Ask Slashdot: What's The Best Geeky Gift For Children?

Everyone’s suggesting gifts to teach the next generation of geeks about science, technology, engineering, and math. Slashdot reader theodp writes:

In “My Guide to Holiday Gifts,” Melinda Gates presents “a STEM gift guide” [which] pales by comparison to Amazon’s “STEM picks”. Back in 2009, Slashdot discussed science gifts for kids. So, how about a 2016 update?

I’ve always wanted to ask what geeky gifts Slashdot’s readers remember from when they were kids. (And what geeky gifts do you still bitterly wish some enlightened person would’ve given you?) But more importantly, what modern-day tech toys can best encourage the budding young geeks of today? Leave your best answers in the comments. What’s the best geeky gift for children?

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