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Rapid-fire Robot

Price:$39.95

Item#:1074491

Qty: Available, ready to ship.






As featured in the July 1997 issue of National Geographic, the science of robotics has many applications but none as fun as this electronic wonder. Using the handheld controller, kids of all ages can sharpen their hand-eye coordination skills and command Rapid-fire Robot to walk forward and backward, turn left and right, travel into another room, talk, dance, and launch soft foam disks.


WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.


  • For ages 5 and up.
  • Six AA batteries, not included.
  • 7"W x 11 1/2"H x 5 1/2"D.

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Rapid-fire Robot
 
2.4

(based on 18 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (10)

44%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Fun (9)
  • Entertaining (8)
  • Interactive (7)
  • Durable (5)
  • Easy assembly (5)

Cons

  • Cheaply made (5)
  • Poor design (4)
  • Flimsy (3)

Best Uses

  • Indoor (7)
  • Imaginative play (6)
  • Young children (6)
  • Group activity (5)
  • Family (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Grandparent (12), Education oriented (3)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes (17)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Rapid-Fire fun

I gave this to my grandson of 4 yrs old last year and he still plays with it. He and his 3 yr. old sister have lots of fun shooting the discs around the ...Read complete review

I gave this to my grandson of 4 yrs old last year and he still plays with it. He and his 3 yr. old sister have lots of fun shooting the discs around the room. I also enjoyed seeing a 6 yr. old child play with it as well. Once an arm came off, but I was able to snap it right back on again and he is as good as ever. He dances and walks around on hard floors easily.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Some disappointment

It looks like a great interactive toy, however, after assembling it, it didn't function. Needless to say, I had a very disappointed little boy! On the plus side, I was pleasantly surprised...Read complete review

It looks like a great interactive toy, however, after assembling it, it didn't function. Needless to say, I had a very disappointed little boy! On the plus side, I was pleasantly surprised when I called NATGEO customer service to learn that I didn't need to return the item, and would get another to replace it. THANK YOU!

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1.0

Poor performance

By Disappointed Grandparent

from Harleysville, PA

About Me Grandparent

Verified Reviewer

Pros

    Cons

    • Poor Design

    Best Uses

      Comments about Rapid-fire Robot:

      We purchased this robot for our 5-year old grandson for Christmas. He had asked for a robot and after looking at several this one looked like it was right for him. In addition to having a remote that he could use to control its movements it also offered him the ability to shoot soft rubber discs out of its head. Unfortunately the robot turned out to be a big disappointment. The major problem was that the remote control was so weak that one had to be right top of the activator in the robot's head to get it to do anything. The instructions said that it would work from several feet away...it was more like a few inches. We ended up returning the robot.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes
       
      1.0

      Poor Quality

      By WAGS

      from Gatineau, QC

      About Me Parent Of Two Or More Children

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Fun

      Cons

      • Cheaply Made
      • Flimsy

      Best Uses

        Comments about Rapid-fire Robot:

        Bought this for my 3 year old son. Unfortunately, the articulating mechanism for the foot broke after very little use. The disc firing mechanism worked well, and was a hit, but overall, very disappointed - I expected better.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes
         
        1.0

        It was a disappointment.

        By Wolf

        from Milwaukee,Wisconsin.

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

          Cons

          • Cheaply Made
          • Flimsy
          • Poor Design

          Best Uses

            Comments about Rapid-fire Robot:

            It worked a little for ten minutes and then went out of commission.Send it back and got refund,no problem.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • Yes
             
            1.0

            Quality is Wanting

            By Cami

            from Greeley, CO

            About Me Education Oriented, Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Entertaining
            • Fun
            • Interactive

            Cons

            • Cheaply Made
            • Poor Design

            Best Uses

            • Imaginative Play
            • Young Children

            Comments about Rapid-fire Robot:

            Sadly the robot didn't live up to the expectations, especially for the cost. The shooting mechanism didn't work at all. The foot broke within two weeks with normal wear and tear playing. So sad for my 5 year old who has been trying to enjoy this toy and getting frustrated at it's lack of working correctly.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • Yes
             
            1.0

            Disappointed

            By Baba

            from Harrisburg, PA

            About Me Grandparent

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Looks Impressive

            Cons

            • Cheaply Made
            • Christmas Disappointment
            • Did not work
            • Poor Design

            Best Uses

              Comments about Rapid-fire Robot:

              Unable to contact manufacturer for repair or replacement. Problem with remote control.Baba NGS staff was very helpful!

              • Was this a gift?:
              • Yes

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              Did not work!!

              By nmdreams

              from Santa Fe, NM

              About Me Grandparent

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Rapid-fire Robot:

                    Very disappointing for a 4 year old on Christmas Day to find out it didn't work. I am returning it.

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • Yes

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    definitely would recommend this product

                    By Joy

                    from Schaumburg, IL

                    About Me Grandparent

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Entertaining
                    • Fun
                    • Interactive
                    • Realistic

                    Cons

                    • NO CONS

                    Best Uses

                    • Creative Development
                    • Fun For Both Sexes
                    • Gd For 5 Yr Olds
                    • Imaginative Play
                    • Indoor

                    Comments about Rapid-fire Robot:

                    Grandparent of 5 yr old twins, boy and girl. They love it. Delivery was timely and in good condition. Good quality and uses imagination of the child in many ways.

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Fantastic Robot

                    By Dr. K.

                    from Cleveland, Ohio

                    About Me Grandparent

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Easy Assembly
                    • Entertaining
                    • Fun
                    • Great Value
                    • Interactive
                    • Realistic

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Family Time
                      • Group Activity
                      • Imaginative Play
                      • Indoor
                      • Young Children

                      Comments about Rapid-fire Robot:

                      Reviews caused me to buy one and check it out. Once I got the first one I
                      immediately ordered a second one. Gave them to my grandchildren as
                      birthday presents. They loved them and played with them all day. HIghly
                      recommend for small children. They especially loved the shooting discs.

                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • Yes

                      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      The biggest hit of all the gifts!

                      By Yaya

                      from Sonora,Ca.

                      About Me Grandparent

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Durable
                      • Easy Assembly
                      • Entertaining
                      • Fun
                      • Great Value
                      • Interactive

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Creative Development
                        • Family Time
                        • Group Activity
                        • Imaginative Play
                        • Indoor
                        • Young Children

                        Comments about Rapid-fire Robot:

                        This was the biggest hit between all or grandsons,ages 2,5 & 8! I wish I had bought 3 of them instead of just one!!! They ABSOLUTELY loved this Robot!!! I was VERY impressed with the quality and durability! Thanks NG!!!! I trust you to carry & sell only quality products!

                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • Yes

                        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        This worked great and my 7 year old gran

                        By Margie

                        from Cottonwood Calif.

                        About Me Grandparent

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy Assembly
                        • Entertaining
                        • Fun
                        • Great Value

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Family Time
                          • Group Activity
                          • Indoor

                          Comments about Rapid-fire Robot:

                          Fun in a group.

                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • Yes

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