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Bill Nye's VR Science Kit by Abacus Brands
Abacus Brands launches the first-ever Bill Nye authorized VR science kit, featuring emerging VR technologies, with Nye virtually popping out of each workbook page to lead interactive scientific lessons. Following his instruction, kids then teleport through breakthrough VR to Bill Nye’s lab, bringing the experiments to life in 360° viewpoints.
MSRP: $69.99 | 8+ years | www.abacusbrands.com |
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Cody Block by QUBS
Learning computational skills in early years is essential, and Cody Block makes it fun, playful and hands-on. Cody teaches kids to think like programmers: being introduced to principles of debugging and sequencing through physical play. Start your first coding adventure, drive Cody through the cityscape, one block at a time!
MSRP: $240 | 3-12 years | www.qubs.toys |
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CONNETIX Pastel Mega Pack 202pc by CONNETIX
Discover limitless possibilities for STEAM play with the Connetix 202pc Pastel Mega Pack. This pack features our full range of magnetic tile shapes in a unique pastel palette plus two motion bases with REAL rubber wheels. Meeting rigorous global standards, our signature bevel design increases durability while offering clearer refractions.
MSRP: $226 | 3+ years | www.connetixtiles.com |
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Build Box Subscription: Disc Launcher by CrunchLabs, by Mark Rober
Build Box from CrunchLabs is a monthly STEM toy subscription box for kids 8-12+, designed by former NASA engineer and YouTuber Mark Rober. Each month, kids build a physics superpowered toy alongside Mark that shows them how to think, build and play like an engineer.
MSRP: $29.95 | 8+ years | www.crunchlabs.com |
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GraviTrax PRO: Giant Set by Ravensburger
The GraviTrax PRO: Giant Set features 409 elements that include unique components and everything you need to begin building your own vertical action-packed track systems. With different levels, tiles and tracks, you can control the speed of the marble racing them to the finish line!
MSRP: $249.99 | 8+ years | www.amazon.com |
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Snap Circuits Junior by ELENCO
For our 20th Anniversary, we’ve re-vamped the iconic Snap Circuits® Junior! With our easy-to-follow manual, simply snap the pieces together to create real, working circuits and make dozens of cool, electric gadgets and toys, such as radios, burglar alarms, doorbells, a flying saucer - even create your own circuits!
MSRP: $44.99 | 8+ years | www.elenco.com |
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STEM Explorers™ Brainometry™ by Learning Resources Inc.
Solve the secrets of the shapes with STEM Explorers Brainometry, a series of hands-on STEM puzzles built for boosting a child’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This interactive puzzle set includes 24 shapes and double-sided challenge cards to complete the 10 different STEM challenges.
MSRP: $15.99 | 5+ years | www.learningresources.com |
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