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Nature Bound Bug Catcher Toy, Eco-Friendly Bug Vacuum, Catch and Release Indoor/Outdoor Play, Ages 3 to 12, Green, Complete Kit for Kids, Includes Capture Core with Magnification

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• Introducing our Bug Catcher - the perfect toy to promote scientific learning for kids aged 3 to 12! With an integrated LED light, carabineer, and battery-operated vacuum mechanism, this bug catcher makes bug-catching fun and exciting. Children can observe, keep notes, and make sketches, all while enjoying the thrill of the chase.
• Teach your child to play and explore their favorite bugs without harming them. Our patented, bug-safe vacuum sends each bug gently into the core viewing chamber, making it easy to catch and release. The chambered capture gun ensures safe and hygienic capture, so your child can observe without touching the bugs.
• Use the bug catcher anywhere, anytime - indoors or outdoors, day or night! The integrated light and 1-inch suction head allow for the capture of all types of household and backyard bugs. The clear 360-degree sides keep your child engaged without a bug escaping.
• Catch, study, and release insects back into the wild.
• The perfect STEM Science toy

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"For endless hours of fun, the environment- bug vacuum toy lets kids find, catch, inspect, and release their favorite outdoor bugs. A built-in LED light, magnifier, and belt clip add to the adventure! Encourage kids to step away from their digital devices and investigate the great outdoors with an automatic bug catching gun. Fun, powerful features and exciting scientific design allows children age 3 to 12 to safely interact with nature, indoors or outdoors, at any time of the day or night. Patented catch-and-release technology keeps kids and bugs safe during exploration. A New Way to Play Challenge your kids to catch ants, beetles, flies, spiders, moths, and more! For homeschooling projects or weekend fun, promote inquisitive play and encourage budding scientists to document their catches and explore the world around them. The innovative bug catching gun allows for harmless catching, observing, and returning of all buggy specimens. Features include: *LED laser light *Carabineer belt clip *Built-in magnifier *Detachable core viewing capsule *Triggered suction mechanism *1-inch suction opening *AA Batteries (not included) When you’re child is done inspecting their captured bugs, simply twist off and release your bug outdoors! They’ll love bug hunting in the backyard or helping to catch an indoor pest. For birthdays or holidays, this battery-operated gadget makes a great gift and encourages young learners to take interest in their natural surroundings. Give the gift of adventure with the Nature Bound bug catching gun. Ages 3 thru 12, 4 x "AA" batteries requied, not included."

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Nature Bound & THiN AiR Brands

• Designed in Colorado, USA
• The finest S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) toys available.
• Kids will have fun while they learn.
• Great gift ideas from parents & grandparents
• Used in homes and classrooms throughout the USA, Canada, and Mexico

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Kids Love to Explore Nature

For active kids....

Kids need to be active. Sitting around all day playing video games, or watching TV results in poor health. The best activity for kids is to get moving and have fun discovering and exploring all that nature has to offer.

...who learn while they play!

It's time to play and the choices are endless. Do we look for new critters for our habitat? Do we hunt down bugs and insects? Do we search for lizards and frogs?

Here at Nature Bound we offer toys that teach kids about nature - both indoor and outdoor. Our toys are fun inside, in your backyard, or on a safari.

Explore nature, catch bugs, go on a safari

As kids get out and explore they will learn through a unique hands on experience. What better way or kids to be active, learn, and have fun all at the same time.

The lore of insects, nature, bugs and butterflies can be enjoyed with Nature Bound Toys.

We have everything you need for science, nature, biology, insects, bugs, lizards, butterflies, frogs, and educational play.

Bug Vacuum Features

• High powered bug vacuum
• Great bug catcher system
• Perfect gift idea
• Carabiner clip to attach to most anything
• Kids don't have to touch the bugs so it's safe
• Great for girls and boys
• Perfect for hiking, camping, fishing, exploring, or safari
• Safe catch, study, and release

AWARD WINNER!

From Nature Bound Toys

Makers of nature toys for kids

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• Bug Vacuum, Nose Cone, Capture Core

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Customers like the entertainment value of the bug vacuum, saying it's fun yet educational for kids. They appreciate the appearance, and ease of use. However, some customers have reported issues with the suction and value of this toy. They say the sucker isn't great for crawling bugs and that it'll stop working after a while. Customers are also disappointed with the sucking power. Opinions are mixed on quality and performance.

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Customers find the toy fun yet educational. They say it's a great toy for any kid interested in bugs. They also say it’s super fun to take camping, picnics, and any outdoor playtime. The bug it comes with is great for kids to practice on before they hit the outdoors. Overall, customers say it is a good gift to encourage children to play outdoors.

"Super cute and alot of fun . My 7 years old plays with this everyday outside he loves it" Read more

"It is a fun toy ... I received it for the satisfaction of sucking up Japanese beetles, which hang on tenaciously to everything so the sucking power..." Read more

"...It remains interesting for a long time , because they can catch different kinds of insects, so the novelty does not wear off quickly, like with other..." Read more

"...As for kids toy entertainment, my son thinks it is fun to use ...." Read more

Customers like the appearance of the toy. For example, they say it's a cute idea, fun, and cool. Some appreciate the clarity of the bug-capsule and the little light. Overall, most are happy with the design and functionality.

" Super cute and alot of fun . My 7 years old plays with this everyday outside he loves it" Read more

"...Instead, we opened them on the day of arrival. I like the design , the clarity of the bug-capsule, the little light that is under the intake..." Read more

"Very strong, cute clamp u can hang on your belt loop, perfect for the bug catcher in your life." Read more

"...And we really don't like to kill bugs anyway. This thing is amazing ! It works great!..." Read more

Customers find the bug catcher easy to use. They mention it's easy for kids to use and for adults to move the bugs. Some say it comes with batteries and is ready to use, making it a great gift idea.

"...Used it to catch spotted lantern flies, very easy to use and worked great. Even came with batteries!..." Read more

"The gun works great and is easy to use ." Read more

"...to test this item on a decent size house fly and I can say that it go it with ease since it was trying to escape out a closed window...." Read more

"...I found it appealed to both girls and boys. It was easy to use , and after my child learned how, I felt no need to supervise or be involved, so it..." Read more

Customers are mixed about the quality of the bug vacuum. Some say it's the best bug catcher they've used, it picks up bugs pretty good, and the barrel to clean and dump the bugs out easily. However, others say that it'd be difficult to actually suck up a bug with this thing, it doesn't contain the bugs it does sucked up, and that it has a pretty weak snout.

"...So while it was great when it worked, it definitely didn't last long enough to be worth the money...." Read more

"...It's a genius parenting hack because they think it's so fun to vacuum the bugs inside the house and set them free outside! 10/10 recommend!" Read more

"...In all three cases, the bug got caught in the inner door of the vacuum and never got inside the middle, but that was enough to give me time to get..." Read more

"...thing is 1 for 1 so far on catching and releasing, and seems promising on catching other bugs too...." Read more

Customers are mixed about the performance of the bug catcher. Some mention that it works well and does not hurt the bees, while others say that it doesn't work well, is not up to the task, and is useless in the real world with real bugs.

"...so I got 4 brand new AA batteries and put them in properly...and nothing worked ...not the light or the vacuum/suction...." Read more

"It worked really well .... for a little bit. Used it to catch spotted lantern flies, very easy to use and worked great. Even came with batteries!..." Read more

"...Received it from amazon today and it doesn't even work . Installed 8 different batteries (it requires 4 AA batteries) and nothing...." Read more

"The gun works great and is easy to use." Read more

Customers are dissatisfied with the suction of the toy. They mention that it's not great and can't suction up bugs or insects.

"...No ladybugs yet, just three stink bugs. The suction isn't strong , but it's enough to pull the bug in as long as put the tip up close to it...." Read more

"...The suction is mediocre ...could definitely be a little stronger...my daughter tried to vacuum up a tiny beetle and it wouldn't suck it up...." Read more

"...Even though the suction isn't necessarily strong enough to pick up a full-grown squash bug (similar to a stink bug/box elder bug), scooping them..." Read more

"...The suction isn’t great which is why it can’t suction up bugs/insects with good grips...." Read more

Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the toy. They mention that it is not worth the money, the plastic construction is on the cheaper side, and it is a complete dud. Some customers also say that the tow is able to pick up dust only.

"...The plastic construction is on the cheaper side , but then again this is meant to be a toy...." Read more

"...We love this toy! They are a little expensive especially when you have to buy in pairs. But worth it. Bugs are life!" Read more

"...probably six months ago and I’m already replacing it, but it’s worth the money for me." Read more

"...To the point amazon won't even send us another replacement. Total scam ." Read more

Customers are disappointed with the vacuum power of the toy. They say it's a bit weak, and the feature stopped working. Some mention that the vacuum lasted about 5 minutes and didn't even make a noise.

"...I've noticed reviews that mention this bug vacuum is too weak . Swap out the batteries for fresh ones, and it'll be noticably louder & stronger...." Read more

"...Unfortunately when the gift arrived, the vacuum was defective , as the light worked but the vacuum did not...." Read more

"...Just wish the vacuum was stronger , the stink bugs have a good grip on whatever they are holding on to." Read more

"...I think he enjoyed it, but we were both a little disappointed with the vacuum power ...." Read more

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