I believe that I have discussed my first Technic Lego book, and the fun that I had creating very cool vehicles made from Technic parts. While I was writing that book, I wanted to have a section on robots. Actually, it was about two chapters, and as it turned out, I was able to turn those two chapters into an entire book. Relax, there is no redundancy factor. I found … [Read more...] about Lego Technic Robotics and other Lego advancements with a PS3
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Nanoblocks allow you to take control with an iPhone
I don't know if you are into Nanoblocks, but I believe that they are a small version of Lego blocks. I personally think that Lego needs to get in on some of this action. The Nanoblock method of control of Nanoblocks involves an iPhone. You will, of course, need an accompanying application on the iPhone application. You will need some nanoblocks and about $60 each … [Read more...] about Nanoblocks allow you to take control with an iPhone
Jenga Boom takes the block-stacking game to another level
You take a block from the bottom, and you put it on top. That is the Jenga jingle, and it is also the rules. Jenga is probably one of those board games that works well due to its simplicity, like Battleship. Of course, I have seen Battleship done up when it shouldn't have, like that movie they did last summer. You might ask why Jenga should be improved. Perhaps it … [Read more...] about Jenga Boom takes the block-stacking game to another level
SPARK allows kids to play with Lego-type vehicles that they can ride
I don't know if you are familiar with Quirky.com, but they have a site where users vote on which inventions should come into the market. They have recently spotlighted a construction set known as SPARK, and it is a construction set like LEGO, but better. You see, SPARK is giant sized, so not only can kids create vehicles out of the construction kit, but they can ride … [Read more...] about SPARK allows kids to play with Lego-type vehicles that they can ride