How to Buy Motorized Lego Sets

Had enough of just snapping pieces together? Now you can build things that do stuff!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Lego 9V Motors
• Lego Gear Motors
• Lego Micro Motors
• Lego Technic Sets

1. Get the Lego Power Pack Motor Set ($40) for kids age 7 and up. The 60-piece kit contains a 9-volt motor, four wheels, a battery box, rubber belts and bricks. Six AA batteries are required.

2. Look for the Micro Motor or Gear Motor at Lego Shop at Home (1-800-453-4652).

3. Find the basic 9-volt motor at Discovery Channel Stores, FAO Schwarz, Learningsmith, Lego Shop at Home, Media Play, Target, and Toys R Us.

4. Buy online at eToys.

Tips & Warnings

• Use the motor kits with Lego Technic sets.

[daudy]

on 5/31/2009 http://www.legohacks.blogspot.com has a way to make some of those LEGO DC motors for almost free.