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Hex Bug Mouse Cat Toy
Last Updated: April 11, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
756
Old Reviews
312
Unverified
29
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17.01 grams
WEIGHT
4089 meters
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Review Analysis - 415 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Mouse
86cat, toy, like a real, cats, mice
+65%
-35%
" ... The mouse is very soft and almost feels like a real mouse. ... With the touch of a button the mouse starts to move and her cat will chase it, pick it up, move it and drops it and the mouse takes off again --- it rolls in circles or straight and her cat enjoys chasing it. ... "
" ... My cat was interested for a while but the mouse turns off after a few minutes. ... "
" ... The only thing he likes better is a real mouse. ... "
" ... The mouse looks interesting enough to get my cat's attention. ... "
" ... This little mouse is very realistic. ... "
" ... tell your family it's a toy b/c the mouse looks REAL. ... "
" ... Whether it's turned on or not, he and our other cat go nuts chasing and hunting this mouse. ... In all honesty, tho, this mouse has brought some fun times to our household. ... "
" ... They will play with this mouse toy every single time I turn it on. ... I will be purchasing additional mice toys since my cats are obsessed with this one and they absolutely LOVE it! ... "
Battery Life
86toy, cat, died, extra batteries, changing
+26%
-74%
" ... I tried new batteries and those didn't work. ... "
" ... I tried changing the batteries and that didn't work either. ... "
" ... I tried to bend the battery contacts a little so they make better contact but it didn't help much. ... "
" ... I ordered this and read reviews stating to buy extra batteries because they drain fast. ... The toy worked until I had to replace the batteries. ... After that, even though I used the correct batteries, it never started back up. ... Disappointed since it was fairly expensive (especially with the extra batteries I purchased) only to have it work for such a short period of time ... "
" ... Only issue is the battery dies so quickly. ... "
" ... We had the toy 2 days before it broke for good, even after changing the batteries again! ... "
" ... It took a while to get around to changing the battery, but when I did (about a month ago) it still would not work. ... I double checked to make sure they were the right kind of batteries, which they were, and still nothing. ... "
" ... This is probably to save batteries, but in so doing, it gets the cat's interest and then dies. ... "
Product Reliability
61working, stops, died, stopped, seconds
+11%
-89%
" ... Didn't last a week. ... "
" ... The thing all but stopped working after a few play sessions. ... Thought the 1st one we got was defective but the replacement acted the same way. ... "
" ... Worked for 5 minutes then has not worked again. ... "
" ... Than after about 15 minutes I noticed that it had stopped moving, though it would still respond briefly when I pushed the button. ... "
" ... After 15 minutes or so it stopped working all together. ... "
" ... Within a half hour or so the toy stopped working. ... "
" ... I did not open the second as I am going to buy batteries to see if the ones received with the unit were old / defective. ... "
" ... One was DOA and the other one only runs for less than two seconds and shuts off. ... "
For Kids
59cat, loves this toy, cats, loves, love this toy
+100%
" ... My cat loves this toy! ... "
" ... The fur babies were delighted about this new toy. ... "
" ... These are great, our cats love them! ... "
" ... We had a regular hexbug that my children received as a gift from someone and my cat liked it more than they did. ... "
" ... My cat is very picky when it comes to toys and she LOVES this. ... "
" ... My cats favorite toy! ... "
" ... The cat loves this toy. ... "
" ... My cat's favorite toy, definitely! ... "
Returns
24returned, returnable, replacement, amazon says, returning
+4%
-96%
" ... Thought the 1st one we got was defective but the replacement acted the same way. ... "
" ... Too much trouble to return. ... "
" ... I might just return this one and dig through boxes to find the old one. ... "
" ... You can not return it. ... "
" ... Amazon says item can't be returned but doesn't give any reason why. ... "
" ... Did not work after first use and not returnable. ... "
" ... Had to return it for which Amazon nicely issued me a credit without an actual shipped return. ... "
" ... Received wrong item and returned. ... "
Build Quality
18cat, broke, legs, unfortunately, tail
+33%
-67%
" ... Unfortunately, the second time she picked up the mouse, I could see 2 holes in the gray fabric covering the toy and also the gray plastic body underneath. ... "
" ... Broke almost immediately. ... "
" ... I also tried to make the batteries for tighter by bending the bottom metal flap and then by using aluminum foil. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, it was broken when I opened the sack. ... "
" ... I’m beyond disappointed that I’m stuck with this cheap-looking plastic junk. ... "
" ... The toy broke within minutes of my cat playing with it. ... "
" ... No way I’m going to shell out over and over for batteries on this flimsy toy. ... "
" ... Broke very quickly. ... "
Price
17waste of money, toy, price, money, waste your money
+35%
-65%
" ... Don't waste your money. ... "
" ... Huge disappointment in 15 minutes waste of money ... "
" ... Not worth the cost of returning it. ... "
" ... Total waste of money. ... "
" ... Don't waste your money on this cat toy. ... "
" ... Waste of money! ... "
" ... A waste of money . ... "
" ... SURE AS HELL NOT WORTH THE COST FOR 5 MIN. ... "
For Fun
16cats, toy, watch, cat, us
+94%
-6%
" ... I think it was more fun for us to watch then them! ... "
" ... Otherwise great, fun toy! ... "
" ... Will have to order another one but it was fun while it was running fast. ... "
" ... Fun little toy. ... "
" ... Fun toy for my kitten! ... "
" ... We have as much fun watching our kitten play with this as he does! ... "
" ... Still very fun for the cat. ... "
" ... My cat really had fun with this toy. ... "
Cleaning
15work on carpet, wood floors, tile floors, surfaces, hardwood
+40%
-60%
" ... Cannot return Goes around in circles Make sure u have substantial hard floor surfaces ... "
" ... Do you enjoy putting your face on your dirty floor to search for vibrating mice toys under appliances? ... "
" ... It'll try new angles of "escape" from it's trapped area until it runs out of time. ... "
" ... doesn't work at all on rugs, just tile floors ... "
" ... I did not it does not work on rugs and I did not see in the information about it. ... "
" ... Be aware, it only moves around on hardwood/linoleum (haven't tried actual time) though, it does not work on even the thinnest of rugs/carpeting. ... "
" ... Also, it does not work on carpets. ... "
" ... Doesn't work on carpet ... "
Controls
14pushed the button, pick, push the button, underneath, stops
+14%
-86%
" ... I have to constantly hit the power button on the underneath to get it to wake up so the cat will play with it. ... "
" ... I don't prefer hitting the refresh button every 60 seconds. ... "
" ... Than after about 15 minutes I noticed that it had stopped moving, though it would still respond briefly when I pushed the button. ... "
" ... Took it out of the package, pushed the button. ... "
" ... batting at it didn't activate movement no matter how many times the button was pushed. ... "
" ... I have to keep pushing the button now because when Max tips it over it stops moving continuously. ... "
" ... It only goes once or twice when activated by pushing the button as directed so you have to pick it up and push the button if you want it to work. ... "
" ... Turns itself off very quickly, so a human has to pick it up and press a button underneath. ... "
Comfort
14ears broke, mice, stepped, periods of time, mouse
+21%
-79%
" ... I bought 2 of them and the ears were busted off both mice in the package. ... "
" ... Works but should be around 5 ears broke off ... "
" ... I had to pick it up and turn it upside down and it would move in my hands then stop on the ground. ... "
" ... Unlike a dog, which shakes it head with a toy and can also bite down very hard, my 10-month old kitten did hold the mouse in her teeth several times but she was not rough with the toy. ... "
" ... Ears were broken off when I got it, couldn't get it to move, although I heard it whirring. ... "
" ... And in the short time my cats did play with it, the ears broke off. ... "
" ... The ears fell off as I opened the package and after that, it looked too much like the giant cockroaches we suffer from here as it scooted around the house. ... "
" ... Worked for a while then ears broke off mouse broke alltogether. ... "
Capacity
11room, around, floor, cat, stops
+64%
-36%
" ... We've cleared the bathroom which is large and irregularly shaped, the only room without carpet, for the cats and the hexbug. ... "
" ... I recently moved to a house with hard floors. ... "
" ... Works best in a room with a hard floor. ... "
" ... It has helped them get through the cabin fever winter blues of being stuck in the house. ... "
" ... It's lost in my house somewhere. ... "
" ... My cat is just over a year old, and a house cat. ... She has played with it for an hour since I put it on the floor. ... "
" ... We have a couple of these around the house as we have more than one cat. ... "
Design
11looks, design, toy, real, moves
+91%
-9%
" ... Cute design but not very senior to interact ... "
" ... Cute - very realistic - startling for some people but the cats like it! ... "
" ... very funny and cute. ... "
" ... It's cute ... "
" ... This moves and looks like the real thing. ... "
" ... Looks like some will love it and some will ignore it. ... "
" ... It does look pretty authentic when moving. ... "
Marketplace
9seller, exactly, described, advertised, works
+67%
-33%
" ... Best $10 I ever spent on Amazon. ... "
" ... If the item was the color advertised ... "
" ... AMAZON PRIME CUSTOMERS ... "
" ... No problem I just bought a large pack of replacements on amazon. ... "
" ... This one works exactly as described. ... "
" ... Worked exactly as described ... "
Features
9modes, feature, seems, pause, seem
+33%
-67%
" ... It is hard with a light fur on it. ... "
" ... The modes don't seem to work as described . ... "
" ... It could only, barely, go in a counterclockwise circle after just a little use-and the automatic stop-start function is absolutely dismal. ... "
" ... only had one mode and became super annoying. ... "
" ... Poor instructions, though, and I still have no clue how I got it into that second mode. ... "
For Running
7runs, cats, cat, stops, starts
+86%
-14%
" ... To motivate and give my kitty something to exercise with, worked out great . ... "
" ... It stops/starts and really gets them running. ... "
" ... I wouldn't want to let them have it when it's not running. ... "
" ... Ran longer by itself without having activate it repeatedly (you'll get as much exercise as your cat with this thing, lol) ... "
" ... Because it is cat activated (for the 5 runs), the cats stay interested. ... "
" ... Will have to order another one but it was fun while it was running fast. ... "
Fit
7keeps, although, toy, surfaces, ears
+29%
-71%
" ... It bumps into furniture and redirects itself so it rarely gets stuck. ... "
" ... Ears were broken off when I got it, couldn't get it to move, although I heard it whirring. ... "
" ... I bought this piece of $#!% because it's supposed to be automatic but it keeps shutting off. ... "
Floors
6stairs, hard, wood floors, wood, toy
+67%
-33%
" ... It's been thrown down the stairs numerous times now, and thus far has proven itself to be hardier than it looks. ... "
" ... I recently moved to a house with hard floors. ... This toy is PERFECT for hard floors! ... "
" ... But they are great on wood or tiled floors, I have tried a bunch of other types and keep coming back to this one. ... "
Ease of Use
5get, bit, easy
+20%
-80%
" ... It is difficult to get it to turn back on. ... "
" ... I just can't seem to figure out how to keep it in the setting where it will turn on when nudged as the kitty loves it when this happens. ... "
Delivery
5package, opened, arrived, work, one
+40%
-60%
" ... This product was defective when it arrived. ... "
" ... I purchased a new one, and when I opened the package it also did just a sad twitch rather than a scurry. ... "
" ... It didn't even work when I opened the package. ... "
Defective Delivery
5one, got, damaged, unfortunately, replacement
-100%
" ... Unfortunately, it was broken when I opened the sack. ... "
" ... Bought two, and one was defective. ... "
" ... No returns for defective items!! ... "
" ... This product was defective when it arrived. ... "
" ... Not sure if i received a defective one. ... "
Size
5cat, way, size, around
+60%
-40%
" ... Got a little carried way.) ... "
" ... Our cat is kind of timid so the small size is great. ... "
" ... AWESOME, as long as it hits a hard surface fits around. ... "
Volume
4cat, thing, sound, quite, little
+25%
-75%
" ... Cat liked it more when it wasnt even on because it was so loud. ... "
" ... Also, while it was working, it made a very loud mechanical sound that might turn off more skiddish kitties. ... "
" ... It's quite loud and the movements are . ... "
Product As Described
4described, advertised, works, worked, work
+75%
-25%
" ... If the item was the color advertised ... "
" ... This one works exactly as described. ... "
" ... Worked exactly as described ... "
Gaming
3toy, mouse, every
+100%
" ... I play video games. ... "
" ... They will play with this mouse toy every single time I turn it on. ... "
" ... Big surprise for the animals while playing . ... "
Sound Quality
3toy, around, loves, cat, sounds like
-100%
" ... Most of the time they only watch it travel around rather than touching or batting it so perhaps the motor's buzzing noise intimidates them. ... "
" ... Also, while it was working, it made a very loud mechanical sound that might turn off more skiddish kitties. ... "
Overall performance
3slow, running, one, fun, died
+67%
-33%
" ... Will have to order another one but it was fun while it was running fast. ... It’s slow down a lot because of the beating it has taken but it was worth the money and the cat has enjoyed it as much as we have. ... "
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Weight: 17.01 grams
Size: 4089 meters