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September 18, 2011 by: Shell

Mechatars Review and Giveaway: What’s More Fun for Kids Than Robots!


I had a chance to be a total rock star mama in my oldest son’s eyes. Because I had a ROBOT for him to test out. What six year-old boy wouldn’t love to play with a robot?

He tore into his Mechatar and was eager to see what this robot could do. iLoveRobots calls this toy a “blended reality” because it is both an online experience and an RC robotic toy: combining both virtual play and what I call “playing on my family room floor.”

Though there is much to explore on the Mechatar site, you can simply open the box and start playing with it right away, in Drive mode.

There are also Battle and Mission modes that you need to connect your Mechatar to your computer to be able to access. It’s easy to connect to the computer with the included USB cord.

We took a look around and watched how a battle plays out:

We checked out the store(items can be bought with points that you earn from completing challenges on the site):

And we tried some challenges(which worked on my son’s computer skills, though he may just be better at the ones that have to do with your reaction time than I am):

There are “social” options where your child can battle against friends who have Mechatars, too.

These toys are recommended for ages 6-12. At this point, my son thinks this is a really cool toy, but mostly just wants to play with the Drive mode. Since he is at the very beginning of the recommended age range, he likes the simplest of its functions. I like that this is a toy that has the ability to grow with him instead of being a toy that he will lose interest in after just a short period of time. There is so much more that he can learn to do with it.

You can find Mechatars at stores like Radio Shack, Toys R Us, Target, and on Amazon and iloveRobots.com. (MSRP $39.99) From now thru 11/30, if you use the code MECHMOM you will receive 10% off your purchases at iloverobots.com.

OR you can win one here!

Giveaway: One of you will win a Mechatar! US only. Giveaway will close at 3pm ET on 9/23 and winner will be randomly selected. Winner will be notified via email and have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be selected. If your email is not visible in your profile, you must leave it with your comments.

Easy entry: Tell me which Mechatar you would like to win! (actual prize may vary, though company will attempt to fulfill your request)

To see the Mechatars available:
*Visit the Mechaverse
*Click on “Play Now”
*Click on “Register” (no info needs to be submitted)
*Check out the Mechatar lineup

I was selected to participate in this sponsored post series by Clever Girls Collective.


This giveaway is now closed and the winner is #12: Galit Breen. 

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Comments

  1. Rita/Fighting Off Frumpy says

    September 18, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    Oooh! I want a Mechatar! I mean … my BOYS want a Mechatar. πŸ™‚ Kodar looks awesome – but then again, they all look pretty cool.

    ritatempleton@gmail.com

  2. Mami2jcn says

    September 18, 2011 at 6:02 pm

    My son would like the Wrexx.

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

  3. dddiva says

    September 18, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    How fun these look. Alpha for us. πŸ™‚
    discriminating_diva at yahoo dot com

  4. kygirl says

    September 18, 2011 at 6:23 pm

    These look so cool. I like alpha the best.
    stanleybilly(at)bellsouth(dot)net

  5. Teresa1982 says

    September 18, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    Very cool! I think wrexx is pretty cool!

  6. Allen S. says

    September 18, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    Took a look, Alpha for my Grand Son
    ajsis at windstream dot net

  7. slb3334 says

    September 18, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    I would like Kodar.

    slb3334@gmail.com

  8. Sara @ Domestically Challenged says

    September 18, 2011 at 8:00 pm

    Cool! Elijah would be all over this! He wants the Alpha!

  9. abfantom says

    September 18, 2011 at 8:30 pm

    I would like to get my nephew the Wrexx Mechatar

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

  10. Eat. Live. Laugh. and sometimes shop! says

    September 18, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    My son is jonesing for a Wrexx.

  11. BethElderton says

    September 18, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    Kodar!
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

  12. Galit Breen says

    September 18, 2011 at 10:55 pm

    Oh girlfriend, NOTHING is cooler than a robot for a 6 year old {and their dad! Hee!}. I have no idea which one we'd want. But I do know that we'd play. A lot. πŸ™‚

  13. Anonymous says

    September 19, 2011 at 1:41 am

    Alpha if you please!

    cary.voss@victoriacollege.edu

  14. Stephanie says

    September 19, 2011 at 1:52 am

    ALPHA – the tactical leader
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

  15. Bossy says

    September 19, 2011 at 3:39 am

    Three robots. Three boys. Three favorite colors. I don't know how to choose. If I had too, I would based on closest birthday and his favorite color is blue so Kodar for the soonish to be birthday boy. I hope these are on Radioshack's Black Friday list!
    Kira

  16. smilekisses says

    September 19, 2011 at 7:44 am

    I like Wrexx the red one.
    dolniaks[at]consolidated[dot]net

  17. Kir says

    September 19, 2011 at 9:16 am

    I love the Kodar. I am sure Gio would love love love this. Jacob might be scared of it.
    However, maybe John would love it. πŸ˜‰

  18. pauline15 says

    September 19, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    I would love to get my son Kodar, the loyal protector. Always great to feel safe and secure!
    pauline15_01(at)hotmail(dot)com

  19. ANGIE FRYER says

    September 19, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    I HAVE 5 GRANDSONS AND 3 GRANDDAUGHTERS WHO WOULD LOVE PLAYING WITH THIS!

  20. ANGIE FRYER says

    September 19, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    FORGOT TO SAY THAT THE ONE WE WANT IS ALPHA.

  21. mogrill says

    September 19, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    Wrexx is cool.
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill12@gmail.com

  22. tia says

    September 19, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    I would like the Alpha.

    tmoyer6980 at charter dot net

  23. The Crazy Gengler Boys says

    September 19, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    i like the alpha the best– aggiegrad02@gmail.com

  24. Tajlund says

    September 19, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    My kids like Wrexx

  25. Sweeter the berry says

    September 19, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    So cooool. My son wants the Kodar.

    letessha@yahoo.com

  26. judy says

    September 19, 2011 at 9:37 pm

    Mechatars, absolutely, thanks

  27. judy says

    September 19, 2011 at 9:37 pm

    forgot my email
    jsg51605754@yahoo.com

  28. Angela says

    September 19, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    I'd love to win Alpha – thesuburbanjungle @ gmail.com

  29. scarpeta says

    September 19, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    My son would LOVE Alpha.

    scarpeta1217@gmail.com

  30. melissa h says

    September 19, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    We would love to have Alpha. Thanks for the chance to win!
    jm.harrelson@yahoo.com

  31. ranya112 says

    September 19, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    My grandson would love the Wrexx.
    iridia718 at gmail dot com

  32. Sassy says

    September 19, 2011 at 11:25 pm

    My son would love Wrexx. Heck, what am I talking about… I would love Wrexx!!!!!! πŸ™‚

    sassysasha817 at gmail dot com

  33. Pamcakes says

    September 19, 2011 at 11:51 pm

    My kiddo would love the ALPHA
    b dot ringer at hotmail dot com

  34. bored2quickly says

    September 20, 2011 at 2:29 am

    I follow your blog on GFC and like you on Facebook! I would love to win this for my son! He would love Kodar! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
    Renee Walters
    bored2quickly@hotmail.com

  35. Charlotte Varner says

    September 20, 2011 at 3:47 am

    My child would love any of them!! The "Alpha" one looks cool though!

    CharLuvsAbby3@yahoo.com

    GFC Follower
    FB Fan

  36. crystletellerday says

    September 20, 2011 at 8:01 am

    kodar crystletellerday@yahoo.com

  37. Linda says

    September 20, 2011 at 9:24 am

    I like them all but if I have to choose it would be Kodar.
    mintstatesportswear(at)juno(dot)com

  38. Just Jennifer says

    September 20, 2011 at 10:52 am

    I think we'd like the Wrexx!

  39. Anonymous says

    September 20, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    I think my son would like Aplha. These look really neat.

    astormer at comcast dot net

  40. daniel healey says

    September 20, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    I would get wrexx for my son.

    dhealey123@yahoo.com

  41. Gary E says

    September 20, 2011 at 10:30 pm

    I would get Kodar

    gefr71@gmail.com

  42. vmkids says

    September 20, 2011 at 11:39 pm

    KOdar

    vmkids3 at msn dot com

  43. Jenn S. says

    September 21, 2011 at 11:28 am

    My son would love Alpha.
    jas8929(at)gmail(dot)com

  44. Hotsnotty2 says

    September 21, 2011 at 11:59 am

    I would want Kodar

    Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

  45. littlelatina says

    September 21, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    enter me thanks

  46. Jessica says

    September 21, 2011 at 9:51 pm

    I like Alpha
    jjak2003 at gmail dot com

  47. Marianna says

    September 21, 2011 at 10:56 pm

    I like wrexx!
    mannasweeps (at) gmail DOT com

  48. Kristin says

    September 21, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    I'd probably go for Alpha because it/he is a thinker – just like my oldest!

    kristinextras at hotmail dot com

  49. Ann Marie says

    September 22, 2011 at 12:43 am

    I would love to win Kodar. SweepsGirl@aol.com

  50. shirley H says

    September 22, 2011 at 11:43 am

    my son would like the Kodar

    cpsnsamples@aol.com

  51. Becca Ann says

    September 22, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    I like alpha! Hes my fav color

  52. Anonymous says

    September 22, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    The coolest thing about having a kid is that I get to relive my childhood by playing with all his toys! They really should have had these kinds of things when I was young, but I suppose better late then never… I think Jr. (and I) would really love to have the Kodar model!
    kanderspina~at~yahoo~dot~com

  53. tracey says

    September 22, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    kodar looks cool
    traceyj40@sbcglobal.net

  54. weta1972 says

    September 22, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    My son would love Alpha!!
    weta1972@yahoo.com

  55. kelley says

    September 22, 2011 at 1:57 pm

    Kodar ,thanks!

  56. Jodi says

    September 22, 2011 at 1:58 pm

    They all look awesome, but Alpha is a leader and so is my son! πŸ™‚
    kershuk at comcast dot net

  57. Michelle Hagewood says

    September 22, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    I would choose Kodar for my son.

    boylaneely at hotmail dot com

  58. bendoppsw says

    September 22, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    My son would love to have the Blazor!
    BendoppSW@gmail.com

  59. Anita Yancey says

    September 22, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    I would love to get the Alpha for my child. They are so cool. Please enter me. Thanks!

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  60. mommy2one126 says

    September 22, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    Aplha looks pretty cool!

    mommy2one126@yahoo.com

  61. Selena says

    September 22, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    these look awesome! for the boys anyway… i like wrexx.

    selenajowest at live dot com

  62. kathy pease says

    September 22, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    i like Alpha: Tactical Leader

  63. Mom's Freebies says

    September 22, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    My son would like the Alpha,

    Thanks for the chance πŸ™‚

    Momsfreebies@Insightbb.com

  64. natashagt says

    September 22, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    I would love to win the Alpha Mechatar! πŸ™‚

    natashagt (at) live (dot) com

  65. Jammie says

    September 22, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    love kodar! sweepmorey at gmail dot com

  66. Molly K says

    September 22, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    They all look really cool but I think my son would like Wrexx the best.

  67. Lubelle says

    September 22, 2011 at 10:56 pm

    I think my little nephews would love the Wrexx.

    chipper101 at hotmail dot com

  68. Anonymous says

    September 23, 2011 at 12:18 am

    My kids would love Wrexx wilcarvic
    [at]gmail[dot[com]]

  69. c allen says

    September 23, 2011 at 12:49 am

    Alpha looks cool! my son would love him, clallen at ntin dot net

  70. Heidi says

    September 23, 2011 at 1:29 am

    I like Alpha!
    textbookmommy at gmail dot com

  71. Amanda S. says

    September 23, 2011 at 1:48 am

    Kodar!

  72. Amanda S. says

    September 23, 2011 at 1:48 am

    gfc follower

  73. Clair says

    September 23, 2011 at 2:10 am

    I think that the Wrexx looks pretty cool!

  74. jsc123 says

    September 23, 2011 at 2:11 am

    My son would love Kodar the Loyal Protector.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  75. babytrees says

    September 23, 2011 at 2:12 am

    oooh!! Kodar looks cool

    theresa _ heppner at yahoo dot com

  76. cass says

    September 23, 2011 at 4:08 am

    Kodar or any for little Evan!
    wombatspurple[at]yahoo.com

  77. raniny78 says

    September 23, 2011 at 9:00 am

    We would love Kodar. He seems the best fit for my family. Both my kids would love to play with it.

  78. susansmoaks says

    September 23, 2011 at 9:03 am

    i would love kodar
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

  79. amy16323 says

    September 23, 2011 at 10:43 am

    wrexx
    amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com

  80. Rachel says

    September 23, 2011 at 11:22 am

    Kodar

  81. Ardy22 says

    September 23, 2011 at 11:48 am

    I like the Alpha best! Our son loves stuff like this!
    brich22 at earthlink dot net

  82. mail4rosey says

    September 23, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    I like Alpha best, he has the best colors and looks like a dog, which my son would get a kick out of, for sure.

    msurosey@yahoo.com

  83. dvice12 says

    September 23, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    I'd like Alpha

  84. /\Heather/\ says

    September 23, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    Kodar for us!
    heatherpooh (hotmail)

  85. degood says

    September 23, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    I think my son would like Alpha.

    kerrie@mayansfamily.com

  86. ShesAnAngel says

    September 23, 2011 at 12:35 pm

    I think my son would love to have the Kodar, but they all look awesome!

    justine417@comcast.net

  87. sumn says

    September 23, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    I like the Frenzied Fighter.

  88. Allison says

    September 23, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    Love the Wrexx! All of them are awesome though.
    Allison Lesley
    alliesjunk@yahoo.com

  89. HollenAngi says

    September 23, 2011 at 5:30 pm

    My son wants Kodar

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