Hexbug Battling Spiders
Hall 12.0, Stand I-02
Innovation First Expands the Hexbug World
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he Hexbug Strandbeast, from Innovation First, is a complex robot that features an eight-legged walking mechanism. Its two-channel infrared remote control can be used to operate each side of the Strandbeast’s legs independently. The Hexbug Strandbeast is available in five translucent colors. Hexbug Battling Spiders are the first mechanical Hexbugs designed for two-person play. Each battling robot with two-channel infrared remote control is fuelled with a futuristic voice, sound effects, a unique battle-hardened deco, and a high-tech life-sensor that measures each hit. Innovation First has expanded the line of Hexbug Aquabots. These water-born micro-robotic creatures with smart fish technology have expanded to include two new body styles, the Hammerhead Shark and the Angelfish. Aquabots now feature LED lights that blink in coordination with the movement of the tail. VEX Robotics is a collection of high-tech, tool-free robotics kits that allow Hexbug fans to build and program their favorite jumbo-sized Hexbug. VEX robots can run in autonomous mode or driver-controlled mode.
Hall 1, Stand B-05, 3-C-33
Folkmanis Shows Off Cute Critters
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he Wolf Pup Puppet, from Folkmanis, is more cuddly than fierce and is fresh from the den with fluffy, soft, brown and white fur. His sweet expressive face features perky ears, bright blue eyes, and a movable muzzle. Not the lone wolf type, this gregarious little guy will prey on kids for lots of love to surely become a leader of the puppet pack. The Perched Eagle Puppet is regally perched and ready to swoop. The puppet is realistically rendered with keen, piercing eyes and a plumage of dark brown with white head and tail. The strong, hooked beak and powerful talons are featured in gold-hued leatherette. The Standing Lop Rabbit Puppet is ready for the next harvest. The rabbit features distinctive long, lop ears and cashmere soft, creamy white and broken brown patterned fur. Scottish Fold Kitten The Saw-Whet Owl Puppet is small in stature and has a cream and reddish-brown streaked and spotted, feather-soft body perched upon tan leatherette claws. Kids can insert a hand into the wings and small beak and witness nature come alive. Lastly, the Scottish Fold Kitten puppet represents the newly popular and distinctive breed. This puppet features unique folded ears and a rounded face with large, broad-set eyes that convey this kitty’s need for affection. Kids can play with the moveable mouth and front paws of the white and blue-grey kitten. All of these puppets will be available worldwide in the spring.
40 • THE TOY BOOK
DECEMBER/JANUARY 2014