Hexbug Scarab XL
© 2012 Innovation First, Inc.
The Hexbug Scarab XL is a noisy, rather creepy robotic bug with six legs that can really scurry across the room at least when the batteries are fresh. Powered by three AAA batteries (for the bug) and one 9 volt (for the remote) the critter can pop from its back to its feet if it is placed upside down. Using the tank-track like controls, our testers were able to easily maneuver the Scarab around objects, on both carpet and wooden floors. The two-channel remote has three forward moving speeds (slow, medium and fast), and one reverse speed, allowing children to operate multiple bugs independently with multiple remotes, or at the same time and with a single remote. The bug comes in green or blue see through case, so you can see the gears at work. It is one of two large-sized products from Innovation First.
$40, Smart Toy
Teaches: playing with robots