Buzzbee Tarantula Water Warrior
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BuzzBeeBrand: Buzz Bee
Release Date: 2007-05-01
Model: 16600
Product features:
- Automatic drenching
- Constant blasting stream up to 35 feet
- Motorized battery powered
- Holds up to 57 oz of water
Toys and Games Reviews of Buzzbee Tarantula Water Warrior
Customer Review: Battery not available?
Summary: 4 Stars
My Bengal cat just laughed at a normal squirt gun. He was going through a phase of screaming all day long with unrevealed demands when attention was given. A pump soaker always ran out of pressure overnight so was useless since bad kitty ran into a closet and though it was a fun game, only to start motor meowing shortly thereafter. With this stealthy electric model kitty has little chance of avoiding a wet nose. Now I only have to nail him a couple times a week. Other times I just say "shut up!" loudly enough to get good attention and he actually stops being so weird for most of the day. I don't think he understood that screaming loud meowing was in fact bothering me. I have ADD and work at home so it was really starting to effect the quality of my ability to get anything done.
Alas, the battery no longer charges much and there is no replacements to be found. I guess I could just shake it at him, which certainly gets his attention, but the feeling of power I would miss. Having a peaceful day with a playful kitty convinces me that the means justified the end.
One issue is that it stops pumping is tilted up more than 30-40 degrees. Other than that, it sure does the job. The design actually looks functional instead of merely fantasy like so I'm not as embarrassed having it around. It works well on girlfriends but there's the risk of surprise retaliation.
The battery is 3.9"X2.25"X0.58", 9.6V, 600mAH, Ni-Cad, AA. Ah! They are 8X AA cells. I found one that will fit: http://www.amazon.com/Tenergy-2000mAh-Capacity-Battery-Security/dp/B001BBMZFU/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1299184484&sr=1-2
"Two Tenergy 9.6V 2000mAh NiMH High Capacity Battery Packs" are 3X the capacity. It's a bit too wide (2.3" instead of 2.25" but the battery cover has extra space in it that I will likely carve out with a blade or break off with a pliers.
Available separately here: http://www.amazon.com/Tenergy-2000mAh-Capacity-Battery-Security/dp/B001BA292A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1299184711&sr=1-2
and here: http://www.amazon.com/12V-Tenergy-300mA-Charger-6-0V/dp/B003R5N8DQ/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1299184711&sr=1-1-fkmr0
Description of Buzzbee Tarantula Water Warrior
Never pump again with this Tarantula B/O water blaster blasts up to 35? of water. This includes rechargeable battery pack and charger. Recommended age group 5 to 12 years.Pools & Water Fun Toys
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