Ever heard of Uncle Milton Toys? They put out some of the coolest, most eclectic toys on the planet. Their newest line is a selection of toys inspired by the Indiana Jones movies. I knew right away which one of these terrific toys my little guy would gravitate to: The giant, life-life RC Ant . Already a big fan of remote-control toys, G was enthralled with a BUG version — SO much cooler than cars!
He barely let me get in the door with the box before he began to try and open it. The first plus for this toy? EASY-to-open packaging. The ant practically fell out into my hands within 2 minutes. This is a big, big plus if you have a little curious sport running laps and peering over your shoulder, anxious to play!
I set it down at my feet. Yikes. Realistic look and feel? So right they were. I had to count its legs to ensure there were six — it looked like some of the spiders my dad told tales of after his trip to Central America years ago. This thing was BIG. For an ant, that is.
G held onto the “crystal skull” remote. He pressed in the button eyes and it sprung to life. It rolled forward, twisting and turning ever so slightly, backing up on command. Its legs wriggled and its jaws chomped as it went. It was freakishly real….and G was loving it!
It was entertaining him to no end — and making me a little squeamish and skiddish — which means it fulfilled its purpose as a toy of this nature!
Suddenly, one of our two cats appeared. She was not so amused. Her hair stood on end and she slithered past it, eyes wide. How’s that for compounded entertainment?
G’s little sister later woke up from her nap and found this creepy crawler running around the kitchen….and let’s just say her reaction was similar to our cat’s. Thanksgiving day, I heard squeals erupted from the playroom — G had set the ant on course towards his two cousins. So, unless you have a bug-loving tomboy, I’d say that most girls wouldn’t take to this toy as well.
Here’s my take on this toy:
The Good
- It has been a few weeks since this ant came crawling in, and it has been played with a LOT. The small requirement battery-wise is worth it money-wise. It takes a lot to wear this little guy down, I suppose.
- It is quiet. I get tired of super-loud, mechanical-sounding toys that drown out everything else and make it impossible to carry on a conversation in the same room. This ant is pleasingly different in that respect. You can actually hear the “clicking” sounds as it scurries.
- It is durable. The kids have played with it enough that the remote’s antenna has become slightly bent/awry, yet it still works perfectly.
The Not-So-Good
- Only one con: This ant works best on smooth, flat surfaces. It can’t handle carpet that well.
Over all, it’s a fun and interesting toy. Though the recommended age is 6 and up, our 4-year-old manages it with ease. It’s a toy I’m glad we have — even though I still have to do a double-take when I see it scamper across my kitchen floor. *grin*
Win it! Uncle Milton Toys has so graciously offered to offer FIVE of you an Indiana Jones Giant RC Ant of your own! All you need to do is this: Go over to Uncle Milton’s site and browse around at their other toy offerings. Come back here and tell me, in one comment (no commenting twice — that will disqualify you), one other toy that you think your kids would enjoy most. U.S. entries only. I’ll close the contest at 11pm on Tuesday, December 9th and announce the winners the following day. Good luck!
Keeling (3 years ago)
The Shadow Magic– Light Blaster and Glow Screen thing is really neat!
Julie (3 years ago)
We loved Uncle’s ant farm – but I was clueless to all their fun toys! Wow – which ONE to choose? I think Mr. Intensity would like them all. Currently he’s into dinos – but I think the solar powered car/toys would be uber cool since we live in the valley of the sun. Probably the boa would be in the running, too. Do I have to pick just one? He would totally LOVE this ant, too.
Marci (3 years ago)
We have wood floors so Mr. Ant will work perfectly for us!
My daughter loves insects and has a bug house to put them in. I know she would LOVE to have a Live Ant Habitat.
Amber (3 years ago)
Without a doubt, it would be the remote control skunk! Josiah just discovered skunks and that they stink. He thinks it’s hilarious.
Clara Soundara (3 years ago)
My son would love the room booby trap set. He is always trying to set up traps with bells, string, etc at his door so he can “catch” us walking in.
Andreah (3 years ago)
My sons would both love the Scope it Out Microscope.
Jennie (3 years ago)
oh my son would love the secret sound ultra sonic listener!
AJacobsen (3 years ago)
My son would love the Dinosaur Bone Excavation Game! Ok, so would I! We love games, and this is such a neat spin on the Battleship game!
Amy B. (3 years ago)
I think that my kids would also enjoy the solar racer sun powered micro outdoor racing set. Thanks for the chance.
Jill H. (3 years ago)
My girls would love to get an ant farm, nifty to watch and it grosses mom out at the same time!
Ann (3 years ago)
My son would go bananas over the Room booby trap set, this way he could keep his sisters out of his room.
Thanks for this great giveaway!
jenna (3 years ago)
I think the Dinosaur Bone Excavation Game looks like a lot of fun. I think my niece would love it! Thanks!
Millicent C. (3 years ago)
The gel ant farm looks too cool for words! Thank you so much for the chance to win. I can imagine both my boys loving this
Thank you for giving us a chance to win 
fan (3 years ago)
I think my niece would love the Ultimate Bug Viewer. She can spot bugs that get in the house before others can.
Jayme (3 years ago)
i think the Pet’s Eye View Camera™
Clip-on Digital Camera would be so fun to see what our boston terrier sees!!
Aimee (3 years ago)
My little guy would be in HEAVEN with the “Bug Jug” from Uncle Milton. Thanks for the great giveaway!!
Mama Zen (3 years ago)
My daughter would love the Space Explorer Telescope!
Abby (3 years ago)
I would love to get my kids the solar powered racer!
Anam (3 years ago)
The pet’s eye view camera is the greatest idea. I want one!
Cecile (3 years ago)
My son, who loves Indiana Jones, would enjoy the ant as well as the Crystal Skull Projector!
Katie L. (3 years ago)
I think my son would like the Electronic T-Rex Battle Head to Head Dinosaur Duel toy, too! Thanks for another cool giveaway!
Lisa (3 years ago)
Uggg the wall of spiders would keep me out of any room, my son would LOVE IT>
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Amanda (3 years ago)
My nephew would just loooove this toy!! The Electronic Dino Xcavator looks pretty cool too, operation on dinosaurs!
bebemiqui (3 years ago)
The dinosaur excavation game is one my kiddos would love.
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Valerie Mitchell (3 years ago)
the room booby trap would be fun for my guys!
Dee (3 years ago)
My boys would love the Solar Racers!
Thanks!
jamie (3 years ago)
The dino bones excavation set looks like something my son would enjoy as well as the telescope
judy brittle (3 years ago)
I know my grandson would love the
Dinosaur Bone Excavation Game. He loves everything dinosaur.
Ginny (3 years ago)
I’d love the ant to give a friend. I really like the Indiana Jones lost city archeologist dig, my girls would really enjoy that!
Amanda (3 years ago)
We just watched the movie and those ants really creeped me out so I know my boys would love the ant. They’d also like the Crystal Skull Adventure Projector! It’d be great for our homeschooling subject on archaeology and ancient civilizations!
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MJ (3 years ago)
Planet Frog looks just like something my boys would love to have!
Leah (3 years ago)
I love, love, love the Dinosaur Bone Excavation Game!!!! : )))
My ds is such an explorer at heart, and I can already tell this would be such the perfect toy for him! : )))
And, of course, we love the ant! : )))
Thanks so much for this fabulous give~away! : )))
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Jeffrey W (3 years ago)
Well, when I was a kid, I had an ant farm. But now I see that they have a Illuminated Ant Farm Gel Colony. WoW! That has to be the winner of all ant farms. Ok, maybe I would enjoy it more than my daughters. Thanks for the giveaway.
Melanie G. (3 years ago)
My son would love the Indiana Jones Booby Trap Set. That definitely looks like his kind of toy. And, yes, he would go for that ant, too!
Annmarie Weeks (3 years ago)
Wow! My son would love that huge ant! As for the site, I didn’t realize they had so many other things. But I still vote for the original ant farm that I even had growing up!
Heather C (3 years ago)
The Roly Poly Playground™ Mini bug viewer absolutely cracks me up. I think since Roly Polies don’t bite or fly, the kinder and I will enjoy it.
kristin (3 years ago)
My husband and kids would love the solar powered cars.
xenia (3 years ago)
The Rainbow In My Room Amazing Rainbow Projector is just about the coolest thing ever, my daughter would love that! Thanks!