£170
Lego Mindstorms Robot Inventor
A fun, versatile set for Lego electronics newcomers and old hands alike
£256
Sphero RVR
Code it, thrash it, do whatever you want with it: RVR is the coding robot for the rest of us
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£3.99
Lego Vidiyo
Lego's latest foray into AR is its best digital/plastic crossover to date
£100
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
AR software plus real-life cars and course markers make your living room into a Mario Kart track
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£49.99
Lego Adventures with Mario
Potentially expensive, but surprisingly fun – this is modular Mario Maker in brick form
£59.99
Nintendo Labo: VR kit
A great introduction to virtual reality for kids – and a tantalising glimpse into the future of play
£100
Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit
A magical way to make coding accessible and fun to learn
£150
Sphero Bolt
Even if coding isn't your thing, this robo-ball offers a lot to enjoy for kids big and small
£150
Lego Boost Creative Toolbox
This shapeshifting Lego classic is a tinkerer's delight
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£65
Sphero Specdrums
This robust kit lets you make beats with just about anything
