attached to the second slip ring. During a rotation of the housing relative to the circular brush disc, the two brush blades are respectively kept in contact with corresponding first slip ring and the second slip ring.

A foldable remote-control vehicle includes a body, a folding & extending subsystem, and all-terrain wheels. Guiding members of the folding & extending subsystem are directly or indirectly attached to the body at their proximal ends. The folding & extending subsystem folds the foldable remote-control vehicle between a vertically oriented position and a horizontally oriented position. The all-terrain wheels attach to a distal end of the one or more guiding members.

A foldable remote-control vehicle includes a body, a folding & extending subsystem, and all-terrain wheels. Guiding members of the folding & extending subsystem are directly or indirectly attached to the body at their proximal ends. The folding & extending subsystem folds the foldable remote-control vehicle between a vertically oriented position and a horizontally oriented position. The all-terrain wheels attach to a distal end of the one or more guiding members.