# Foldable RC Cars Mattel's Foldable Stealth Rides Cars are Cool By TopDog | Published 2010-01-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattels-foldable-stealth References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/30/mattel-rolls-out-foldable-stealth-rides-r-c-cars/) & [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/29/pocketable-play-time-mattel-stealth-rides-are-worlds-first-fol/) Occasionally a toy comes out on the market that is just too cool to be used by kids alone. [Mattel's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros) Foldable Stealth Rides cars fit into that category. Mattel plans on showcasing the credit-card-sized remote-controlled cars at the Toy Fair in New York in February. Mattel will be releasing 5 models of the innovative [foldable RC cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpower-turbo-racer), including a cool Batmobile Tumbler. A Batmobile Tumbler? You can count me in. **Implications** - We're only one summer away from Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises," the follow-up to his instantly iconic "The Dark Knight." Consider this a post to whet your appetite. Check out more Mattel innovations in the related trends below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Foldable RC Cars:** Foldable RC cars are an innovative toy trend that appeals to both kids and adults, creating opportunities for new products and experiences. - **Credit-card-sized RC Cars:** The development of credit-card-sized RC cars opens up possibilities for convenient and portable remote-controlled fun for all ages. - **Innovative Toy Fair Products:** Innovative products like the foldable RC cars showcased at Toy Fair events demonstrate the potential for creative and engaging toys. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can capitalize on the trend of foldable RC cars by creating new models and accessories that enhance the user experience. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can explore partnerships with toy manufacturers to create licensed foldable RC cars based on popular movie or TV franchises. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry has an opportunity to develop advanced features and functionalities for foldable RC cars, such as smartphone integration or augmented reality capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel-Ready Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-2-fast-card-racers.md) - [Whimsical Remote-Controlled Car Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remotecontrolled-cars.md) - [Transforming Racetrack Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racetrack-toy.md) - [Remote-Controlled Monster Truck Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-monster-trucks-hw-transforming-rhinomite-rc.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Stealth Vigilante Vehicle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-technic-batcycle.md) - [Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-one-max.md) - [Doll-Themed Pink Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-1.md) - [Camera-Equipped Remote Control Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snt-micro-fpv-car.md)