Hasbro Nerf Halo
MA40 Blaster $50Modeled after a blaster in the
upcoming Halo Infinite video
game, Nerf ’s MA40 can unleash
10 darts in quick succession,
thanks to its motorized, clip-fed
design. It even includes a tacti-
cal rail for attaching a number
of accessories. But be sure to
emphasize one rule: No aiming
at the eyes.Thames & Kosmos
SolarBots: 8-in-1
Solar Robot $25Powered by a compact solar
panel, these little robots use mini
electric motors and can march,
crawl, and somersault. And the
colorful, 48-page guide offers
instruction on how to assemble
up to eight of the robots, with
interesting facts about real-life
solar power as a renewableLego Boost Creative
Toolbox $160You can count on Lego for
engaging fun, but this robot kit
adds some high-tech elements
to the classic bricks. Made for
kids ages 7 through 12, the
847-piece set includes five pro-
grammable designs, like a talking
robot, guitar, cat, rover, and
auto-builder. It’s also compatible
with its own smartphone app,
called Lego Boost, which has
challenges and activities to help
kids build their coding skill set.Discovery #Mindblown
Toy Circuitry Action
Experiment Set $50Expose kids to circuitry and
electrical engineering early with
this set for kids ages 8 and up.
With six total experiments, it
enables them to levitate balls,
spin a robot, and launch a rocket.
Plus, the modules are flexible,
allowing for some freeform
experimenting so kids can build
their own design.Jakks Xtreme Power
Dozer $60We all need to vent, and it’s OK
to occasionally indulge in a lit-
tle destructive play time. The
Xtreme Power Dozer is ideal for
that, capable of pushing or pull-
ing up to 200 pounds—whether
it be plowing through other toys
inside or piling up dirt and rocks
outside. Maybe buy yourself
noise-canceling headphones
before handing this over to your
kid, though; it’s equipped with
LED lights and a piercing siren
that alerts others to the nearby
construction.Osmo Genius
Starter Kit $99If your kid already uses a tablet
for gaming, the Genius Starter
Kit can help turn those digital
amusements into tangible learn-
ing opportunities. It Includes
an iPad or Fire base, tangram
pieces, and word and number
tiles. The kit then captures what
the user does live in front of the
tablet, integrating those actions
and pieces into five apps that
help develop kids’ problem-solv-
ing skills through puzzles.November/December 2020 69CO
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