Toysmith 4 M Soda Can Robug

by Toysmith

Product Features

• Recycle a soda can by turning it into a "robug" that can move
• Requires a soda can-NOT included
• Kit includes parts and instructions
• Requires 2 AAA batteries-NOT included
• Turn the kids onto the notion of leaving a smaller carbon footprint

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 3.5 x 6.5 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000RN6CDO
• Item model number: 3647
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 15 years
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,819 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Create an exciting science project with your recycling. Your finished "Robug" emits sounds as it moves across the floor. Kit includes: parts and instructions.

Product Description

Create a Clean Energy Critter -- As fun to build as it is to play with when complete, this unique robot project uses a recycled soda can you provide and transforms it into a robotic bug toy. A vibration sensation, Robug emits sound and moves across the floor as soon as you switch it on. -- Includes a motor casing, toy motor, body plate, body rims, battery casing, four large screws with bolts, small screws, plastic terminal caps, wire legs and wings, detailed instructions with fun facts. Requires two AA batteries, screw driver for cross head screws, and a used soda can you provide. -- Recommended ages 8 and up.

Customer Reviews

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent introduction to robots, May 18, 2008

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

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2 of my 4 kids really enjoyed being a part of the building process. My 6-yr old son wandered off near the beginning, but my 4-yr old and 8-yr old were spellbound. It took less than 30 minutes to put it together. Then we spent 30 minutes watching it spin in circles on the floor. It doesn't have an extremely sturdy build and it is definitely not 11 pounds of shipping. It's a fun little toy, albeit kind of expensive. We like the one we have, but won't be getting another. The emphasis in the description on recycling is a little over the top...

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It could be worse?, January 11, 2009

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Mason Smith (Monte Rio, CA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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I purchased this Soda Can 'Robug' for my niece who is 9 years old.

It's very simple, really. You build a sleeve to insert a soda can into. That sleeve has legs that are very similar to bent paper clips. It also has a motor attached that is similar to a video game controller's rumble feature. When turned on, the 'robug' vibrates enough to move the entire thing in circles (about half a Meter in diameter for me, but I doubt this is consistent across the product line). It only works if it's on a smooth, level surface.

That's it. Other than the shaking motor, there are no moving parts. No leg movement or anything like that. It does resemble a fly, and the motor makes a bzzzz noise that imagination could make like a bug, I suppose.

My niece either is polite and a gifted actress, or she was delighted by this thing. She assembled the entire thing with no trouble (then again, it's extremely simple, requiring a few screws to be screwed), and I thought it was fun watching her follow the instructions.

But it's not educational, it's not challenging, and it's not interesting when compared to all the little robot kits I grew up playing with.

Now, I don't think I was deceived or anything... but I wouldn't have bought it if I had paid more attention to the utter simplicity of this thing. I'm giving it 4 stars because it is well made, and I simple was disappointed this wasn't a different sort of product (that's my fault).

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars may need several pop cans, June 1, 2008

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Kristine Al-rashidi "Missing the desert" (Oregon) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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did you know not all pop cans are the same size? We discovered this when trying to put it together. the pieces that go around the can are made for a specific size can, and our first try didn't fit