How to buy Motorized Lego sets
To buy Motorized Lego sets is much more interesting than buying the old fashioned Lego sets where you just snap pieces together.
With the new system, children and adults can build working models of various motor worked gadgets, using their intelligence and applying science to construct them. This activity provides you with a hands-on, mechanical engineering design experience. Here are some guidelines to help you select the right Motorized Lego set, appropriate for the recipient’s age.
A few suggestions
- You could get a Lego Creator Motion Tower and build a motor-powered helicopter with a 17″ (43cm) spinning propeller and missiles that really shoot. You could dismantle the pieces to rebuild into a missile-firing spider that really crawls. The same pieces join together to become a bumper car that automatically changes direction when it hits an obstacle.
- You could get a Lego Power Pack Motor Set and build a motor-powered car. This kit contains 60 pieces and is meant for children 7 years and above. This kit also comes with an instruction manual to build the car and you can use your own imagination to make more models.
- Do not make up your mind in a hurry. Check the traditional stores (Toys-R-Us, Media Play, etc) and also the net for the best bargains. Compare the prices as well as the products at both places before making the final decision.
Do’s
- Kits usually include instruction manuals with building instructions plus inspiration for additional models as well as 9-volt motor, wheels, battery box etc. You may need to buy AA batteries that are not part of the kit.
Don’ts
- If buying for small children, take care not to buy a set that has very small parts on which your kid can choke.