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Ages 6-8

Geo Smart Moon Lander

Geo Smart Moon Lander

$49.99

GeoSmart toys have magnetic geometric shapes that let kids build their own creations. The Moon Lander uses those shapes, plus wheels, connectors, and two small motors, in a remote-controlled toy. When it came to remote-controlled options, our testers preferred the Grave Digger.

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Geo Smart Moon Lander

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Meet our testers

Bryce Coachman, 2, Florissant

Scarlett Schroeder, 3, South St. Louis County

Otis Luke, 2, St. Louis

Camren Griffin, 5, St. Louis

Gabriella Cook, 5, Florissant

Hannah-Michael Hubbard, 4, Creve Coeur

Vincenzo Wilson, 5, Shiloh

Kylee Batty, 7, St. Louis

Levi Draper, 6, Florissant

Matthew Carlson, 6, Collinsville

Rylie Sparks, 7, Sullivan

Ali Geminn, 9, Edwardsville

Hayden Hewgley, 10, Fenton

Rylan Wilson, 10, St. Louis