Meccano, toys, Spin Master Ltd., Calais, France

If you like Robot Dinosaurs (Dinosaur Robots?), you’ll like this video.

All robots custom built with parts available from the Meccanoid G15 and the Meccanoid G15KS advanced robotics building platforms.

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Today we got a look at the Meccano Micronoid from Spin Master. This was a first look at Toy Fair 2016.

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Meccano Micronoid
Introducing Micronoid, the pocket sized robot friend that has a HUGE personality. Taking the programming and personality of Meccanoid to a more accessible level in both price and building, Micronoid is an amazing addition to the Meccano line, and one sure to please kids of all ages. Key features include:
• Directional control
• L.I.M. programming
• Responding to yes/no questions
• Beat detection and dancing mode

When Micronoids are around each other, they can also communicate with each other. When placed together, Micronoids will tell jokes, laugh and move.
Age: 8+ years MSRP: $39.99 USD Release Date: Fall 2016

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At Toy Fair 2016 in NYC, we got to see the expansion of the Meccano Tech Line. Last year we reviewed Meccanoid and for 2016, there are a number of new Meccano tech products.

Here is more information on the Meccasaur -

Combining engineering and robotics to create a 3 foot long interactive T-Rex, Meccano has created an interactive pet with a HUGE personality. Meccasaur will stomp and chomp his way into children’s hearts. Meccasaur is programmable via the Meccabrain on his back. Kids can control things like his direction, attack, roar and mood via the buttons on the Meccabrain. Kids can also pet their Meccasaur, and depending on it’s mood, it will either purr or roar at them. Key features include:
• Directional control
• Attack mode
• Ask it yes/no questions and it’ll answer
• Room guard mode

Age: 10+ MSRP: $99.99 USD Release Date: Fall 2016

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