It may seem like toys and kid gadgets are getting more and more high-tech every year. Sometimes it can be tough for busy parents to keep up with their kids! So just stay cool, yet playfully old-school, with these creative bot-inspired items.
A Retro Robot: This holiday season, blend vintage sensibilities and a futuristic theme with this delightfully retro robot toy. Fashioned from classic tin, and complete with blinking lights and fun sound effects, this brightly colored bot is sure to be a hit with little ones.
$44.99, retroplanet.com
A Robot Grows In Brooklyn: Looking for a hands-on activity to entertain your kids as the temperatures drop outside? Take the whole family to the Brooklyn Robot Foundry! This one-of-a-kind shop offers party packages and classes to guide the youngest mad scientists in building their very own robots while explaining basic engineering concepts and skills. Plus, the Foundry also offers a fab selection of robot-related toys.
Prices vary, brooklynrobotfoundry.com
Cool Cubed: What could be more fun than an all-natural droid toy that you can twist into myriad spell-binding shapes? We’re smitten with the super-cute Cubebot–crafted from cherrywood, and fantastically flexible–which makes for a perfect stocking stuffer!
$20, areaware.com
For The Stylish Cyborg: Channel the sleek style of the future with a fun and funky tee for your growing kiddo or tween. Check out the Chalk Robot Head Kid’s Tee from iconic street style brand, kidrobot. The bold red hue just about screams “danger, danger, Will Robinson,” while the cheeky graphic keeps things fresh.
$25, kidrobot.com
