Jumping Beanditos in a Box
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Mexican Jumping Beans were the rage in the 30's, 40's and 50's. Now they are back: hotter than ever.
Each box contains 3 beans, a bright sticker with one of four Beandito characters. Kids will want to collect all four Beanditos!
Beandito will be selected randomly at time of shipment based on availability.
This amazing little, live bean, the size of your fingernail, has been entertaining and fascinating both young and old alike for more than 50 years, proof enough that they are harmless, yet entertaining natural wonders. It is a member of the TORTRICADAE family. This family is somewhat of a curiosity. A moth, of the Genus and Species Larva, TINEOIDEA/ LASPEYRESIA SALTITANS lays its egg in the flower tree called EUPHORBIACEAE SEBASTIANA PAVONIANA, found only in Mexico. The flower then forms a seedpod around the moth egg. This seedpod serves as a temporary home for "JUMPING BEANDITO". When the early May rains start, the seedpod matures, splits into three parts and falls to the ground. The egg turns into a caterpillar which then consumes the seed inside. The jumping movements are the caterpillar's movements to get to the edible seed. Eventually, the caterpillar will spin a silk cocoon which causes more jumping. It will then go dormant for a short time. It is not dead. Instead, it is going through metamorphosis. It will turn into a tiny, harmless moth that does not pose any danger to either clothes, plants or humans. You can actually watch the small moth emerge. If you should be so lucky as to see a moth hatch, do not worry. It will not harm a thing and it hates the taste of clothes. The moth does not require food. Point it South and let it go, PLEASE!!!!
A happy bean prefers to rest in a cool, dark place when it is not jumping. They also love to travel, so take them along in your shirt pocket. The warmth of your heart will make them bounce. Occasionally, they do like a little drink. So be kind and give them a light mist once a week. They are ideal pets since they don't need to be walked, fed or brushed. PS, They jump best to music!
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Toy Value Index
8.10
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Toy IQ
142
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UPC
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727269916872
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Manufacturer SKU
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JUMP
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Manufactured In
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 Mexico
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Manufacturer Recommended Minimum Age
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3 years
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jumping beans
Posted 12/9/2011 by EMILY G HEINZEN
Rating: 
It is neat when they are jumping but that is sporadic. We cannot figure what makes the beans jump and lately they have been quiet, and I assume they are dead?
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Don't hold a funeral yet! The Jumping Beans go dormant just before hatching. Your about to witness a Jumping Bean miracle!
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A rating of Jumping Beanditos in a Box
Posted 11/30/2011 by Ema Godfrey
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fun for a birthday party. The jumping beans worked best when they were put in the sun.
Magic Jumping Beans
Posted 10/18/2011 by CRYSTAL GIAFFOGLIONE
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My kids just think these are so magical and amazing
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Posted 10/4/2011
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Setting: Homeschool
Came jumping and a few weeks later still jumping around!
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Dead Beans
Posted 10/1/2011 by Ken Tillman
Rating: 
We bought five of these to give to our five grandchildren but the beans in three of the five boxes were inactive or dead. We've given them air and warmth but they will not move. Very disappointing.
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If you've given your jumping beans a number of days of sleep and they remain dormant, it may indeed be time to bow your head for the little Beanditos. Then please contact us. We put life back in your experience. We credited our customer. Please visit the Returns & Exchanges center for details.
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Some alternate spelling variations of this product:
jumping beans, beanditos, jumping beanditos, moths, metamorphosis, TORTRICADAE, mexican jumping beans,
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