HEXBUG Product Reviews and Ratings - org.apache.xml.dtm.ref.DTMNodeIterator@18f57f7 - HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature from RadioShack

I would buy this again

By Mo

from Omaha on 2/14/2009

Pros:

Easy to Control

Cons:

Limited Function

Best Uses:

Older Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent Of Two Or More Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

None

Very small not durable at all.

By Adam

from Hudson Falls New York on 2/13/2009

Cons:

Doesn't Last, Flimsy

Describe Yourself:

Parent Of Two Or More Children, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

Not durable at all. Much smaller than it looks. I have a 5yo son and a 7yo daughter and I dont think they played with them more than two or three times befor they broke. Its not a fun toy. I wouldnt waste your money!

Fun Toy

By Roxy

from Livonia, MI on 2/13/2009

Pros:

Easy to Control

Best Uses:

Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent Of Two Or More Children, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

My nephews loved theses little bugs. The bugs look cool and were easy enough for the 3 yr old to work his bug.

Bugs

By Momma

from Westmisnter, Co on 2/13/2009

Pros:

Realistic Movement

Cons:

Limited Function

Best Uses:

Older Children

Describe Yourself:

Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

they are pretty cool but the batteries are very expensive.

Good product, kids love them!

By Waiting to load

from midwest on 2/13/2009

Pros:

Easy to Control

Best Uses:

Older Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

The items are small, however, they are neat gadgets that you can just let run around. The kids love them and they are easy enough for them to play with.

Excellent

By X from X on 2/9/2009

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Control, Long Lasting, Multiple Functions, Realistic Movement

Best Uses:

Older Children, Teens, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

Well worth buying

The more you have, the more fun they are

By Grandma from Chicago, IL on 2/2/2009

Cons:

Limited Function

Best Uses:

Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Grandparent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

We gave these out in treat bags for a birthday party before the cake and ice cream. With all of the colors, the kids got to chose what they liked. I didn't think that the black would go over well, but it did! After the cake, there were bug wars and bug races. They didn't want to leave.

i dont know if it was worth it.

By tila beam from madison wi on 1/16/2009

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Difficult to Control, Only one direction

Describe Yourself:

Aunt

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

i thought that it would be somthing fun for my eight yr old nephew. It turns out that it only moved in the backwards direction and didnt do what it was suppose to do. Did we manage to get a defect or does it work going backwards and sideways instead of a forward staight line?

would buy this product again

By cherrywine from california, MO on 12/29/2008

Pros:

Easy to Control, Multiple Functions

Best Uses:

Teens, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent Of Two Or More Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

the kids loved them the only bad thing is that they have to keep them picked up. Got one for my son for Christmas and with in two hours was broke cause someone stepped on it.

Cute thing!

By j72

from Keller, TX on 12/24/2008

Pros:

Cute gadget for kids, Easy to Control, Fun

Cons:

Doesn't Last

Best Uses:

Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent Of Two Or More Children, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

This thing is cute. Bought two for my kids. React to sounds and moves like a real bug. My 8 year old loves it a lot! My 1 year old is so curious about it, but broke his in minutes.

pretty cool gadget for the kids

By BSailman from Mission, KS on 12/12/2008

Pros:

Easy to Control

Cons:

Doesn't Last, Limited Function

Best Uses:

Young Children

Describe Yourself:

EMPLOYEE

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

fantastic little gadget that keeps the kids coming back for more.

Hexbug

By .....

from San Jose,CA on 11/29/2008

Pros:

Cool, Multiple Functions, Realistic Movement

Cons:

Battery life

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

Man this thing is cool! It moves like a real bug and responds to sound very well. The only thing that is problem is that some of them don't walk straight.( I have two and only ony one of them walks straight while the other turns to the left) This can be easily fixed by putting clay on the bottom of the leg(s) that move in a weird way in relation to the other ones. All in all, hexbugs are something you should definitely get.

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Charlie

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Clay on the bottom of the middle leg

Pretty cool!

By hk the electronics freak from palm coast,fl on 11/28/2008

Pros:

Durable, Long Lasting, Multiple Functions, Realistic Movement

Best Uses:

Collecting, Older Children, Teens, Young Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

Amazing product. I love small gadgets like these. However, After buying them on black friday, one of the two circled. I can't find the "tweeking" review, please help!(overall it is an amazing product, and I would buy it again!)

so cute

By hamkat

from lakeland fl. on 11/26/2008

Pros:

Easy to Control

Cons:

Limited Function

Best Uses:

Older Children

Describe Yourself:

Tween

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

these little guys are so cute and lovable

hex bugs

By mel the three job mom of two

from missouri on 11/24/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Control, Entertaining, Realistic Movement

Cons:

Doesn't Last, Low battery life

Best Uses:

Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent Of Two Or More Children, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

fun toy that keeps my kids attention however the battery life doesnt last, i write this in hopes of some sort of an upgraded version of this little past time pet for my kids with a longer battery life

Amazing

By Jonathan from California on 11/7/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Control, Hours of fun, Long Lasting, Multiple Functions

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Collecting, Great for all ages, Older Children, Teens, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

high school senior

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

I would recommend this to anyone.

Fun & Colorful!!

By Mom of Four

from Sugar Land, TX on 10/14/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Control, Long Lasting, Multiple Functions, Realistic Movement

Best Uses:

Collecting, Older Children, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent Of Two Or More Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

This is a very popular toy in our household. We have four boys who love real bugs. So, we wanted to find something that would hold their interest, last and yet something they loved. Our kids had fun picking out their favorite bug and color. If your kids like bugs, then this would make a long lasting gift they will always treasure. Did I mention it's a great Show & Tell item? Enjoy!!

hexbugz,COOL!love them.

By j from bc,canda on 10/2/2008

Pros:

A fun time in your hand, Durable, Multiple Functions, Realistic Movement

Cons:

Flimsy

Best Uses:

Collecting, Pet, To bring on trips, To play, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Collector

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

fun is in your hand if you have a hexbug.they move to you if you clap infront of your self.touch its atena it will move away.my hexbugs name is onex it means black.my hexbug is the black hexbug.don't have one? get one!

AWESOME BUG!

By I love Weimaraners from Colorado on 8/2/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Control, Long Lasting, Multiple Functions, Realistic Movement

Best Uses:

Collecting, Older Children, Teens, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Collector, Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Grandparent, Parent Of Multiples (Twins etc), Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

It is so awesome, and I love it so much! I got a yellow one at the radio shack in the mall, but it only had orange and yellow, and I wanted green. I ended up getting yellow, and instead of Delta, I named him Rex. He is realistic and everything!

i like them

By dolphin from Spelter,wv on 7/27/2008

Pros:

Multiple Functions

Best Uses:

Young Children

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

Great

great product!!!

By jake the baseball man from angier,nc on 7/20/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Control, Long Lasting, Multiple Functions, Realistic Movement

Best Uses:

Collecting, Older Children, Teens, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Collector

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

great product

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

could use some extras for the money

By haley bug from tampa, fl on 7/10/2008

Describe Yourself:

Just a kid

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

for the money it should have some lights on it. and they could have given some directions in the package.

"One of the coolest items in the mall."

By Nikki the Dancer from Richmond hill, Georgia on 6/8/2008

Pros:

Adorable, Educational, Fun, High quality, Lasting Fun, The best

Best Uses:

Almost anything, As a pet, Home, Outside, Play

Describe Yourself:

Animal lover, Collector

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

I love playing with it and building a house for it. It's just amazing how wonderful and cute and educational these robots are.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Toy

By Bug Spray from Clinton, Mississippi on 5/29/2008

Pros:

Easy to assemble, Educational, Great Toy wish i had it w, High quality, Lasting Fun

Cons:

No instuctions

Best Uses:

Home, Outside

Describe Yourself:

Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

Great toy got it for my son wish i had something like that when i was a kid

Cool Robot

By cktexas from Austin, TX on 5/3/2008

Pros:

Easy to assemble, Educational, Lasting Fun

Cons:

Won't walk strait

Best Uses:

Home

Describe Yourself:

Teenager

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

These little robots are really cool. Its fun to build obstacle courses or race them. The problem is that ours don't walk strait. They're still fun though.

the best sound sensory bug ever

By hans from dearborn hts mi on 3/24/2008

Pros:

Easy to assemble, Educational, High quality, Lasting Fun, Perfect robot

Cons:

None, NONE AT ALL GREAT TOY

Best Uses:

Everywere but water, Home, Outside, Parties

Describe Yourself:

13 year old

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

im 13 but i love all robots no mater what kind i love them all

Tottally cool!!!

By tyman from rhode island on 3/21/2008

Pros:

Easy to assemble, Educational, Fun and you dont need a c, High quality, Lasting Fun, Ontroller

Best Uses:

Everywhere, Home, Outside, Parties

Describe Yourself:

A cool kid who loves anim, Als, Collector, Education Oriented, Educator, Thrifty

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

fun to play with when your bored or sad
cool toy for dogs but only small dogs unless you want a rex bug!

A Really fun thing!

By Hex Buggy from Nashville, TN on 3/13/2008

Pros:

High quality

Cons:

Turing left gets boring

Best Uses:

Fun time

Describe Yourself:

Teenager

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

Fun and enjoyable. Great for younger kids!
Drives dogs crazy.

Hex Bug

By Shortie

from Nashville, Tennessee on 3/8/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Use, Engaging, Portable

Cons:

Flimsy, Low-battery, Low Quality

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Teens, Time-consumer

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

i got it for my brother for his birthday, he loved it. But after an hour or so it started to slow down, but if you flip it on it's back the legs move normally. We're still trying to figure out how to fix it. If anyone knows, that will be great! Overall it's a pretty good product, it just needs some tweaking.

Cool Ladybuggy

By Ladybuggy Dad from NY, NY on 2/29/2008

Pros:

Easy to Use, High Quality, Portable

Cons:

Flimsy

Best Uses:

Entertainment

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

Bought "water bug" one for my 2-year old. Was worried it might scare her, but she loves it! Calls it a ladybuggy!

i would buy this product again and again

By the Hex bug master from princeton,NJ on 2/22/2008

Pros:

High Quality, so cool

Cons:

Flimsy

Best Uses:

Entertainment

Describe Yourself:

Collector

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

things that are great about it you dont have to worry where it is.

53 and I'll never grow up!

By Sierra Frost from Rialto, CA on 2/14/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Cute design, Easy to Use, Portable

Cons:

Flimsy, No Instructions Included, Overpriced

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Older Children, Travel

Describe Yourself:

GEEK, Grandparent, Likes games

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

A little over priced for what it is capable of doing. But I wanted one as soon as I saw it. I love elecctronic stuff. I have the blue one, Charlie. And because of the lack of instructions inside or on the box, I was unaware that clapping or loud noises made it turn (or I should say backup). I had to find that out by looking it up on RadioShack's site. I was wondering what that little cylinder on the back was for. I would of like to have seen a couple of little lights on it myself. Like maybe where the eyes should be. TTFN! :)

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Interesting robot

By Mr. Joel from Minneapolis, MN on 2/9/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Portable

Cons:

Difficult to Use

Best Uses:

Learning, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

I was very excited about the robot[...] But I got mine home it would react to "Clapping" or "loud noises". My wife thinks that I wasted my money and the cat thinks it's an invader. I'll keep the cute little 'bot for myself!

good slow bug

By trick from orlando fl. on 2/8/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Use, Portable

Cons:

Slow

Best Uses:

Entertainment

Describe Yourself:

Child

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

Seems to bore after 5 or more minutes at a time.

awesome toy

By jeff j

from olathe,ks on 2/8/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Use, Engaging, High Quality, Portable

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Learning, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

great conversation piece my kids love it!

Great for adults and kids ! ! ! ! !

By ickna from gzjgxh on 2/5/2008

Pros:

Fun

Cons:

nothing

Best Uses:

Entertainment

Describe Yourself:

Child

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

I think it is great for Adults and Kids ! ! ! ! !

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

The only BUG I will ever love !!!!!!

By monicacoqui from Florida on 2/2/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Use, Engaging, Fun for Kids, Portable

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Learning, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Collector, Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

This bug keeps my daughter's mind entretained. She loves it and so do I. Not just for kids. I'm actually thinking of buying several more and giving them out as gifts. 2 thumbs up!!!!!

GREAT!!!!!

By Galilxg3

from San Gabiel, CA on 1/26/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Use, Portable

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Young Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

This toy is awesome! It is very well designed, has sensors, and a clap-response microphone! I would REALLY reccomend this to anybody at any age.

Very Cool Bug

By Mark Plegge from Ohio on 1/25/2008

Pros:

Inovative

Cons:

Inconsitent

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Older Children

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

This little bug is so cool. It is fun to play with and you can carry it with you wherever you go!

im 59 and have more fun with hex bug

By cool grandpa from amarillo,TX on 1/20/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Use, Engaging, High Quality, Love taking bug to eat, Portable

Cons:

Boo just love it

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Family fun

Describe Yourself:

Grandparent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

we love taking hex bug to restruants to see if we can manuver it arround the table without crashing into thngs. if so it couldnt hurt anything. so " HAPPY BUGGING"

This is THE best product EVER!!!!!!!!!

By Maxout from Syracuse,New York on 1/12/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Different colors, Durable, Easy to Use, Engaging, High Quality, Portable

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Older Children, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Collector

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

The greatest thing about HEXBUGS is that they don't just move, they have sensors!!

interesting

By Jersey POP POP

from Paterson NJ on 1/12/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Use, Portable

Best Uses:

for my enjoyment

Describe Yourself:

Collector, Education Oriented, Grandparent, Parent of Two or More Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

This little bug was a gift for the grands that never made it to them. I opened mine and played with it so long I forgot to send theirs.

Oh well there is always after Christmas gifts. Going back to increase my bug population.
The one reviewer that wrote it sosn't go in a straight line, get a life and have some fun. What bug do you know goes stright????

Educational Robotics Club Demo

By Botnik

from Carrollton, TX on 1/7/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Use, Engaging

Best Uses:

Learning, Middle and High School, Older Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children, Robotics Mentor

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

The HexBug demonstrates some basic strategies we teach our robotics students in programming autonomous robots.

Very cool...

By photogirl from miami< fl. on 1/4/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Use, Engaging, Portable

Cons:

None so far

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Learning

Describe Yourself:

Collector, Tech Geek

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

Cool addition to my robot family...great toy for [$], can't go wrong. it would be even cooler with a some lights on it..

pretty cool!

By D.C.

from orlando fl on 1/3/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Autonomous, Easy to Use, High Quality, Portable

Cons:

Flimsy, No edge sensors

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Learning, Robot Project, Teens

Describe Yourself:

Guitar Rockstar

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

i think the price is good for a robot with sensors. i saw a bigger robot and it was like [$]. i wish it had harder or thikker shell though. overall i liked it a lot.

Hexbugs are Sweet

By Mac_Lover_1986 from Wooster, OH on 1/1/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Use, Engaging, Portable

Best Uses:

Entertainment

Describe Yourself:

Collector, Student

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

These HexBug micro-robots are so fun, even my cats like to play with them. Seriously.

Gratest toy/ idea ever

By Joe Glow from Slocum, Pa on 12/31/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Use, Engaging, High Quality, Portable

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Older Children, Teens

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

It's fun to have bug races. It is just plane fun and cool.

Love Bug!!

By Teri the critic

from Pismo Beach, CA on 12/30/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Use, Engaging

Describe Yourself:

Grandparent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

Husband just found this lost present and we are having a ball playing with it! The tweeking of the antena down and tightening the legs seemed to help it walk in a straight line. Wish I would have had some directions. Good fun!

No help when its not working

By Bugged Out

from New York, NY on 12/27/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Use, Portable

Cons:

Boring, Flimsy, Low Quality

Best Uses:

cats, Entertainment, Learning

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented, First Time Parent, GEEK, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

It seemed like it would be good. My cats were interested but got bored when it would get stuck on the edge of rugs or electrical cords. I thought I would bend the antenna down. I did and now it only reverses. It never goes straight ahead and I can't find any help for undoing what I did.

Stocking Stuffer for a 9 yr old boy

By Go BUCKEYES from Columbus, OH on 12/25/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design

Cons:

No instructions or guide

Best Uses:

Entertainment

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented, Working Parent

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

Impulse buy on black friday. Affordable and interesting design for a stocking stuffer. Just opened it and the left legs didn't work at first. We wiggled them a little and that seemed to do the trick. It has a little curve to its straight line - we will tighten/loosen as recommended by another reviewer. I didn't like that it didn't have any instructions or hints on the packaging. The ON button was pretty easy to find (looks like a tail). We have Bravo (green) - doesn't work well on carpet, but we have hardwood in most of the house and plenty of other surfaces to use.

Not quite enough...

By Physics teacher and dad of 4 yr old boy

from DFW, TX on 12/25/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Use, Portable

Cons:

Boring, Low Quality

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented, Parent of Two or More Children

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

Cool idea, needs to walk in a straight line. And really could have used a sensor to keep it from walking off of tables. Only works on flat smooth surfaces and always walks in a circle (both forwards and backwards) A bit of a disapointment, glad I only purchased one of these.

LOVE IT

By Big Sis

from Arrowhead, CA on 12/22/2007

Pros:

Affordable fun, Attractive Design, Easy to Use, Engaging, Portable

Cons:

Broke easily, Flimsy

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Older Children, Teens, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

sister

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

It entertained all the family for hours. Do not use on thick carpet or fabric. It does break easily.

Cool Idead, Cheap Implementation

By SixersFan from Phila, PA on 12/20/2007

Pros:

Cool Technology

Cons:

Flimsy

Best Uses:

Young Children

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

The robotic technology is cool. There was some science put in to how it walks and the sound sensor. Mine just walks in a circle since the tolerances to make it work wee are so tight and this is made cheaply.

Dis ting rulez!

By Scoobah from Chicaho on 12/20/2007

Pros:

Engaging

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Entertainment

Describe Yourself:

ROKSTAR

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

This is the best of all timez.

Very weak toy. Not very entertaining

By Techno Nerdboy from Baton Rouge, LA on 12/19/2007

Cons:

Boring, Flimsy, Low Quality

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

Just not a very fun toy. If it were 99 cents then it would be worth it and a great stocking stuffer. But it just walks around and when you make a noise or clap it backs up a few steps and then walks forward again.

not what i expected

By AudioXTC

from Northern CA on 12/15/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Use, Portable

Cons:

Boring, Flimsy

Best Uses:

Cat

Describe Yourself:

Big kid

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

must be used on a perfectly flat surface. Legs are weak and easily broken. It is only 2 inches in size and must be constantly handled to use it. very boring.

I can't get enough of these,

By sm from NH on 12/13/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Use, Engaging, High Quality, Portable

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Older Children, Teens, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented, Grandparent, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

The turn on switch was hard to find, it's hidden in the back, it's a toggle switch that works side to side. After we got it going we all had fun with the bugs. I bought one for each of my family members.

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horrible

By P from Hampstead, MD on 12/8/2007

Pros:

Portable

Cons:

Does not move

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

this is the stupidest thing i have ever bought. the bug doest not even go forward.

The best toy

By linnea from windsor,ct on 12/3/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Use, Engaging, High Quality, Portable

Cons:

Boring

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Learning, Older Children, Teens, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Collector, Student 10th grade

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

I won this a first robotics competion called savage soccer in pembroke new hamshire. It is the best thing to play with I have charlie.

The left circle bug

By T from Western PA on 11/19/2007

Pros:

Entertains a 6 yr old.

Cons:

Turns left and left

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

This does not go in a straight line. It does circles to the left.

way cool!

By marcus from ft myers, fl on 11/18/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Use, Portable

Cons:

NO CONS

Best Uses:

cats, Entertainment

Describe Yourself:

Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

This thing is way cool. My cats love it and it's a great conversation piece. I can't wait till they come out with bugs mounted with microcameras.

Fun at work...stress reliever!

By Scott from Portland, Oregon on 11/14/2007

Pros:

Cute

Cons:

Runs in Circles to much

Best Uses:

Entertainment

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist

My Robot's Name:

Jazzy

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

Please, fix the circling problem.

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$ well spent

By Soon to be mom of two

from Devine, TX on 11/11/2007

Pros:

Durable Design, Easy To Control, Easy To Program, Holds up to a bday party, Inexpensive, Loads Of Fun

Cons:

Brittle for tough boys

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Learning Robotics, Replacement for live pet, Science Project

Describe Yourself:

Gift giver, Parent

My Robot's Name:

Charlie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

I didn't know what to get a 9 year old boy for his birthday, and saw this and said why not? I felt a little embarrassed comparing Charlie to some of the other extravagant gifts. The child came up to my daughter(5) who feel in love with the "bug" and said, "This is great, a pet that won't get ran over! And mom won't have to feed it either." My daughter's reply was doesn't it take batteries? She also said that I hope he doesn't step on it. A boy who has had so many pets but makes their way out of their fenced yard, had tears that he really didn't have to worry about it getting ran over. It was the only gift that he just had to open before he got home. It not only drew attention from the rest of our party group and was a hit, but other parties that were taken place at the restaurant we were at couldn't help but clap and call Charlie's name to make him turn in circles. I over heard many of them saying they want that for their birthday's or Christmas, and some of the parents saying how cute it was they wouldn't mind having it on their desk's at work. It looks like that I will be buying my daughter the pink one, and the birhtday boy's two brothers each one and his sister one too. Maybe I should invest in stock?

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Great Toy For The Cat

By Professor Robert

from San Antonio, TX on 11/7/2007

Pros:

Addictive, Includes Batteries, Loads Of Fun, No Programming

Cons:

Flimsy

Best Uses:

Demonstrations, Entertainment, Keeping Cats Occupied, Science Project

Describe Yourself:

Teacher

My Robot's Name:

Fred

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

"Fred" worked great out of the box. I reviewed a previous review about "tweeking" this little guy (or gal) and that was great advice. Bend the feelers closer to the ground and be prepared to adjust the little screw-pins holding the legs together so it crawls in a straight line. Simple adjustments for hours of fun! I plan on buying all five colors.

fun toy

By JJ

from MN on 11/1/2007

Pros:

Cute, Fun to watch

Cons:

Flimsy

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Learning Robotics

Describe Yourself:

Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

seems to run in a circle a lot, maybe too many run-offs by the dog

Sweet

By Jonny from china on 8/25/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Use, Engaging, Portable

Cons:

Flimsy

Best Uses:

Entertainment

Describe Yourself:

Working class

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

great to have when your bored at work

A Uneque and Fun Learning Experience

By Andrew100 from Pittsburgh, PA on 8/23/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Use, Engaging, High Quality, Portable, Unuque

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Learning, Teens, Travel, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Collector

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

This tiny robot makes up for its size in extrordinary ways, I just bought one 1 hour ago and im very impresed, I will now colect thease Extrodinary insects. Im a science geek so if you know someone you want to give a little somthing to that likes robots, bugs, or science you found your gift.(in case your wondering i bought the blue one)

Annoy Your Cat!

By Kitten Tamer from Livermore, CA on 8/19/2007

Pros:

Annoying to Kittens, Attractive Design, Easy to Use, Engaging, Portable

Best Uses:

Entertainment

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

We saw this at the checkout and bought it on a whim. The kitten goes nuts over it! That alone is worth the $$ we spent on it. Great entertainment!

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This toy is awesome

By JT

from Chilmark, MA on 8/18/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Use, Engaging, High Quality, Portable

Describe Yourself:

TEEN

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

I bought the orange Hexbug at a [...] today and am already planning to buy more. I like to figure out how things work, and I can do it without taking it apart. It's just addicting.

A cheap way to have fun. Easy to use.

By Tony the turtle from St.paul,MN on 8/14/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Use, Engaging, High Quality, Portable, Small

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Travel, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

New Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

My kid loves these toys and keeps nagging me to get more.

so cute!

By Kail123 from not going to tell on 8/3/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Use, Engaging, Fun, High Quality, Portable

Cons:

Expensive

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Fun, Learning, Older Children, Teens, Travel, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Kid

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

great and lots of fun!also its cute!

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By aus10 from Ocean Springs, MS and Tucson, AZ on 7/22/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Use, Portable

Cons:

Flimsy

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Learning, Older Children, Teens, Travel, Young Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

cool, very small, wont stop spining.it is great for when your board.

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Use a small pair of ...

By Michael T

from Atco, NJ on 6/15/2007

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

Use a small pair of pliers to tighten the metal pins a little bit at a time on the side away from where your Hexbug is turning to straighten it out. Also bend the antennae down to nearly brush the ground for better obstacle avoidance. -add a pair of fresh 386 batteries and you've got a bug that can keep itself out of trouble (mostly). ;) Good clean robotic fun!

It is cute and ...

By Ryan N from Lake Mary,FL on 6/10/2007

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

It is cute and amazing!It's awesome

It is cute and ...

By Ryan N from Lake Mary,FL on 6/10/2007

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

It is cute and amazing!It's awesome

Seems to work like a real ...

By C W from Virginia on 6/10/2007

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

Seems to work like a real bug. Scurries away from obstacles and loud noises. Great pet toy.

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this is very very cool ...

By christian h from spring tx on 6/9/2007

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

this is very very cool but after my bug walks for a couple of seconeds it starts to go in little circles. but it is realy cool. and i love it :)

this is such a cool ...

By Taylor K from Staten Island NY on 6/5/2007

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

this is such a cool robot.I use it all the time

The Hex Bug is so fun to ...

By merrick w from Tampa,FL. on 5/23/2007

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

The Hex Bug is so fun to play with.I showed it to everyone that I know all ,and they all loved it!

This thing is the coolest ...

By Steven b

from Manchester, NH on 5/16/2007

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

This thing is the coolest little fun toy I have ever seen, while lacking in frills for the value it offers a fun packed little toy that takes little to no involvement. Great toy for the office and even better for the kid who loves gadgets!

I love this robot! I got ...

By Jeremiah A from Moline, IL on 5/3/2007

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

I love this robot! I got mine in the mail today (local Radio Shacks didn't have it) and I played with it all night at work. Everyone was impressed and so was I. The Hexbug; however, is not very durable. But it is very fun to play with and a great value.

These little bugs rock! ...

By Josh C from Los Angeles on 5/3/2007

Comments about HEXBUG HEXBUG™ Micro Robotic Creature:

These little bugs rock! I've now got all five colors. :-)