Our Top 5 Tech Toy Picks For Christmas 2018
With tech toys rapidly increasing in popularity we have put this page together to give you our choices of the top 5 tech toys for Christmas 2018/19. If you are looking to buy a tech toy as a gift this Christmas but can’t seem to decide which one, this page should be of help.
On this page we will give you a quick rundown of the main features of each of our top 5 tech toys before going into more detail and telling you where to get it at the best price and with delivery in time for Christmas.
We will also put links to our full reviews of each toy where you will also be able to see what people who have already bought these toys are saying about them…
Plus you will also be able to view a a short video showing exactly what you can expect from each tech toy before you buy.
You may also like to check out the top new toy releases for Christmas 2018 too.
Top 5 Tech Toys For Christmas 2018…
Anki Cozmo Interactive Robot Toy-Our Top Choice…
We thought it only fair to tell you our top choice right at the start so you can go and check it out for yourself to see if it is something you think your kids would love as a gift this Christmas.
Our top choice of tech toys for Christmas 2018 is the Anki Cozmo Interactive Robot Toy. If you would like to see the full product description over on Amazon.com just click here
We have chosen this as our top tech toy because of just how lifelike it is. Cozmo is exactly like the robots you see in the movies and he has a mind and personality all of his own…
And you don’t need to be an experienced coder to program him, you do it using drag and drop coding blocks which you can use in any number of combinations to get him to do just about anything you can think of…
Plus he also has his own personality that actually develops over time when he is played with making him so much more than just a robot toy.
If you are looking for the ultimate in entertaining and educational robot toys, with a whole lot more besides, then Anki Cozmo is it!
Main features:
- Cozmo is a real-life robot like you’ve only seen in the movies and he’s ready to be your loyal sidekick
- Challenge Cozmo to games or use Explorer Mode to see things from his perspective
- With a beginner-friendly interface, Cozmo is the perfect educational robot for kids and adults to learn to creatively code
- Easier than you’d think and tougher than he looks, this toy robot is tested for durability and security
- Cozmo by Anki requirements: a compatible iOS or Android device and the free Cozmo app
- Includes 1 Cozmo robot, 3 Cubes, and 1 charger (USB power adapter not included)
Check out the Anki Cozmo Interactive Robot Toy over on Amazon.com…
Here Are The Rest Of Our top 5 tech Toys For Christmas 2018…
Lego BOOST Creative Toolbox 17101 Building And Coding Kit…
If you would like to go straight over to Amazon.com and check out the full product description for yourself, click here…
Alternatively, click here to read our full review…
We chose this as one of our top 5 tech toys because there is so much you can do with it. You can build and code 5 multifunctional robots using the Lego BOOST Creative Toolbox 17101 Building And Coding Kit, but it doesn’t end there…
This kit is also compatible with other Lego kits and the models created can also be coded and controlled using the free Lego Boost App.
If your kids are interested in building and coding robots, or even creating and coding their own robots then this is the Christmas 2018 tech toy gift for them.
Main features:
- Who doesn’t love robots? Introduce kids to the creative world of coding with the best educational STEM toys to foster their curiosities. Building, learning, and programming robots has never been more fun!
- Includes 847 LEGO pieces that kids can build and rebuild into 5 cool multifunctional models. The best and most popular robotics toys for 7-12 year old boys and girls who love to tinker and learn about science. Use the latest tech like color, distance and tilt sensors.
- Construct and code Vernie the Robot to dance, rock out on the Guitar4000, foster Frankie the Cat, interact with the Autobuilder, or explore a new discovery with the M.T.R.4 (Multi-Tooled Rover 4). The IQ-boosting activities are endless!
- Award-winning toy and the perfect gift for kids and teenagers. Instructions for all 5 models are included with the free LEGO BOOST app. Download in the Amazon Appstore: amazon.com/dp/B075LL7KGB. Requires 6x AAA 1.5V batteries (not included).
- Vernie the Robot stands over 10″ (27cm) tall, Guitar4000 over 1” (5cm) high, 16” (42cm) long and 5” (15cm) wide, Frankie the Cat over 6” (17cm) tall, AutoBuilder over 10” (27cm) high, M.T.R.4 over 4” (12cm) high, 9” (23cm) long and 5” (14cm) wide.
- A tablet or mobile phone is required, but not included. Compatible with selected iOS, Android, Kindle and Windows 10 devices with BLE 4.1 and newer. Compatible with select mobile devices.
- Kids can combine their kit with LEGO City 60194 Arctic Scout Truck or LEGO NINJAGO 70652 Stormbringer and use the LEGO BOOST app to control their own original electronic creations.
Check out the Lego BOOST Creative Toolbox 17101 Building And Coding Kit over on Amazon.com for the best price and delivery in time for Christmas…
littleBits Avengers Hero Inventor Kit…
In third place we have the littleBits Avengers Hero Inventor Kit
If you would prefer to head straight over to Amazon.com and check out the full product listing for yourself just click here…
On the other hand, if you would like to read the full review for this great little tech toy just click here…
We have selected this toy because it not only transforms kids into superheros, but it also teaches them how to code their gauntlet, starting off simply and advancing through the basics of coding.
Another great thing is that kids can personalize their gauntlet simply by combining the easy to use coding technology and their imaginations, making it possible that no two gauntlets come out the same!
Plus the littleBits Avengers Hero Inventors Kit
Which means they can do it all themselves without any adult supervision being required!
Main features:
- Code your gauntlet to unleash 10 authentic Avengers sound effects or record your own hero battle cry.
- Includes everything kids need to build and customize an interactive electronic Super hero gauntlet: electronic building blocks, LED Matrix, authentic Marvel sound effects bit, plastic pieces, stickers and battery.
- Unlock hours and hours of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) learning with over 18 activities for Super hero kids to build, play and code.
- Creative kids bring their imagination to life by personalizing their interactive Super hero gear with included sticker sheets and household items.
- No grown-ups necessary: in-app step by step video instructions and troubleshooting guide kids through fun missions like stealth mode, speed Tracker, Super hero voice, and animator creator.
- An easy introduction to coding through block based coding with activities to advance through programming fundamentals like loops and logic.
- Requires smart device: iPhone (iOS 10.0 or later) or Android (5.0 or later) is required to build and control your Avengers gear. Amazon devices not compatible at this time.
- Built for the toughest kids. Each gauntlet comes with new and improved locks and gauntlet cover to keep circuits secure. Every littleBits kit is protected by a 30 day warranty and customer support.
Osmo Genius Kit For iPad…
Next on our list of top 5 tech toys we have the Osmo Genius Kit For iPad.
One of the things we especially like about this toy is that it doesn’t require any batteries and once you’ve downloaded the apps you don’t even need a wi-fi connection any more to use it.
It is also very easy to set up and can be used with a number of different sized iPads so it’s quite versatile in that respect.
Although kids can have tons of fun with the Osmo Genius
Main features:
- Five award-winning games that transform your iPad into a hands-on learning tool
- Turns core subjects, like math (numbers) and spelling (words), into fearless fun
- Encourages visual thinking (Tangram), problem solving (Newton), and creative drawing skills (masterpiece)
- Designed to adjust to kids aged 5-12 skill level. Toy-of-the-year-2015|time-best-inventions-of-2014
- Genius kit comes with the Osmo iPad base (stand & reflector), game playing pieces (including upper and lower case words tiles) and stackable storage containers. Requires iPad to play.
- Important: an iPad (iPad not included) is required to play. Compatible with iPad 2-6, iPad mini 1-4, iPad air 1-2, iPad pro 9.7 & 10.5 inch.
Kano Harry Potter Coding Kit…
To round up our choices of top 5 tech toys for Christmas 2018 we have the Kano Harry Potter Coding Kit.
This will no doubt be a massive hit with Harry Potter
If you want you can head straight over to Amazon.com and check out the full product description for this toy by clicking here…
Or you can check out our full review of it here…
This toy made it onto our top 5 tech toys for Christmas 2018 because we think it is something that Harry Potter fans will go absolutely crazy for this Christmas…
At long last, kids can now get what kids who love magic have always wanted, an actual magic wand that they can use to create magic before their own eyes!
The Kano Wand is easy to put together as full, easy to follow instructions are included, and the coding has been made simple too.
Now your little wizards can see their magic come to life on screen with a wave of the wand and a flick of the wrist.
Main features:
- Build a wand that responds to your movements. Comes with wand parts, PCB with codeable LED, button, batteries, step-by-step book, stickers, poster, and free Kano app. Tablet not included.
- Learn to code with 70+ step-by-step creative challenges. Make feathers fly, goblets multiply, fire flow, pumpkins grow, and more.
- Wave your wand and see instant effects on screen. Create with creatures, sweets, spells, 200+ exclusive sounds, music, and Wizarding artefacts.
- Endless play with Kano world. Remix art, games, and music made by a creative community.
- Works with most tablets and computers. No coding experience necessary. Includes Lifetime care and 1 year Warranty. Ages 6+.
Our #1 Tech Toy For Christmas 2018/19…
Whichever one you choose you get a fantastic robot toy, the only difference between them being the color.
The Anki Cozmo
Coding your Anki Cozmo
Cozmo is a great little educational toy which also plays a number of games, or you can put him in ‘Explorer mode’ where you get to have a unique ‘robots eye’ view of the world, just like they do in the movies, and see things from his point of view…
He also has his own personality too which grows and develops from the moment you begin to interact with him, just like a real human or a pet…
He can recognize your face, and up to seven other faces too, and greet each of you by name…
He can sneeze, and laugh, and do a victory dance and even go off and play on his own if you don’t want to play with him, just like kids do…
The Anki Cozmo/Anki Cozmo Limited Edition is the ‘must have’ out of all our top 5 tech toys, for kids, and adults, who love robots and coding, and all things tech for Christmas 2018…
And don’t forget to check out our best Christmas toys for 2018 page, along with our top 10 Christmas toys for 2018 page too…
