Just when you thought it was safe to back into the livingroom -- a different kind of Jaws!

I received half a dozen emails in the past couple of weeks asking me to check out AirSwimmers. In case you don’t know about them, AirSwimmers are amazing RC flying sea creatures, namely a friendly looking Clownfish, and a scary looking Shark. Watch the video on the company’s website to see how they move through the air with incredibly smooth, life-like motion. The folks at Think Geek sent me the Shark kit. I was ready to set it up, when I realized you needed to fill the AirSwimmer with helium. That’s not the easiest thing to find on the upper west side, especially at night. I read some reviews online and learned that people feel AirSwimmers work best in big rooms with a high ceiling. That’s because AirSwimmers are large. The shark is almost 5 feet long and 3 feet high! Checking through all the parts in the kit, I see this not something you throw together in a few minutes. You should watch the instruction video at the company website before you start. Most reviewers recommend you have an assistant help build it. The AirSwimmer's body is made from a high-quality, durable nylon material and the company says it will stay inflated for weeks. (It can be refilled over and over again.) The included remote control works via infrared and lets you guide the shark or clownfish up, down, and 360 degrees around. Range from the remote control is up to 40 feet. It’s for Ages 3 Years and Up. In addition to the kit, you need 4 AAA batteries and helium. (Helium can be found at party stores that sell balloons). Note: Because AirSwimmers are super-light they are not for outdoor use. And a word about price: AirSwimmers are all over the Internet for up to $70. Toys R Us has them for $49.95. But Think Geek has them for $39.95. That’s the best deal I’ve seen so far.

Think Geek: http://www.thinkgeek.com/geek-kids/3-7-years/e7f7/