Backyard Safari Bug Vacuum

by Small World Toys

Product Features

• Bug vacuum
• Bug-catching capsules with built-in magnifying glasses
• Adjustable vacuum power knob
• Comes with 2 nose cones and extra capture capsule
• Works with Backyard Safari Bug Habitat (sold separately)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 10.2 x 15.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000302AFK
• Item model number: 3701
• Our recommended age: 5 - 7 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 8 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,086 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

Product Description

This Backyard Safari Extreme Bug Vacuum will get you face-to-face with beetles, flies, bees, grasshoppers, butterflies, and even frogs! This high-tech spin on bug collecting captures insects without harm using gently battery-operated suction power. Creepie-crawlies are transferred into the capture core, where a magnifier lets kids inspect every antenna, wing, stinger, and tiny hair! The vacuum easily releases the insects back into the outdoors or into a habitat for long-term viewing. Comes with an extra nose cone and capture core for larger insects! Includes four AA batteries. Ages 5 and up. Overall size: 4.5"D x 16" W x 5"H.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love Love Love this toy! Big hit!, July 21, 2005

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Rosemary A. Bertinelli "Freelance Writer" (Carbondale, PA United States) - 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: Backyard Safari Bug Vacuum (Toy)

I purchased two vacuums and the habitat for my sons (10 & 7) on an impulse while shopping one day 2 weeks ago. What a hit! Well worth the expense! They have gotten so much enjoyment from these toys. Granted, the suction is not the most powerful, but these are toys for goodness sakes. There is sufficient power for children to collect bugs around the yard. This is perfect for those children who are afraid of bugs too. They can capture, contain, and place the bugs in the habitat without touching! My boys are quickly learning that the bigger ones eat the smaller ones. The habitat sits on our back porch and the vacuums are in the house. Any bug that is in our house is quickly captured and placed in the habitat.

This is a wonderful summer time toy and perfect for the after supper hours when the kids are usually a bit tired and board and in need of an "adventure".

The vacuum does come with several attachments. Little pricey in my opinion but we definately have gotten our money's worth considering the amount of play time and enjoyment our boys have received. That is what it is all about!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The biggest hit of the summer, June 26, 2005

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LouBean (Gloversville, NY) - 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 

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This review is from: Backyard Safari Bug Vacuum (Toy)

I purchased this for my 8 year old son who loves to catch bugs and it is the biggest hit of the neighborhood!! It works great - we did have to change the batteries a few days after we received it - but since then it has worked wonderful! It has caught everything from moths to flies and grasshoppers to fireflies. Very educational and works great with the bug habitat.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loads of fun!, April 13, 2005

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Unschooling Mama (Maryland) - See all my reviews

= 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: Backyard Safari Bug Vacuum (Toy)

My three kids (7, 6, 5) and I have had a great time with this toy, safely capturing and identifying all kinds of bugs, then letting them go. The magnifying glass feature lets everyone get a really great view of the insect and all its detail, which makes it easy to identify with a field guide handy. I even use it regularly to get bugs out of the house.