Hexbug Spider XL Toy: The Spider XL is 65% larger than the Original HEXBUG Spider, and features 360 degree steering, an LED forward eye, and two-channel RC remote. Its internal mechanisms and six-legged crawling motion is fascinating to operate. The 360 degree turret style steering and LED forward eye allow you to maneuver it around objects and control where it scurries, based on the direction of the eye. Two-channel remote operates in three speeds when moving forward3 AAA batteries required in Strandbeast1 9V battery required for remote controlBatteries not included