HexBug Nano V2 MAZE challenge - Can any V2 bug find the end winning Hex cell ?

Here I have created a maze challenge race for the new HexBug nano V2 to see if these new Hexbugs have the same ability to explore and hunt out every possible twist and turn.
I particularly like the new Black Hole piece as it gives the HexBug three random directions in which they take. The 'Y' junctions are also unique to the V2 habitat sets and have a flap gate that is influenced based on orientation & gravity in one direction & yet still allows a HexBug the ability to push the flap in one direction of travel. Great for mazes as you can see in this set-up.
I created this video with the KZbin Video Editor ( / editor )

[@th3r486]

it's tradition to come back and watch these hexbug videos every few months when I'm feeling down. thanks man :)

[@TomStrong]

Hey, whatever works! 🌞 🐜 😊

[@ethangallagher7201]

Missed these for years. The memories

[@djjoshplacid83]

I bought one of these hex bugs out of curiosity a couple years ago and thought it was pretty cool. I ended up giving it to my 4yr old son and he ended up loving it so i was thinking of getting him some more for christmas so i got on youtube to see whats new and cool in the hexbug world to try and get an idea what to get. This was a fun video and after seeing it i made up my mind to get my son a hexbug playset so thank for making this cool video. It ended up helping me a lot.

[@TomStrong]

I am very pleased to read you and your son are enjoying HexBugs. They certainly fall into creative play and once you have a few Nanos can have the, explore maze builds, race, battle or just watch their insect like behaviour.

[@user-eu3op7or6v]

Still love these toys great invention & lots of fun!

[@TriNitroT]

i remember watching this so long ago, I think this may have gotten me to buy a couple sets for myself that I still have

[@kimberlyjohnson5490]

this bings back nostalga

[@kimberlyjohnson5490]

*bring

[@anastastioszolas4893]

these videos are better in x2 speed because the bugs can be slow sometimes

[@bwcpublishing]

I only have the blue and red bugs for my videos, but they are fun to watch. They can even right themselves when they fall over.

[@TomStrong]

Great to know you are enjoying them :D

[@filsdedieu100]

Me too, I like hexbug nano! thank you for sharing :p

[@TomStrong]

I do have a Zip Line set that I never got around to reviewing - It is on my list ! Thanks for the feedback and great to know you like the videos :D

[@TomStrong]

I am glad you Liked my video Mr Nice Guy :) The HexBug V1s are still as fantastic as they ever where. I am still undecided which I prefer, the V1s or the V2s. I am constantly weighing up in my mind if the vertical climbing out ways the additional challenges of the track builds and additional jam unblocking issues. BTW - I saw some clever programmable robotic bugs at the UK Gadget show. Those would make an excellent HexBug V3. (Video on my channel)

[@keihoney3244]

))\\\ !'💒🏨🏨🏯🏢🏰🏰🏰🏠🏠🏡🏡🌅🚨🌄

[@pewdiepietubersimulatorg3946]

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[@richardkroczek4736]

Tom Strong Reviews Těžko těžko je volno hejma co

[@eliseklstrup3624]

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[@sarabachmaier4305]

Tom Strong Reviews

[@ejytnt8074]

These were so good

[@jerryhrastinski2404]

1:41 looks like the orange and grey bug are having some fun in the orange cells XD

[@captainskylink5894]

And they say NASCAR is intense

[@TomStrong]

I know right! 😊

[@italogarcia4141]

So right

[@will1x587]

Why would someone not like this

[@TomStrong]

+willcool 2005 I am glad to ou enjoyed my video. I love HexBugs and their scurrying behaviour!

[@atommi1]

Nano bug cruelty

[@Tclans]

I dont know what i am watching nor how i got here but i love it. Hahahah

[@filsdedieu100]

I bought two today! I must say that they are wonderful little toys!

[@TomStrong]

HexBug Nanos are still my top “Pocket Money” purchase!

[@filsdedieu100]

ohw ;'-D

[@Karaoke__Queen451]

Cool! I liked the black hole 1 in 3 chance thing!

[@TomStrong]

Noah Zebra It is one of my favourite pieces. You should take a look at another of my videos that has two Black Holes!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnbXiqeIartpobM

[@Karaoke__Queen451]

I saw that one it's cool!

[@ft6755]

Great video mate. They do seem to have issues righting themselves when they're on their side though.

[@TomStrong]

Traitorbagel Glad you liked my video. :) You are right, the Nano V2 is not as good as the Nano V1 at sel-righting. But still excellent fun.

[@ft6755]

Tom Strong Reviews Wasn't expecting a reply on Christmas Day! Hope you had a good one!. Do the V2s perform any differently to the V1 apart from being able to go upside-down?

[@TomStrong]

Traitorbagel having a great time and just Taking a quick break from the festivities. Hope you and yours are also enjoying Christmas. They are very similar. v2s are the only ones that can climb... Unless you modify V1s... Take a look at some of my other videos. They can fight ok and are actually very fast!!

[@Viermalbe]

Thanks Tom, again a great setup and fun to watch. Are you aware of the zip-line set? I've never seen it in your videos. I really enjoy your hexbug stuff and love the passion and enthusiasm in which you present your videos.

[@TomStrong]

Thank you for your comment. I would certainly give them a go to see how you get on. I am still testing them & have both battles & races still to go...

[@jeremytyler7843]

Another quality video. I do believe you have sold me on V2 sets.

[@Yokohanma]

why is this so interesting? hardest vídeo to close

[@Vinnny444]

same

[@Bee.Crossing]

This is cool. I have bought my son a starter set for Christmas so it's good to see these little bugs getting a proper workout. :)

[@TomStrong]

Debz Roberts You know that IF he likes the starter set - he will want more! I have videos that show all the current sets and lots of other videos that show a variety of things you can do with these guys. Mazes. Battling. Racing etc etc!

[@Bee.Crossing]

I will work my way through 😊 may even show him once he has opened the gift.😃

[@TomStrong]

Debz Roberts Hope you find them useful. Here is wishing you and your son a happy Nano Christmas full of scurrying / climbing / battling / maze solving and racing!

[@theofficialthelegend17chan24]

i loved your hexbug v2 maze race.

[@TomStrong]

Thx.

[@Coelocanth]

Tom Strong Reviews be. C

[@I_forgot_something_]

Why is this so entertaining? 😂

[@latoyasymonds2507]

I having so much fun watching your videos

[@davidroberts4256]

Pretty cool

[@skjebne4857]

Omg pick up the fallen bugs

[@TomStrong]

I am a cruel task master to these poor poor Nanos. ;)

[@heavensflame48]

Tom Strong Reviews you wonted I'm them not to win I'm was going to sub but no more and I disliked your vid tom

[@nexunix4532]

My god, can't you guys ACCEPT that he's not supposed to assist the Nano bugs?

[@saulingho1982]

Scardy Bear1201 that’s how I feel to lol

[@mangozzz150]

Ikr

[@ishowyouapple]

Really fun watching this haha

[@filsdedieu100]

With your videos I wanted to buy some; so I did it :-)

[@BrendanlolsPoliticalPodcast]

I would have put an exit at the end, and let them be free and roam your house XD

[@TomStrong]

Haha! The really clever ones do manage to escape. I have found several roaming the dinning room floor in the past.

[@fastfixjewelryandwatchrepa5217]

Next do marbles if you didn’t

[@lindasmith7973]

We love watching your videos and the mazes you have created. My question is how do you have your bugs going past the connectors ? Ours get stuck. Frustrated grandma. :)

[@TomStrong]

+linda smith Hello! Glad you like my Maze videos. The white plastic connectors can get loose over time. They need to grip the tubes snug so there is no loose connections nor gaps. You can also use an easy peel section of tape to help compress the joints so the clear plastic parts are snug. Two lengths of about 12 cm on the widest two sides works for me. I hope that helps. :)

[@nightstar724]

i love these videos!

[@TomStrong]

+nightstar724 I am very glad to hear it! Encourages me to make more!!

[@JS-nq5cy]

Bugs : do you know da wae?

[@caseythomas2190]

No

[@a_normal_person3087]

Ahhh, I watched this when I was so little.

[@thesandguardianofthesand]

Same, he just came onto my recommendations with one of those bot fights-

[@kieranSI]

Tom Strong Reviews, your are a great KZbinr! 👍🏾

[@JamaicanMeBacon]

Good job

[@classlckid801]

That video is amazing

[@TomStrong]

+Bobby Smyth Thx. Glad you liked it!

[@abyssmel1144]

You're so cool! I got these at comic con last year :D

[@TomStrong]

Thanks! Plenty of HexBug Nano videos on my channel. Comic Con is on my list, would love to go someday!

[@the4idiots966]

Very good reviews

[@TomStrong]

the4idiots I am glad you enjoy like my videos. thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@kelpysoul1629]

Tom have u seen the new hexbug vex robotics?

[@TomStrong]

Maria Alarcon I had not. Many thanks for bringing this to my attention. It looks awesome! (I may just have to get me some of their starter sets)

[@basicgiunitbenjamin3379]

dude, best thing ever. and, you should make shoutouts. just gonna put it out there

[@TomStrong]

Welcome to the addition Ben ! I am glad you are enjoying one of my hobbies. (I truly find Hexbug Nanos fascinating!)

[@layceej9478]

I like the videos you make

[@TomStrong]

+laycee jesson Thank you for your kind comment. :) I am glad you like them.

[@HammyTechnoid]

Drunk on their sides lol....

[@JakeLaughlin]

Any chance you can share the pieces used to make this? Also any suggestions on sites that have similar suggested set-ups? Want to buy this for my son for Christmas and it would be nice to already have a cool set-up already done for him.

[@TomStrong]

This is made mostly out of a Nano V2 Black Hole set + some older V1 sets. (The elevation set for the spiral) Are you looking at buying HexBug V2 or V1 sets ??

[@sandranicholson8790]

I love hexbugs i hope i get one great video

[@TomStrong]

Many thanks. I hope you do, they are great pocket money gadgets!

[@-PuRp-TuRt-]

I am one of many of your suscribers and once again, this was another of your LEGENDARY videos about HexBug's. Oh, by the way, by any chance is it possible for V1 bugs to climb up tubes or is it just V2 bugs?

[@TomStrong]

Hello to you and all Subscribers :) To answer your question... No not really. BUT! I have made a video that shows you 2 x V1 HexBugs being pushed up by several V2s!! (If that counts) Also - I am modifying V1s to make them into climbing V1s! Also a video.. Check them out and let me know..

[@-PuRp-TuRt-]

Oh, cool!

[@KrishnaKumar-uj5xn]

+Tom Strong Reviews Is there a PDF or a File for how to make that? It is really great and I want to make it! but I dont know where to place it or whatever! if there isnt! is there any PDF files for really great tracks for HexBug Nano?

[@TomStrong]

+Krishna Kumar There are no PDFs. I just construct these tracks myself and share the fun. This one is relatively simple and if you watch it on a large screen you can see how I built it..

[@KrishnaKumar-uj5xn]

I have a Question? what is that long white hexagonal book like thing that is underneath one of the high parts?

[@TomStrong]

+Krishna Kumar That is a stack of these HexBug Nano storage cases: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJCoq3iHYs6AatU

[@KrishnaKumar-uj5xn]

Thanks!

[@JakeLaughlin]

I am leaning towards v2 but am happy to supplement with v1 whenever it makes sense. I was looking at buying the black hole set...any other suggestions?

[@TomStrong]

Out of the V2 sets my recommendations go to the new V2 Battle Bridge set + The Hurricane set. The Black Hole set is good, but I find I do not use the 'Watch tower or Helix' that much... I have reviewed every set - take a look as every piece is compatible with all the others. Remember to buy plenty of spare batteries! To climb they need a full charge. When a 'bit flat' they are still great on the flat, but struggle up those climbs. ebay is your best bet.

[@niceguy1183]

LOL! Drunk with shame! LOL!

[@prolime4hd78]

how does this guy not have the diamond play button 💎🔟0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

[@TomStrong]

Awww. You have just made my day. :D I do hope I will achieve the Silver Play Button one day... :)

[@kasemite619]

Prolime4 HD there is a ruby brofist if you get 50.000.000 (like pewdiepie has one)

[@IDKWTCTball]

+Preferz 200 king actually that was a special made one just for him

[@kasemite619]

Ayden Maltby I know ,he actually just wanted to get some small Brofists fir himself.But I think anyone else would get such a special gift for 50.000.000

[@hammeredboot2799]

love your videos

[@TomStrong]

*blush* Thanks ! :)

[@littlemanward3904]

You know hexbugs a lot!

[@TomStrong]

+Littleman Ward I am 'addicted' to them!! :)

[@raptygaming6415]

I've always loved hex bug....

[@darksamproductions1874]

Lol, same with me.. I only hav two of them tho...

[@darksamproductions1874]

BUT WHO CARES?!

[@DokterVEVO]

"The Drive of Shame"

[@MelonBrUH2]

cool video nice job

[@TomStrong]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@monke2960]

I love your videos they are the best

[@TomStrong]

Thanks! 😊

[@ErisaMyBeloved]

Thanks

[@jamestrafford9964]

I love all your videos what set do you get the orange hexbug nano v2 with😃😃😃

[@TomStrong]

Glad you enjoy them! :D I got that rare orange with The UK Black Hole set.

[@gabrielyudi5109]

Sum weird ass nostalgia just hit me now

[@NANONilsWORLD]

Hi Tom, here is my new channel (my old NILS-Peter Deutscher)... you make the best videos for HEXBUG's ever....

[@TomStrong]

Howdy! Congrats on the new channel and station name :D

[@TomStrong]

I am glad you Liked it. :D

[@jamestrafford9964]

How man y splitters (y junctions) do you have if you have a lot make a maze just of them

[@rapidracer6722]

I subscribed!!

[@k.m.c8517]

Could u do a review on the hex bug nano zip line?

[@TomStrong]

Already done :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3jPZ4xqn7aNpKs

[@k.m.c8517]

Tom Strong Reviews thnx :)

[@layout1237]

hi will you be reviewing the battlebots hexbug toys???

[@TomStrong]

They are not available here in the UK. I will have to wait amd see when and at what price... But! I do like Battling Robots!!!

[@layout1237]

Tom Strong Reviews thanks for the reply and yeah I have that problem as well I hope we can get them overhear

[@fireboyplays773]

that was awsome

[@TomStrong]

+Xavier Gomez Glad you enjoyed it! Plenty more HexBug challenges on my channel!!

[@mtvlogs1926]

Hey man who is the only thing that you can get a good time for the next few years ago.

[@kikichinn2488]

Tom,do the nanos mange the gaps which are made after removing the gate peceis from the cells?

[@TomStrong]

Kay Cee Yes. The bugs can drive over the hole made by removing any of the side wall pieces. I have many other videos that show hexbug v1 and v2 Nanos with open areas made by removing one or many sides walls and doors

[@kikichinn2488]

Thank you. I like you. Your helpful and as interesting to watch as the hex-bugs!

[@jamestrafford9964]

Tom me again what set do you get the y splitters (y junctions) with

[@TomStrong]

They were only available in the RaceWay habitat set.

[@swiperfox3145]

I bet & lost everything on the green bug.... lol

[@emeraldeyes9246]

whats that green thing in the clear looking thing

[@TomStrong]

Christopher Barrientes If you mean the stack of HexBug Nano holders under the Black Hole... It will be various other HazBug Nanos.

[@futurehits835]

Dude your awesome

[@TomStrong]

*blush* Thanks! Glad you enjoyed my maze challenge.

[@gracereece5597]

Your video was so cool but I thought the blue one would win ,sadly the Pink one was the winner !

[@TomStrong]

+Grace Reece Glad you enjoyed the video and I like it that you picked your colour first and stuck with it! :)

[@SnazzyTazzy.]

warning SPOILER ALERT it already caught me out

[@sacha4541]

cool

[@MetroNorth203Productions]

Happy new year

[@liamcastro5220]

im going to buy those hexbugs

[@sameog8853]

drunk with shame? HAHA very funny

[@xxliquidizedcreepxx9054]

Tom what is yourvmost sucsessful maze or raceway?

[@TomStrong]

In terms of size and popularity it has to be one of my Nano V1 maze challenges. (See - "Huge HexBug Nano Construct MAZE Challenge") Whilst I like the V2 Nanos they can get stuck in the tubes and after 10 minutes with lots and lots of them - one is inevitably going to fall over. So I tend to make maze challenges on the flat. Both the V1 and V2 bugs work equally well on the flat :)

[@brandoncarter9000]

This is chaos

[@MissKatrina04]

do you make the maze with different pices

[@goldenplazma56]

Nooo he didn't, obviously he did

[@JakeLaughlin]

I don't see the battle bridge or hurricane sets on their site?? Where do you purchase these?

[@TomStrong]

I bought both of those sets from ToysRus right here in the UK. HexBug are weird! They do not have all their sets on the site and in each country there are subtle differences. Some get 1 bug, some 2. Colour of bugs differ. Some have more 'pegs and flaps' etc etc.. They even use different names for the exact same set!

[@c3gfboy7]

good video i have all version 1s except orbit and evalution and raceway sets 1 GITD version 1 set and no version 2 (version 3 soon)

[@TomStrong]

HexBug Nano V2 bugs explore a multilevel habitat maze. #HexBug #TheyCanClimb #NanoV2

[@infinityspecter108]

Tom Strong Reviews are

[@chrisharrison9539]

Cool

[@movie0007]

Where do you buy these at? The bugs?

[@TomStrong]

You can get them all over the place still. Try Amazon / eBy and your local discount Toy store. (These have been superseded by the Nitro Nano bugs - which are better!)

[@SharkKowalski]

That's like modern Hot Wheels :)

[@amypalmer6047]

Where did you get that

[@TomStrong]

Various toy shops and online retailers. (Two V2 sets and some older Nano V1 track)

[@mdfdiscoverys]

Try the aquabots 2.0

[@TomStrong]

mdfdiscoverys take a look around my channel, plenty of Aquabot 2.0 action, reviews and Shark challenges going on already ;)

[@danielrosebush1663]

Which v series is the quietest

[@TomStrong]

Daniel Rosebush Not really much difference. V2s are slightly less noisey when they are on their sides as their backs are also soft. However, they take longer to self right... So it balances out!

[@jamestrafford9964]

How many y splitters do you have

[@TomStrong]

I have 8 Y splitters in total. You get 2 per RaceWay set.

[@tpouel7160]

What sets did you use

[@TomStrong]

This is made mostly out of a Nano V2 Black Hole set + some older V1 sets. (The elevation set for the spiral etc.)

[@abean5222]

I see a blue hex bug

[@mdgamer8777]

A sad roblox weeb xd I see a gold hex bug. ;)

[@mariannedelacruz6443]

You are cool and awsome Mr. TOM

[@TomStrong]

Shucks! Thank you so much. Glad you like my video.😊

[@jamiethompson5206]

Hex bugs rule!!

[@KenKen-kc4mw]

*sigh* good times...

[@TomStrong]

There is a whole new range out now of Nano space. The Nano story continues! (Or were you mostly a fan of the climbing ones?)

[@ErisaMyBeloved]

We're do you get these sets?

[@TomStrong]

Brandon Mckenna I got the sets that I used to build this from various stores and e-retailers. They are readily available. Check out ToysRus, The Entertainer, John lewis, Amazon, ebay, Red5 etc etc etc

[@joeandriacco6173]

what is it made of

[@TomStrong]

The track is made of plastic. The robotic bugs, rubber coated plastic with metal motors and battery inside.