Comments on: FRIGHTENED GRASSHOPPER SOLAR POWERED BUG

By: Joy

Joy — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:01:04 +0000

This is a cute novelty item to teach elementary aged children how solar power works. It vibrates in direct sunlight. My granddaughters enjoyed learning how to position it in their hands to get it to vibrate (tickles). They are into bugs, so this was perfect. The grasshopper is fragile. Advanced instruction would be beneficial before children handled it.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: Valerie Atkinson Brown

Valerie Atkinson Brown — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:40:12 +0000

The Fat Brain Toys’ Frightened Grasshopper Solar Powered Bug is such a cute way to teach solar power lessons. Tiny and delicate, this tool should be assembled by an adult. But once assembled it provides an intriguing learning tool for a child or young adult.

Rating: 5 / 5

By: M. Casey

M. Casey — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:13:00 +0000

Well my son got this as a gift. Went to put it together and the red wire came off from the solar panel while trying to insert the cylinder into the body. The wires need to be made and attached better to the solar unit if they’re going to be charging $15 retail for this thing. Called to get a replacement part and they want $5. Said they’re giving me the part free, so what’s up the $5 charge. Is it really worth it to get a part that’s so fragil and will almost certainly break again? Sigh. We’ll give it a try.
Rating: 2 / 5

By: C. Graham

C. Graham — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:54:53 +0000

My 11yr old nephew was NOT impressed. All the pieces are tiny. We got frustrated putting it together. My nephew said and I quote “How much did you pay for this thing?”. The only reason I gave it 2 stars was because 1 star = I hate it and I didn’t hate it, we were just very disappointed.
Rating: 2 / 5

By: S. Butler

S. Butler — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:42:13 +0000

It was fun and easy to assemble this with our 11 year old niece on Xmas morning. A different type of novelty toy, best when in direct sunlight. Something she never owned before. Great price!
Rating: 3 / 5