Mega Brand Gift Giving Family Friendly and Super Easy
This is too odd… right after making the post about my son turning 18, I came across MEGA Brands, a most interesting and unique gift store online.
I say “gift store” but it’s more along the lines of a Toy R Us (with the R facing in the right direction!) taken into the 21st century.
Looking around I thought, “Ah, these are toys and gifts for young kids.” But I was wrong. I found a section under their “Shop” “Puzzles” and sitting right there was the perfect gift – at least I know my son was intrigued (trying not to show it of course), and that his friend next door (who is really into complex “toys”) would really love.
It’s called “Struxx Robotrixx” and you’ve got to see this one to believe it 
Remember “erector sets?” “Tinker toys?” Even “Lincoln Logs?”
The Struxx Robotrixx might remind you of those days gone by but, wow, here’s technology taken to a whole new level!
Actually though the toy is for ages 8 and up (small parts so there must be a liability there somewhere), what a great way for children of (almost) any age to learn about the three basic parts of construction:
o The ball
o Socket
o Rod
Sort of like learning mechanical science only your kid would be none the wiser
If truth be known, and I was looking for a hobby of my own, these little beauties might serve the need. No ship-in-a-bottle for me. With the ability to integrate sound and light, motion detection, and the gearbox, the modeling available includes a:
o Jaguar
o Shark and/or
o T-Rex “that really roars.”
Ah, vindicated! Their website does say, “Great for beginners and experts alike.”
Just don’t forget the batteries (4 AA’s).
OH! BTW, I just found Mega Brands Kid Zone section – summer’s coming! Don’t forget this little gem for when your kids are driving you nuts LOL!
Tags: 21st century, batteries, erector sets, gearbox, jaguar, light motion, mechanical science, MEGA Brands, Mega Brands Kid Zone, motion detection, perfect gift, puzzles, shark, ship in a bottle, t rex, tinker toys, Toys and Games, young kids
May 8th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Hey Diane, Sounds like a great site with some great items. It also sounds like some unique items that one of my nephews would love. Thanks for the heads up, great post. JJ
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May 8th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
COol.I wish we had such toys when I was a kid.The latest robot toy I heard about was the dog one.
May 8th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Hey jj! Thanks for the visit and after visiting your blog holy cow your visit here is very appreciated
Yeah they have some really cool toys, ah to have little ones to buy for… I guess at some point I’ll have grand kids, but as my son only turned 18 yesterday that better be many years from now LOL!
May 8th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Hi Amor! I loved that little dog one LOL, and just think of the money saved not having to buy dog chow LOL! For those, especially with younger children, they’ll find this site a real treat
May 8th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
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May 9th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
That looks really neat. Toys sure have come a long way since I was a kid!
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May 10th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Reminds me of kinetix. I used to love that as a kid and would spend hours putting things together that I thought would help me take over the world lol
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May 18th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
What an awesome looking toy. Always loved Legos and Lincoln Logs. Now this looks like all of them put together.
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