LEGO® SPIKE Prime Workshop Kit

Description

Part of a learning system

SPIKE is the education line used to introduce pupils to robotics and programming. The Workshop Kit is a small add-on pack of 53 pieces aimed at groups working together in a course or workshop. It is neither a toy in the classic sense nor a complete robot set, but an extra that makes getting started easier. If you are curious about education sets, the parts list tells you exactly what is being worked with. The bricks themselves follow the classic grid, so they connect with other sets.

Colours at a glance

Black, yellow, magenta and white are the most frequent colours. Magenta in particular is unusual in classic sets and helps pupils spot individual components quickly in class. The 53 pieces are spread over only 15 different types, so many pieces occur several times. That points to a set in which certain basic elements are needed in larger numbers, for example for frames or simple structures that hold the electronics. That gives the set a good recognition value when you spread it out on a table.

Two figures for scenes

The set holds two minifigures. They help when planning tasks and scenarios, for example when a figure should sit on a vehicle or ride along in a model. In lessons you can act out everyday stories that a program then controls. Outside courses the figures are also handy as collectables or as additions to your own models, since they combine with every minifigure accessory you may already own. The important point is that both figures match the scale of the models.

Parts list and use

The complete parts list sits further down, with colours and quantities. It helps if something goes missing in a class or you are hunting for replacements for single bricks. “What can I build?” checks which other models your parts can make, in case you also want to use the bricks outside lessons. Magenta and yellow add fresh colour to many models, so individual entries are worth a look. That often leads to constructions of your own at home after the course.

FAQ

How many pieces and figures are included?

53 pieces in 15 different types, plus two minifigures.

Which range does the kit belong to?

It belongs to the SPIKE education range and was released in 2020.

Which colours dominate?

Black, yellow, magenta and white.