OWI Rockit Robot Kit - Soldering Required Review

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(More customer reviews)I reviewed a lot of robot kits for myself and my 10 y.o., and most seemed overpriced, uninteresting, or both. The Rockit, however, is clever and well thought-out. A robot that responds to sound as opposed to light or touch is innovative, including the clever reverse-and-turn mechanism used here (if you care to search there is a hobby website with video of the robot in action). The kit involves is a significant amount of soldering, perhaps 25 components, but does about the best job of helping you match components to circuit board that I have ever seen. Consider the slightly more expensive prebuilt board version if you are not comfortable with soldering. The plastic pieces are tricky to assemble, mostly to figure out which piece does what in the somewhat strange design, and aligning the drivetrain is finicky. Allow a couple hours and a reasonable amount of patience to build it.
The result is impressive, even more so for the price. I recommend this without hesitation and will consider other products of this company more closely.

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ElencoOWI Rockit Robot Kit (non-soldering):OWI introduces to their award winning Beginner Series of educational electronic robot and sciene kits...RocKit Robot! The new futuristic style includes high performance and superior materials. Rockit Robot evolves as a spunky little robot that you can build. Explore the fundamentals of robotics with this informative and entertaining robot kit.Appropriate for ages 10 and up, RocKit Robot is an intelligent robot with a touch/sound sensor. If it comes in contact with an object or hears a loud noise (such as hands clapping), RocKit Robot automatically reverses, then turns left before embarking on a new course.Rockit Robot is lots of fun from the moment it arrives. Requiring only basic hand tools, it contains step-by-step instructions,pre-assembled printed circuit board, condenser microphone,and an easy-to-assemble mechanical drive system. It's an ideal gift for the educator, hobbyist or budding scientist.Awards:RocKit Robot has been selected by the Children's Institute For Childhood Resources as one of the 100 Best Children's Products and 10 Best Software/High Tech Products for 2001.Specifications:Movement: 3 wheels driven by a dc motor & ratchet mechanism; Control: Sound sensor including condenser microphone/transistor;Power Source: AA battery x 2 pieces (not included);Power consumption: Max approx. 400mA;Size: Body H83 x L115 X W130 mm | Weight: 160g (w/o batteries)

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Educational Insights Teddy Review

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(More customer reviews)The matching skills required for each card that comes with this game varies a lot, so this toy can be enjoyed for several years. The bear raises his flag using magnets, so no batteries required. My daughter loves when she gets the correct answer and the bear raises his flag.

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Young children learn colors, shapes, visual discrimination, alike and different, go-togethers, counting, and much more with Teddy, the teaching bear. The charming bear tutor comes with 24 two-sided game cards (48 games) that fit on the sturdy Activity Pad. Just place a card on the Activity Pad and turn the color-coded dial to match the card. Look at the question, then place Teddy on an answer square. If you are correct, Teddy lifts his flag high in the air! Nearly 200 questions, no reading required. Cards store neatly inside Teddys Activity Pad. Ages:3,4,5,6 Manufacturer:Educational Insights

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Operation Iron Man 2 Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a cool new take on the classic "Operation" game. My 5 year old liked it a lot for a few days but it has since fell by the roadside, like so many new toys do. I think it was actually a little young for him, however. Between the steadiness of hand needed for the game and a 5 year olds love for the buzz sound, actually playing of the game did not happen. It was mostly a sound toy. Sturdiness is good and the price was alright.

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Set off the buzzer and you'll cause a spark in Tony Stark! A super surgeon is needed to repair Iron Man's dents and dings! It's not just one problem, but a whole bunch of things! BUSTED THRUSTERS and WRECKED REPULSORS sure have this hero feeling blue. So grab the tweezers and see what magic you can do! Be the surgeon with the steadiest hand and you can save our hero. But be extra careful not to set off the buzzer or you'll go home with zero!For 1 or more players, ages 6 and up.Contents Include: gameboard with Iron Man patient' and tweezers, 22 cards, 11 plastic funatomy parts, storage drawer, play money and instructions. NOTE:Requires 2 AA batteries (not included).

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LEGO Robo Champ (3835) Review

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(More customer reviews)We bought this game along with Lego Magikus, and we were eager to play each. Even though the games are both Lego products, they are quite different, so having played one doesn't make you feel like the second is just a rehash.
The first time you play the game, you have the assemble the robot torsos and their body parts (heads, arms, legs). The game contains two booklets, one with rules for play and the other with instructions on robot building, along with all of the pieces you'll need. With my husband's help, my six-year-old put the little robots together. It was a little complicated for her because some of the parts are very tiny and proved a bit of a challenge for her motor skills, but she enjoyed assembling the robots, as did we. The robots themselves are very cute.
Quite possibly my daughter's favorite part of the game is the customizable, changeable die. She likes to take the pieces off and reassemble the die in a new pattern and, I have to admit, I'm pretty fascinated by this as well. The game is for three players (although the rule book notes that you can use your own Lego pieces to assemble a yellow robot and expand the gameplay to a fourth person), and each one selects a torso to begin the game. Taking turns rolling the die, you pick up various parts for your or another player's robots, swap the parts, etc. Whoever gets all of the parts of their robot first can assemble their robot and become the Robo Champ, complete with a Lego-style trophy for your robot to hold.
One of the big selling points of these games, though, is that they are customizable. The rule book contains suggested alternate rules for play and encourages you to come up with rules of your own and even post them online for others to see. I like the idea that the game encourages some out-of-the-box thinking, and that it really makes the game each child's own. Gameplay is also quick, so this is an ideal game for when you don't have a lot of time. We really love this product and are eager to buy more Lego games.

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Robo Champ from LEGO Games: A new way to play!Introducing LEGO Games, the world's first collection of games that you build, play and change. With the unique buildable LEGO Dice and changeable rules, LEGO Games is a great way of having fun together with family and friends.There is a contest at the robot factory. The first to build a robot with all the correct color parts will win this year's trophy and be named the Robo Champ. If someone takes a part you need you may have to steal it back to achieve victory. A fast and fun game to play again and again for 2 to 3 players. Game play approximately 10-15 minutes. 1 buildable LEGO Dice 1 rule booklet 1 building instruction bookletComponents made in Denmark, Hungary, Mexico and the Czech Republic.

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