Hexbug - Nano

by Innovation First

Product Description

Available in assorted colors. HEXBUG feels its way around sensing objects in its path and avoiding them. And it can even hear! You can control where it scurries through a hand clap, loud noise or table slap. The robotic bug will travel forward until it hits an obstacle or hears a loud noise. It will then backup in a half circle and then move forward in a different direction. HEXBUG comes in five distinct shapes and colors.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches ; 1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0030GVSIE
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tons of fun!, December 22, 2009

By 

Nuknuk (Springfield, VA United States) - See all my reviews
(TOP 100 REVIEWER)   

This review is from: Hexbug - Nano

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For 4th graders, perfect, April 5, 2011

By 

C. Llopart (PA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Hexbug - Nano

I needed this item to conduct an class with a group of 4th Grade students. The product arrived on time and in the condition I expected. I had hoped for more colors, but I got two, 4 black robots and 1 yellow. It worked out well. Great job!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kids love this, and I am not sure why, April 14, 2010

By 

Colleen M. Avedikian "Nuppajean" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Hexbug - Nano

Quite frankly, the appeal of this little toy is beyond me, and most adults. But, my 7 year old LOVES it, and it arrived on time and in excellent condition.