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How to Buy Lego Mindstorms

Challenge your child while developing his or her ability to analyze and solve problems. Winner of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award for 1999, Lego Mindstorms allow a child working with a PC and Legos to build and program a truly interactive invention.

Things You'll Need

Lego 9V Motors
Lego Light Sensors
Lego Mindstorms Droid Developer Kits
Lego Mindstorms Extreme Creatures
Lego Mindstorms RoboSports
Lego Mindstorms Robotics Discovery Sets
Lego Mindstorms: Robotics Invention System 1.5
Lego Remote Controls
Lego Robotics Invention System Upgrade Kits
Lego Rotation Sensors
Lego Temperature Sensors
Lego Touch Sensors
RCX Programmable Lego Bricks

Instructions

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  Look for Lego Mindstorms products for children 9 and older.
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  Consider the Lego Mindstorms Robotics Discovery Set ($150) for first-time users who don't have access to a PC.
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  Consider the Lego Mindstorms Droid Developer Kit ($99) for first-time users who do have access to a PC with a CD-ROM drive.
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  Get Lego Mindstorms: Robotics Invention System 1.5 ($210) for kids 12 and older who have access to a PC with a CD-ROM drive.
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  Find these systems at Discovery Channel stores, FAO Schwarz, Learningsmith, Lego Shop at Home (800) 453-4652, Media Play, Target and Toys R Us.
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  Buy online at LegoWorldShop.com and eToys.
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  Keep in mind that the sets have many pieces and require batteries.
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  Look for expansions such as ExtremeCreatures and RoboSports ($50 each) for even more projects using the Robotics Invention System.

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