Hexbug Nano Racetrack Habitat

by Hexbug

• Put your Hexbug Nanos to the ultimate speed test with the Raceway Habitat set
• Includes 28 easy connect pieces and working checkered flags
• Includes 2 extremely rare Nano mutations
• Register and track your nano collection online
• Nano - the robotic creature that behaves like a real bug

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 14 x 4.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0043EGYJK
• Item model number: 440-1648
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 15 years
• Batteries 2 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,075 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Put your Hexbug Nanos to the ultimate speed test with the Raceway Habitat Set. Includes 28 easy connect pieces, 2 extremely rare Nano mutations and batteries. Track features starting gate with magic track, one-way doors, and working checkered flags.

Product Description

Put your HEXBUG Nanos to the ultimate speed test with the Raceway Habitat Set. Use the included easy connect pieces to customize your track. Included Starting Gates and Magic Track hold Nanos in place until you release them and then the race is on! Whichever Nano passes through the Finish Gate and raises the checkered flag is the winner! Each Raceway Habitat Sets comes with 2 extremely rare Nano mutations, special Nano Speed Shells and 28 easy connect pieces, giving you the freedom to get creative and customize your Nano Raceway.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Hexbug Nano Line Keeps Expanding March 9, 2011

By G. Sims

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

I am a teacher and in the summer I run a Science Camp for 5th and 6th graders. A couple of years ago, we bought some Hexbugs for the Camp so the kids could play around with them and make observations about how they work. One of the things they loved to do was to race the bugs. With this set, they are provided with a nice, customizable track to race on. Now on to the specifics:

*Here are the pieces you get with this set:
8 Straight Tracks
6 Curved Tracks
2 Y-Shaped Tracks
2 Circle-Path Tracks
2 White Hexpods
2 Checkered Flags
2 Stop/Go Signs
2 Hexbug Nanos
1 Sticker Sheet and
2 Magnetic Starter Tracks

*Based on prices of other Hexbug Nano sets, this seems like a good deal for all you get. The magnetic starter tracks are very cool. What you do is have your Hexbug turned on and have it enter the magnetic track. I magnet buried in the track will hold the bug in place until you push the black "Starter" button on the top of the track. When this is pushed, it releases the bugs for a race to the finish. It is a cool design because it allows both bugs to be released at the same time.

*The kit comes with a recommended way to set it up but it can be easily customized. Especially if you have extra pieces from previous kits. Having said that, it can be customized without having any other pieces.

*The kit said it came with two "special" Hexbugs that were designed specifically for use on this track. I thought that might have something to do with the magnets. I am going to test a couple of my regular Hexbugs on it later and see what, if any, differences there are.

*I have three sons I test all my Science Camp stuff out with and they absolutely love the set. They keep changing the track slightly to see what, if anything, will happen.

All in all, it is worth the money. I bought mine for $49.99 at my local Target.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Hexbug Nanos are awesome December 26, 2011

By Shannon P

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I admit I was a bit skeptical about this line of products. It didn't seem like they would be that interesting or hold my son's interest. Instead, we have both had hours of fun connecting and creating different configurations and playing the Hexbugs. Definitely a great idea for family time. The only downside I have seen so far is that the bugs tend to go through batteries fairly quickly. They are cheap enough to find though and easy to change. I just ordered more track pieces to add on to it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Occupies Children January 9, 2012

By Horst R. Wittmann

Amazon Verified Purchase

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

A very good toy for children old enough to know that these hexbugs need attention so that they do not disappear under furniture. This is really not a race track as the title implies rather a toy to study random motions and semi-intelligent choices of those tiny robotic bugs: where will they go given several opportunities. Great entertainment for adults as well.