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Join me today for a look at the VEX Robotics Construction Set - Robotic Arm. This set, which is a STEM learning toy, is a mechanical crane that you build yourself. It also actually works! If you'd like to learn all about this fun and educational kit, as well as see a brief video review in which I compare the VEX Robotic Arm to the VEX Robotics "HEXBUG" Spider that I reviewed 2 weeks ago, just click on through and start reading!

As we enter the holiday season, one of this year's most popular transportation options should be at the top of your gift list (whether for yourself or someone else!) Hoverboards are better than ever. Over the past couple years, hoverboard technology has taken a huge step up. They have their own safety certification, better mechanics to keep you on board and some even have bluetooth enabled features.

Today we consider 5 key questions that any potential hobby astronomer should attempt to answer before purchasing a telescope. The answers to these questions may help you to determine just how deep into the hobby you're destined to go. And I'll also include a few fine telescopic suggestions for your consideration. Click through to read on!

WowWee Coder MiP is a coding robot toy that teaches your kids how to code in a really fun and engaging way. We spent a week with him, and everyone wanted a turn with MiP.

Today we tackle the VEX Robotics Spider - a cool robotics kit that you build yourself! I promise, it won't take you half as long to read this review as it did for me to put this giant mechanical insect together. Click through and read on to learn all about my often fun (and sometimes frustrating) bug building experience.

There's a lot that's new on Best Buy this October, so grab your favourite fall beverage and check out all of the great stuff hitting the shelves this month.

At just about this time last year, Sphero released an amazing little droid toy to coincide with a little known film called Star Wars: The Force Awakens. If you remember this obscure film, you may also remember that very cool droid toy, named BB-8, which just got a whole lot better thanks to an all-new accessory called Force Band. Click through and read on if you'd like to learn all about one of the most exciting toy developments of 2016. It's the Sphero BB-8 App-Enabled Droid with Star Wars Force Band, and it's placing the power of the Force directly in your control!

Paw Patrol is a hugely popular TV show for small children so of course there is a huge selection of toys, games and accessories on the market. Kids are going to want to be part of Adventure Bay and play along with Ryder and his pack of pups. Read on for my review of Zoomer Marshall.

WowWee CHiP is a robotic wonder dog. He follows you wherever you go, just like a real dog, and you can train him with an app or watch you can wear.

Today we're talking about COJI, The Coding Robot from WowWee. If you've got a child in the 4 years & up age range that you think might enjoy having their own fun, interactive, & even educational robot, join me inside and we'll see if this friendly little chap (or is COJI female?) might be for you!