Erector Spykee Mini Vox

by Erector

Product Features

• Batteries: Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included)
• Dimensions: 6L x 6.75H x 4.75W inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 7.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00243FHFO
• Item model number: 870885E
• Our recommended age: 8 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 7 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #121,344 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Build it and it will come. This voice-activated miniature robot from Erector moves forward, backward, turns, and dances on your command. Equipped with flashing lights and sound effects, it also entertains. Spykee Mini Vox is controlled by voice recognition and responds to 9 voice commands: mini vox, forward, backup, turn left, turn right, laser war, yo man, electro dance, and destroy target. The Erector Spykee Mini Vox Robot features 4 fun sounds, 20 parts, and a tool. Simple assembly required. Includes detailed instructions. Ages 7+.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "MINI VOX... DESTROY THE WORLD!", December 27, 2009

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South Sound Sailor (Tacoma, WA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Erector Spykee Mini Vox (Toy)

This was a Christmas gift for my 9 year old son. We built the robot together, taking about 1 hour. The instructions were a little challenging. My son was more than willing to plunge in and probably would have finished in well under an hour had I not insisted on trying to figure out the assembly instructions. Building the robot with my son was overall a 5 star experience. Fun with minimal challenge. Once assembled, the robot was an instant hit with my 9 and 6 year old boys. I was impressed with the response to voice command. You do have to speak directly at the front of the robot. First you state his name and watch for 2 LEDs to light up. That's how the robot confirms he is listening (voice is male with a hint of Buzz Lightyear thrown in) and then you give one of 7 or 8 commands. This probably sounds like a clumsy process but once my son figured out to speak to the front of the robot in a clear voice, he was able to get the robot to react and within 2 to 3 seconds he could have Mini Vox dancing or turning left or right, moving forward or back. My 6 year old watched all of this with his mouth hanging open and after several minutes of play, finally said to the robot "you're COOL man!!!" Bottom line, a fun toy with a touch of education value in the building process. My boys are already planning how to incorporate Mini Vox into their Star Wars universe. Assembly is probably best for an 8 year old or older unless an adult will be assisting. Not just a boy toy! My 8 year old daughter was very impressed and had it not been for my boys whisking Mini Vox off to their room, she would have enjoyed playing with it too. Note - 3 AAA batteries required, NOT included.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ., December 28, 2009

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tisnaps "tisnaps" (Branch, TX) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Erector Spykee Mini Vox (Toy)

GREAT!! My 9 year old absolutely loves it. His friends wish they would have received one also. I like the idea of the kids having to put it together before they can play with it. It helps them learn to have a lil' respect for their gifts/toys. My son just wished there were more voice commands for it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't listen...gets old fast!, July 19, 2010

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New iPod Lover - See all my reviews

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Erector Spykee Mini Vox (Toy)

My 5 year old and I had some laughs one afternoon with Mini Vox. We found it somewhat difficult to command him. Sometimes he wouldn't listen and other times he would do something different than what you commanded him to do. After about an hour it got boring and now it is sitting in the garage and my son hasn't played with it since.