LEGO Boost is best described to be a supercharged building and coding set, ensuring that all creations will obtain movement, sound and personality. A recommended retail price of $159.99 certainly makes the LEGO Boost pricier than a regular set of LEGO, but there are benefits to be reaped from such a toy system.
It merges the endless play opportunities of a traditional LEGO set alongside a range of movement and sound capabilities. Such an opportunity opens up via an easy-to-use, app-based coding environment that even a child is able to understand — as long as he or she is 7 years or older. Making use of familiar LEGO elements and a simple coding language is a potent recipe for success.
LEGO Boost will be powered by a Move Hub, which happens to be a LEGO stud-covered brick that has a built-in tilt sensor which children are able to add LEGO elements, motors and a sensor that merges color and distance detection. There are five different models to choose from: Vernie the Robot, Frankie the Cat, the Guitar 4000, the Multi-Tool Rover 4 (M.T.R.4), and the Autobuilder.