A mobile toy is described. The mobile toy includes a wheel assembly having a hubcap removably engaging a wheel of the wheel assembly. The mobile toy may also include a transmitter having a charging pad for charging of a radio-controlled embodiment of the toy. The transmitter comprises an indicator showing certain states of the toy as well as a storage compartment for housing items associated with the toy. Additional embodiments include an assembly for retaining the toy on the charging pad during charging of the toy. A kit for storing the components of the radio-controlled embodiment of the toy is also described.
1. A toy car kit comprising:
a chassis having a pair of front wheels;
a pair of hubcaps for attaching to the front wheels;
a pair of tires for attaching to the front wheels;
a motor for fitting to a compartment of the chassis, the motor having a drive gear associated therewith;
a motor retaining clip having means for attaching to the chassis to secure the motor to the chassis;
a transfer gear having means for attaching to the chassis and engaging the drive gear;
an axle for attaching to the chassis, the axle having an axle gear for engaging with the transfer gear;
a pair of rear wheels fixedly disposed on the axle;
a pair of hubcaps for attaching to the rear wheels;
a pair of tires for attaching to the rear wheels; and
a body for attaching to the chassis.
2. The kit of claim 1 further comprising a controller for controlling the direction and motion of the toy car.
3. The kit of claim 2 further comprising a tool for use with the components of the car kit.
4. The kit of claim 3 wherein the tool is a screwdriver.
5. The kit of claim 3 wherein the controller comprises a compartment for storing the tool of the car kit.
6. The kit of claim 2 wherein the controller comprises a charging pad on a surface of the controller for charging a power source of the toy car.
7. The kit of claim 6 wherein the controller further comprises a covering over the charging pad.
8. The kit of claim 2 , wherein the controller further comprises:
a housing having a first wall and a second wall perpendicular to the first wall, and
a toy release assembly positioned within the housing, the release assembly having an engaging mechanism protruding through the first wall and a release for the engaging mechanism protruding through the second wall.
9. The kit of claim 2 further comprising a wrist strap for attaching to the controller.