When you have three kids at home, toys aren’t just entertainment — they’re a survival tactic. We didn’t get this lizard out of deep reptile admiration — it was more like “we don’t have this one yet.” And when the box arrived, I quickly realized this wasn’t just another gimmick.
Runs Like a Real One. No Joke.
After inserting two AA batteries (of course not included), we flipped the switch… and this thing blasted off. It really runs like a real lizard. It tilts its head, stops, “looks around,” and then zips off again. The dogs were stunned. The youngest was hysterically laughing. The oldest tried to film it for his YouTube channel.
Meanwhile, I wondered when it would climb onto the fridge.
Details That Impress
This little creature has serious attention to detail — rubber tail, textured body, glossy eyes. And the mechanics? Solid. Legs spin, tail moves, nothing squeaks. It loves smooth floors. Rugs, grass, or dirt — not so much. But on tile or wood? It flies.
There’s also a surprisingly thoughtful safety feature: if you lift the tail, it stops running. This has already saved my five-year-old from a few unintentional face slaps while trying to grab it.
Now, the Reality Check
The battery compartment? A mini screwdriver is a must. In one case, we actually stripped a screw and almost gave up. Also, the box said there’d be an instruction manual — there wasn’t. But this is Zuru. You figure things out on your own.
Also, excitement lasted about 2–3 days. Now it lives in a box labeled “for guests.” But every time friends come over with kids — the show starts again.
Conclusion? Yeah, the lizard’s cool. If your kid loves animals — it’s a solid win. If you have a nervous cat — maybe think twice. But for the price, it does what it promises. It’s fast, clever, and full of personality. And honestly — it was a pleasant surprise.
If I end up collecting the whole set, I might as well open a home zoo. But with this lizard? It’s already a wild ride.