If you have school-aged children, chances are you have problem heard of Hexbugs and you might even have some crawling around your house. If this is new to you, trust me; they really aren’t gross at all. They are fun little “bugs” that zip around and can be downright entertaining.
Nathan, who is 8, discovered Hexbug Nanos about a year ago and he has spent hours setting up mazes for his bugs to roam around, creations for them to race around, and all sorts of other fun things. His collection of bugs has grown and he now has a good half dozen or so.
We were sent the Hexbug Nano Spiral Starter Set to review and Nathan was so excited! The Hexbug Nano Spiral Starter set contains one “extremely rare mutation” (ie Hexbug Nano), two easy connect HEX cells, 5 easy connect spiral ramp pieces, 2 easy connect one way gates, and 16 easy connect standoffs. The set has two levels for bugs to explore.
Nathan put this together with Dad’s help. He probably could have done it on his own, but he was in a hurry to get his bugs on there exploring so he asked for help in snapping the ramp pieces together.
In no time at all, he was placing his Nano bugs on the spiral starter set. All 6 of us watched as the bug buzzed around the top level in typical Nano-fashion and then it suddenly found the ramp opening. The bug raced down the spiral ramp and then zoomed around the lower level. After a few passes, it found the ramp opening again and began to head up. I had wondered if the bugs could really climb upwards, but they sure did! A couple of Nathan’s bugs were a little slower at it (they probably needed new cell batteries) but most of them raced up.
The Hexbug Nano Spiral Starter Set retails for $24.99 and provides hours of fun. Whether it’s blocking off a ramp so bugs can go down, but not up or watching the bugs fight each other for a place on the ramp, there’s so many things to do with this.
We were also sent the Limited Edition Hexbug Nano Holiday Ornament. This cute little Hexbug Nano is outfitted with removable reindeer antlers and packaged in a festive clear ornament.
The plastic ornament has a “rare snowflake” design, making it a great collector’s item for both kids and adults. Each ornament contains a unique code that allows kids to keep track of their collection online, along with learning fun facts about scientists and more game play ideas and tips.
If your kids have been begging you for a pet that is simply not going to happen, a Hexbug Nano (or two, or three!) might be the perfect solution. These little bugs really do appear to be alive and are so much fun.
The Hexbug collection is a great gift idea for kids. Whether it’s a simple stocking stuffer or a set, like the Hexbug Nano Spiral Starter, what a fun present! Nathan has put Hexbugs at the #1 spot on his Christmas wish list – that says a lot right there!
Buy It:
You can find Hexbugs at Radioshack and Target stores nationwide or at Hexbug.com
The Hexbug Nano Spiral Starter Set – MSRP $24.99
The Hexbug Nano Holiday Ornament – MSRP $5.99
Win It!
1 lucky winner will receive 1 Hexbug Nano!
Rules:
This giveaway ends on December 10, 2011 at 11:59 pm EST.
Open to the US only, ages 18+.
Click here for complete rules and disclosure.
About Erika
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I have a great group of kids I buy for every year, any of which would love to have this! It would be a very hard decision
my nephew.
Twitter: britibee
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my niece!
I would give this to my nephew!
My son! He’s been wanting one, but we don’t have a lot of extra spending money. This would be a perfect Christamas present.
I would give it to my daughter!
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I would be winning for my nephew
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My 7 yr old son would love these!
My 7 year old who has been asking for one.
my oldest son
if i won this i would give it to our boys who loves hexbugs
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looks like an interesting toy
I would give this to my son although I may let the cat chase it around a bit just for a laugh!
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I would give it to my son! Also, just FYI, forgot to put my FB name on the first entry. It’s kfwheeler. THANKS!!! Sorry about that. Would not let me go back and change it.
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I would give this to my 5 year old son he would love it.
Twitter: CrftyDuchess
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I`d give this to my son
Twitter: cistran
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I’d give this to my nephew
I would give this to my son he loves things like this
I would give this to my son.
My 5 and 8 year old boys.
Twitter: kaseejohnson
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My boys! My 7 y.o. & 4 y.o. boys LOVE Hexbug Nanos, and their big brother (17) and sister (10) enjoy setting up the “habitat tracks” for ‘em.
I have 2 little guys to choose from… May keep at my house and both can play with it when they come over.
Twitter: carriedust
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For Christmas this year I got each of my grandsons the Hexbug starter kit so this will be for them.
All my boys love hexbug! This would be one less to buy…for any of them!
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My 12 year old son. He loves this kind of stuff.
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I would give this to my 7 year old son – he has been asking for one!
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I would give this to my nephew. Rita Spratlen
for my son for sure
This would be for my son!
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I’d keep it – it’s really cool!
This would go to my nephew.
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I would give this to my granddaughter.
My nephew would love this.
i would give this to my nephew
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I’d give this to my niece!
She loves these toys!
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I would give this to my niece for her birthday. She would love it!
I would give this to my nephew
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My nephew would go crazy over this
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This would go to my Daughter
Twitter: dewinner
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I would give them to my nephew
I sure my 11 year old and 7 year old would fight over this!
My son
I would give this to my oldest son
nano is a good concept
I know a kid who would love this
I would give this to my son.
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Dash… he’s started one of those city-me-bobbies & this would be a seriously great addition. Thx for the Giveaway!!!
Twitter: FromFurrin
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I’d give it to my cousin’s seven year old. Nice giveaway. Thank you.
My nephew! <3
Would love to give this to my son!
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I would give this to my robot-loving son, who would just freak if I won!
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my daughter sarah would get it.
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I would give this to my son
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I would give this to my goddaughter! She really wants hexbugs for Christmas
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My son has been asking for Hexbugs for months now, so I’d give it to him!
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to my son
For my son
I’d definitely give this to my daughter. The boys have their LEGOS, but she’s fallen in love with the Nanos!
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
~ Raylene
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Christmas gift to my sister’s foster son.
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This would be for my 8 year old son! Thanks for the chance to win!
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I would give this to my granddaughter.