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Par Robot! Part Toothbrush? Invasion of the Bristlebots Spiral-bound – May 1, 2009

by Pat Murphy (Editor), Scientists of Klutz Labs (Editor)
3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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Invasion of the Bristlebots comes with two mini-robots — basically motorized toothbrush heads. These guys zoom around like caffeinated cockroaches, spinning, skittering, and bouncing off walls. Resistance is futile. The book bristles with ideas for robot games and activities: race robots against each other, use the included punch-out walls to construct a bristlebot maze, stage a robot sumo-wrestling match. You can even customize your Bots with the provided wire legs, feelers, and beady eyes.

With grateful acknowledgement to Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories.

Comes With: 2 brush heads, 2 robotivators, clip, wire, beads

• Create wonderful things • Be good • Have fun

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 10 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 4
  5. Dimensions
    7.5 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches
  6. Publisher
    Klutz
  7. Publication date
    May 1, 2009
  8. ISBN-10
    1591746434
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1591746430
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Klutz; Spi edition (May 1, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Spiral-bound ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1591746434
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1591746430
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 10 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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  • Stephanie Asplund
    3.0 out of 5 stars Neat product but didn't work great
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2023
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    Neat idea but execution wasn't great. Too hard for littler kids and weren't very exciting once working.
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  • Dailey
    5.0 out of 5 stars This was a lot of fun with my son
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2014
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    This was a lot of fun with my son. It is simple and fast, with a delightful story that a 6 year old could get behind. Even though we have "nanobots," my son really enjoyed this idea way more, and it still making his own creative versions.
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  • Kristen
    4.0 out of 5 stars The reason its four stars is because one of the ...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2014
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    The reason its four stars is because one of the bristlebots did not work. My son still loves the book and bots.
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  • M. McConnell
    1.0 out of 5 stars disappointing bristlebots
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2009
    Only one bristlebot worked out of the package. Neither switch worked correctly after I took out the batteries, tested them with a multimeter (they were AOK) and re-assembled the bots.

    Then, upon looking for help on the internet, I realized that Klutz stole the concept from Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories! No credit is given anywhere in the materials that I could see.

    As a subscriber to Make Magazine and a supporter of the Maker Community, I'm very sorry I bought the product. Shame on you Klutz. And though I've always liked your products-- no more recommendations for you in my teacher workshops!
    8 people found this helpful
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  • shauna vail woods
    3.0 out of 5 stars Parts?
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2014
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    Received the book but no parts! I had ordered additional parts that were not exactly what the instructions listed so a bit disappointing...
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  • Elizabeth B. Thomas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2009
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    When my grandson(age 9) saw the package from Amazon.com, he could not believe his eyes-"robots made out of toothbrushes"! He has really enjoyed making the Bristlebots and playing with them. His 6 yr old sister wore out his batteries the first day.
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  • Ann-Marie Nygren
    4.0 out of 5 stars ... though this is an older Klutz book my grandson loved it and played with the "bots" for hours
    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2015
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    Even though this is an older Klutz book my grandson loved it and played with the "bots" for hours.
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  • annbee
    2.0 out of 5 stars Invasion of the Bristlebots - disappointing
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2010
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    I purchased 5 of these enticing little inventions for grandchildren (1 for myself, too!) and was so disappointed. Without exception they were difficult to keep going. The battery connectors were not reliable. It was not easy to replace the battery. Children found them frustrating because of their unreliable nature. The concept is interesting, but I think you should just take apart a vibrating toothbrush, hook up a small battery, etc.
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  • Wirehedd
    4.0 out of 5 stars Also great for driving the family pets insane as my sons ...
    Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2017
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    Also great for driving the family pets insane as my sons demonstrated repeatedly after we got these. Combine with a laser pointer and you have a cat that will show you some new acrobatics.
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  • jane parker
    1.0 out of 5 stars therefore completely useless!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2014
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    came with only the book - no parts at all, therefore completely useless!
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