Monster Jam, Official Mega Grave Digger

UPDATE. 16 months after receiving the toy. The toy is still operating just as good as the first day we ran it. My 5.5 yr old grandson runs the toy over rocks, gravel, pine cones, sticks, thick grass, short grass, jumping sloped concrete curbs, wet surfaces, grassy slopes, asphalt and concrete surfaces, running into trees, parked cars and small puddles of water. Before use, I tighten the wheels and all other screws on the toy. I fully charge the toy. We have had absolutely no problems with this toy. I did lengthen the inside antennae about four inches. This has had a definite affect on the toy's distance from the remote control. I am very surprised how far away the toy will operate now. We have yet to run the toy until the toy battery is dead. After a full charge we have been getting over one hour of run time. However, I did tweak the toy electronically. I wouldn't do that unless you have some sort of circuit board and or computer hardware knowledge. The foam tires are holding up very well due to the fact I sprayed a certain clear hardening compound on the tires. My grandson loves to "crew chief" his Monster Truck. I read a lot of reviews. I mainly read the one and two star reviews and some of the more favorable ones. It's a toss up whether you receive a functioning item or not. I decided to go ahead and purchase this Grave Digger Monster Truck, Version 2. I received the toy in two days. The box was huge for a toy. I read all the instructions and checked all screws, wires, connectors, wheels and so forth BEFORE charging or operation. I charged the toy and it took about 32 minutes to get the full charge signal. I took my 5.5 yr old grandson out to the Air Force base where I retired from the Air Force in 1994. One of the parks was completely empty of people with lots of green grass open space. After some "pre flight" checks and instruction, I let him have at it. I was quiet surprised that the toy lasted almost one hour of run time (not constant but total). He ran over pine cones, bumped into horseshoe pits, trees and at least two family members and a stationary BBQ grill. He jumped the toy on some small bumps along the way. He definitely ran it through it's paces. I believe I was more happier and excited than he was. It was one of the more enjoyable days I have had in a while. It was worth every penny to see and experience that. A few days after receiving the toy and operating it, I contacted Spin Master regarding if they sold parts for this toy in the event I may need a part later on. The rep advised they do not sell parts. EBAY has some parts, however very expensive and not worth it given the overall fail rate for the toy. When I purchased the toy, I also purchased a two year "warranty" ($9.00) in the event it failed to function or "other" reasons past the 30 day return offer. That may be a waste of money as well given the fail rate of the toy. We'll see how all that works out in the event the toy fails. I believe the manufacturer or Amazon offered a 30 day return policy. After each use, I tighten all screws, check the wiring, wheels and ensure the short antennae wire (located on the power box inside the vehicle) is strait up and secure. The wheels take a lot of abuse and only one short screw secures the wheel and tire to the toy. Hard knocks at angles may break the wheel off where it attaches to the toy. It's all in the preventative maintenance and charging. However, I can see why so many people report failure from the beginning. It is a large toy, however it's a super lightweight delicate toy. After one month of almost daily use, it's still going strong. At some point, I will begin modifying the toy to get additional performance, further distance from the remote control, strengthen the suspension and wheel attachment to the vehicle an so on. My grandson (and I) love the toy and that's really all that matters to me. We do maintenance together. The toy does require an adult to perform all the tasks I mentioned above. If not, you may get earlier failure at some point.

I NEVER spend over 100 for something I was skeptical about but since reading the reviews with some being not so good. I took the risks. And I am absolutely happy I did! My son loves his new monster truck and has so much fun with it! The battery lasts at least somewhere around 45 min to an hour depending on how long you charge. (We leave it charging overnight or until it’s done then we unplug it) the quality is good, durable! The control on it from the controller is great! The speed! It goes fast! Overall worth it!

My kid loves this toy, I had to find a usb charger that I could part with, as the little bugger is constantly playing with it and needs to recharge the battery - which lasts about an hour. The headlights do work, although are for more look, than function, the front wheels have a extensive range of motion, and is a lot of fun to watch the kids and dogs chase after it. There was no assembly, only to locate the charge cable (which is a tad short IMHO) and plug that into a USB charger. The speed of this toy is fast, and on most surfaces it's able to remain constant, the tires do chip easily - especially on rocks and rough surfaces.

My son got this for Christmas and played hard with it. We did have to glue a piece back together but it had took a massive beating before then. He loves how fast it goes and how long the battery lasts. He streets it all over. He has had so much fun with this car. We would definitely buy again.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ We bought this giant monster truck as a Christmas present for our son, and it was a huge hit. He had seen it before and was really hoping to get it, so the excitement was real—and it absolutely lived up to expectations. The truck is big, impressive, and beautifully designed, yet surprisingly lightweight, which makes it easy for a young child to lift, carry, and reposition on their own. That alone is a big plus. The remote control works smoothly, and the truck responds well, making it very fun to drive. We’ve played with it both indoors and outdoors, including on grass, and it performs great. It handles different surfaces well, does fun jumps and little tricks, and feels genuinely exciting to use. Most importantly, it’s something our son can play with independently, and he’s clearly proud to show it to his friends and play together with them. The quality feels solid and well made, and overall it’s definitely worth the money. It’s a great toy for active play and works well even for a younger child who wants something cool and “big.” The only downside—and the reason for four stars instead of five—is the battery life. After charging for about an hour or more, it lasts roughly 20–30 minutes of continuous outdoor play. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s something to be aware of, especially if your child wants long outdoor sessions. Overall, we’re very happy with this purchase. It’s a fun, high-quality toy that encourages independent play and brings a lot of joy. I would absolutely recommend it.

Excellent seller, excellent product. Arrived in excellent condition and seller follow up was top tier!!!! Very sturdy and fast rc, this is built to last!!!

My boys each got one for their birthday (4 & 6) in August. This was such a fun toy but one of them stopped working at 4 months. Within a month, the battery didn’t hold up a charge for longer than 15 minutes. Now, we’re left with one that won’t even last longer than 5 minutes before the battery dies. Most of the reviews are accurate. I’m just glad I didn’t have to spend my own money on this toy lol

Ordered the Grave Digger monster truck as a gift for a friend’s kid. Was SHOCKED when it showed up on my doorstep and the box took up my whole entryway. Thought maybe the box just had tons of padding in it but when I pulled it out, no padding at all and this thing is HUGE! Too big to wrap in wrapping paper so just put it back in the box and gave it to him like that. When he opened the box, his eyes got three times bigger. The big tires and colorful paint job is definitely a kid pleaser. Helped him get it out of the box and started looking for the battery to put in it. The truck is so huge but is very light so I thought there was no way it could have the battery already in it. Surprisingly, it did. While the controller requires small AAA batteries, the truck itself has the battery built in so we plugged the charge cable into the wall and started charging it. They cleverly ship it with a partial battery charge as it only took about 10 minutes to get it fully charged the first time. Then showed him what not to do by doing it; took the kid to the side street and we played with the truck in the road for a while. It was his first remote control car so took him a little bit of time to get used to the directionality but then he figured out that there is more more than just go fast and stop. The variable speed allowed him to start slowly learning how to turn different directions and not to oversteer. The next day, we took it to a park in Santa Barbara and played around for probably 20 minutes or so before the battery started slowing down. The large tires let it run over about anything and they are soft enough that even if it hits you at full speed, it just bounces off and keeps going; no damage to the truck or to you. Overall a great first remote control car that I’d recommend. We didn’t take it on sand but it did go over grass and obviously on the pavement very well. Only complaints are that the controller has a tiny little screw that requires a tiny little screw driver to get into (why not make it a snap cover like the ones that work so well on everyone’s television remote or at least use a screw head that is a common size) and then I also wish the charge cable was about a foot longer.