craftymama Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Last year oldest got the Snap Circuits 300 set. This year Santa is being asked for more circuits. Is there any benefit to getting another set? If so, which one? Or is there some kind of other set to go along with what he has? With our shipping issues I really need to get everything ordered now. Please help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenaj Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 We have the basic set and then we got the Lights set last year which the kids really like. I'm not sure they really combine the kits too much but they are both often out and my 9 year old is getting creative with them and making his own stuff so I do think he uses pieces from both sets. He's asked for the motion set or the green set this year, not sure we're going to get it but it's on his list. One of the most-used toys (both sets) around our house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 You can get an upgrade for the 300 set, and it'll have not just more pieces, but different ones, so you can do a wider range of projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry in OH Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 For single child play, you can buy an upgrade kit - SC300 to SC400, 500, or 750. For multiple children, I’d get a larger base set rather than upgrading. The upgrade kits do not include base plates. For simultaneous play, each child needs his own base plate. There are a number of specialty kits that include pieces not in the base sets. These include light, sound, remote control rover, green energy, and others. My children have four or five sets and another has been requested for this Christmas. They really like the light set they got last year. This year they want the sound set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 We have 3 or 4 sets, and they are all used. I think they specialty sets look like fun - light, sound, remote, etc (mentioned above). If you want, just start with an upgrade kit to the 300. Kiddo here combines sets now, which is interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I'm actually considering these for one of my sons. I hope it is not too off topic, but how do ya'll store the things? Bins? Bags? Toolboxes? I figured if I was going to buy a kit, I might as well plan on a place for the components to live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenaj Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 We just keep them in the boxes they come in. There are sections for each part so it keeps them from banging around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I'd go straight to the 750 set. You can keep the other set for spare parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 We keep our original set (the Junior set) in the box in which it came, and we also upgraded to the huge 750 set with the nice case, and it lives in that case with all of its nice little slots for everything. It's well organized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I'd go straight to the 750 set. You can keep the other set for spare parts. We did this years ago. No regrets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 We bought the 750 set and the car. The car isn't really worth the new price (I found it used), but it was a fun extension of the set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2myboys Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Does the 750 set have enough bases for 3 boys to play together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2myboys Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 The light set looks cool and you can hook it up to your iPod or mp 3 player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 It's good to know the boxes have their own organization. Now just to keep the boxes from being used for other things..like dragon dens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 They are on sale on deals on Amazon today, if you can snag them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 We bought the 750 set and the car. The car isn't really worth the new price (I found it used), but it was a fun extension of the set. Can you tell me more about the car/rover? My son saw it(the version that also shoots discs) and would love it, it's the only thing he's asked for from Santa. We can afford it...how is the replay value? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acorn Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Can you tell me more about the car/rover? My son saw it(the version that also shoots discs) and would love it, it's the only thing he's asked for from Santa. We can afford it...how is the replay value? Check Amazon daily deals, I think the car is coming up. The one I wanted sold out before I saw the ads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Just saying. Mommy wants the 750 set in the case. Our poor child, I see a day in which Daddy takes over the Legos and Mommy takes over the SnapCircuits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 We had the rover years ago and it didn't get much play after it was assembled the first time. I like the more open ended set like our 750 one, because it is more versatile and has lasting play value IME. Totally depends on the kid I'm sure, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftymama Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 My kid likes to put them together, but doesn't really venture out on his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 We had the rover years ago and it didn't get much play after it was assembled the first time. I like the more open ended set like our 750 one, because it is more versatile and has lasting play value IME. Totally depends on the kid I'm sure, however. That's what I was thinking would be the case based on reading the descriptions, but I'm so torn. It's the only thing he really, really wants and it's not going to hurt us to get that. I hate to use Christmas to give him only things I think he should get....but still....$70 for a 5 year old on one toy. All well, it's only once a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Does the 750 set have enough bases for 3 boys to play together? No. It still has just one base, and only one of most of the pieces, although it has many connecting bars. If I were buying for three boys to play together, I'd get the 750 with the instructional guides for teaching the principles behind the SC later on, and I'd get two of the Junior sets so we'd have duplicates of the boards and most basic elements. Then they could build many things and trade the fancier elements back and forth. I'd also get three battery replacer thingies because the sets do tend to suck up batteries, especially once you get to the things that require two sets of batteries (four batteries), although you don't need two battery replaces per set, just one; in the spot where the second battery set would go, you just put a three-bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2myboys Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 No. It still has just one base, and only one of most of the pieces, although it has many connecting bars. If I were buying for three boys to play together, I'd get the 750 with the instructional guides for teaching the principles behind the SC later on, and I'd get two of the Junior sets so we'd have duplicates of the boards and most basic elements. Then they could build many things and trade the fancier elements back and forth. I'd also get three battery replacer thingies because the sets do tend to suck up batteries, especially once you get to the things that require two sets of batteries (four batteries), although you don't need two battery replaces per set, just one; in the spot where the second battery set would go, you just put a three-bar. Thank you! This helps so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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