Pre-order the Avengers Hero Inventor Kit by littleBits

Not to be outdone by Kano’s Harry Potter Coding Kit, littleBits are set to release a Marvel Avengers-themed coding kit that teaches kits how to invent their own high-tech gear, à la Tony Stark or Shuri.

The kit comes with a transparent wearable sleeve/gauntlet and a variety of magnetic electronic “bits” that can be assembled along that sleeve in various ways to create different inventions:

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What’s cool is that kids don’t just assemble a bunch of sensors and call it a day. Using a special companion app, they’ll actually get to work with block code to customize how the gauntlet works, along with receiving lessons from a number of the Avengers on how to make specific functions work. Iron Man shows you how to use light powers, Ant-Man and Wasp help you set up a speed tracker, Black Widow teaches you the art of stealth, and Black Panther and Shuri train you in customizing your inventions.

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One cool feature is that kids can design their own hero icon and display it on the LED light matrix with the press of a button. There are also real Avengers sound effects that can be unlocked, or you can create your own sound. This kit really makes kids feel they’re a souped-up high-tech superhero. Such a cool idea.

The kit releases on August 24th, 2018 and can be pre-ordered for $150.