LEGO MyBot

$49.99, Smart Toy

Teaches: logic, problem solving

CTR Review

MyBot is intended to let kids program their own race car, robot, or rocket. How the toy is transformed depends on which of the included "smart bricks" a child attaches. Essentially, this is a LEGO Duplo set with an interactive twist. These are the same pieces that children have been familiar with for years, plus some. The main building structure has an interactive screen that displays the commands. Six "smart" blocks allow children to customize their creations with a total of 21 different combinations. There's a screwdriver that can screw on vital pieces to make sure they don't come off. The play and programming value is limited compared to LEGO Mindstorms.