Bumper Tanks

Bumper Tanks brings you two remote-controlled battle tanks, each with a tiny figure that literally gets bumped out when you lose your last life. The set also includes a 'life station'—drive through it to win back one life and jump straight into a rematch. It’s quick to pick up, and the quality is far ahead of your average 2-player set.

What makes Bumper Tanks stand out

We've tested loads of infrared battle sets over the years, and this is hands down one of the best thought out. The figures sitting in each turret aren’t just decoration—they actually get launched out when your tank’s been hit enough times. It’s clever little details like this that turn an okay toy into the kind you want to play with again and again.

Every tank starts with 5 lives. That life station is a smart twist: instead of being out as soon as you lose your last life, you can zip past the station, regain a life, and get right back in. This keeps the action lively and makes long sessions way more fun.

Bumper Tanks highlights:

• 2 remote-controlled tanks with figures that pop out when defeated
• 5 lives per tank and a life station that gives you a life back
• Infrared shooting system with a lives counter
• Light and sound effects during gameplay
• 360° rotation and super precise handling
• 2 remote controls operating on 2.4 GHz
• Rechargeable battery—USB charger included

How the game works

• Each tank starts with 5 lives
• Hits are detected with an infrared sensor on the turret
• Lose your last life, and your driver gets ejected from the tank
• Drive through the life station to earn a life back and jump back in

Who is it for?

Bumper Tanks is made for both kids and grown-ups. The controls are straightforward so you'll be up and running in minutes, and the rules are easy to get. Most families end up holding little tournaments at home—and you’ll find it tough to put the remotes down!

Value for money—what to expect

Bumper Tanks does cost more than the budget battle sets, but you’ll really notice the difference in quality. The plastic and mechanics are tough and reliable, and that popping figure feature works every single round. Perfect for indoor battles on your floor or table—but like all remote-control toys, don’t use them outside or crash them hard into furniture and walls.

In the box:

• 2 Bumper Tanks with figures
• 1 life station
• 2 remote controls (2.4 GHz)
• USB charger

All you need to add are AA batteries for the remotes and a USB adapter if you don’t already have one.

Love the idea, but curious about more versions? Check out Bumper Cars—same fun vibe, now with cars and ejector seats—or Battle Tank if you want a more realistic tank with treads and smoke from the exhaust.