This version works differently than the typical card insert style. You hold the card in front of the robot’s camera, it scans it, and then starts drawing. It recognizes the image quickly, so there isn’t a lot of waiting or rescanning to get it going, which helps keep kids from losing interest. The detail in the drawings depends on what’s programmed into it, but some of them are more detailed than expected. It’s not just basic shapes, there are designs that actually take a few steps to complete, which keeps it from feeling repetitive too quickly. It comes with a good amount of markers. The black markers are meant for the included board, and they wipe off easily so it can be reused over and over. That setup works well for practice without going through paper constantly. When you want to keep a drawing, you can switch to paper and use the colored markers, which adds a little more variety and makes it feel less limited. There are around 150 cards included, and each one has step by step instructions printed on the back. That gives kids another way to follow along besides just watching the robot, and it helps them understand the order of the drawing instead of just copying lines. The pause feature is useful. You can stop mid drawing and come back to it without having to restart, which helps when attention shifts or if they want to take a break and pick it back up later. There are a lot of pieces between the cards and markers, so keeping the box makes a difference. It keeps everything together and cuts down on losing parts or having things scattered. What stood out the most is how long it held my daughter’s attention. She stayed with it for hours, going from one card to another, and didn’t lose interest quickly like she usually does. It gave her something structured to follow while still letting her feel like she was doing it herself. It’s rechargeable, which makes it easier to grab and use without dealing with batteries. Once it’s charged, it’s ready to go when they want to use it. This works well for kids who like drawing but don’t always know where to start. It gives them a clear path to follow and keeps them engaged longer than just handing them paper and markers.

-Briwhatsherface