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by mariposita
28 Nov 2011, 18:33
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Another Mindstorms Beginner
Replies: 8
Views: 12996

Re: Another Mindstorms Beginner

Thanks again everyone! My husband says you are enablers (as if that's a bad thing??), which means I went for it and ordered two full kits (on sale on Amazon for $220!) so my son and I can engage in "parallel play" (as the preschool teachers put it). The truth is that we're both pretty obse...
by mariposita
22 Nov 2011, 04:22
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Another Mindstorms Beginner
Replies: 8
Views: 12996

Re: Another Mindstorms Beginner

You guys are great--thanks so much for all of the suggestions--I really appreciate it. I'm just blown away by all of the things we'll be able to do (I had no idea there was a gyroscope--that's just nuts). I'll be sure to report back on what we end up buying and how it all goes down... and whether my...
by mariposita
21 Nov 2011, 14:18
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Another Mindstorms Beginner
Replies: 8
Views: 12996

Another Mindstorms Beginner

Hi-- Thanks for this great forum--I've learned so much already and am looking forward to participating. I'm the mom of a ten year old Lego fanatic (and a long-time Lego fanatic myself). I live in a country where it is very expensive and difficult to buy Mindstorms, but am making a trip back to the U...