Hexbug Nano (Colors May Vary)

by Innovation First Labs, Inc.

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

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002R7IK74
• Item model number: 451-1416
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 15 years
• Batteries: 2 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #263 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #9 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Science
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The robotic creature that behaves like a real bug. Each Nano Series features different colors and graphics. Each Nano comes in its own tube. Go online to register and track your own Nano collection. Batteries included.

Product Description

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

59 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tons of fun!, November 28, 2009

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Nuknuk (Springfield, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Hexbug Nano (Colors May Vary) (Toy)

Sometimes I get more excited about a toy than my kids. I saw this online and watched a lot of videos on YouTube. I could not help but to get myself one.

The main mechanics in this toy is the vibrating motion. But that is not the amazing part, this toy moves like a real bug. It goes forward and turns depending on the terrain. No problem if it bumps into walls, it just turn and just keep on going and going. Even if you lay it on its back, it just picks up itself like a cat. It just won't run on carpet though. Battery included. Made in China.

There are so many creative things you can do. We built a Duplo obstacles with tunnels, and a labyrinth of puzzles. It just goes to every niche and nooks it can get where it feets bring him. If you put it on the floor, it just runs around everywhere, goes in and out of furniture. My 5-yr-old son even put it inside a box of cereal when I was not looking. I have to dig deep to find it as it burrowed itself into it. Tons of fun. My son now carries it everywhere like a real pet.

The feet and the upper part of the bug are made of rubber. It has 12 legs, 6 on each side. It looks very durable unless somebody intentionally steps on it like a roach. The lower part of the body where it houses a single AG13 button battery is made of hard plastic. The on and off switch is also located there. My son is playing with this almost 2 days nonstop and I am surprised that the battery still going strong. I already ordered a set of 20 batteries for less than three dollars from Amazon.

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More Entertainment Value than Robots that cost 20 Times as Much!, January 28, 2010

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G. Sims "Husker" (Nebraska, Home of the Huskers) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Hexbug Nano (Colors May Vary) (Toy)

I am a teacher and in the summer I teach Robotics and I also run a Science Camp. Most of my purchases for the camp are more expensive items... things in the $50-$200 price range. I bought this on a whim thinking it might be a little fun. I truthfully didn't expect much from it. Around the same time, I bought a Wowwee Mr. Personality (MSRP $250), a Wowwee Tribot (MSRP $99), and a small Innovation First 6 legged walker (I forget the name of it - MSRP $14.99).

Out of all of these robots, the tiny, inexpensive ($8.15) bug gets the most play and the most attention. My students are in awe of it and we have had many discussions of how it is constructed and how it works.

I've dropped it several time and it always continues to run. If it is flipped on its backside it'll turn itself over in moments. The only place it struggles running it carpet. While it still vibrates, it does not move forward much when it makes its way to a carpeted surface.

At any rate it is one of about 20 different robots I own and it is both the cheapest and the best. I found a birthday gift for all of my nephews as well!!

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bridget's Review, December 1, 2009

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bridget3420 "Bridget Hopper" (KY) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Hexbug Nano (Colors May Vary) (Toy)

The HEXBUG Nano is a super cool robotic toy that easily entertains both children and adults. These little robots are small but wickedly fast. My husband and I were pitting them against each other and I felt like a kid again. We were so engrossed in our competition that before I knew it, an hour had passed. It was fun to watch them and see how they react to different objects. I kept wishing that they would spring to life and start talking. Maybe I like the Transformers movies a little too much... I had a great time playing with these and I think they would make an excellent Christmas present.