If there’s ever going to be a robopocalypse, this is how it’ll start. Designed for kids ages 6 and up, DFRobot’s Antbo is a buildable and programmable insect robot that teaches kids about STEM education.… read more
Build an Insect Robot with Antbo
Seedling’s Design Your Own Maze is a New Kind of Creative Escape
Now this is something that will get you lost in fun. With Seedling’s Design Your Own Marble Maze, kids ages 8 and up can design their own maze and then step inside their imagination with the… read more
Program Your Own Pint-Sized Personal Robot with Meccano Micronoids
Don’t be fooled by their size—Meccano Micronoids are bursting with personality. Micronoids are the newest personal robots to join Spin Master‘s Meccano line, and given their size, I fondly call these guys the little brothers of the… read more
COJI is Coding for the 21st Century Kid
Over the course of the past few years, emojis have crept their way into everyday communication. So much so, that they have basically become the primary language of the 21st century. Happy? Mad? Sad? Excited?… read more
Brightlings Are Plush BFFs with a Touch of Tech
Nowadays, it’s hard to walk into a toy store without marveling at the fact that half the toys in that store are smarter than you. With R/Cs, drones, tablets, and smartwatches that defy all odds,… read more
Get Fired Up with Spin Master’s Zoomer Marshall
Flames beware, this spotted pooch will put you out. Modeled after the fire-fighting pup from Nick Jr.’s animated series Paw Patrol, Spin Master‘s Zoomer Marshall is a walking, talking, and spinning Dalmatian that’s here to help… read more
Code, Game, and Make With the Versatile CodeGamer
Why code or game when you can code and game? With the CodeGamer science kit from Thames & Kosmos, tweens and teens ages 10 and up can learn the language of code and the fundamentals of robotics while… read more
Meet Mebo: The Best Friend and Butler All-in-One
It’s the dreaded two words that makes every parent cringe: I’m bored. Well, not anymore. Mebo, from Skyrocket Toys, is the robot toy that can quite literally do it all. Mebo talks, moves, records, and… read more
Race, Battle, and Win with Skyrocket’s Latest Drone
Ladies and gentlemen, rev up your competitive spirit for the coolest racing drone out there. While drones were some of the most popular gift items last holiday season, toy companies this year are decking out their… read more
Prepare for an Epic Clash with Hexbug Battlebots Arena
It’s time for a bot battle. Hexbug’s new Battlebots Arena brings exhilarating robot fighting to the playroom floor. The set includes two battle-ready, remote control bots with detachable magnetic pieces, as well as a large,… read more
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