HobbyTron.com remains holiday shopper’s last hope for America’s most popular remote control toy – the $39 Picco Z helicopter

Orem, UT -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/29/2006 -- 'Twas a month before Christmas and all through the nation, major retailers had sold out of the latest sensation. Except for HobbyTron.com, that is.

HobbyTron.com today announced that it still has Picco Z mini remote control (r/c) helicopters in stock despite widespread unavailability. With other retailers across the country turning away disappointed shoppers seeking America's most popular r/c toy, HobbyTron.com is now the only major source of the Picco Z in the U.S.

"Once you've played with the Picco Z, you immediately understand why they're flying out of Internet retailers and off store shelves the way they are — they're incredibly fun," said Jim Royer, president of HobbyTron.com. "We're happy to report that although the Picco Z is sold out at Radio Shack, Toys "R" Us and others, we still have tens of thousands available for holiday shoppers at HobbyTron.com – but we're burning through our inventory quickly. We're especially glad to bring this news to all the panicked parents out there who don't want to disappoint their kids this holiday season."

Small enough to hold on the palm of one's hand, the lightweight and durable Picco Z has been wildly popular outside of the United States this year with more than 500,000 sold in Europe and 400,000 sold in Japan. HobbyTron.com is one of only a handful of importers of the Picco Z in the U.S.

According to HobbyTron.com, the Picco Z is unlike traditional r/c helicopters in a number of ways. The HobbyTron.com Picco Z can be flown indoors; there is no assembly required, and the polypropylene foam body can withstand most collisions and crashes inherent to flying r/c helicopters.

In addition, the Picco Z is very easy to use as it's designed for the novice and expert pilot alike and it comes virtually ready to fly right out of the box. (Initial battery charging of 20–30 minutes is required before the first flight, and six AA batteries are required for the controller/charger.)

Picco Zs are currently available from HobbyTron.com in three different colors: red, blue and yellow. Each color represents a different frequency, thereby allowing users to fly up to three helicopters at one time. It costs only $39.00. HobbyTron.com also has a special offer for r/c enthusiasts who want even more fun: a set of three Picco Z helicopters for just $109.00.

More information about the Picco Z, including its complete specification list, is available at www.hobbytron.com.

About HobbyTron.com
HobbyTron.com is one of the industry's best and largest suppliers of the hottest, innovative toys and hobby supplies in the world, with an emphasis in remote-control cars, airplanes and helicopters and Airsoft guns. A dba of Absolute Toy Marketing, Inc., HobbyTron.com's success has come in large part by establishing long-lasting and unique relationships with overseas manufacturers and distributors to place HobbyTron.com on the cutting edge of the toy and hobby buzz. As a result, HobbyTron.com has been recognized through various awards, including No.4 in the 2004 Utah100 competition from the MountainWest Venture Group; No. 208 in the 2004 "America's 300 Largest Retail Web Sites" from Internet Retailer; No. 42 in Entrepreneur and D&B's "10th Annual HOT 100;" and No. 45 in Inc. Magazine's INC 500's Fastest Growing Private Companies list. Visit www.hobbytron.com for more information.

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HobbyTron.com is the best Web site for holiday shoppers looking to buy the Picco Z

Orem, UT and New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/16/2006 -- Just in time for Christmas, HobbyTron.com today announced the availability of the Picco Z micro remote control (r/c) helicopter through its Web site, www.hobbytron.com.

Small enough to hold on the palm of one's hand, the lightweight and durable Picco Z has been wildly popular outside of the United States this year with more than 500,000 sold in Europe and 400,000 sold in Japan. HobbyTron.com is one of only a handful of importers of the Picco Z in the U.S., and insiders report Picco Z shortages at Radio Shack and Toys "R" Us.

With the overseas popularity of the Picco Z and the limited inventories of other importers, HobbyTron.com has bet big on this item and expects a flood of Picco Z orders in the weeks ahead.

In addition, the Picco Z is very easy to use as it's designed for the novice and expert pilot alike and it comes virtually ready to fly right out of the box. (An initial charge of 20-30 minutes is required before the first flight and six AA batteries are required for the controller/charger.)

"This little helicopter is perfect for anyone who loves gadgets," said Jim Royer, president of HobbyTron.com. "This is more than just a toy that hovers in the air and drops back to the ground. The Picco Z is completely maneuverable. Fly it around the house or the office, it's really quite easy to do. And once you get the hang of it, you'll find it's both fun and addictive to use."

Each Picco Z ships with a two-channel, infrared controller that allows for left, right, up and down movements. The controller also doubles as a portable charger and features a compartment with a hidden cable that recharges the helicopter between flights in as few as five minutes.

Picco Z Specifications:

§ Measurements: Main rotor diameter: 5.25-inches (130mm [millimeters]), Length (excluding rotors): 6.5-inches (170mm), Rear rotor diameter: 1.25-inches (30mm);
§ Helicopter weight: 10g (10 grams), including lithium polymer (Li-Poly) battery;
§ Rechargeable flight battery: High capacity integral Li-Poly battery;
§ Charger: Integral transmitter/charger supplied with LED indicator/auto shut off. Easy to use connectors;
§ Charge time: Typically 15 to 20 minutes for a full charge;
§ Flight duration: Typically 8 to 10 minutes on a full charge;
§ Ready to run: Comes completely assembled and ready-to-fly, with pre-installed two-channel proportional infrared control system;
§ Range: Up to 100 feet (30 meters). Frequency: infrared control system – bands A, B & C allow up to three models to be flown at the same time;
§ Box dimensions: 360- x 160- x 100mm;
§ Box weight: 400g.

Picco Zs are currently available from HobbyTron.com in three different colors: red, blue and yellow. Each color represents a different frequency thereby allowing users to fly up to three helicopters at one time. The Picco Z is available from HobbyTron.com for $39.00 and a flat-rate domestic shipping charge of $7.00. HobbyTron.com also has a special offer for r/c enthusiasts who want even more fun with a set of three Picco Z helicopters for just $99.00 and $12.00 flat-rate shipping charge.

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