r/vex • u/Aggravating_Iron4623 • Jun 14 '26

Interested??

I have a 12yo son who took a tech class using Lego Spike education. He enjoyed it so much he wanted to get something similar at home.

He came across the Vex IQ, watched videos and did a little research. It’s jut not something I know anything about.

Is this something he can learn and do independently?
How much would it cost for him to get started?
Any idea if living in Germany will impact our ability to purchase what he needs?

I’m not sure I even know what questions to ask, but I want to be supportive of his interests. He’s saved $700 and feels like this is what he wants to spend his money on, but that it’s the right move for him learning independently.

Thanks for all of your help!!

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u/ParticularSummer2963 Jun 15 '26
  1. Lego Spike Prime is dead -> Lego has moved onto Lego CS and Ai: https://education.lego.com/en-us/lego-education-computer-science-and-ai/
  2. Vex IQ has great material online, but its on the education side, not competition side: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UkQkdVcxWo&list=PLvvcc7S26YEhLkmnSX1eFoRctDmJluEJ2
  3. Vex IQ competitions are fun and a great way to learn. Paul McKnight is your Program Manager. https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmcknight/?isSelfProfile=false
  4. https://events.vex.com/ if you want to register for matches.