OWI®'s Solar Kit Named "10 Best Educational Products" and "100 Best Children's Products" by Dr. Toy

December 2009 - OWI Inc®, a leading supplier of educational and fun RobotiKits™ (construction kits for all levels of experience) and Mini Solar Kits, with solar panels that spring to life when activated by the sun, was recently cited as one of Dr. Toy's 10 Best Educational Products as well as one of 100 Best Children's Products for their "6-in-1 Educational Solar Kit".

The "6- in-1 Educational Solar Kit" - at a suggested retail of $19.95 - allows builders to create a car, puppy, swamp boat, windmill or two different airplanes. The parts of this kit can be disassembled and reconfigured to make any of the six choices again and again.

OWI's Mini Solar Kits help kids understand the benefits of renewable energy while easily creating their own fun, battery-free toy. It's exciting to watch solar energy come to life, and this hands-on approach to science and building creates a tangible lesson in solar energy.

There are eleven Mini Solar Kits available including a "Valiant Viking Ship", "Peppy Orangutan", "Aerial Cable Car" and a "Happy Hopping Frog". While OWI's Mini Solar Kits are relatively new, OWI has been making RobotiKits since 1980 when parent company OWI, a leader in audio technology, was looking to expand into the educational community. Today, their mission continues with four levels of robot building kits, from beginner to advanced soldering, available in unique collections including aluminum bug kits and robotic arms. OWI RobotiKits are available nationwide at hobby, specialty toy, educational, and gift stores. Call 310-515-1900 or visit their website at www.owirobot.com.