Some presents get opened and set aside before the wrapping paper is cleared. This one tends to empty the house, as everyone heads outdoors to take a turn.
At 1:10 scale, this 4x4 monster truck is big enough to look impressive in the yard and tough enough for real terrain. Its motor pushes it up to 30 mph, and its grip holds over sand, concrete, grass and rough ground. A remote with low and high speed modes lets a first-time driver learn at an easy pace, while the experienced hand in the family can switch over and let it fly.
The included rechargeable battery provides over 30 minutes of continuous driving, and the remote reaches about 250 feet, room enough for a park, a long driveway, or a backyard obstacle course built from whatever’s in the garage.
Give it to the grandson who loves trucks, then see how long the grown-ups can resist asking for a turn.
