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Thread: Meccano MeccaSpider, robotic spider toy, Spin Master Ltd., Calais, France

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    Meccano MeccaSpider, robotic spider toy, Spin Master Ltd., Calais, France

    Manufacturer - Spin Master Ltd.

    Home page - meccaspider.meccano.com

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    Published on Mar 7, 2017

    Meccano MeccaSpider, first look 2017, RC Spider shoots VENOM!

    Very cool MeccaSpider as seen at Toy Fair 2017 in NYC. Very cool that you build the Mecca Spider and then use an app to control it.

    As they explained, MeccaSpider will have sensors and can play games - sort of like a pet. Very interested to see and review this one when it comes out.

    Building the MeccaSpider is just the start of the fun. With app control and venom attack, it’s easy to keep enemies at bay. MeccaSpider also has an interactive personality and built-in games to keep the whole family entertained.

    Age: 10+ MSRP: $99.99 USD Release Date: Fall 2017

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    Meccano - This is MECCASPIDER!

    Published on Sep 20, 2017

    It’s creepy, it’s crawly and it’s built by you! Meet MeccaSpider, the latest in robotics from Meccano, formerly Erector. Completely unique, this 18” x 16” x 7.5” hi-tech spider is made from space-age materials and is controlled via its buttons or with the free app.

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    Meccano MeccaSpider from Meccano

    Published on Sep 25, 2017

    Build and play with an awesome robotic spider. Classic Meccano building meets advanced technology and programming in this large model. Program it on the unit, or use the Meccano app to bring this creep-tastic mechanical arachnid to life!

    Product Info: This amazing model is on the march with the Meccaspider from Meccano. It's an incredibly versatile and engaging model that combines outstanding construction play with a rich technological experience. Using the classic Meccano bolts and washer construction--a staple of the Meccano brand for more than 115 years-- the Mecca spider goes together in about four hours.

    It's a fairly sophisticated build, but it's pretty cool to watch this big model come together. It's designed for kids ages 10 years and up, and Meccano rates it a 3 out of 4 on their difficulty scale. The assembly instructions, though, are really clear, and any 10 year old who's good at following instruction, or is willing to spend the time to figure them out, should have no trouble figuring out how to get this together.

    The power unit takes 5 C batteries, and the wiring you have to do is fairly simple. The last thing you do is fill the Mecca spider's tank with Venom. Okay, water. Once it's assembled, then you can start playing. The Mecca Spider has several modes built into it, and you program them using the control unit on the back of the model. In Autonomous Mode, Meccaspider will move about fairly randomly, playing songs and music. In Prowl mode, it will move about quickly and attack at will. Excitement mode is pretty much when the Mecca spider runs around. It switches into this mode automatically after sensing new objects 9 times with its IR sensor. Reclusive mode has the spider backing away from potential threats, though it may attack at random. In Wild and Wacky mode, the thing just goes kind of nuts. There are also two guard modes and two game modes. The games include a Simon-like, follow-the-lights challenge and Venom attack in which kids sit in a circle and the spider turns, randomly spraying one player with venom.

    The basic play is okay, but what really makes this appropriate for older children is the app that works on iOS or Android. It allows you to drive the spider, record movements and program sequences using a block-based programming tool. It also lets you fire the venom at will. After the fun of building, this is where the really immersive and longer-term play comes in as kids bring their creation to life. The Meccaspider connects to the app via bluetooth, and we found that really easy to do.

    Now, as much fun as this is, we did have some concerns. For kids who are not going to get into the app-based activities, the play is a bit limited over the longer term. The play instructions aren't very clear, and we just had to use trial and error to get it to switch between guard modes and game modes, for example. Once it's built, app is really what makes this toy special, but there's not a lot about the app in the instructions, and the tutorial only goes so far.

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    Meccano - MeccaSpider how to play

    Published on Oct 24, 2017

    Congratulations! You’ve gotten through the awesome challenge of building your MeccaSpider. This video
    features a few quick, friendly tips that you want to check out in order have the most fun with MeccaSpider.

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    Meccano pranks with cartoon network feat. MAX and MeccaSpider

    Published on Nov 8, 2017

    Watch the CN guys prank an unsuspecting family using MAX and MeccaSpider!

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    Meccano at Toy Fair 2018! Ducati! John Deere! MeccaSpider

    Published on Mar 14, 2018

    BeTerrific Live from Toy Fair 2018!

    We check out the latest Meccano and Erector sets at the Spin Master booth at Toy Fair 2018!

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