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Hex Bugs
Original, Crab, or Inchworm
Watch the Original Hex Bugs, robotic creepy crawlers, scurry across the floor with just a clap. Touch and sound activated, their antennas help them feel their way around, avoiding any obstacles by backing up in a half circle and continuing in a different direction.

Similar to the popular Hex Bugs, this robotic Crab scurries across the floor with just a clap. Touch and sound activated, it's legs help it feel its way around, avoiding any obstacles by backing up and continuing in a different direction. Cover the top with your hand and it will stop again. Has on/off switch in back.

Remote-controlled, this robotic Inchworm can frighten a room inch by inch or perhaps with a little imagination. Moving side-by-side or forward and backwards, the creepy critter works by how you control the remote.

All of the above require watch batteries (included).

All styles of Hex Bugs are for ages 8 and up. Colors will vary, let us choose for you.

Size
2.3"W x 1.3"H x 2.7"D
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Item #
Price
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Hex Bug
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725828
$11.98
Hex Bug Inchworm
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725925
$19.98
Hexbug Crab
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725926
$14.98
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Hex Bugs
 
3.8

(based on 16 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (4)

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    (6)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 2 Stars

     

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5.0

Hex Bugs a Hit with my Nephews!

By Aunt Wendy

from Dallas, Texas

Verified Buyer

Comments about Hex Bugs:

My nephews love creepy critters and mechanical toys - especially techy ones. These Hex Bugs were a real hit with them. The only down side was having to wait for them on back-order. Guess lots of other kids had these bugs on their wish lists, too. My nephews say "Aunt Wendy always sends the coolest gifts!"

 
4.0

The simple pleasure of a bug

By momofspmmcj

from Purcellville, VA

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Great Colors
  • Portable
  • Simple to operate
  • Small

Cons

  • Leg broke
  • Not as sturdy as could be

Best Uses

    Comments about Hex Bugs:

    Can make courses for the bugs to traverse using blocks, kitchen items, etc. A great little toy.

     
    2.0

    Boring

    By Sue

    from San Diego, CA

    Verified Buyer

    Comments about Hex Bugs:

    This was purchased for my six-year old as a stocking stuffer. He played with it for about one minute and hasn't touched it again since. I'd even bring it out and turn it on, but he would just step over it. The bug didn't seem to do much but walk about and then stop. Any noises we made, didn't have much affect on it. Kind of just a more costly tinker toy.

     
    4.0

    I loved it (I'm 70) 5yr old broke it

    By JOY

    from Phoenix, Az

    Verified Buyer

    Comments about Hex Bugs:

    I BOUGHT THE HEX BUG FOR MY GRANDSON AT XMAS. IT WAS THE HIT OF THE MORNING BUT THEY ARE JUST TOO DELICATE FOR A SMALL CHILD. I'M THINKING ABOUT GETTING ONE FOR MYSELF THOUGH, THEY ARE SOOOOO CUTE!

     
    3.0

    Served its purpose

    By Amy

    from Mesa, AZ

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Fun concept
    • Momentary entertainment

    Cons

    • Easily breakable

    Best Uses

    • stocking stuffers

    Comments about Hex Bugs:

    Used this as a stocking stuffer for my boys and they seemed to enjoy them but of course had so many other things to check out. After a few days I found them around the house broken. They served their purpose and then they were gone.

     
    5.0

    Hexbug

    By Gotcha

    from Kansas City, M

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Grandchildren loved it

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Hex Bugs:

        Loved by children (50's)and grandchildren. Sort of scary to 3 year old but wouldn't quit playing with it.

        Children wonder where I find such good stuff.

         
        4.0

        My son loved it!

        By Frank's Mom

        from Nashville, TN

        Verified Buyer

        Comments about Hex Bugs:

        My son enjoys his hex bug and still pulls it out 6 months after getting it. I didn't think it worked as well as it said responding to noise and changing directions, but it did seem to have a mind of its own, which added to the fun for my son.
        Only downside is its sensitive nature with nowhere to store it but on a shelf. Can't put it with the other toys in the toy bin.

         
        5.0

        Bugs you'll love to have in your house!

        By mom loves toys

        from Hobart, IN

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • As advertised
        • Great for big kids too
        • Loads of fun
        • Looks as advertised
        • Navigates very well

        Cons

        • Wish I could pick color

        Best Uses

        • Great gift anytime
        • Stocking stuffer

        Comments about Hex Bugs:

        I got these for my teenage sons for stocking stuffers, & they are great! I like them better than the kids. They move around & redirect just as advertised. They are better than the catalog can describe. Loads of fun! Cutest bugs I ever had in my house!

         
        5.0

        Fun bugs!!

        By As be

        from Columbus, Ohio

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Desired by all
        • fun

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Fun

          Comments about Hex Bugs:

          I bought two for my nephew and his brother was jelous!!!

           
          2.0

          didn't perform as expected

          By gramma

          from massachusetts

          Verified Buyer

          Comments about Hex Bugs:

          This toy was cute - crawled around quite slowly and backed up when it hit an object. But it didn't respond well to claps, as advertised. The clap had to be very close and quite loud. Didn't have much play value.

           
          3.0

          Silly fun

          By Apron Wearing Mama

          from Danville, KY

          Verified Buyer

          Comments about Hex Bugs:

          I bought the Hex Bugs for my 6 & 10 year olds as stocking stuffers and they provided moderate entertainment for the children and the cats and dog. They did not hold up to any dropping or any type of play except observation. The 10 year old's still works as designed, but the 6 year old's sort of limps in a circle now. I would buy them again though because it is a cool toy.

           
          4.0

          good gift!!!

          By goatlady

          from Rochester, NH

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Cute
          • These are fascinating

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Fun
            • Gift

            Comments about Hex Bugs:

            I am going to order more of these as they make great gifts that the children (and adults) can play with immediately. They are inexpensive and fun!

             
            3.0

            Cute but fragile

            By Leslie

            from Ohio

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Kids enjoyed them

            Cons

            • Legs broke off

            Best Uses

            • Older kids

            Comments about Hex Bugs:

            My mom bought 3 of these HexBugs for my kids (ages 4,7,9) for Christmas. The kids really liked playing with them . . . until they broke. They are quite fragile. One fell off a table while it was "walking," causing a leg to fall off. It didn't move quite right after that, so my kids lost interest rather quickly. These are best for older kids who will play with them very gently.

             
            4.0

            Great gift

            By whiffy

            from WV

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Exciting new toy

            Cons

            • Little brother wanted too

            Best Uses

            • Able to play immediately

            Comments about Hex Bugs:

            Purchased as a gift. Grandson loved that it worked immediately. Little brother was a little too interested in product.

             
            4.0

            Great gift for teen grandson....

            By aRTy grandmother

            from Idaho Falls, Idaho

            Verified Buyer

            Comments about Hex Bugs:

            I bought this for my teenage grandson, they are hard to buy for. This was a hit with him.

             
            3.0

            hex bugs

            By kasharoo

            from mi

            Verified Buyer

            Comments about Hex Bugs:

            the bugs are fun w/ one or more. great extra gift.

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