the toy is packed but the package does not contain batteries: it takes 7 LR06 batteries (4 in the car and 3 in the remote). It's too much battery remains to be seen how long they can last in use! If the toy is durable (has weathered the fall stairs (4 steps) tiles). Excellent turning radius, fast enough, without making too much noise (well everything is relative at 7:00 am it sure looks pretty noisy, but there is no music and more that's something). Note that only the car to an ON / OFF remote control not, and does not change ets frequency transmission / reception of the device; no idea surune potential interference with a second same product in the same room. Good range of the remote (over 7 meters).