That’s right dear readers: LEGO BOOST Review + Giveaway! Read on for deets on the latest LEGO set which gives kids the opportunity to build + code + play. This set is sure to be a hit with the ages 7-12 crowd!
Note: the following giveaway is open to residents of Canada, excluding Quebec.
About LEGO BOOST
LEGO BOOST introduces building and coding in one super-charged LEGO set, letting children add sound, movement and personality to their LEGO creations, bringing to life anything they can imagine! The free LEGO BOOST app introduces children to coding through many fun activities and an easy-to-understand horizontal icon-based layout.
Much like building with LEGO bricks, children build behaviors & actions by linking digital coding bricks. It also includes digital building instructions for all five models and over 60 activities to spark the imagination.
Please note: A tablet running iOS 10.3 and newer/Android 5.0 or above is required to build and play with LEGO Boost.
PARENT CLUB TIP: Though the 847 LEGO elements were in numbered, see through, bags — we found it valuable to put the bricks and elements in resealable bags. That way we could unseal and seal the bags as we built our M.T.R.4.
5 Models in 1!
VERNIE the Robot: Vernie is the star of the show and your own personal robot friend. He’s atyour command and you can make him sing, dance or even fire darts. He always acts extra cool when you dress him up in his sunglasses and bow tie or in whatever way you want to personalize him.
FRANKIE the Cat: One look at those friendly eyes and Frankie will be your cherished pet forever.He always purrs loudly when you stroke his head or feed him his favorite fish. But NEVER pull his tail – or he might get very upset!
AUTO Builder: The Auto Builder is a LEGO creation that builds other LEGO creations. It is an automated production line that moves backwards and forwards so you can code it to build your own creations.
GUITAR4000: If there’s a hidden rock star inside you, you’re going to love the Guitar 4000! Play a song or create your own awesome tune. It even allows you to add some cool pitch bend and sound effects.
M.T.R.4: Build the M.T.R.4 (Multi-Tooled Rover 4) and try out its different tool and customization attachments – such as a hammer or dart shooter – to prepare this tough vehicle for an array of exciting activities.
LEGO BOOST is available at: https://shop.lego.com/en-CA/BOOST-Creative-Toolbox-17101 as well as all major Canadian toy retailers.
This toy will certainly appeal to the builder fans. By adding a coding element to the experience, LEGO creates a deeper level of engagement. Not only can you build, but you can make it move, change the movements, and interactively connect with the LEGO.
LEGO BOOST is hours of hands-on action. I suggest making this set a family activity where you build together (there are a lot of pieces to find and connect). The app is straightforward and the coding is kid-friendly.
GIVEAWAY
Enter for a chance to win your own LEGO BOOST Creative Toolbox (ARV$199.99)
Lisa Bolduc says
I like how kids can see their creations come to life
binabugged says
All that building and imagination gets me going to help building stuff as well!!
Christine Richards says
I love how interactive it is! Gives more play boosts to Lego!
krisha4444 says
I absolutely love that you can build something and help bring it to life! Good to know that you need a certain tablet to use it !
Marlene J says
The having to build it – learn- use hands – LEGO BOOST as a gift idea for kids
Melinda Jana (@Sukki24) says
i love that it introduces them to coding and allows them to see their creations come to life
Judy Cowan says
Love that it is fun and educational with the coding. I think that it is interactive is great!
Amy Heffernan says
I love how it gets the kids to be creative!
Erika Letson says
I think what appeals to me most is the use of coding. I think this would be hours of fun!
tammy ta says
I think what appeals to me most is that kids to be creative using their hands and minds
The Ambulant Reader says
I think it’s a creative form of play and non-screen based hence better!
Stephanie says
I love how there are so many pieces and you can build so many things!
Jonnie says
I love that it combines all kinds of educational fun into one toy
lyndac1968 says
I like that they have to build this and get help when needed and then after they can watch their creation come to life, I know 4 kids that would love this and be thrilled to build themselves a robot!
Maria says
Building it themself
clairebelletazlover says
love that they get to build and can do lots of different things
Tammy Dalley (@Tammykayv) says
I love how that they get to build it and be creative! My boys would love this
pinksuzanne says
I like how coding is involved which will really spur the imagination.
Jennifer Ann Wilson says
I think this would spark the imaginations of older children.
Joyce S says
I love how they can add personality to their creations, and learn at the same time.
Sarah says
I love that this combines coding and building. I can see my nephews liking this!
Charlene Lucas says
I like that this is great for all kids, regardless of their interests. I also like that it can get children interested in coding at an early age.
409cope says
I like that Lego brings out kids creativity.
Linda H says
I like the fact that they use their imagination to create things.
jan says
The digital coding links are pretty cool
Anne Taylor says
This is wonderful for kids imagination and it would surely build self esteem! I love it!
Cheeyl H says
i think my kids would love the interaction part and getting extras such as adding sound and voices
SweetPanda says
I love that it use coding. I think my kids will love and learn at the same time while creating this. It’s good to see that kids can interact with it
Kris M says
The creativity that is involved to build objects. I also like the science behind learning about pulleys, levers etc.
Kristy R says
I love that it takes Lego to the next level. My nephew loves Lego, but at 10, feels he’s outgrowing it. I think this would spark his interest in it again.
aboyandhismom1 says
My son is a huge Lego fan but I like the tech/stem component of this product. It’s not only creative play, it’s a learning tool as well.
Nancy T says
I love that once they build it they can make it come to life!
Robyn Bellefleur says
I like that there is also learning with coding involved.
Cynthia says
We love that it helps kids’s imagination and creativity
ami bruce (@ami1975) says
I love that they use their imaginations and it’s the next level of LEGO.
Carole Dube says
I love how they get to be creative and watch their creation come to life. Also get to create their own awesome tune.
Linda Klages says
Lego is creative which is great for kids.
Winona says
My grand son would absolutely love this Lego set!
Jennifer P. says
What I love about LEGO BOOST as a gift idea for kids is that it takes things to the next level – it expands the realm of creativity beyond simple building (not that simple building is not also awesome!).
AlexM says
Kids would love this!
Michelle K says
It’s fun and educational.
Julie bolduc says
I like that my child can build the Lego they want and then it comes to life so cool
Vergere says
I really like the fact that LEGO BOOST promotes active creative thinking and mental participation from kids to think through the model and program it to how they might imagine the model to move through its world.
Sunshine G says
I like that it starts to teach coding skills at a young age, combined with the physical spatial skills of Lego.
Calvin F. says
Like the all sorts of activities it includes.. inspires creativity.
wendy hutton says
I ike that it has 5 sets in ne so the kids imagination can go wild
Martin K says
I like the imagination factor
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
I love that you can not only build it, but you can make it move, change the movements, and interactively connect with the LEGO. My grandkids (and their dad) are huge Lego fans and this would be hours of fun for them all. 🙂
Margaret Smith says
I love that kids use their creativity to build and then I also love that there’s coding.
Jeannie Lam says
I absolutely love that it’s fun, educational and encourage creativity. I think my son would love this.
Erin N says
This is a great gift idea – for girls and boys! Everyone loves to pay with legos! It is fun and builds problem solving skills 🙂 Thank you!
clairebelletazlover says
I love that they can play for house and not get bored, build more and cool things, using their minds
Jon T says
LEGO is great for teaching creativity and problem solving
Maria McLachlan says
It sounds amazing and I know my 9yr old son would love to build and then have it programmed to do things with his iPod! He’d love it.
ivy pluchinsky says
I like how creative kids can be with it. Lego is a lot of fun for all ages!
Rosanne Robinson says
Love that LEGO BOOST introduces building and coding into a fun & creative project for kids to enjoy.
Tainan Lu (@demon1102) says
We love that it helps kids’s creativity
Jennifer (@Mindfulcat7) says
My son loves Lego so he’d have fun putting this together. I also like that he can learn some coding from it.
Sammy Shiu says
Love to see my son start building and coding with his imagination!
Janet M says
I know my granddaughter would like Frankie The Cat and the fact that it will make other fabulous creations.
Linda Svarovsky says
I like how creative it is.
Maritess S says
I like it because it exposes my kid to basic concept in coding and encourages analytical thinking.
Florence Cocrhane says
I love how this is creative and hands on.
josephine evans says
I love that it’s a education toy! My boys would love it!
Mike Gismondi says
I really like how it adds an extra dimension onto Lego, which is already a great toy!
Angela Griffin says
I really like how creative and educational it is!
Susan Cobill says
imaginative play. Love that.
John C says
This will be a great toy for my kid to get creative.
mags c (@magscheung) says
love how it allow kids to be creative to stimulate their minds!
Sarah Letendre says
I love that coding is involved ! what a great way to teach kids about that !
Kristian Weavers says
The experience coding along with the building is great
Travelbuds says
I love it as it takes building things with Lego (which both my kids love) one step further.
Nicole Graham (@Nicolthepickle) says
I like that you can make it yourself, and it’s not too simple. It would give me at least a real sense of achievement after I’ve created something that actually works!
Nicole B says
I love that it introduces coding in a fun way!
Stephanie LaPlante says
I love that they can play with their own creation!
Katrina says
I like that it introduces kids to coding
DebP says
Lego has always been great for the imagination, and this can take it even farther.
lindsay ball says
Its fun and educational – 2 things I love mixed together when it comes to children and gifts
Jess M says
This would be great for boys and girls to help their creativity.
crobich says
I love that they use their imagination and creativity.
julielaura1 says
I love how this encourages kids to be creative!
Danielle Wood says
It’s fun and teaches kids at a young age how to code, my son has been asking for this.
Mandy says
I love that it introduces kids to coding while playing.
caryn salageanu says
My kids adore lego and i love that they can code and bring their creations to life with Lego Boost!
Jenny Major says
I like how kids can see their creations come to life
Tina F says
I love how the kids can expand on their imagination and watch it come to life before their eys. How amazing
Lynn Clayton says
i like that my son can see his ideas come to life what a great lego set
Heather Swanson says
Using their creative imagination
Rosa Cross says
What appeals to me is that it takes building with Lego to a whole different level.
jessica s says
I like the idea of a big family activity like this! It sounds like a great learning experience
Kathryn says
My nieces love Lego which allows for creativity and learning at the same time (plans and coding)
Joanne C says
I’ve always been a big fan of a Lego. It’s not just for kids. It enhances the imagination, makes you more creative. Very educational!
Melinda says
I like that my kids can build their own creations.
Emily says
I like that it is a robot
Lori a Galbraith says
What appeals to me about the lego boost as a gift is the creativity it inspires.
kandi h says
What appeals to me is that it is the Lego brand. I am confident it will be a good product
Patrick Armstrong says
The educational value!
hmrcarlson says
My boys love LEGO and I would think that BOOST would really expand their creativity and imagination in their LEGO play.
Denis M. says
getting the kid interested in programing!
Chris Riddle says
I like that it lets kids be creative and build whatever they can imagine.
kathy downey says
I love how interactive it is and very educational
aly3360 says
You had me at lego, but I love that they’ll be able to make it move. I think it will really hold their interest while they learn how to program it and show off their skills.
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Kelley Moore says
There’s so much they can nake they can let their imagination run wild
Marc-Andre Taillefer says
The having to build it – learn- use hands – LEGO BOOST as a gift idea for kids
Debbie White Beattie says
The thing I like most is that they have to be creative from the beginning to the end.
Maman Loup says
My son is 5 and my husband is almost 40 going on 10, so doing Lego together is their favourite activity. It’s actually my husband who first mentioned this new Lego product to me!
Holly Myke says
Lego will never go out of style. You’re never too old for it either. I love the idea of mixing a classic with the new technology. My kids would go nuts for this!
nina bergeron says
i like how it teaches kids about coding.
Kim K says
They get to use their imaginations and then see their creations come to life! Cool gift idea!
ALICIA MILLETTE says
I like the idea that it is entertaining for the whole family no matter the age
Ira says
It’s LEGO and it moves! Can it get any better?!
Elaine Beierbach says
Fun, fun, fun…it makes kids smile.
Anotny b says
My son is a science and math geek.. he would love this to play with!
Lori W... says
so many things one can do with it!
Shelley Butcher says
I’ve always loved building legos with my kids and I love that lego boost teaches them to code.
kindergardencanvas says
It is Lego! Can’t go wrong with it.
debra gray says
Lego is the Best it is not just for kids The kids learn to play to build to create You can build in a group or on your own. legos are relaxing and can be a quiet game and it is a thinking game.
Carol McCann says
my Grandson is Lego crazy he spends many hour building playing and building
Sarahjferg says
I think LEGO promotes creativeness and imagination. Something kids need more of!
Steven S says
Lego helps them become more creative
Darrah Bailey says
Love that kids have to use their mind, and build something.. SO awesome
Lisa R says
It looks very interactive and educational.
Harry S says
Coding is the future, this is a great start for kids.
Caryn Coates says
I like that Lego brings out kids creativity.
Michael says
We are all learning to code together so this would be a great addition!
Angela V says
I love how they can get creative!
Marlene Unruh says
coding is so important for kids to learn now
Aimee says
Lego is so nice for both girls and boys.
ron says
My grandson loves Lego. You can see him planning his creations.
Aaron K says
Lego never goes out of style and is always lots of fun.
Susan V Stirling says
My grandboys are lego addicts and the thought of introducing something new thrills me to bits!
Gillian Morgan says
I like how innovative this is.
Donna L. says
I like that you can interact with it.
DebH says
Love that you can add sound, movement and personality to your creation!
Dave says
building and imagination are good life skills .
Linda says
I like that coding is involved to really get the kids thinking.
Sarah alexis says
My son loves building things and robots and lego and I would love to win this for him!
Sandy Couzens says
I love how it gets their imagination and creativity going. Such a great educational toy. Our grandson And his Daddy would Love this. Lego really is the best and timeless. Thank you !!!
Wayne Couzens says
I think that any toy that a child will play with that engages their imagination is a good toy
Maryanne says
Imagination and educational!
paulinemilner says
Cameron is already making some fun original creations with his vast Lego collection. I would love to see what he would do with the boost Lego. Thanks for the super giveaway opportunity and Merry Christmas.
Carol Denny says
I like that they use their imagination to create things
Emily B. says
My daughter is learning about coding at school (in grade two! Amazing) and I think she’d love this. Lego is a staple at our house!
Julie says
I think it’s very exciting that kids can add sound, movement and personality to their LEGO creations!
Krista Miller (@MillerKrazy) says
It’s about incorporating technology into it, to make it interactive, which would appeal to my kids!
LisaM says
I love how they combine tech and toys!
grant deshane says
i like it bcuz u can design anything u want not just what the box tells u, so technically u have 1000000 diff toys in 1
Jim says
for the Technology and Creativity.
NormaJane (NJ) says
It is Lego so it has already our personal seal of approval. Interesting that it has app association. This is for ages 7-12 so I know the older kids (my new son in law who is still Lego crazy) will enjoy!
Janine A says
i love it because it sparks creative thinking, problem solving, and interactive play!
LINDA says
keeps dad busy too…
Juliee Fitze says
I like that the kids can make it , code it and make it come alive right in front of them.
Katie Lawrence says
The STEM aspect appeals to me the most. Teaching kids for the future while having fun is awesome.
InezbyDesign says
I have a grandson that can look at a machine, then go home and build it with lego! This would be so wonderful for him to take it to the next level.
loucheryl says
I love the STEM aspect of this toy. I love that there is coding involved and that it’s so hands on.
doreen lamoureux says
I love that this can be moveable after it is made.
Rochel S says
I like how interactive it has the kids be with it. My son would love seeing his creation move!
Michelle T says
So fun for them to be creative and to see their Lego creation move. Great idea!
Kim M says
I think it encourages kids to think and learn as well as be creative.
Lindsay Threlkeld says
I love seeing the creativity Lego boost would encourage! My girls would love Frankie the cat
Marina M. says
I like that they can build different creations.
Brian Hwang says
Vernie the Robot is so cool!
Erin W says
I love that this is a great toy that the whole family can enjoy, I know that my husband and daughter would play with this for hours!
Noodlemom says
I love that it teaches coding.
Sandra Mcg says
I love that you use your imagination and at the same time are learning coding and having fun!
Christine D says
The adding a coding element is VERY cool!! That can make the process so much more exciting! My nephew would really appreciate this!
Surinder gurm says
Learning and fun at the same time
M says
It is educational
Kb says
It’s hidden education. Kids dont even know its a learning toy
Monica F. says
I love that it is a way to introduce a child to Coding.
Andrea d says
I love how creative it is and gets their brains thinking!
favgreen(Rhonda W G.) says
I think my 9 year old godson would enjoy the challenge of this while also having fun!
Haya says
As a child I loved toys like these and I’m sure my kid will enjoy this as he’s very curious
Misty says
I think this would expand my boys play and allow them to think in a fun new creative way!
cassandra says
I love the quality of Lego products
NathaniaH says
Creative thinking! I’m a huge lego fan!
PAT says
Lego develops a creative mind
Megan Willis says
That it makes their minds have to work in creative ways! My son loves a challenge.
aliyadaya says
I like that Lego Boost has multiple play and learning components; there is the engineering, mechanical aspect, the creativity and imaginative play, the social and interactive and the logical, programming areas. It looks like a great toy!
jclemy says
Looks like a lot of fun. A great learning tool for kids!
israel y says
great creativity for kids
Lisa Milestone says
My son would love this!!!
Brandon says
Interactive of the toy
newfiechick72 says
I love that it encourages kids to use their imaginations.
suzi says
It is the inate creativity that it fosters.
Wanda B says
What appeals to me is that there is so much potential for creativity .. something to keep children busy for a long time.
Amber Silver says
My daughter would luv this lego set
tiffanycho15 says
I think it’s a creative form of play and non-screen based hence better!
Wendy Jensen says
What appeals to me most about LEGO BOOST as a gift idea for kids is that you can add movement.
donna chong says
Oh my Goodness my grandsons would love this, both have great imaginations and play for hours with lego when they come to grandmas house
Silvia D says
the Coding.. and allows them to see their creations come to life.
Crystal Porter says
I love that you can incorporate coding
Kristi R. says
I love that it’s interactive!
Aarone Mawdsley says
it is fun and it lets kids be creative
KellyPC says
I love that it takes an already amazing creative toy & makes it even better!
Lee-Ann S says
I like the STEM aspect of Boost and this little guy reminds me a lot of Johnny 5.
SS says
A great interactive learning toy.
Teresa says
It builds on something that kids are familiar with to learn some robotics and coding.
Sarah Grenier says
I would love to give my son Lego Boost for Christmas. It’s a wonderful STEM activity.
Ashley G says
This is like the perfect gift for my oldest son. He loves Lego, robots, coding, etc. and he would have SUCH a blast building this!
Tara Gauthier says
I love that it is so interactive, and also teaches them something but is also very fun to play with!
karinespace says
Training kids to do programming through play is nice!
binabugged says
CONGRATS to the winner