In a huge variety of children's toys it is difficult to immediately make a choice. When buying, parents are forced to focus on many important characteristics: safety, environmental friendliness, functionality, cost. The toy should be liked not only by mom and dad, but also by the child. Otherwise, the meaning of all efforts is lost. One of the toys, which has gathered all the positive qualities, is the interactive robot "Snake" from the company ZURU.
A little bit about the brand
Zuru is engaged in the development, production and sale of innovative toys for children. Her mission is to bring children as much happiness as possible. The company introduced to the world not only the “Snake” robot, but also other interesting inventions, such as the Fitget cube, an analogue of the well-known spinner.
The company has more than 400 employees in 10 different offices. Moreover, its doors are always open for talented inventors. Own distribution network is not yet very well developed. However, more than 120 retailers cooperate with the company, who are happy to sell high-quality and modern toys for children. For example, the “Snake” robot can be found both in large children's hypermarkets and in small online stores.
Features and specifications
Zuru's Robo Alive line features two amphibian species: lizards and snakes. There are toys of various saturated colors on sale, but the most popular are red and green. Robots "Snake" and "Lizard" can quickly crawl, open their mouths, nod their heads, wriggle.
Characteristics:
- Quick glide on a flat surface.
- Special protective color.
- The most realistic movements and habits.
- Eyes reflecting light.
- Space scanning with built-in sensors.
- During the movement of the robot "Snake" Robo Alive protrudes his tongue and his eyes move in search of prey.
Dimensions:
- Length - 42 cm.
- Height - 2 cm.
- The width of the body is 3 cm, the head is 5 cm.
- Weight - 400 g.
The toy runs on two AAA batteries. They are not included, so they will have to be bought separately. The snake is turned on with the switch located on the bottom of the toy. This is easy to do - to turn it on, set the switch to ON, to turn it off - to OFF.
The interactive robot is made from modern materials that are completely harmless. Inside is a special mechanism that sets the toy in motion. And the sensors built into the eyes of the toy give a command when you can start moving. The fact is that the snake moves only in free space; if, for example, you take it in your hands, then it will stop immediately.
The interactive robot "Snake" is suitable for both boys and girls over the age of five.
Positive reviews
You can find a huge number of positive reviews about the robo-snake. Buyers note that this is a truly innovative and modern toy, because due to the realistic movements it can not be immediately distinguished from a real reptile.
As for reliability, parents note that the plastic of which the robot body is made is quite durable. The toy withstands falls and minor bumps. Over time, the paint stays in place and does not cover. Moreover, the chemical smell, which sometimes comes from such toys, is completely absent. Therefore, buyers are inclined to believe that the coating is really environmentally friendly and safe.
In reviews of the toy robot "Snake" a lot of attention is paid to its attractiveness. Many users write that children were delighted with such a gift. Moreover, some noted that he can easily replace a real pet.
Customer complaints
Of course, the first thing customers are not happy with is price. Today, the toy will cost 1600-2000 rubles. However, its functionality is comparable to the set value, and parents agree with this.
Buyers do not recommend buying a robot for very young children. This is due to the fact that kids can be scared of such a realistic toy. And this will completely kill the desire to play with her. The optimal age at which to buy a robot, according to parents, is in the range from 7 to 15 years.
Robo Snake Robo Alive is a toy that will appeal to all children and (which is also important) their parents. She is cute and funny. Therefore, if a child wants to have a real snake, an interactive toy is a great alternative with which you can find a compromise and fulfill an old dream.