Prominent horns, a segmented body and a low, grounded stance capture the powerful character of the Hercules beetle. Gradient wing panels shift between gold, purple and green, adding a futuristic edge to its mechanical exoskeleton.
Trace the energy through its frame
Illuminated fiber-optic tubing carries green, red and blue light through the mechanical body. After dark, the glow reveals the structure beneath the reflective metal shell and gives the finished beetle a distinctly cybernetic presence.
Build the exoskeleton piece by piece
Bring 418 metal pieces together over an estimated three-hour-plus build. The illustrated guide, included needle-nose pliers and dual-head screwdriver help you work from the internal structure outward to the finished armored form.
CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE
Is this build right for me?
Compare the requirements with your experience and the time you want to spend.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Estimated build time
3 hours
Tools
Screwdriver and needle-nose pliers included
Glue or soldering
No glue or soldering required
THE BUILD EXPERIENCE
From first piece to final display
See the process, find the product guide, and get help when you need it.
1. ORGANIZE
Review the guide and prepare the parts.
2. ASSEMBLE
Bring the structure together step by step.
3. CHECK
Review the mechanism and work through difficult steps.
From ordering to delivery all was perfect. All pieces were there , enjoyed putting it together , I have bought probably a dozen puzzles from them . Wonderful customer service
Purchased as a Christmas gift for my adult son - he thought it was awesome. Enjoyed making it and we are all impressed with the end product. Very cool 😃
The item itself is awesome. It took my son some time to put it together. They takes ready made parts to make these items not make parts to fit the item if that makes sense. The issue I had is what everyone has. The shipping. I ordered mid October and got it a few days after Christmas. What made it more infuriating is the lack of tracking. Non existent so do better. A side note….this product obviously comes from China however, mine was in a box from China put in a bigger box w some random person’s name from Rancho Cucamanga, CA. Hmmmm
Brilliant. Took most of the day to complete, would have gone sooner apart from my fat fingers . .May have to find some sort of micro socket set next time
Is the Hercules Beetle suitable for a first metal model?
It can be completed by a patient beginner, although its layered body and small fasteners provide more detail than a basic starter kit.
Can the Hercules Beetle’s legs be repositioned?
The jointed leg structure allows minor pose adjustments. Tighten the joints evenly so the finished beetle remains stable.
What tools are needed to build the Hercules Beetle?
The assembly uses small mechanical fasteners, so a precision screwdriver and needle-nose pliers are the main tools required. Check the product’s included-items section before purchasing.
