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Old 09-30-2002, 09:49 PM
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news articles about ZZ

Here are some links to news articles about the ZipZaps.

Radio Shack -- World’s Ultimate Compact Car Launches in Los Angeles

Seattle Post-Intelligencer -- RadioShack's Hopes High for Cars

Newstream.com -- The World's Ultimate Compact Cars Zoom Onto the Scene with video

ExtremeTech -- Pocket-Sized RC Cars Hit U.S. Soil
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Old 10-01-2002, 09:44 PM
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I'm not sure why ZZ have got so much press, while MicroSizers have barely had any. Every article describes ZZs as the smallest RC cars etc. but clearly there is no awareness of MicroSizers, Digi-Qs, etc. Who can spot what is wrong with this picture:

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/dayart...Y-CARS.sff.jpg

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Old 10-01-2002, 09:49 PM
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As far as I know, it takes 6 controllers to run 6 cars....
Is that the answer you were lookin for tiny?

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Old 10-01-2002, 09:51 PM
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um... survey says:
  • 3 kids
    6 cars
    2 frequencies
    And no clue

Johnny, tell him what he's won... hehehe
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Old 10-01-2002, 09:52 PM
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Well, that and there are 3 kids playing w/ 6 cars but only 2 ZZ freqs!

Edit: kwikbb, you posted at the same time as me! You got it, full points! Very kwik!
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thats hilarious dude...
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woah tiny... thats freaky, even in the same order.
I like my closing better though.
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Old 10-01-2002, 09:59 PM
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So did hobbico run out of marketing money or what? Cause as far as i can tell we're doing all the advertising.
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[edited: Tech_Lord, that's not appropriate, esp. not posting it to every single ZZ thread - the rest will be removed - tinyrc]
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Old 01-30-2003, 04:22 PM
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the articles are very cool
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They're good articles. I especialy liked the one with the video.
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