The Spider With Remote

About the size of your hand, Web Runner ($35, www.fantasmatoys.com) is a
remote control spider that can run up walls and ceilings, as long as the
surface is smooth. It features articulated legs, glowing red eyes.
The spider’s stickiness is provided by air suction, provided by a small but powerful (and rather noisy) fan. That, combined by the light weight of the plastic parts, makes it possible for the spider to move quickly up a wall — a rather creepy effect. The spider is powered by lithium-ion batteries that are charged by drawing power from the six AA batteries in the remote through a small wire. The spider’s movement is controlled wirelessly through two thumb switches. Includes limited edition collector’s comic book and a spider bite temporary
tattoo. Besides startling your spouse, you get the added benefit of vacuuming your wall.

Details: Fantasma Toys, www.fantasmatoys.com. Price: $35. Ages: 7-up.
What is it? a remote control spider.
Teaches/Purpose: Halloween, robotic controls.
Entry date: 10/11/2010.

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