Researched
KiwiCo Remote-Controlled Snake Robot
A build-and-wire robot snake with swappable skins and a wired remote for steering.
$39.95 at KiwiCo · Price checked Oct 6
Prices at other stores may differ · Links go to the retailer
Our verdict
Key details
- Ages 9+
- STEM kits
- KiwiCo
- Available
More info
- Maker: KiwiCo
- Age: 9+ (KiwiCo range 9–12)
- Control: wired remote
- Type: single kit, no subscription
- Price: $39.95
Best for and who should skip it
Best for
- Kids aged 9 to 12 trying robotics for the first time
- Families who want one KiwiCo kit without a subscription
- Kids who like animals as much as gadgets
Skip it if
- Your child wants a programmable robot
- You want a wireless remote
What we like and what to keep in mind
What we like
- Owners say kids can often build it alone
- Swappable skins to customize the look
- Maze challenge adds play after the build
Keep in mind
- One owner found the instructions thin in places
- Remote is wired, not wireless
- Not programmable
How we reviewed it
What owners say.
- 2 positive
Paraphrased from public owner reviews. Each one links to where it was posted.
Says it hits the right level: hard enough to stay engaging, easy enough for their daughter to build alone, with no tools or fiddly little parts.
A grandparent reports their grandson built the snake in a couple of hours and loved it.
Sources.
What we read for this review, and when we last checked it.
- 01 KiwiCo. Remote-Controlled Snake Robot
- 02 KiwiCo. Remote-Controlled Snake Robot customer reviews
How it compares.
This toy next to the alternatives we suggest, using the maker’s details.
| Detail |
This reviewKiwiCo Remote-Controlled Snake Robot
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Thames & Kosmos Hydraulic Boxing Bots
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KiwiCo Chain Reaction Workshop
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|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.95 | $49.95 | $69.95 |
| Maker’s age | Ages 9+ | Ages 10+ | Ages 9+ |
| Category | STEM kits | STEM kits | STEM kits |
| Pieces | – | 327 | – |
| Good for | Kids 9+ who want a first robot build | Kids 10+ who want a build that ends in a match | Kids 9+ who love Rube Goldberg machines |
| Stock | Available | Available | Available |
Prices are the list prices we saw on the maker’s site and change often.
