Faux Pet

Since the kids' interest is sporadic and short-lived, it's perfect to be able to pull out an old toy of Daddy's to satisfy spontaneous desires. Roboreptile is plain cool. We can't remember the exact year but we feel certain that it's been more than ten years ago that Grandpa Tim treated Daddy to this toy. We remember him every so often and bring him out to play. This time out is Zane's first time playing with him. Last time we had him out was when Vanessa was about Zane's current age. She was freaked by Robo, so he didn't stay out  for long.

Here's why he's a perfect Faux Pet (from Amazon):

• The ultimate herpetological species. Don't be fooled by this beast's size -- he is fast, ferocious, cunning and intelligent
• A sly and ruthless creature, Roboreptile uses advanced technology for greater intelligence
• Roboreptile's powerful infrared vision and sonic sensors swiftly alert him to disturbances in his environment
• Roboreptile can be extremely hostile or harmless, alert or asleep
• He can be programmed with movements and animations and is packed with personality
• Can be controlled directly, programmed or put into Free Roam, Demo Mode, Guard Mode or Sleep Mode.
• He has four moods aggressive, ferocious, passive or tammed
• In Guard Mode they make him a formidable sentry. In Free Roam his sharp sensory systems make him a ruthless predator