Bringing engineering and creativity together, this LEGO RC car features a fully functional 4-speed manual gearbox. Designed for smooth shifting and enhanced control, this build takes LEGO ...

Once you add Legos into the mix, the development of fine motor and organizational skills, as well as instruction-following, ensure that a Lego Technic RC car is an excellent idea for a birthday gift.

If you're looking for an RC car rather than a Lego set, though ... suspension which pivots to overcome larger bumps, and a low gear option which ups the torque when you need it.