Every
year, new and improved toys come out – we never really know what to expect.
This year proved no different as major toy companies got together during the
toy fair in New York in order to demonstrate their soon-to-release toys. While
there were many amazing toys that really caught our attention, the one we are
going to talk about today is the Hexbug Vex catapult.
An Introduction to Hexbug Vex
Hexbug is a brand of toy automations that
have been developed by Innovation First. Hexbug was originally inspired by BEAM
robotic, which is why you find many elements of it in the toys. They were
originally released in the United States through RadioShack, but today, you can
find that it is sold in most major retail stores. The original was based on
6-legged arthropods, but now, today, you will find them being sold in numerous
varieties. The name “Hexbug,” however, isn’t really used to describe the number
of legs the toy has – the name has more to do with the shape of the packaging.
An
Introduction to Hexbug Vex Catapult
The
Hexbug Vex catapult really is a neat little toy – the little ones can build the
Vex Robotics Catapult that is capable of launching balls up to ten feet …that
will amaze them. The toy comes with a little over 100 easy to connect snap
pieces and two balls.
Once
the catapult has been put together, in order to bring the bucket of the
catapult far back, all you have to do is turn a knob. In order to lock the
bucket into place, there’s a launching lever.
The
user can even change the angle at which they want the ball to fly. They can do
this easily by adjusting the T-shaped piece that is in the middle. Once it is
set up, put the ball into the catapult and press the lever down in order to
launch it.Launching
a ball isn’t all the Hexbug Vex Catapult is capable of. The toy has
real-rolling wheels, so the catapult can be driven around.
Re-Use
the Pieces
Once
done, you can use the pieces to build your own trike or racecar. However, you
won’t be able to find those build instructions in the box – those instructions
can only be found on the Hexbug website.
Is
the Hexbug Vex Catapult Fun?
The
catapult will catch the attention of many kids and once they see how it
launches balls, they’ll cling to it. However, on the same note, it may be a
little hard to set up in order to get the ball to launch. Children will need
some patience in order to get it to work, but it is well worth it because once
it works, the little ones are going to be impressed with how it performs.
This
is a STEM-based construction set that introduces children to engineers.
Who
is this Toy for?
This
toy is for ages 14 and above – it would likely be more appealing to those that
have an interest in building robotics and machines.
Conclusion
If
your tween/teen enjoys putting things together and playing with them, then the
Hexbug Vex Catapult would be a great toy. For More Information Please Click HERE
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