LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox 17101: Fun Robot Building Set & Educational Coding Kit for Kids Ages 7-12

Jeff Linzey: Great product, easy to build, simple to code and play with.

Limited code blocks allow for simple coding and an array of actions the 5x different builds can do, say, etc.

Fun for my kids, fun for me.

United States on Jan 04, 2024

silvia: Maravilloso producto, a mi hijo le encanto y lo tiene súper entretenido programando y armando el lego.

Mexico on Jan 23, 2023

John McKeever: At the time of writing (August 2021) many people are reporting having connectivity problems this kit. I was initially very disappointed but eventually managed to get past the problem by doing this in the Lego Boost app:
• When you get the 'bouncing warning triangle' displayed as it's trying to connect hold down the green 'connect' button on the lego FOR 10 SECONDS.
• The light on the Lego will begin cycling through a number of colours and you'll be prompted to 'Updated Firmware' which you should accept.
• After a few minutes you'll be taken to a new blank screen where the app attempts to connect. When the 'Boost' box goes green (connected) close the page with the 'X' (top right)
• Now you should be able to follow the rest of the app's guidance in building and programming without problems.
Have fun!

Australia on Aug 25, 2021

Carla RC: Padrísimo juguete! Mi hija de 7 lo recibió de regalo de Navidad.

El único problema que le veo es el tema de la conexión. No está clara la lista de dispositivos compatibles. Yo lo conecté a una laptop con sistema operativo Windows y, aunque fue algo complicado hacer la conexión la primera vez, al parecer funciona bien. Supuestamente no es compatible con dispositivos Apple, pero en el sitio europeo dice que sí.

No sé en el caso de otros dispositivos, pero para laptop definitivamente tiene que haber un adulto cerca que tenga idea de configuración de computadoras, al menos la primera vez

Mexico on Dec 26, 2019

farland girl: My grand-son (6 years old) adores it. I had a doubt about the success, that's why I have asked my son (computer specialist) to assist him in case of need. Then I have ordered and my grand kid played it by himself during hours and days, without asking for help. He has done all 4 possibilities and remaining the 5th one to save it for rainy days. The difficult part is the decision to build up the new figure, one has to take all pieces apart and sort them out by colors, asolutely not loosing a single piece. This package of toys brings a lot to the kids: creation, patience, discipline, organised and independant. I believe a coaching from parent is needed but it's worth much more than just a simple toy.

Canada on Feb 20, 2019

Kathleen Olson: This gift has entertained my grand daughter for hours. It has been a great joy for her.

Australia on Jan 13, 2019

Deep: Things started off quite well, with my 6 year old building the test robot with little assistance in about 45 mins. The test programming really began getting him interested in the kit. Will second another reviewer regarding documentation of the programming buttons, there isn't any. Lego, please send me that cheat sheet PDF as well.

Then he started building Vernie.

We did not have any of the app crashes so many people mentioned in their reviews, but then we're using the app on our basic Fire tablet, modified to use Google Play store apps.

Midway through the build our tablet ran out of charge. Then started our struggle. After reloading the app, we slid through the instruction progress bar slider mistakenly until the end. At this point, the app assumes you've fully built Vernie and asks to connect. Vernie began talking, even though his feet and arms were incomplete. Not a very positive experience for a 6 year old. And there was no way we could go back to seeing the instructions again.

There seems to be a "Reset Progress" button in settings, but we're afraid that will reset everything, including the test robot, test programming etc. Definitely don't want to...

United States on Aug 14, 2017

Steve M.Steve M.: OVERALL CONCLUSION
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LEGO boost is 80% of the learning at 50% of the cost and 20% of the hassle of LEGO’s fancier Mindstorms product. LEGO Boost compares really well to all other competing robots out there, so if you want your kid to know about coding, robotics, mechanics or technology, it’s a really easy choice. The age range is spot-on: 7 to 12 years old seems just right.
TOP PROS: 1) Great value for what you get; 2) Extensive models for a lot of fun; 3) Painless setup so that kids can use the app and Bluetooth connection easily.
TOP CONS: 1) Needs an iPad or Android tablet, which can triple the cost; 2) Limited accessories and other sensors/motors so far; 3) App can be very confusing at times and the “unlocking” of levels is irritating

WHAT CAN LEGO BOOST DO?
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You can build 5 different, intricate projects right out of the box. LEGO included a huge assortment of great parts so that you can build a standing robot, a guitar, a “factory”, a cat, and a horizontal rover bot. Each model is part toy and part experiment because the app has included code that makes the characters lively and interactive while...

United States on Aug 02, 2017