Hexbug Nano (Colors May Vary)
by Innovation First Labs Inc.
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Innovation First Labs Inc.Brand: Innovation First Labs, Inc.
Model: 451-1416
Color: Yellow
Product features:
- Nano - Micro Robotic Creatures
- The robotic creature that behaves like a real bug
- Colors may vary
- Go online to register and track your Nano collection
- Additional bugs, track, habitats, carrying cases and more are available separately
Toys and Games Reviews of Hexbug Nano (Colors May Vary)
Customer Review: Even if you don't like robots!
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first heard of these I thought it was interesting that there was a prefab toy of a relatively unknown concept. Like some others, I thought it would be more useful or educational to make your own. HOWEVER- that was before I saw them live, with kids watching them. Little girls, toddlers, people who don't like robots unconditionally, squeal and laugh watching them. I have 2 girls, 3 and 7, and they love them.
These things are so cute I could die! They're pretty and they go like gangbusters on smooth, hard surfaces (I have hardwood floors). I've made my own bristlebots and yet I bought 14 (count 'em, 14) of these. For myself, a grown-up. My children ask me if they can play with my "bugs" nearly every day (they have their own, but I have more than they do). Just for the record, I don't like other toy robots like Zhu-Zhu pets and Tickle-Me Anythings; I find them creepy.
If you're totally horrified by the movement of insects, hexbug nanos may creep you out. I did show some to at least one adult who disliked it for that reason. I find it delightful myself. If you've ever watched ants eating crumbs off the sidewalk, you'll probably like these too. You would swear that these little machines are sniffing and exploring just from their random movement, which makes me wonder how much of real insect movement is random.
I'd suggest buying at least 2 because a good chunk of fun can be had by watching them push and struggle, sumo-like, through the narrow bridges that come with the sets. If you're strapped for cash, buy 2 bugs alone and put them in a sheet cake pan or other walled container with tunnels and barriers made of halved paper towel rolls or pencils or whatever. Little pom-poms or crumpled paper balls are also fun; they'll push them about.
Though I have 14, I only run 2-3 of them at a time now. When I ran them all at once in one of the big habitats, they pushed each other in the bridges so much that several fell out and ran under the bed, laundry baskets, were picked up by the cat who ran off with it, etc. It's too many to watch at once, and the walls in the habitats are too low to contain so many.
Though it's not stretchy, the soft rubbery shell and legs could probably be torn or bitten off by the dedicated vandal. I've had to instruct my 3-year old not to pull or squash them too hard or the legs would deform, which would probably alter the movement. They're pretty tough though; neither the 3-year old nor the cat have wrecked them yet.
Finally, don't buy the hexbot-brand replacement batteries. It's much cheaper to find a multi pack of AG13 button cell batteries online.
Description of Hexbug Nano (Colors May Vary)
Watch the Original Hexbugs, robotic creepy crawlers, scurry across the floor with just a clap. Touch and sound activated, their antennas help them feel their way around, avoiding any obstacles by backing up in a half circle and continuing in a different direction. Require watch batteries (included). All styles of Hexbugs are for ages 8 and up. Colors will vary, let us choose for you. Size:2"W x 1"H x 3"D.Science Toys
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