K'nex Robot World
© 2000 K'NEX Brands, LLC
Children can build their own robots with this building system. The kit, which comes with 447 parts, includes a motor, a nice assortment of K'nex building pieces, and instructions for building eight different robots. Unlike LEGO Mindstorms, these robots have a very limited ability to be programmed, and there is no linkage with a computer. The upside is that the price is lower. If you're looking for a programming experience, look elsewhere.
$39.99, Smart Toy
Teaches: creativity, logic