If you\'re looking for a fun gift for a child in your life, that\'s going to get its money\'s worth, it\'s a smart idea to do little research by reading toy reviews before wandering aimlessly among the toy section of your local store. Here are some of the top picks in toy vehicles sets for kids.

Air Hogs Zero Gravity Micro
Today\'s remote control cars are drastically different than ones in the past and the Air Hogs Zero Gravity Micro is no different. This sporty looking car actually drives up walls, on the floor and upside down. Toy reviews found that the batteries don\'t keep a charge as long as they could, but the headlights indicate when they need to be recharged. Find a big wall and watch the car go! Parents will be happy to hear that it won\'t mark up walls, no matter how hard you try.

Hot Wheels Color Shifters
One of the newest Hot Wheels toys is the Color Shifter. The color shifter cars and accessory sets work with warm and cold water to change colors just before they\'re ready for action. When sprayed with water, the cars magically change themes or colors to double the fun. Available themes are flames, racing, city or cameo.

The Color Blaster Hot Wheels set comes with a cool water sprayer and dunk tanks for both warm and cold water. Toy reviews by parents have been good for these Hot Wheels toys, with one negative being potential mess from the water needed to play. Also, these Color Shifter Hot Wheels toys require special cars to take full advantage and may not be compatible with all Hot Wheels sets.

Matchbox Croc Escape Pop Up Adventure Set
Toy reviews have been positive for this Matchbox set. Croc Escape will keep both boys and girls busy while they try to avoid the fierce crocodile in this brilliant pop-up racing set. The crocodile roars and his eyes glow as the cars race past. Parents will appreciate the easy clean up since everything fits inside when the set is folded up and kids will enjoy the action-packed adventure. It may be necessary to purchase special cars since this set does not work with all Matchbox cars.

Hot Wheels Trick Tracks Jurassic Starter Set Stunt Set
The Trick Tracks Hot Wheels toys have had positive toy reviews. These Hot Wheels toys can all combine to make one giant Hot Wheels set so every time you get a new piece, you\'ll add to the fun. The Jurassic set comes with a raptor ready to pounce on the cars and loads of other prehistoric features. Each set comes with one car, but not all Hot Wheels cars will work with Trick Tracks.

Little People Build \'N Drive Vehicles
Preschoolers for over three generations have loved Little People and they just keep getting better and better according to toy reviews. The Build \'N Drive vehicles combine the classic figurines with blocks to encourage creativity and different play scenarios every time. The Build \'N Drive line has four different vehicles: a dump truck, princess carriage, tug boat, and steam engine train, each with its own blocks, specialty blocks and themed Little People. The vehicle sets can also easily combine with many of the other Little People sets.

These are just a few of the many toy vehicles available. By taking the time to read trusted toy reviews, you\'ll be able to easily pick a great toy with real staying power!