Hexbug BattleBots Arena Pro - Featuring Rivals Minotaur and Tombstone

Hexbugs BattleBots Arena Pro

Based on the hard-hitting action of the BattleBots TV series, Hexbug's at-home version does not disappoint! In this review, we'll be taking a closer look at the four sets we got down and dirty with.

First up, we have the complete BattleBots Arena Pro set (pictured right - click to enlarge). It includes the arena with walls, transparent debris guard, and even two hand-activated hammers with which to smash your opponent.

As far as the Bots go, this set includes the most versatile selection, with two Bots that are completely customizable with four primary (top mounted) weapons, eight armor plates, six front or rear mounted rams, four high speed wheels, four high traction wheels, and two wireless remote controls. 

This variety of parts allows each player to design their BattleBot not only to fit their own individual tastes, but it encourages extended trial and error and strategic planning as each tries to give their Bot an edge of their opponent's. 

The alternative to this set is the BattleBots Arena with Minotaur & Tombstone, which includes the same arena setup but instead of customizable Bots, includes the two fan-favorites, "Minotaur" - a fast, brute-force style Bot, and "Tombstone" - an agile Bot with a punishing spinning blade. Of course, if you are interested in going the route we went, Minotaur and Tombstone are also sold separately and in sets with other special, special BattleBots with their own unique weaponry, advantages, and disadvantages.

FiNeWaY Portable 2-in-1 Play Mat & Storage Bag

2-in-1 Play Mat & Storage Bag

There's only one thing that can make playing with your toys more fun - and that's knowing that cleaning up afterwards will be quick and easy!

This storage bag doubles as a play mat. Or should I say, this play mat doubles as a storage bag! Expanding out to 5-feet wide, there is enough room to not only break out and spread around all of your little one's favorite toy sets, but also have a few friends join them.

The edges of the mat also form a fence, which greatly helps in keeping small pieces from leaving the play area and getting lost.