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product_id: 49949690
title: "HEXBUG Scarab"
brand: "hexbug"
price: "A$53"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/49949690-hexbug-scarab
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# High-speed skittering Self-righting flip action Six angular legs for agile movement HEXBUG Scarab

**Brand:** hexbug
**Price:** A$53
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Own the speed. Command the crawl. Be the envy of every desk. 🦗

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HEXBUG Scarab by hexbug
- **How much does it cost?** A$53 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/49949690-hexbug-scarab)

## Best For

- hexbug enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hexbug brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Vibrant color variety:** Choose from assorted eye-catching colors to match your style and stand out in any room.
- • **Lightning-fast agility:** Skitters forward and backward with exceptional speed, keeping you hooked in every chase.
- • **Pocket-sized powerhouse:** Fits comfortably in your palm—take your robotic beetle anywhere, anytime.
- • **Flip and recover like a pro:** Watch it pop back to its feet instantly when flipped, showcasing smart robotic engineering.
- • **Ingenious six-legged design:** Specially angled legs deliver lifelike, mesmerizing movement that’s impossible to ignore.

## Overview

The HEXBUG Scarab is a compact, high-speed robotic beetle featuring six specially angled legs for agile movement. It can propel itself forwards and backwards and self-rights when flipped, all encased in a durable transparent shell. Powered by included LR44 batteries, this mesmerizing micro-robot offers a unique blend of advanced engineering and playful interaction, perfect for tech-savvy enthusiasts and collectors alike.

## Description

Product Description The HEXBUG® Scarab is an exceptionally high-speed, mechanical, beetle-like roboticbug that skitters around on six angled legs. The high energy micro robotic creaturepropels itself forwards and backwards, and is capable of popping from its back to its feetif placed upside down. The Scarab’s lifelike behaviour is eerily mesmerizing to watch andinteract with. Packed with advanced design and engineering, each Scarab has an innerbody loaded with robotic intelligence, protected by a hard, transparent exoskeletonThe HEXBUG® Scarab is an exceptionally high-speed, mechanical, beetle-like roboticbug that skitters around on six angled legs. The high energy micro robotic creaturepropels itself forwards and backwards, and is capable of popping from its back to its feetif placed upside down. The Scarab’s lifelike behaviour is eerily mesmerizing to watch andinteract with. Packed with advanced design and engineering, each Scarab has an innerbody loaded with robotic intelligence, protected by a hard, transparent exoskeleton casing. Safety Warning For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep away from naked flame or direct heat sources. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Box Contains 1 x Scarab, Assorted colors See more

Review: Great fun and well made - You wouldn't believe how much fun my nephew (not to mention fully grown men) had with this thing! Totally freaked the dog out too :) It's kinda creepy because it really moves like a little scarab, but a really cool, well made and inexpensive gift for kids.
Review: I'm not sure who loves these more, me or the dogs! - I received one of these a few years back in a Loot Crate box and found that my little dog loved it. I've bought a couple over the years and then decided it was time to treat her again. I also have a 2 year old chocolate labrador who has never seen these before, so he was super fun to watch! I am very lucky that neither of my dogs are destructive chewers, they pick them up in their mouths and then throw them up in the air and hit them with a paw so these last a few months at least. They get turned off when not in use. My sister's dog however destroyed hers within seconds by just crunching down on it. I'd highly recommend these for your dog, with supervision (mainly for your own entertainment!) But not for destructive chewers. I'd buy them more often if the price tag wasn't so steep!

## Features

- Exceptionally high-speed
- Six specially designed angular legs,
- Fits in the palm of your hand
- Various Colours
- flips to its feet

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B006SLYAUQ |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries | 3 LR44 batteries required. (included) |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Batteries included? | Yes |
| Best Sellers Rank | 362,890 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 931 in Electronic Pets |
| Colour | Assorted |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (718) |
| Date First Available | 30 Dec. 2011 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Spacial Awareness |
| Item model number | 477-2248 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 8 - 8 years |
| Material Type(s) | Proprietary Material |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 10.97 x 8.38 x 6.27 cm; 40.82 g |
| Radio Control Suitability | playing and exploring various environments including obstacle courses |
| Release date | 1 April 2012 |
| Remote Control Included? | No |

## Images

![HEXBUG Scarab - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yd5tlZh2L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What colours do you have?**
A: The one shown above. Ran out of batteries super quick though

**Q: Is the orange one available, my son wants the orange one?**
A: It looks like they're available for £10.37 from Amazon.

**Q: I would like to order but it need it to be red is this possible?**
A: These come as an assortment. You can add a note to your order requesting red and if available it will be selected for you.

**Q: Would my cat like this**
A: The hex bug was bought for my grandson it moves very fast across the floor so it would be down to what the cat likes or dislike that's that only thing I can tell you if it helps

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great fun and well made
*by H***N on 8 January 2016*

You wouldn't believe how much fun my nephew (not to mention fully grown men) had with this thing! Totally freaked the dog out too :) It's kinda creepy because it really moves like a little scarab, but a really cool, well made and inexpensive gift for kids.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm not sure who loves these more, me or the dogs!
*by L***S on 3 August 2021*

I received one of these a few years back in a Loot Crate box and found that my little dog loved it. I've bought a couple over the years and then decided it was time to treat her again. I also have a 2 year old chocolate labrador who has never seen these before, so he was super fun to watch! I am very lucky that neither of my dogs are destructive chewers, they pick them up in their mouths and then throw them up in the air and hit them with a paw so these last a few months at least. They get turned off when not in use. My sister's dog however destroyed hers within seconds by just crunching down on it. I'd highly recommend these for your dog, with supervision (mainly for your own entertainment!) But not for destructive chewers. I'd buy them more often if the price tag wasn't so steep!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little bug...
*by A***R on 3 January 2016*

My son loved chasing it around the floor and even stood on it a couple of times as he is only 3. I have to say I am amazed how strong it is as it did not break. The batteries are dead now and it would be better if it had an AAA battery as opposed to 3 little watch batteries. Good product though.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-09*