Hexbug Nano v2 Black Hole Large Play Set Review

Recommended for ages 3 and up, the new breed of Nano V2 robotic bug-like creatures can actually defy gravity by climbing vertically. Seemingly perpetually in motion, the little insect-like robots can also climb around corners and horizontally through loops and tubes that make up their world, and you can customize the included Black Hole play set to your own special designs and configurations. Let us crawl inside the robotic insect world of the Nano V2 Hexbugs and see just what has made this toy one of The ToyInsider Hot 20 Award Winners.

Key Features of The Hexbug Nano v2 Black Hole Large Play Set

• Three-level expansive set is customizable
• Gravity defying Hexbug robots mimic the movements and actions of real-life bugs
• Spiral tube accessory included for the Nano V2 bugs
• Special black hole and crows nest features
• 2 hex cell bases, fixed pegs, rotating flags and tubes allow you to control the flow of traffic

What Makes the Hexbug Nano v2 Black Hole Large Play Set a Good Buy?

This robotic toy play set is comprised of 58 pieces made of durable plastic and metal, and is perfect for advanced young minds of any age. Younger children should definitely be supervised when playing with this yet, and even adults will appreciate the intelligent little robotic bugs which crawl up, down and sideways throughout this tube-driven environment. The set comes with two different Nano V2 bugs which are powered by included AG13 (LR44) button cell batteries.

Parents are recommended to help their children build this customizable set, which includes one spiral tube, one crow's nest and one Black Hole funnel. You can control exactly where your Hexbug Nano v2 robotic insects go by creating different tube designs, and set up the free-fall mode to plummet the 2 included nano bugs into the awaiting funnel. Your intelligent little V2 bugs will crawl out of one of three exits, and resume to discover their environment.

If your child owns any other Nano V2 habitat set, this play set is entirely compatible. With more than 20 connectors, 9 curved tubes, 2 straight tubes and 2 HEX cell bases with removable walls & gates, you and your child can create multiple environments. A great toy or play piece for young intelligent minds to learn more about science and robotics, the Hexbug Nano v2 Black Hole Large Play Set is an interactive and award-winning teaching toy.

This multifunctional robotic bug play set and customizable environment also receives The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) seal of approval as complying with children's product safety rules, and makes a great present for inquisitive young minds.