Evolved from the best-selling Electro Dough kit, these three new kits are multi-design projects based on teaching kids how to make electronic circuits using conductive, squishy dough. Aimed at ages 4+, the kits take kids on a creative journey, where ​they determine what happens next. Ideal for family time at the kitchen table, the kits help foster kids’ imaginations, as well as developing their creative thinking and decision-making skills. Each kit has accompanying step-by-step video manuals and oodles of project ideas to get stuck into. Kids can also access more projects online to fuel repeat play, earning badges by completing challenges.

Electro Dough Story Kit (HK$299)

Story time will never be the same again with this inventive kit. Kids create their own magical tales with fantastical lit-up dough creatures. Set in 3D pop-up scenery, kids will love being able to bring their own creations to life by following narrated stories and learning how to create interactive circuits along the way. This is the perfect kit to boost kids’ confidence and further develop verbal & communication skills through storytelling, allowing kids the freedom to express themselves and their interactive characters.

Electro Dough Fantasy Kit (HK$299)

This kit unleashes creativity and imagination with role-play at its core. Kids create fun light-up dough creatures using a wide selection of pop-out card designs, different dough colours and circuit tools. The multitude of combinations really supercharge kids’ imaginations and critical thinking skills. Kids will learn about conductivity and insulators, as well as being encouraged to think about the emotions and feelings of their creations; a key skill for kids of this age group. Can they create a creature that is happy? How will they go about this?

Designed for music lovers, the kits (aimed at ages 8+) take kids on a musical journey, sparking their interest and understanding every step of the way. Covering music production, sound engineering and the nitty-gritty of how electronic components work, kids can transform their learning from complete beginner through to playing, recording and sharing their very first soundbite or tune. Step-by-step making instructions and easy-to-follow online videos ensure the science and technology behind each project is fully brought to life. Kids can then record, layer and share tunes in the online recording studio.

All six kits are now available on www.minifab.com.hk , out just in time for Christmas, the kits make perfect presents for kids interested in creative technology and will appeal to parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and godparents alike who will love that they are inspiring the inventors of tomorrow!