HEXBUG Strandbeast XL: Blue The strandbeast xl is 50% larger than the original strandbeast. Features a mesmerizing eight-legged walking mechanism that gives it a graceful, smooth-walking stride. Includes a dual-channel &#114;emote control that allows the user to independently operate each side of the strandbeasts legs. Three &#065;&#065;&#065; &#098;&#097;tteries are required in each hexbug xl and one 9 v &#098;&#097;ttery is required in each &#114;emote. &#066;&#097;tteries not included. 2 styles in this series (each sold separately): orange and blue.