Lego Mindstorms Robot Inventor Stuff says ★★★★★ A fun, versatile set for Lego electronics newcomers and old hands alike

£250 / stuff.tv/mindstorms

It’s clear Lego has prioritised immediacy and fun with its latest build-your-own-bots kit, which lets you and/or your little ones create five different coding-controlled mecha-beings. Yes, the set lacks a proper screen and relies on a separate device for programming; but it offers great clarity and scope, plus an attitude that encourages tinkering… whatever your age.