Best Selling VEX Robotics Toys for STEM Learning

As our children grow older, there are times when the toys we give them don’t match what they want – especially if they are starting to have their own interests and are curious for more challenge. For the kids, they are always after the FUN. For the grownups – particularly if you’re a parent, you want something that will encourage learning and WHOLESOME entertainment.

Are there such kinds of toys? Of course, there are! There are plenty of them out there, and here at Mr Toys, you will find toys that are fun for kids and can inspire learning as well. STEM toys are one of the best ranges of fun learning toys that both parents and children will appreciate – particularly growing kids!

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and maths. By that, you can guess what STEM toys attempt to promote. One of the well-known brands of STEM toys in the market today is VEX Robotics! VEX Robotics offers educational robotics for everyone. VEX produces toys and tools that cater to all levels of both formal and informal education with their accessible, scalable, and affordable solutions. Aside from science and engineering principles, VEX instils creativity, teamwork, leadership, and problem solving on children. VEX products enable educators of all types to engage and inspire kids to be the STEM problem solvers of the future!

Sounds interesting? Then you’ll definitely find this even MORE interesting. We have collated a list of the top 10 best selling VEX Robotics toys that parents, STEM educators, and the kids are crazy about. Have a look!

10. VEX Forklift Ball Machine

Using a unique over-centre linkage, the VEX Forklift Ball Machine is capable of performing both scooping and lifting motions with its specialised forklift arm. Powered by a hand crank, this toy machine will move balls in a continuous loop at a rate of 1 ball per second.

• 270+ snap together pieces
• Compatible with education VEX IQ pieces
• Collectable VEX Robotics ball machines
• 8 balls included
• Batteries not required
• Roller coaster style ball machine
• For ages 8 years and up

9. VEX Dump Truck

Complete with an engine, the VEX Dump Truck can haul parts across your construction site. Your child will build like never before with a VEX Construction Zone set.

• Over 320 pieces
• Perfect for budding engineers and building enthusiasts
• Includes little construction worker figures
• For ages 8 years and up.

8. VEX BattleBots End Game

Become a pro BattleBots builder with the VEX BattleBots End Game construct! It features a signature front wedge armour plate that deflects attacks, all the way down to the orange anti-flip tabs on the top of the bot. It even has a realistic belt-driven disc spinner, which spins into action as you drive around!

• Over 290 VEX IQ pieces
• Push to activate weapon
• For ages 8 and up

7. VEX Back Hoe

Get ready to build like never before with VEX Back Hoe Construction Zone! You can also manoeuvre the backhoe as it scoops towards itself for some heavy lifting.

• Over 200 pieces
• Perfect for budding engineers and building enthusiasts
• Includes little figures of construction workers
• For ages 8 years and up.

6. VEX Hexcalator Ball Machine

Inspired by cutting edge medical devices, the VEX Hexcalator is a kinetic art masterpiece that uses a hand crank to power 3 hexagonal indexing wheels which transport balls uphill, where they are released into the return ramp. Once you’ve built the set, watch as the gears turn, the axles twist, and the balls roll as you turn the knob by hand or attach a motor kit to add power to the machine.

• 260+ snap together pieces
• Compatible with education VEX IQ pieces
• Collectable VEX Robotics ball machines
• Features 2 alternate builds
• 8 balls included
• Batteries not required
• Ages 8 years and up

5. VEX BattleBots Warhead

Do you love BattleBots? If yes, then take your hobby to the next level and build this model of the BattleBots hero! VEX BattleBots Warhead is a miniaturised yet fully functional version of the actual BattleBot. You can adjust the angle of the outer wings or pose the tail in different orientations. Warhead’s spinning front disc is also push activated, so just drive around to fire up the weapon to attack.

• Over 270 VEX IQ pieces
• Push to activate weaponry
• Kids will feel like they’re a real BattleBots engineer
• For ages 8 years and up.

4. VEX Hook Shot

Shoot it and you score! The VEX Hook Shot ball machine is a kinetic art mechanism that blends the thrill of great machinery with the excitement of sports science. Spin the hand crank to wind up the elastic powered striker, launch balls through the loop system, and sink them in the return basket.

• Over 180 VEX Robotics pieces
• Compatible with education VEX IQ pieces
• Collectable VEX Robotics ball machines
• Features 2 alternate builds
• 8 balls included
• Batteries not required
• For ages 8 years and up

3. VEX Zip Flyer

This robotic gadget is capable of shooting propellers over 30 feet in the air! Pull the zip-cord stick to release. The faster you pull, the higher they go! The excitement doesn't stop there, because the VEX Robotics Zip Flyer can be built for both hand-held and tabletop action. Two ways to build, two ways to launch... Ready… Set… Fly!

• 100+ snap together pieces
• Includes 3 propeller flyers
• Ages 8 years and up

2. VEX Tower Crane

Build this tower crane set that works and functions like a full sized machine. Get ready to build and play like never before with VEX Robotics Construction Crane!

• With over 830 pieces
• Perfect for budding engineers and building enthusiasts
• Includes figures of construction workers
• Has an elevator and towers over just above 2 feet
• Can lift and move objects wherever the crane can reach
• For ages 8 years and up.

1. VEX Robotic Arm

If you’re child loves humanised robots, then they will enjoy building the VEX Robotic Arm! This construction kit challenges you to not only “Build Genius,” but also build a fully functional VEX Motorised Robotic Arm at the same time.

• Over 350 VEX Robotics pieces
• Can pick up and relocate items
• Crane can rotate 360 degrees
• Includes 2 alternate builds
• Articulated grabber hand
• For ages 8 years and up.

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