As featured in the July 1997 issue of National Geographic, the science of robotics has many applications—but none as fun as this electronic wonder. Using the handheld controller, kids of all ages can command Robbie Robot to walk forward and backward, turn left and right, travel into another room, talk, dance, and launch soft foam disks.

• Required: 6 AA batteries, not included
• 7''W x 11 1/2''H x 5 1/2''D
• Ages 3 and up