Our 4 year old got this for his birthday. We'd like to purchase more planes to go with it. I can't tell which specific planes will work with it.
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The great thing about these toys is that all of the smaller die-cast planes work with the playsets. There is a universal hex port on the underside of the planes that connects to the tower, our boys love it.
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Any of the individual die-cast planes will work. Side note. the plane that comes with the set is not die-cast and is all plastic.
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This gift was for my nephew. He loved it. I watched him open it up on Skype. He was thrilled.
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I think there are the small ones produced by mattel that you can buy at amazon.
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That's a great buy. All planes characters made by Mattel work with it. He'll enjoy for sure
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Yes this plane is outstanding for a begginer, That was the reason I bought it. I have tried 2 other begginer planes that cost more money and have not lasted half as long. I have crashed a few times and had to use some foam glue(not super glue) to get the plane back to flying but nothing major that needed me to buy replacment parts for the plane. I have nose dived into the ground, hit a fence a few times even hit a tree and the plane is still flying great. The controller is simple and will not confuse a new flyer, the gyro system in the plane is great and will keep the plane level while flying. Hope this answered your question and if you have more feel free to ask VR James
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The EB Brands Ironman is a 2.4 ghz radio system :)- that means you can fly up to 15 of these at the same time!!!- -Nice craft project to add light paint colors as well (like the mark 42: ) -Greg -this is bar none the best performing toy plane in history - I have tried all the others.the Patented turning head really helps bank him in the turns so you can get back on both power quickly-it is NOT like the other Hogs planes where you pray it turns be for it hits the ground or runs out of range-Go Ironman buy and fly several at a time : ) fight or race them! -Greg
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Try banana hobby or nitro planes. This is an old plane but they might have spare parts.
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I don't think so. I bought two of these for my now 4 and 6 year old grandsons Christmas before last and they have used and enjoyed them more than I ever thought possible. One of their favorite things to do is to go around the neighborhood on their gliders with their mother who runs. This purchase has been bunches of low-tech fun and great exercise for a small investment. Very happy with the gliders!
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I have no idea. We've yet to take our little one on a plane ride. The best thing to do would be to contact the airlines and confirm. Enjoy!
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Wing Flyer Z150 will work, if he is taller Z600 may work too. Z600 is built for age 12 and up.
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This one may be a little lengthy for that age as a first model. I would recommend something like a Revell Spitfire, or one of their other smaller, Vintage birds. Minimal pieces, and a little soft on the wallet in the event that they lose interest. If they show a liking towards modeling, perhaps purchase this as a second kit.
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no age group, this plane is a bad product go to horizonhobby.com try super cub
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Dusty Crophopper is almost exactly the same size as the planes that come w/this set. My son rec'd almost all the planes from the movie, and I just checked, they all fit inside/on the runway. I prefer classic/wooden toys, so I love this set, but I'm afraid I got it for him when he was too young, at two. He loved it then, even when I set aside all the small parts, and played w/it often. He used the box to stand on, and although it still works, it messed up the latch part, and I think we're down to only one plane. For now, the metal planes supplement it, but I'd buy this again when he's four, since it's just that good of a product! Dusty Crophopper is almost exactly the same size as the planes that come w/this set. My son rec'd almost all the planes from the movie, and I just checked, they all fit inside/on the runway. I prefer classic/wooden toys, so I love this set, but I'm afraid I got it for him when he was too young, at two. He loved it then, even when I set aside all the small parts, and played w/it often. He used the box to stand on, and although it still works, it messed up the latch part, and I think we're down to only one plane. For now, the metal planes supplement it, but I'd buy this again when he's four,... » Read More Dusty Crophopper is almost exactly the same size as the planes that come w/this set. My son rec'd almost all the planes from the movie, and I just checked, they all fit inside/on the runway. I prefer classic/wooden toys, so I love this set, but I'm afraid I got it for him when he was too young, at two. He loved it then, even when I set aside all the small parts, and played w/it often. He used the box to stand on, and although it still works, it messed up the latch part, and I think we're down to only one plane. For now, the metal planes supplement it, but I'd buy this again when he's four, since it's just that good of a product! « Show Less
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My son is 14 and loves it....it depends on the kids willingness to research procedures for aircraft. Its not really a game you have to use real life procedures in order to be able to fly routes, land, taxi and take-off.
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What I did was build more lego x-wings and tie fighters. We also have a toy Millennium Falcon that is perfect size, and I made an empyreal ship with equal stats as the Millennium Falcon. You can print cards off images from the internet. Give everyone 2 or 3 ships. If you don't find this too cheesy you and your friends can expand the game for free that way.
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i called the co. and they said that multi units will work. we purchased 4 pkgs. so multiple 8 year olds can play. we have yet to try them out as a group.
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I agree with the other two comments about being to difficult for a four year old to operate. I also think the Syma S107 would be a good choice (I have one myself). As the child's skill builds in time they will be able to move up to a fixed pitch 4 channel like the V911. If not the Syma S107, lAmazon sells many coaxial 3 channel which will be much easier to operate .
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Sharon, I bought this plane and knew it was a horrible mistake. You will have to build the plane to figure out. There are no controls or electrical appliances to this plane. I would buy the Hobbyzone champ. Definetely worth the best buy.
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If I remember correctly, there are 4 large pieces (like the size that comes with the planes; however, that is usually just 1 large piece). We have a lot of pieces and my son is always setting up air strips. There is a cross piece you can buy, too, that allows for perpendicular strip to be set up.
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We actually got it for my 6 yr olds birthday. It does take a bit of practice to handle. Another suggestion is the Animal Planet Teradactyl remote control flier if he is into dinosaurs.