6 of the Coolest Science Toys Coming Out in 2015 [Slide Show]
Take a sneak peek at the geeky gadgets and games that made their debut at the 2015 Toy Fair
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6 of the Coolest Science Toys Coming Out in 2015 [Slide Show]
- WowWee—MiPosaur ($119.99, available in autumn) “Prehistoric” doesn’t come close to describing MiPosaur, a sensor-laden, self-balancing, AI dino. With motion control similar to a Segway, MiPosaur is a mobile inverted pendulum that continuously realigns its center of balance (with the help of its flexible tail and tiny T... Credit: Courtesy WowWee
- LEGO—Spaceport ($119.99, available August) As we all eagerly watch the step-by-step arrival of commercial spaceflight, you can build LEGO’s Spaceport brick by brick. Complete with space shuttle, launch pad, countdown clock, commanders and astronauts, the set will be ready for liftoff in no time... Credit: Amber Williams
- HEXBUG—VEX Robotics da Vinci’s Flyer ($14.99, available in autumn) The “airscrew,” designed by Leonardo da Vinci in 1493, is considered the first contemplation of vertical flight and the inspiration for the modern-day helicopter. Da Vinci called for an aircraft with a 4.5-meter-wide canvas screw but this 25-centimeter model, built from a series of gears and powered by a hand crank, showcases the mechanics just as well... Credit: Courtesy Hexbug
- Spin Master—Bunchems (megapack of 370: $19.99, available August) Humans have roamed Earth for thousands of years, yet nature hasn’t stopped inspiring us along the way. Bunchems, soft-plastic versions of seed burs, came out of a hike by one of Spin Master’s toy designers, who ended the trip with socks covered in the prickly casings... Credit: Amber Williams
- HEXBUG—Aquabot Jellyfish ($14.99, available in spring) High-tech jellyfish, anyone? This glowing sea creature contains a ducted impeller motor that lets it twirl and glide through the water on 18 preprogrammed swimming routines. Placing it in the water turns it on and if it enters sleep mode, you can reawaken it with a tap to the glass, which is registered by an onboard vibration sensor... Credit: Courtesy Hexbug
