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HEXBUG Nano Review and #Giveaway

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When I was at BlogHer I saw these creepy, bug like robots for kids. I was able to bring one home for the kids and they were hooked. They were called HEXBUGS. I was sent a HEXBUG to review after BlogHer because my kids liked them so much.

Review

HEXBUG Nano

Putting the ‘micro’ in
Micro Robotic Creatures


How small can you go? Using common locomotion principles (see “How it Works,” below) we set out to make a really small HEXBUG that gave the appearance of being smart. How will it react when it encounters an obstacle? What happens if it gets turned over? The first prototypes of the Nano were inspired by the old vibrating football games. More recent examples of vibrating motion are the BEAM Vibrobots, and then the Bristlebots. Thirty some iterations, a few years, and dozens of designs later the Nano was born. To give just a taste of how much development went into this product, we engineered and rapid prototyped over 150 variations of legs alone.

How it works. The motor inside the Nano rotates a counterweight that causes forces up and down. The down force causes the legs to bend and the Nano moves forward. The up force causes the creature to hop lifting the front legs off the ground and allowing the legs to unbend. This up and down movement repeats several hundred times per second causing the Nano to move forward. The Nano creature’s ability to flip over by itself is due to the rotating forces caused by the motor and the unique internal and external chassis design (and a little magic).

We were also invited to a HEXBUG party at my friend Cher’s house. The kids had a blast, because she has a huge set up. They were each able to bring home a few HEXBUGS. Now my house is teaming with them. It’s creepy at times when you’re not paying attention to what the kids are playing with and you see something crawling across the floor out of the corner of your eye. The larva HEXBUG is the worst for me. It is so creepy the way it moves. It’s fun to watch the bugs react to their environment. All the little pods link easily together. Keep in mind to keep the bugs out of reach of little ones, because they are small. If you’re looking for a fun Christmas present, I recommend the HEXBUGS. My kids are 2, 4, and 6 and they all love them.

How would you like to win a HEXBUG Nano of your own?

Win It:

One of my lucky readers will win a HEXBUG Nano set like what is in the first picture. 

Mandatory Entry

Tell me what toy your child is wishing for this Christmas

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Connect with HEXBUG:

Website

Hexbug Facebook

Hexbug Twitter

Please leave a separate comment for EACH extra entry indicating that you performed the required entry.  Provide links to Tweet, etc. as required for the entry.

Giveaway is open to the USA and ends on November 30, 2011 at 11:59 pm CST. Winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries and will be contacted by email. Winner will have 48 hrs to respond.  Please add paula@frostedfingers.com to your trusted email filter.  If original winner does not claim their prize within 48 hrs, it is forfeit and a new winner will be selected promptly.

Note: I received a HEXBUG for review in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions are my own. 

No purchase necessary to enter or win. Odds of winning are not increased by a purchase.

Please note that as much as we would like your prize to arrive before Christmas, we cannot guarantee it.


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  6. My two youngest kiddos have been asking for new bikes and my teenager has been begging (daily) for a newer iPhone.

  10. Boy #1 wants a Nerf gun, Boy #2 actually wants those silly little Hexbugs, Girl#1 wants a toy laptop, and Girl #2 is too young to express what she wants. 🙂

  35. My four year old grandson would like an IPOD & my two year old grandson would like anything to do with super heroes.

  44. They are wishing for LEGO Ninjago. But I LOVE Hexbugs and so do they. I know what you mean, when you see one randomly go by on the floor and you think its a real bug. LOL.

  89. My son is wanting games for his wii, a fishing tackle box, and a race car track
    tmc480 at yahoo dot com

  104. My child is wishing for a motorcycle this Christmas (or cash to put towards one).

    spaller213 (at) gmail (dot) com

  127. My oldest son wants a new bike for Christmas and my youngest son wants a Nerf Gun and legos.
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

  134. My youngest wants Alphie the robot.My oldest son wants a remote control truck.My girls both want mp3 players.Thanks!
    lstanziani(at)yahoo(dot)com