Hexbug Larva
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Slightly larger than a fortune cookie, this robotic creature can "slither" on smooth surfaces, propelled by special offset wheels that give it a unique motion that is best described as "creepy." It is the sixth of seven Hexbugs, and it is one of our favorites. A nose-mounted sensor can detect such things as a leg of a chair, and change directions, accordingly. It is available in five colors, and uses three LR44 button cell batteries. How does it work? This legless creature utilizes a two-sided push motion that thrusts forward first with one side of its body, then with the other side of its body, creating a “slinky” like effect. This slithering, crawling sensation, when combined with its free-floating tail and shiny finish, produces an eerily realistic body movement and overall effect. See the video at http://www.youtube.com/childrenstech.
$10.99, Smart Toy
Teaches: Not much, smart toy
CTR Rating: 88%