Gifts for Young Engineers
Big ideas start with a little curiosity. Explore gifts at Best Buy Canada that give kids and teens new ways to build, test, and discover how things work. From LEGO Technic sets to robot building kits and hands-on circuit projects, find a challenge that fits their interests and experience.
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LEGO Technic Sets for Curious Builders
LEGO Technic: Backhoe Loader - 104 Pieces (42197)
LEGO Technic: Monster Jam Sparkle Smash - 243 Pieces (42220)
LEGO Technic: Ferrari FXX K - 897 Pieces (42212)
LEGO Technic: Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Hypercar - 771 Pieces (42222)
LEGO Technic: Ferrari SF-24 F1 Car - 1361 Pieces (42207)
LEGO Technic: 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car - 793 Pieces (42223)
LEGO Technic: Porsche 911 GT3 R REXY AO Racing Car - 1313 Pieces (42224)
Robot Building Kits for Hands-On Discovery
UNICORN ENTERPRISES 4-In-1 Motorized Robot Kit
TTS Binarybots Cardboard-To-Code Dimm Robot Kit With Bbc Micro:bit - Build & Program Stem Robot - Coding Gift for Kids & Beginners Ages 8+
HP Robots Otto Starter Builder Kit - Diy Stem Coding Robot for Kids 8+ - Python & C++ Programmable - Arduino Ide Compatible With Sensors
ROBOBLOQ Qoopers. Programmable Metal Robot Kit
TTS Bee-Bot Marketplace Mat. Product Code: 708-It10154 | Educational Fun Robot Mats- Programmable Robot Toys for Kids | Above 3 Years
HLD Sillbird Robot Building Kit w Remote Control for Boys Ages 8-14, Stem Coding Robotics Technic Toy Birthday Creative Gifts for Kids, Buildable
CIC Hydraulic Robot Arm Kit
ROBOTRYX Jitterygit Grindburst| Stem Toys Robot Toys Boys Toys Ages 5 6 7 8 9 10 to 11 Building Toys Kids Gifts | Juguetes Para Niños
ROBOTRYX Jitterygit Zakarpian | Stem Toys Robot Toys Boys Toys Ages 5 6 7 8 9 10 to 11 Building Toys Kids Gifts | Juguetes Para Niños
HLD 5 In 1 Robot Building Kit for Kids, Educational Stem Building Blocks Set, Remote & App Control Construction Robot/tracked Racer/tank/bulldozer
ROBOTRYX Jitterygit Snabglider | Stem Toys Robot Toys Boys Toys Ages 5 6 7 8 9 10 to 11 Building Toys Kids Gifts | Juguetes Para Niños
HLD Stem Robot Toys for Kids Remote & App Controlled Coding Robot Building Block Science Engineering Kit, Diy Creative Model Educational Birthday
HLD 3-In-1 Stem Remote Control Building Kits Toys for Kids-392 Pieces Educational Blocks Kit, Rc Racer Tracked Car/robot/tank Gift Set for Boys And
HLD Stem Robot Projects Educational 5-In-1 Toys for 8-14 Year Old Boys Girls, Programmable Building Block Set With Remote & App Control (495 PCs)
HLD Stem Projects for Kids Ages 8-12, Remote & App Controlled Robot Building Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys And Girls (468 Pieces)
CIRCUITMESS Wacky Robots Marv - Diy Soldering & Electronics Kit - Learn Leds, Switches, Pushbuttons - Stem Robot Kit for Beginners
EDISON Contempo Views - Lego Compatible Educational Robot V2.0
WINGOMART 573 PCs Robot Building Blocks Kit, Stem Engineering Building Bricks Construction Toys, Compatible w All Major Brands, Ideal Educational
EDISON Contempo Views Robot V2 Programmable Lego Compatible Educational Bot Stem Coding Kit - Edpack1
EDISON Contempo Views Robot V2 Programmable Lego Compatible Educational Bot Stem Coding Kit- Edpack2
EDISON Contempo Views Robot V2 Programmable Lego Compatible Educational Bot Stem Coding Kit - Team Set
EDISON Contempo Views - Lego Compatible Educational Robot V2.0 (Pack Of 6 With Carrying Case)
JITTERYGIT Robot Police Stem Building Toy for Boys | Gift for Kids Ages 6 7 8 9 10 11 Year Olds
CIRCUITMESS Wacky Robots Robby - Diy Mini Robot Kit - Learn Vibration Sensors & Leds - Stem Electronics for Kids Ages 7+
SUNFOUNDER Pisloth Ai Programmable Robot Kit - Dancing, Obstacle Avoidance, Object Following, Tts & Sound Effects - Diy Bionic Robotics Kit for Pi
EDISON Contempo Views Robot V2 Programmable Lego Compatible Educational Bot Stem Coding Kit - Stem Set & Edcreate
ABILIX Krypton 3 -Stem Education Robot Kit - 395+ Components 19+ Projects- Infinite Creativity Chart & Scratch Coding
MERCONNET Binary Bots Totem Spider - Robot Kit for Kids - Bbc Micro:bit Educational Fun, Programmable Floor Mat Toy, Motion & Sensor-Based Learning
MERCONNET Binary Bots Totem Crab Kit - Educational Robot Construction Kit for Kids - Micro:bit Coding & Motion, Light & Touch Sensor Board - Stem
ROBOTRYX Jitterygit Cliffsling | Stem Toys Robot Toys Boys Toys Ages 5 6 7 8 9 10 to 11 Building Toys Kids Gifts | Juguetes Para Niños
HLD Educational Building Blocks, Remote & App Controlled 2In1 Rc Car/construction Robot Stem Kit, Science Learning Car Building Sets for Boys Girls
CIRCUITMESS Wacky Robots Artemis - Diy Educational Robot Kit - No Solder Stem Toy - Learn Electronics, Resistance & Led Circuits
TRADEOPIA Diy Super Sportscar (Green) Premium Building Block Kit (457 Pieces) With Pull Back Action Feature - Educational Stem Toy for Ages 6+
EDISON Contempo Views - Edcreate - Robot Creator's Kit
EDISON Contempo Views Robot V2 Programmable Lego Compatible Educational Bot Stem Coding Kit - Edpack1 & Edcreate
EDISON Contempo Views Robot V2 Programmable Lego Compatible Educational Bot Stem Coding Kit - Edpack3
EDISON Contempo Views Robot V2 Programmable Lego Compatible Educational Bot Stem Coding Kit - Edpack3 & Edcreate
EDISON Contempo Views Robot V2 Programmable Lego Compatible Educational Bot Stem Coding Kit - Stem Set
EDISON Contempo Views Robot V2 Programmable Lego Compatible Educational Bot Stem Coding Kit - Class Set
ABILIX Krypton 5 – Stem Education Robot Kit: 780+ Components & 36+ Projects – Infinite Creativity Chart & Scratch Coding
ROBOBLOQ Qoopers. Programmable Metal Robot Kit | Intelligent And Educational Toy Car Robotic Kit for Arduino Learner
MERCONNET Root Technology Pack, Coding Robot Set Of 12 | Programmable Robot Set, Educational Robot for Programming And Kids. Great Educational
AOSEED The X-Kit Unlimited Robot Creation And Programming Kit for Kids
HLD Sillbird Robot Building Kit w Remote Control Gifts for Kids Boys Ages 8-12, Stem Coding Robotic Technic Tracked Racer Car Toys for Birthday
THE BIGLY BROTHERS Faraday Bags for Phones & Car Keys, Waterproof Signal Blocker Faraday Bag, Rfid Signal Blocking Phone & Key Fob Protector
TTS Oti-Bot Coding Robot w 1 Basket Tummy Bundle, Learning Robot Programming Robotics, Steam Robotics Programmable Rechargeable App Control Robot
TTS Bee-Bot Coding Toy Robot See & Say Version Bundle Kit w Human Body Activity Mat, Educational Stem Teaching Leading Coding Robotics for Children
EDISON Contempo Views Robot V2 Programmable Lego Compatible Educational Bot Stem Coding Kit - Team Set & Edcreate
LEGO Ideas Nasa Apollo Saturn V 21309 Building Kit (1969 Piece)
EDISON Contempo Views - V2 Lego Compatible Educational Robot With USB Key & Infrared Remote
ABILIX Robotics U – Stem Education Robot Kit: 400+ Components & 5+ Unique Builds – Swifttm, Blockly & Scratch Coding
MODULAR ROBOTICS Blocker Cubelet Robot Blocks - Stem Robot Cube for Home And Classroom Robotics - Ages 4+ Years
MODULAR ROBOTICS Drive Cubelet Robot Blocks - Stem Robot Cube for Home And Classroom Robotics - Ages 4+ Years
OHBOT 2.2 Kit Programmable Social Robot - Diy Stem Educational Coding Robot Kit for Ages 7+ - Build & Code With Python, Scratch & Windows App
MERCONNET Binary Bots Totem Tortoise - Educational Robot Construction Kit for Kids - Bbc Micro:bit Coding w Motion, Light & Touch Sensors - Stem
BANDAI Super Robot Wars High Grade Model Kit: Gespenst
TTS 3D Community Construction Kit for Bee-Bot Or Blue-Bot Building Construction Fun Box Toys for Kids
BANDAI Gundam High Grade Future Century 1/144 Scale Model Kit: #110 Gf13-017Njii G Gundam
HLD Robot Building Kit, App & Remote Control Robot Toys for Kids, 4 In 1 High-Tech Remote Control Building Block Robot, Creative Gift for Aged 6 7 8
WONDER WORKSHOP Dash Wonder Pack Coding Robot for Kids – Complete Stem Learning Bundle w Dash Robot, Sketch Kit, Launcher, Gripper Kit, Building
HLD Sillbird Robot Building Kit w Remote Control Stem Gifts for Kids Boys Ages 8-12, Coding Robotic Technic Creative Toys for Birthday - Build 5In1
Circuit Kits for Budding Inventors
CONTIXO Cb1 Kids Circuit Building Kit With 500+ Stem Experiments & Snap-Together Electronic Modules
4M Kidzlabs: Buzz Wire Making Kit
POPULAR PLAYTHINGS - Electricity Kit
HLD Solar Robot Building Kit Stem Gift for Boys Aged 8-12, 12-In-1 Diy Science Educational Robotic Toys for Kids Teens Birthday, Powered By The Sun
CIRCUITMESS Wacky Robots Buttons - Diy Mini Robot Kit - Learn Microchips & Sound Synthesis - Stem Electronics Ages 7+
CIRCUITMESS Wacky Robot Bob - Diy Mini Robot Kit - Learn Light, Resistance & Ohm’s Law - Stem Electronics for Beginners
TTS Binarybots Cardboard to Code Robot Ufo Kit - Stem Coding Toy With Bbc Micro:bit, Build & Program for Kids & Teens Age 8+
D2-1 Diy Smart Robot Car Kit - Intelligent Tracking, Electronic Assembly & Stem Learning - Motor Control, Sensors, Light Sensitive & Self Driving
IMAGILABS Starter Kit Girls Coding Gift Programmable Accessory, Learn How to Code With Imagicharm Educational Coding Toys
CIRCUITMESS Wacky Robots Capacitron - Diy Mini Robot Kit - Learn Oscillators, Transistors & Semiconductors - Stem Electronics for Beginners
CIRCUITMESS Jay-D Dj Mixtable Kit - Build & Code Stem Music Mixer, Learn Electronics, Soldering & Audio Engineering for Kids Ages 11+
CIRCUITMESS Sparkly - Diy Robot Car Kit - Learn Electronics, Photoresistors & Stem Coding - Interactive Robotics Adventure for Kids Ages 7+
EDISON Contempo Views Robot V2 Programmable Lego Compatible Educational Bot Stem Coding Kit - Class Set & Edcreate
KITRONIK Starter Kit for Bbc Micro:bit V2 - Programming And Coding Educational Model Kit - 56104
BIRDBRAIN Hummingbird Bit Base Kit With Micro:bit - Educational Diy Stem Robotics Kit for Children
KEYESTUDIO Mini Tank Smart Robot Car - Mcu Micro Controller, Ultrasonic Obstacle Avoidance - Bluetooth Remote Control - Programmable Stem Learning
FLIP TOYS | Wooden Marble Run | Coaster | Solar Powered Motorized Construction Stem Toy | Boy Girl Unisex Kids Teen Adults Desk Toy 8+
MAKEY MAKEY ® Classic: The Original Invention Kit for Everyone
MAKEY MAKEY ® Stem Pack: Classroom Invention Literacy Kit
UNICORNTOYS Salt Water Fuel Cell Car Kit
THE BIGLY BROTHERS Ultimate Arduino Starter Kit w 200+ Components, 67 Projects, 9V1A Power Supply, Complete Electronics Learning Kit for Beginners
THE BIGLY BROTHERS Electronics Starter Kit w Power Supply, 830 Tie-Points Breadboard & Jumper Wires, Precision Potentiometer Pi & Stm32 Diy Projects
CIRCUITMESS Wacky Robots Mr. Bee - Diy Mini Robot Kit - Learn Electromotors & Electromagnetic Fields - Stem Electronics Ages 7+
CIRCUITMESS Circuit Pet - Build & Code Handheld Virtual Pet - Learn Electronics, Soldering & Stem Programming for Kids Ages 11+
FLIP TOYS | Wooden Marble Run | Rotorz | Solar Powered Motorized Construction Stem Toy | Boy Girl Unisex Kids Teen Adults Desk Toy 8+
ELECFREAKS Micro:bit Starter Kit With V2 Micro:bit Board - Stem Educational Home & Classroom Kit
BIRDBRAIN Hummingbird Bit Premium Kit - Programmable Stem Robotics - Home & Classroom Modeling Kits for Children
ENGINO Discovering Stem Solar Power - Learn Solar Energy & Electricity - Educational Building Block Set for Kids & Students | Build 16 Models
ENGINO Stem Qboidz Junior Robotics Kit - Learn Coding & Programming With Guided Experiments - Educational Robotic Set for School & Homeschool | E16.1
ACEBOTT Smart Farm Iot Starter Kit - Arduino Compatible Coding Kit - Diy Wooden Sensor House for Stem Learning & Automation | Qe002 Esp32
ACEBOTT 3-In-1 Smart Home Stem Education Kit - Level 1 Diy Programming Kit for Home & School | Qe021 Esp32, (12+ Years)
ACEBOTT Qe001 Esp32 Smart Home Iot Starter Kit - Arduino/acecode Coding - Diy Wooden House Sensor Set - Electronics Home Automation & Stem Projects
ACEBOTT Smart Farm Iot Starter Kit - Esp32 Arduino/acecode Scratch - Educational Stem Diy Programming Kit for Kids 8+ | Qe010
ACEBOTT Smart Home Iot Starter Kit - Arduino & Acecode Scratch Stem Diy Programming Kit for Kids 8+ (No Micro:bit Board Included) | Qe006
THE BIGLY BROTHERS Rfid Starter Kit V2.0 w Development Board V4(Arduino Ide Compatible), 198 Components, 49 Projects, Step-By-Step Tutorial For
SYMLIS Kids Busy Board Compass Circuit Educational Toy Stem Learning Activity Board Montessori Early Education Sensory Development Model 39 1 Piece
SYMLIS Kids Busy Board Space Circuit Educational Toy Diy Stem Learning Activity Board Montessori Sensory Toy Early Education Model 39 1 Piece
SYMLIS Kids Busy Board Fire Truck Circuit Educational Toy Stem Learning Activity Board Montessori Early Education Sensory Development Model 39 1 Piece
SYMLIS Kids Busy Board Traffic Light Educational Toy Circuit Activity Board Montessori Learning Toy Early Education Stem Development Model 38 1 Piece
SYMLIS Kids Busy Board Solar System Circuit Educational Toy Stem Learning Activity Board Montessori Early Education Sensory Development Model 39 1
SYMLIS Kids Busy Board School Bus Circuit Educational Toy Stem Learning Activity Board Montessori Early Education Sensory Development Model 39 1 Piece
SYMLIS Kids Busy Board Led Long Ammeter Educational Toy Circuit Activity Board Stem Learning Montessori Sensory Development Model 43 1 Piece
SYMLIS Kids Busy Board Led Short Square Educational Toy Circuit Activity Board Stem Learning Montessori Sensory Development Model 43 1 Piece
KITRONIK Bbc Micro:bit V2 Club Box Pack Of 10 Coding Kit With USB Cables Batteries Classroom Stem Learning Set for Home Office School Use
PRIMO TOYS Cubetto+ Coding Robot Stem Kit Wooden Screen-Free Programming Toy w Control Board Blocks Map for Home School Classroom Learning for Kids
MAKEY MAKEY Stem Pack Classroom Invention Literacy Kit With 12 Boards & Accessories for Coding, Office, Home & School
PRIMO TOYS Cubetto+ Robot Playset With 4 Adventure Maps & Logic Pack, Stem Educational Coding Robotics Kit for Children 3+ Years
SAM LABS - Steam Course Kit (Team Size) | Classroom Size Lesson Kit, Learning Kits & Wireless Blocks | Educational Box
KEYESTUDIO Smart Turtle Robot - Electronic Prototyping Platform - Bluetooth Control & Infrared Remote Control - Both Arduino & Mixly Block Coding
ABRA ELECT Ard 37 In 1 Sensors Kit for Arduino | Programming And Learning Circuits | Educational Robot Essential Learning Kit for Kids
SAM LABS Alpha Kit (708-It10169) | Classroom Size Lesson Kit, Learning Kits & Wireless Blocks | Educationa Box
SAM LABS Steam Course Kit - Classroom Size Lesson Kit, Learning Kits & Wireless Blocks
ELECFREAKS Nezha Inventor’s Kit V2 for Micro:bit - 400+ Building Blocks Stem Robotics Kit w Sensors & Motors - Coding Learning Set | Micro:bit
ACEBOTT Smart Factory Kit With Esp32 - Stem Robotics & Iot Coding Kit for Kids - Classroom & Home Use (Ages 8–16) | Qe031
4M - Techcraft Paper Circuit Racer
ACEBOTT Smart Home Iot Starter Kit - Arduino & Acecode Scratch - Includes Micro:bit Board, Stem Diy Programming Kit for Kids 8+ | Qe005
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FAQ
Start with what they enjoy exploring. LEGO Technic sets suit builders who want to see how moving parts work. Robot building kits combine assembly with motion, while circuit kits introduce electrical components through hands-on projects. For kids and teens interested in programming, look for a kit that specifically includes coding activities.
Check the manufacturer's age guidance, safety warnings, and assembly requirements first. Then consider their experience: a smaller guided build can suit a beginner, while a multi-stage project may appeal to someone who already enjoys building. Piece count is only one clue; wiring, tools, and software can add complexity.
Some do, but not all. Motorized kits may work without a screen, while app-controlled or programmable robots can require a compatible phone, tablet, or computer. Remote control does not always mean a robot supports coding, so check the product details for supported devices, operating systems, and programming options.
Yes. Many mechanical building sets and introductory circuit kits focus on assembly and experimentation rather than programming. Look for manually operated models, snap-together circuit projects, or motorized kits that work without an app. Check whether digital instructions are optional if you want a fully screen-free activity.
Review what's included and whether the kit needs batteries, tools, a separate controller board, or a compatible device. Some electronics projects require soldering, while others use snap-together or no-solder connections. Follow the manufacturer's supervision guidance, keep small parts away from younger children, and plan for adult help when tools or soldering are involved.
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