# Boomerang Remote Control Toys The Air Hogs 360 Hoverblade Operates in an Unexpected Way By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-14 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-control-toys References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2016/04/14/air-hogs-360-hoverblade-remote-control-boomerang/123976) & [amzn](http://amzn.com/B0169Z6S8M) The market is being flooded with remote control toys ranging from [drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua-drone), to cars and everywhere in between with the Air Hogs 360 Hoverblade taking a different approach. The Air Hogs 360 Hoverblade is designed to be launched by hand or the ground to increase the functionalities of the device. When it's in the air, the Air Hogs 360 Hoverblade can be controlled via the easy to use slider control that allows users to increase or decrease power. Because of the versatile usage capabilities of the toy, it can be used either indoors or out to ensure it doesn't rely on good weather to be used. With the remote control toys industry growing in size, the Air Hogs 360 Hoverblade takes a different approach to [aerial design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigravity-drones). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Versatile Remote Control Toys:** The Air Hogs 360 Hoverblade offers versatile usage capabilities, both indoors and outdoors. - **Aerial Design Innovation:** The Air Hogs 360 Hoverblade introduces a unique approach to aerial design with its launch-by-hand or ground feature. - **Slider Control Functionality:** The Air Hogs 360 Hoverblade incorporates an easy-to-use slider control that allows users to adjust power levels. ### Where This Applies - **Remote Control Toys:** The Air Hogs 360 Hoverblade demonstrates potential for disruptive innovation in the remote control toys industry. - **Aerial Devices:** The Air Hogs 360 Hoverblade presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the aerial devices industry. - **Outdoor Toys:** The Air Hogs 360 Hoverblade offers disruptive innovation potential for the outdoor toys industry with its versatility and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fluttering Insect Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zing-go-go-bird-butterfly.md) - [Kids Innovative Stunt Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerostorm-stunt-plane.md) - [Remote-Controlled Monster Truck Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-monster-trucks-hw-transforming-rhinomite-rc.md) - [Multi-Mode Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimode-camera-drones.md) - [Ultrasonic Balloon-Borne Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blimp-drone.md) - [Revolutionary Flying Disc](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-pro-award-winner.md) - [High-Speed Remote-Controlled Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xrc-brawler.md) - [Gaming-Style Drone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orqa-fpvctrl.md) - [Modular Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro.md)