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There is something about robots that just seems to send kids wild isn’t there? We were offered a Gigabot to try and of course it was a resounding yes from Zee. But what did we think of it?
What Is A Gigabot?
Gigabots are toy robot figures. They transform from their energy core (a plastic ball that stores all their parts in) into a robot that stands around 33cm high. There are 33 pieces to snap together.
There are a 6 different Gigabots to collect – Fragbot, Hazbot, Hyrobot, Scrapbot, Blaze and Gripbot. We have the Fragbot model. They can all be mixed and matched to create new hybrid Gigabots as all the parts are compatible.
Gigabots are designed to be suitable for children aged 5+ and retail for around £15.
Are Gigabots Hard To Build?
With 33 parts to put together it can be a bit intimidating when you first get the Gigabot open. They come with instructions, plus you can download Gigabot in them incase you lose the paper in the future. There is also a QR code on the packaging which takes you to a site with character stats but more importantly – videos to help you build your Gigabot.
Zee absolutely loves building his Gigabot. At 6 and a half he was able to follow the instructions fairly independently, however he found some of the parts a bit tough to click into place. Overtime these seems to have loosened slightly so he has less trouble.
Turning The Gigabot Back To It’s Energy Core
I love the concept of the energy core. Anything that keeps toy parts all together is a big plus in my book! the only issue is it that it’s quite difficult to do. The ball socket pieces are hard to click out, and there seems to be a knack to getting everything to fit inside the ball. Zee really struggled with this and I have had to step in to help him each time.
Is It Worth Having More Than 1 Gigabot?
While Zee has enjoyed playing with Fragbot, we do think it would be much better to have a second one. That way not only can they mix and match the parts, he can also assign a goodie and a baddie and have battles, as kids are so fond of doing.
That said, there has still been lots of fun had with just 1. Once made the Gigabots are posable which made them great for imaginary play. While they are designed for older children, at 4 JJ was still able to get involved and play with the completed model. I can easily see what Gigabots would be a popular toy this Christmas.
If you think they’d like something bigger then you can also try the 2 larger Gigabots – Torbot and Araknix.
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