HEXBUG - VEX Robotics Robotic Arm - Yellow/Black

I loved building the lego tecnic kits as a kid, and when I saw this in the store I just had to try it. I started building it and found I received an extra packet of duplicate parts, but missing a few others. A couple email exchanges to the company and I had them in no time! They are very responsive and made sure to get the missing parts to me asap. I had a lot of fun building this and would recommend it to my engineering type friends.

Product is very good, even for a beginning builder. Several options allow for the parts to be assembled, then disassembled and rebuilt into something new. If an individual really wants to let their creative minds flow freely, then put away the manuals and just let them start building what is on their mind. You will be surprised at some of the things that can be built just from an imagination.

This is a great gift for a child that enjoys building however, **** PURCHASERS TAKE NOTE: This particular toy needs a motor kit to operate and is sold separately. I found one at another retailer however I was pretty bummed about the description not mentioning this and having to go out of my way to locate and purchase one.

Bought this to help assist in a video project so needed something that worked as promised and wasn't too complicated to build. The parts and instructions were great, worked like a charm. It was even enjoyable to put together and made a great video when it was finished. Excellent value for the price.

I added the motor to this gift--it was the first thing my grandson began to build after gifts were opened. he had a good time building it, and then playing with it---grasping a variety of items with the arm. there's a lot of learning to be had with this set---he liked it and I was satsified with the quality,

My 10 yr old for this for x mas took a very long time to build and when he finally got it put together it kept breaking apart the bottom legs won't stay on and the crane keeps falling over. Would not recommend and we are considering returning it. I don't feel like it was designed well and it's a bit pricy.

The instructions were easy to follow and it made a good project to do with my 9 year old. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is the final product is not very strong and sturdy.

My kids love to build these things and this one was particularly good. I made some small adjustments so the crane could reach out further without falling but it was good beforehand.