The box has a nice size and a reasonable weight. The printing on the front is very colorful and suggests programable robot fun right in the logo. Below the five different models is the hint for required but not included batteries and tablet. The first half the playability is the traditional LEGO System build - the next half is enjoying abit of remote controlled programming fun.
This kit spans a range of project levels, starting slow and simple and gradually building up in complexity. The Boost Creative Toolbox has a block-based graphical coding interface that is intuitive and easy to use, and the kit comes with clear and detailed assembly instructions for each of the five main models. Previous electronics knowledge is not necessary to use this kit. All of these features mean that this kit is very approachable, even for complete beginners, allowing your child to grow in confidence as a young roboticist advancing through more levels.
This kit does an excellent job balancing and blending structured play with space for creative expression. There are even plenty of opportunities to expand with additional LEGO products once you've exhausted the 60+ activities included in this set. Some of the included activities include building a robot sheriff with a shoulder-mounted rocket launcher and creating an automated factory that makes miniature LEGO creations.
Troubleshooting is easy with this kit. Overall, we recommend the LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox above pretty much any other option on the market today for kids getting started with robotics.
While we love this kit for beginners, the design and structured activities of the Boost Creative Toolbox are geared towards younger kids and thus may be less appealing to older middle schoolers.
Over time you may find your child outgrowing the hardware on the Boost as there are fewer options for expanding with additional actuators or motors than non-LEGO-based kits. Still, this remains one of our favorite robot kits for kids, as it provides tons of fun and an exceptional introduction to mechanical and software design without being overly complex.
