Toy Stores in Greenville, TX

“When searching for STEM activities one of the major companies is HEXBUG ROBOTICS Innovation First Labs. This company has a vast assortment of kits with guidance clearly listed for the ages the project is appropriate for. Last summer I purchased three kits for my grandson's summer activity. This summer I purchased another to add to the collection of STEM activities that I had for him during his annual visit to Grandma and Grandpa's. Each kit is a good quality, snap together kit, with clear assembly instructions. An added bonus is the information on the scientific principles learned from the particular kit. I am writing this as a five star review however my true rating is a 4.5 because the assembly instructions on several occasions has missed listing one step. The following are the kits I have based this review on. VEX ROBOTICS Aerial Drone Explorer - Age 6+, contains 85 pieces One of the easiest kits to assemble. Touts that the activity will uncover the mysteries of space. Personally without the VEX IQ the kit is more of a model and does very little. VEX ROBOTICS Gear Racer Pull Back Car- Age 8-13, contains 105 pieces Fun kit to put together but had one error in the assembly instructions which required our young genius to back track steps and use his own judgement on the correct positioning for one piece. The car is powered by a resistance lever, heavy duty rubber bands, gears and rubber wheels. The rubber bands transfer energy through the gears to power the car. Once completed it is a fun vehicle capable of zooming 30-40 feet on hardwood floors or 20 feet on carpeted floors. VEX ROBOTICS Catapult Launcher- Age 14+, 150+ pieces The kit provides two different options for how to build it. The kit depends on engineering abilities while making a fully operable catapult. It teaches physics hands on and explains how it works with the turn of a dial and the launching of a lever. The kit says it launches the ball 20 feet but I would recommend allowing for a distance of 35+ feet. NOTE despite the kit being listed for age 14+ my grandson was quite capable last summer at age 8. He fully understood the principles of the catapult at 8 yet enjoyed getting it back out this summer to make sure it still worked. VEX ROBOTICS Zip Flyer Launcher- Age 8-14, 80+ pieces Once again this kit provides instructions for two different building options. The principles taught from the completion of the item is the science of lift, drag, and momentum. The kit says the propellers will fly 50+ feet. I can tell you that is no exaggeration. Even a gentle pull had the propellers lifting off inside and hitting our extra tall ceilings but not causing any damage due to the plastic material they are made from. This was a wonderful kit for the 10 year old to put together but everyone no matter how old enjoyed playing with it! Thanks VEX ROBOTICS for providing such a fun way to explore science!”

“Excellent customer service and quality affordable clothing, toys, and baby/children’s items. Also, love that they give back to the community by sharing clothing and items not needed.”