There’s something new that’s creeping into the R/C aisle, and it’s spinning its web wheels just in time for the holiday season!

New Bright — the company known for hot radio-controlled vehicles based on real-life rides such as the sleek Chevrolet Corvette C8 and the mighty Ford Bronco —just rolled out something totally different: the R/C Jumping Spider.

This two-wheeled terror is ready to rock the neighborhood where kids can pull off sick tricks that can put on quite a show for their friends. True to its name, the Jumping Spider can go airborne, jumping up to 2 feet high! It also flips, spins, and can cruise a variety of terrain using the full-function controller.

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Kids can activate glowing LED eyes using a special button on the remote. Look just below the eyes and you’ll spot a pair of sinister fangs that add to the Jumping Spider’s “face.” If this had existed when I was a kid, it totally would’ve been accompanied by one of those fast-talking commercials that ended with “batteries not included,” but this is 2020, and batteries are included!

Powered by an onboard, 6.4-volt, rechargeable lithium battery, the Jumping Spider can run for hours before needing a recharge using the included USB charging cable. It’s ready to  run right out of the box and even includes a pair of AA batteries for the remote.

If you’re looking for an R/C vehicle that’s a break from the norm, this wheel-driven arachnid just may fit the bill, and it won’t even give you the creeps when it makes the leap in your general direction.

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James Zahn

James Zahn

James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.

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