Comparison Lego Creative Toolbox 17101 vs Lego Mindstorms EV3 31313
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| Lego Creative Toolbox 17101 | Lego Mindstorms EV3 31313 | |
from £353.97 | from $342.56 up to $399.96 | |
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5 characters. Step by step assembly instructions in an interactive way. Action programming. Intuitive clear remote control. The Lego Boost app works on iOS (version 10.3 and up) or Android (version 5.0 and up). Requires 6 AAA batteries to operate. | Included colour sensors, motion (touch), infrared. There is a USB port and a micro SD card reader. Computer-assisted programming (the EV3 Programme) provides more options than an Android or iOS app. Batteries AAA (2 pcs), AA (6 pcs) are required for operation. | |
| Age | 7+ | 10+ |
| Preference | boys | boys |
| Material | plastic | plastic |
| Game type | robotics | robotics |
| Number of pieces | 847 pcs | 601 pcs |
| Models in assembly | 5 | 5 |
| Connection | block | block |
| Moving elements (mechanics) |  | |
| Moving elements (motor) | | |
| Lighting effects | |  |
| Remote control | | |
| Control via smartphone | | |
| Finished toy size | 190x210x410 mm | |
| Packing size | 540x282x91 mm | 480x378x71 mm |
| Added to E-Catalog | august 2017 | may 2015 |
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Age
Age recommendations are quite conditional, but it is still not recommended to deviate from them. So construction toys for older children may contain small parts that a curious little child might swallow. At the same time, sets for little ones are easy to assemble and uninteresting for adult children. And an age-inappropriate construction set may turn out to be too complex and inconvenient, upsetting or even frightening the baby.
Note that the age category to some extent characterizes the maximum age at which the designer can be useful. For example, a set for 1+ and 2+ is unlikely to attract an 8-year-old or even a 7-year-old primary school student, while a complex design for 14+, 16+ and even 18+ often turns out to be interesting even for adults over 30 and even over 40. However, even within the same age category, much depends on the characteristics of a particular set, in particular, on the type of game. And there are design options for any age. In addition to those listed above, there are also 3+, 4+, 5+, 6+, 9+, 10+, 11+..., 12+.
Note that the age category to some extent characterizes the maximum age at which the designer can be useful. For example, a set for 1+ and 2+ is unlikely to attract an 8-year-old or even a 7-year-old primary school student, while a complex design for 14+, 16+ and even 18+ often turns out to be interesting even for adults over 30 and even over 40. However, even within the same age category, much depends on the characteristics of a particular set, in particular, on the type of game. And there are design options for any age. In addition to those listed above, there are also 3+, 4+, 5+, 6+, 9+, 10+, 11+..., 12+.
Number of pieces
The total number of parts included in the delivery of the designer. At the same time, the calculation, usually, also takes into account the details that make up individual characters (torso, arms, legs, head, etc.) — despite the fact that the figures are most often delivered assembled and are not designed for disassembly during normal use . Also note that the kit may include several spare parts, in case of breakage or loss of any of the main elements.
Lighting effects
The presence in the designer of various lighting effects : backlighting, flashing lights, etc. This feature gives the assembled model an original and attractive appearance, and in some cases it can be useful in fact (for example, to make a car driving on the floor more noticeable so that it is not stepped on). Specific types of lighting effects may vary depending on the model.
Remote control
The presence of a remote control in the delivery set of the designer. This remote control can be either wired or wireless. It is found only in sets equipped with moving elements with a motor (see above), however, not every such set is equipped with a remote control, so the presence of this function should be specified separately. Also note that sets that are compatible with the remote control, but not equipped with it, do not belong to this category.