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Lego Spybotics is a sub-theme of Lego Mindstorms where you build robots using Lego Technics pieces in order to run and complete missions The Spybots that you build are controlled by a special master brick to which motors or other sensors can be attached. This master brick can be programmed using a computer to take inputs from the sensors, interpret and then act on the data with the motors or other output devices like LEGO lamps which allows for the creation of wireless lego robots. These Sensors can be things like, thermometers, light sensors, sound sensors, touch sensors, and Ultrasonic sensors.
Each Spybot is designed to be strong in only one or two of the categories of speed, strength, and agility. That means that the user will have to learn how to capitalize on the vehicles strengths in a competition with other Spybotics vehicles.
There are 10 preset missions included in the spybotics software that can be made easier or harder. There are 5 missions intended as 1 player missions:
- Laser Maze
- Command Override
- Gamma Overload
- Energy Crisis
- X-Factor
The other 5 missions are designed for two players (two Spybots):
- The Mole
- Critical Countdown
- Robot Rescue
- Face-Off
- Circuit Breaker
In addition to these pre-set missions, players can select "Special Operations" which allows them to create their own missions based on a set of nine templates.
Amazon and Ebay are a great source for new and used Lego sets and they can be at extremely reasonable prices, Ebay also gives you a huge variety to choose from as well as allowing you to still find items that are no longer available
Gigamesh G60 No. 3806
Gigamesh G60 is a Spybotics
set released in 2002 and contains 244 pieces. This is considered to be the strongest of
the Spybots and is great for rough and tumble missions.
The programmable controller allows you to
customize the Gigamesh with
special features before starting on your mission, so you're as prepared
as
possible for what lies ahead. The Gigamesh’s best attributes are it's strength, having a low centre of gravity. Its signature feature is its rows of wheels allowing it to tumble over and keep on going. The parts
included are colorful and
imaginative, and the
instructions are very clear.
On the right are many of the items for sale on Ebay ranging from the complete set to pieces from the set. Alternatively this set can be purchased from Amazon using the link below.
Snaptrax S45 No. 3807
Snaptrax S45 is a Spybotics set released in 2002 and contains 202 pieces. This is considered to be the most agile of the Spybots and is great for missions involving large amounts of dodging.
The
programmable controller allows you to
customize the Snaptrax with
special features before starting on your mission, so you're as prepared
as
possible for what lies ahead. The Snaptrax’s best attributes are it's agility, having tractor like locomotion with the tank tracks. Its signature feature is its beetle-like pincers to grab objects. The parts
included are colorful and
imaginative, and the
instructions are very clear.
On the right are many of the items for sale on Ebay ranging from the complete set to pieces from the set. Alternatively this set can be purchased from Amazon using the link below.
Shadowstrike S70 No. 3808
Shadowstrike S70 is a Spybotics
set and contains 223 pieces. This is considered to be the fastest of the Spybots.
The programmable controller allows you to customize the Shadowstrike with
special features before starting on your mission, so you're as prepared as
possible for what lies ahead. The Shadowstrike’s best attributes are
speed and agility, having a tripodlike build, but it also offers some
strength. Its signature feature is the grabbing arm protruding from the
front of its body, allowing it to grasp at things in its way. The parts included are colorful and
imaginative, and the
instructions are very clear.
On the right are many of the items for sale on Ebay ranging from the complete set to pieces from the set. Alternatively this set can be purchased from Amazon using the link below.
Technojaw T55 No. 3809
Technojaw T55 is a Spybotics
set released in 2002 and contains 260 pieces. This is considered to be the most versatile of
the Spybots having some elements of speed, agility and strength.
The programmable controller allows you to
customize the Technojaw with
special features before starting on your mission, so you're as prepared
as
possible for what lies ahead. The Technojaw’s has good speed, agility and strength. Its signature feature is the ightning fast power jaws protruding from the
front of its body, allowing it to grasp at things in its way. The parts
included are colorful and
imaginative, and the
instructions are very clear.
On the right are many of the items for sale on Ebay ranging from the complete set to pieces from the set. Alternatively this set can be purchased from Amazon using the link below.
Lego Spybotics Secret Agent Training Manual
The Lego Spybotics Secret Agent Training Manual is a great addition to the Spybotics series and provides complete coverage of the ultimate LEGO Spybotics system. It starts with an overview and then goes into the ins and outs of Spybotics, including systems training, construction and care, agent communications, mission selection, and even advanced topics, such as how to customize your missions. This Training Manual is designed to help secret agents get the most out of their various Lego Spybots and you can enjoy it even when you're not running covert missions with your Spybot.
This Training Manual is available on Amazon at an extremely reasonable price and is definitely worth it to make sure that you get the best out of your Spybot. It can be purchased by following the link below.
