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June 2014 New Specialty Toys — RoboticsLittleBits Space Kit From: LITTLEBITS ELECTRONICS INC Other products from LITTLEBITS ELECTRONICS INC
Scientists have been exploring the earth and space science from as early as 4900 B.C. From ancient Egyptians, to Galileo, to Neil deGrasse Tyson, the secrets of the cosmos have kept us wondering, observing and learning. The littleBits Space Kit will enable anyone to build their own space investigations with little to no engineering knowledge. Included is a handy 30+ page booklet, with step-by-step instructions for 10 great projects like the ISS and Mars Rover. You'll also receive 2 9V battery + cables - everything you need to get started right out of the box. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36832 (added 6/29/2014) . Build a working electric fan using a circuit that consists of a fan blade rotor, electric motor, LED, resistor, switch, and battery holder. Learn how motors work, the role each electronic component plays in the circuit, and how fan blades push air to make wind. — In a January 2015 survey, four out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Thames & Kosmos was their best-selling brand of STEM toys. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36831 (added 6/29/2014) . The KT06 kit contains 6 Cubelets and is a great way to get started with modular robotics. With KT06, you can create simple mobile and reactive Cubelet robots. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36818 (added 6/23/2014) . HEXBUG Nano V2 High 5 From: INNOVATION FIRST LABS, INC. Other products from INNOVATION FIRST LABS, INC.
Age Range: 3 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2014) Gender: Boys And Girls
Features five evolved Nanos, sporting new looks, with three rubber spines on their backs, as well as a new system of tubular tracks that highlight the Nano V2’s unique multi-level climbing abilities. The Nano V2 can climb through tubes on its feet or on its back, and can pass another bug in a single tube to avoid a traffic jam. It can even flip to its feet when landing on its back on an open flat surface. Compatible with all other V2 sets. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36755 (added 5/6/2014) . HEXBUG Strandbeast XL: Orange From: INNOVATION FIRST LABS, INC. Other products from INNOVATION FIRST LABS, INC.
Age Range: 8 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2014) Gender: Boys And Girls
The Strandbeast XL is 50% larger than the original Strandbeast, and features a mesmerizing eight-legged walking mechanism that gives it a graceful, smooth-walking stride. Includes a dual-channel remote control that allows the user to independently operate each side of the Strandbeast’s legs. HEXBUG Strandbeast XL is compliant with CPSIA standards. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36752 (added 5/6/2014) . Age Range: Adult Specialty: Yes (as of 2014) Gender: Boys And Girls
Unleash creativity with an educational, entertaining, and useful 3D printer. Choose from hundreds of thousands of free, predesigned, and ready-to-print educational, entertaining, and useful 3D models on Thingiverse. For even more design possibilities, pair the MakerBot Replicator Mini with the MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner. Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Top Toy Debut Award ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36741 (added 4/29/2014) . Kinematics is a modular robotic construction kit, consisting of kinetic modules and adaptor blocks, which can be connected freely and without the use of cables. Kinematics is suitable for children from the age of 5 years and upwards, and with no computer skills being necessary, they may build interactive robots which have the ability to move. Exploring and playing with the Kinematic Blocks introduces children to the world of mechanics, sensors and renewable energy. The construction kit is a highly entertaining and useful teaching tool with an intuitive interface. The adaptor blocks enable Kinematics to be connected to other leading construction kits. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36686 (added 4/10/2014) . MOSS Modular Robot Basic Builder Kit From: MODULAR ROBOTICS Other products from MODULAR ROBOTICS
Build a distance-sensing robot motorcycle. The Basic Builder is the best way to start playing with robots. This kit includes two spin modules so you can create simple robot critters that scoot and drive. Control your creation with an infrared distance sensor! ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36639 (added 3/12/2014) . This budget successor to Orbotix’s popular smartphone-controlled ball is fast, handles well and can stop on a dime. The iOS and Android controlled Sphero 2B was first shown off at the Consumer Electronics Show last month. It’s in the prototype stages, but it still works like a charm. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36638 (added 3/12/2014) .
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