For eight year old boys, developing their imagination is an essential part of their development and the best radio controlled (RC) toys can help make their dreams come true.

HPI Savage X Monster Truck

One of the best RC toys for 8 year old boys is the HPI Savage X Monster Truck. This toy monster truck has a relatively low center of gravity but its wheels are big enough to be capable of running on the lawn and it has a very powerful engine compared to other monster trucks. Other important features include the use of alloy differentials, dual disc brakes, reinforced chassis plates, reinforced transmission case, adjustable support for the engine nose, and strong engine plate.

Another example of the best RC toys for 8 year old boys is the Nitro 3.3 4-Tec RTR with TQ Radio. This is a toy race car that hugs the asphalt road. It is one of most powerful and fastest models of Ready-to-Race with a maximum speed of 70 miles per hour. It is 60 percent more powerful than its predecessor and it is provided with larger sleeves and pistons. Its racing tires are pre-glued with contoured inserts.

Finally, for eight year olds who love flying, the Micro RC Helicopter with LED is one of the best toys. There is no assembly required. This micro helicopter is read to fly upon purchase. An innovation is that the battery can be charged while the toy is being flown. This is because charging can occur through the transmitter. It is made of lightweight but durable materials. It is provided with single rotor blades while a balance bar is provided to enhance its stability. It can fly in circles, up and down but not forward or backwards. It is claimed that it is the smallest two-channel helicopter that can be flown indoors.

When it comes to RC toys, 2009 has definitely been a banner year with plenty of innovation and a huge variety of great new vehicles hitting the market just in time for the holidays. Let’s take a look at three of the very best from this year:

HPI Savage X – This flame covered RC monster truck came out of the starting gates ready to crush all competition. The low center of gravity and improved design of the last HPI Savage has created a beast of a machine perfect for getting optimal lap times. With its 4.6cc engine, you can expect speeds of up to 44 miles per hour and a whole lot of durability behind that speed. You aren’t going to need to make a lot of repairs because this machine can make amazing jumps or even slam into just about anything without taking damage. Once you factor in all of the after market gadgets you can pop onto the Savage X it’s easy to see why this truck topped its category in 2009.

Traxxas Nitro 4 Tec – When you look at a sports car, RC or otherwise, you think of speed and a whole lot of it. Well, the Nitro 4 Tec from Traxxas proves why this company has become a legend in this industry. The sleek and sporty car blasts at up to 75 miles per hour! With electric starting and single handed operation, you can expect this model to tear up the track no matter where you take it, but you better be ready for its high maintenance needs. Not only will you need 8 AA batteries for its radio, you need a 7.2v for car itself plus 20% nitro fuel. Still, for 75mph it’s worth it.

Mini G200 Micro Helicopter

Mini G200 Micro Helicopter – In 2009 we saw a lot of great innovations and the RC micro helicopter market really heated up. The G200 is stable, light weight and incredibly easy to handle. This model’s perfect for those still learning their heli control chops because it’s difficult to damage. It can fly low to the ground and still keep from getting banged up. It’s got a lightning quick reaction time and can do well on any aero course. Plus, it comes put together so there’s no building to do.

Remote control toys are a joy for boys at any age, but the best toys for 10 year olds are easier than ever to come across.  With the boom in technology remote control toys are even more popular than ever.  From the popular remoter controlled automobiles to robots your 10 year old will be attracted to something that will hold his attention for hours.

Remote Control Helicopter

One of the coolest toys that are on the shelves this year is a set of remote controlled helicopters.  Get these two birds off the ground and they have a laser light that can be aimed at one another and it appears that they are in a shootout in the sky.

The Grand Canyon Express, complete with realistic train sounds is a must have for that 10 year old that is fascinated by trains. This remote control G-scale train also features an operating headlight, along with forward, stop and reverse. It is battery operated and comes with a complete set of tracks.  What a great way to entertain a budding hobbyist.

With all the new technology in mind, robots are a tough act to follow. You should check out the WowWee Robosapien family which has the first multimedia robot. He has a head-mounted camera, LCD screen, built-in microphone, speakers, and MP3 player. This robot has preprogrammed movement, as well as programmable.  This Robosapien can download and display information for the internet to the delight of many a child, he can dance to music too.

There is no shortage of remote control toys in this new age of technology. The toys range from the micro cars to the Star Wars robot R2D2.  The top remote control toys for boys this season are just a couple of mouse clicks away, or a trip down to your local toy store.

RC Mercedes Speed Demon 4WD Racing Car

For that boy that is going through the dinosaur age, the Animal Planet Radio Control T Rex Dinosaur is going to give him some real imaginative action.  If he’s into the space age, don’t overlook the 48 inch tall Tekno Mega Mech R/C Robot. If he’s a race enthusiast, there are the ever popular remote control cars such as the RC Mercedes Speed Demon 4WD Racing Car.

Remote control toys provide hours of fun and entertainment for those creative minds.  But you may have to fight off dad for the controls.  There’s just something about remote control toys that bring out the kid in everyone.  The magic of making a toy do what you want it to do without physically touching it will spark interest in every  child who is fascinated with “how does it work?”

Even more magical are the helicopters and hover boats that are remote controlled.  And still to this day the small gas engine airplanes are still a hit with the guys, young and old.  It is advisable that these be supervised by an adult due to the use of gasoline.  Besides, dad will be more than happy to run that remote control for their boys.