Nintendo Labo: Toycon 01 Variety Kit

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  3. Negative: 55 out of 211
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  1. EFYevan
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Another great idea from Nintendo! Just when you thought you had seen everything in gaming, Nintendo surprises regularly! A fantastic gift for kids! My son and daughter both love the piano! 10/10
  2. Tacet
    Apr 20, 2018
    9
    Something so unique is a little hard to review, game wise, but the quality here is top notch. The design and folds are clear, everything fits together beautifully and solidly. The cartridge only (no downloads) info is clear and takes a lot from apps demonstrating crafts. Having said that, the step-by-step instructions are presented in a way so releasing your finger pauses the action.Something so unique is a little hard to review, game wise, but the quality here is top notch. The design and folds are clear, everything fits together beautifully and solidly. The cartridge only (no downloads) info is clear and takes a lot from apps demonstrating crafts. Having said that, the step-by-step instructions are presented in a way so releasing your finger pauses the action. Vaguely annoying, but it’s a minor point and makes sense when thinking about it. The toy-con garage is what gives this mileage for those wanting to invest time in it, but it’s worth the activity of building the things in the box. Do it with kids, on your own, draw on them, alter stuff, take your time, enjoy this thoroughly Nintendo experience.… Expand
  3. ricardosilveira
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    E como sempre a Nintendo surpreendendo com uma ideia totalmente inovadora e criativa , principalmente em uma época em que as pessoas preferem mais jogos do que a imaginação. Isso não vai ser apenas um produto de diversão, vai ser algo que vai estimular a criatividade e o poder de inventar coisas novas, em algo simples, que é o papelão. Além de outras... futuramente.
  4. fortknox67
    Apr 26, 2018
    8
    I actually don't have any kids, but I got the variety kit anyway because I was interested. Mostly in the piano and the garage, but interested, and I got much more than I expected from the software itself. I expected the cardboard creations themselves to be well designed, and they absolutely were, as well as very fun to build. If you are into "building" things such as Legos or other craftyI actually don't have any kids, but I got the variety kit anyway because I was interested. Mostly in the piano and the garage, but interested, and I got much more than I expected from the software itself. I expected the cardboard creations themselves to be well designed, and they absolutely were, as well as very fun to build. If you are into "building" things such as Legos or other crafty things such as this then you will probably enjoy putting them together as much as I did, which thankfully will take a fairly hefty amount of time to finish, about 7 to 10 hours of just building the different kits depending on your speed of building. The thing I was actually a little surprised about was the depth and abilities of the software, specifically the piano software and the garage. There are SO many things you can do with just these two parts of the software that it absolutely justifies the purchase. If you are creative enough to come up with something to make or do with them you can spend hours and hours just goofing around figuring out the software. That isn't to say that the software is without limits, but it did genuinely surprise me at how deep it went and how much you could do. The other bits of software that came in the package were nice, and generally generated enough interest to give them an hour or two of time, with the RC car being the least interesting to me personally, but each one of these toycon can be used as inputs and sometimes outputs for the garage which gives them some utility outside their own software. Really the only reason it doesn't get a 9 is that I didn't really want or need the RC cars or the house. I'm sure these would be a lot better for younger players who can't quite play the piano well or don't get the basics of coding, but for me as an adult I wish I could have bought just two or three of them without having to shell out the whole $70, because while I DO think it's worth the price, that doesn't mean I want to pay for the parts I'm not going to use as much.… Expand
  5. Theirlaw
    Apr 24, 2018
    9
    Too old for to new. The cardboard it is biodegrade, like a lot, very much. Great to build things and then things happen to things that weren't happening before. The things are amazing as well amazing each things. Try and do it after you'll have fantastic time but micro-transactions ate my hamster not that I've played with them since December so 0/10
  6. abvilla
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Mucha gente cree que es un timo, porque te venden cartón a precio de oro, pero no... detrás hay toda una ingeniería de innovación que permite una nueva forma de jugar y eso no se valora. Nintendo Labo nos presenta variedad con muchos videojuegos que son muy divertidos, el cual cada uno tiene una forma distinta de jugarlo y que además nos mantendrá muchas, pero muchas horas disfrutando, yaMucha gente cree que es un timo, porque te venden cartón a precio de oro, pero no... detrás hay toda una ingeniería de innovación que permite una nueva forma de jugar y eso no se valora. Nintendo Labo nos presenta variedad con muchos videojuegos que son muy divertidos, el cual cada uno tiene una forma distinta de jugarlo y que además nos mantendrá muchas, pero muchas horas disfrutando, ya sea si eres un adulto o un niño.… Expand
  7. NunoCast
    Apr 28, 2018
    9
    Incredibly magical for children and brilliant for adults if you like to build things. Instructions are clear and precise, the materials are sturdy and you get everything you need in the box.
    Some of the constructions are incredibly elaborate (the piano, for example, takes more than two hours to build).
    A must buy for anyone with children and if you're just a gamer try it out and keep an    Incredibly magical for children and brilliant for adults if you like to build things. Instructions are clear and precise, the materials are sturdy and you get everything you need in the box.
    Some of the constructions are incredibly elaborate (the piano, for example, takes more than two hours to build).
    A must buy for anyone with children and if you're just a gamer try it out and keep an open mind.    … Expand
  8. eamsanchezpablo
    Apr 27, 2018
    9
    Todo el mundo se queja de lo mismo que es cartón y que es muy caro, os recuerdo que también trae un juego y requiere de creatividad para sacarle el máximo partido, tambien nintendo ha sacado los diseños para que puedas imprimirlos, es decir, con el juego ya puedes hacer lo que quieras, el carton que te trae es mas secundario
  9. rooneyback
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Nintendo labs has to be one of the most fun games I've ever played and gives a new idea to accessories and toys. I love to see what Nintendo labo series is in store
  10. Nachtal
    Apr 22, 2018
    8
    I bought this for my son, but ended up enjoying it quite a bit myself. This is incredibly fun to build and interact with. The building videos on the game card are incredibly detailed and we had no issues putting together the toy cons. This is a significant time investment, as each toy con takes considerable time to assemble. However, it is very satisfying once you have one of the buildsI bought this for my son, but ended up enjoying it quite a bit myself. This is incredibly fun to build and interact with. The building videos on the game card are incredibly detailed and we had no issues putting together the toy cons. This is a significant time investment, as each toy con takes considerable time to assemble. However, it is very satisfying once you have one of the builds complete and you fire up the software and everything works. My only complaint is that I can tell these things will start to break down over time and you will need to replace or throw them away.… Expand
  11. Zoom64
    Apr 20, 2018
    8
    A very cool & new way to think about videogames, the concept is unique on it's own & the creativity behind it it's just incredible, if you are a parents and you are looking for something entertaining for your kids, this is the best option, the games can be better, since most of them feel dry after a few gameplays, but the building part really improves it. It's great.
  12. AGoodGame
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Nintendo is just incredible the labo is one of the best ideas since the DS, the idea of using a creative mind to play a game is just genius will odd at first the labo eases you to have fun and enjoy the creation you made.
  13. sonicpulsar
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Most creative thing I’ve seen in a while and it could only come from Nintendo. 10/10
  14. mfguevar123
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Tengo 22, pero dejenme decirles que he disfrutado de este producto increiblemente. La verdad es que la primera vez que vi el trailer, fui muy escéptico acerca del producto. Ahora que lo tengo en mis manos, he disfrutado como un niño del producto. La tecnología y lo que se puede hacer con LABO es IMPRESIONANTE.
  15. Razorblade
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Creativity to the extreme! Nintendo once again to congratulate for innovation!
  16. Gaga_Monster
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Great. Climax of the creativity ! I'm pretty surprised of this. I will probably buy another kit for my Little Sister.
  17. SirMemesGames
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    La verdad es muy divertido, todos deverian jugarlo es una gran innovacion en todos los sentidos, siento que este juego deveria merecer mas atencion por parte de la prensa y público en general. :)
  18. joseLuis1
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Toda una revolución en el mundo de los videojuegos, la herramienta garage amplia las posibilidades de nintendo labo al infinito, mi juego favorito es el de la moto (sobre todo cuando se crean nuevos circuitos).
  19. toonlinkman
    Apr 22, 2018
    3
    You will have a lot of fun making it, but like lego it will end up as more untouched junk lying around your house after it is made.
  20. vahn
    Apr 29, 2018
    1
    This might as well be called 1-2-3 switch II...or something because that's what it is: another compilation of minigames (at least the 01 version) that won't last more than 10 minutes with the enormous price of 70 bucks. At least 1-2-3 switch was 50, so what's the difference? The cardboard box of course, the most ridiculous and retarded idea I saw in my entire life...and I'll explain why.This might as well be called 1-2-3 switch II...or something because that's what it is: another compilation of minigames (at least the 01 version) that won't last more than 10 minutes with the enormous price of 70 bucks. At least 1-2-3 switch was 50, so what's the difference? The cardboard box of course, the most ridiculous and retarded idea I saw in my entire life...and I'll explain why.

    The issue I have it's not the games themselves - I think they're trash but that's beside the point - but the fact that you're using cardboard boxes for making your tools which is beyond stupid for one simple reason: it wears out faster than a plastic tool.
    You see, there is a reason why tools and accessories were made of plastic and were expensive: they were built to last and that's why they cost a lot especially if you buy the original ones. Buy a cheap knock off of a guitar hero guitar and you'll see it breaking in a few hours/days, buy a chinese knock off of a steering wheel and it'll stop functioning: I currently use a 10 buck headphone and it breaks rather quickly but that's the quality for a 10 euro headphone versus a 60 euro pro-graming one.

    This is no different: sure it's cheaper and fun to create them the first time but after that, the fun factor vanishes and it loses all the sense of discovery. You know why people enjoy building lego buildings? Because it also allows freedom of creation and you can make anything if you got the right pieces. Nintendo Labo doesn't.

    And even if you take care of them they WILL wear out eventually: again, this is why game accessories are made of PLASTIC and not CARDBOARD: it's like buying a switch pro controller for 10 bucks but it's made of cardboard and you have to build it yourself. It's cheaper but **** it will break very soon, it's uncomfortable and makes you wonder why you even bothered.

    With that long rant about the stupid cardboard box accessories, what about the games inside? Eh, they're mediocre as usual when Nintendo needs to cash grab and why I said this looks like 1-2-3 switch, in fact, I dare say only one is a real game with some actual depth (motorbike) while the others are just applications and software that aren't anything spectacular.

    The RC "car" (looks like a bug to me) is a really stupid remote control "application" with really not much into it and gets boring within seconds- feels like a smartphone stuff than Nintendo switch.

    The fishing game is again nothing spectacular but I can at least call it a game, which is something. It works and it's okay, but has nothing else really going for it...so yeah it sucks.

    The Tamagotchi game is...just an expensive Tamagotchi game with some features that you need to physically put instead of having them happen on screen. It's ok but not exactly worthy of 70 euros.

    Motorbike is probably the best of the bunch, mostly because IT IS an actual game with some actual nice features in it and it makes a good use of the cardboard tools. I think this could've been a great game if it was given more development time.

    The piano is just that, a piano application with good amounts of customization but if you don't care about it it won't last very long. It's detailed but again It's not what I'd call a game!

    In other words, of 5 games included in this variety kit, only one is really worth a damn and the game demands 70 euro for them.
    Do I really have to say that this isn't worth it? I guess I will: this is DEFINITELY not worth the 70 euro price. At the very least it should be 40 or MAYBE 50, but 70? You really might spend that money on better games really, this is just a waste of space - and I mean it: where will you put all of the accessories when you're done?!

    For a kid, maybe this will be fun and I'm sure they'll have some fun out it and I'm also sure this "game" was made for them...which begs the question why it's 70 bucks.

    At any rate, I'm giving it a 1 because while it sucks, has no real value and the cardboard accessories will break in no time - I mean kids don't break things at all! - it does work and the idea behind IS good. Too bad Nintendo is just too greedy and cares little to nothing about quality when they need a cash grab.

    Just go back and bring your cheap accessories with you...    … Expand
  21. Whirr
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    This is very creative and fun.Great for kids and you can do cool stuff with it.
  22. nintendogoty
    Apr 23, 2018
    0
    Nintend wants to make money to the cardboard. if it were at least plastic it would be much better
  23. JuanitoMaldad
    May 14, 2018
    0
    Una burla de carton y un software mediocre mínimo pudieron ponerle a Mario para hacerlo atractivo
  24. vgmkyle
    Apr 20, 2018
    0
    I think they made this to make their sixty dollar Wii U Ports more enticing... kids actually seem to hate it; they want to play a real game... and I can't blame them. The cardboard sets are rather expensive, so unless you lack imagination and need a game to help you play with boxes for a premium price; stay clear of this dumb idea.
  25. moiravic
    Apr 23, 2018
    0
    very expensive the price. nintendo need a new mario in this year. Is just I want
  26. BelthazarBR
    Apr 30, 2018
    0
    I can't fathom the fact that nintendo got away with selling this for more than a triple A game.
  27. xaurax
    May 9, 2018
    0
    Pero que mierda es esto. Y carisimo. No merece la pena, yno hay que comprar estas cosas
  28. DovahUm
    Apr 24, 2018
    0
    Extremely expensive ad-on to the switch, and it's not fun to play unless you're 4yo.
  29. fryman
    May 4, 2018
    0
    Not worth the money. I'd say one day of fun. Then it's repetitive. Then it breaks and you have to buy another for the same price.
  30. davidelgrand
    May 3, 2018
    5
    demasiado caro , la idea es muy buena pero el material y el precio no, debería de valer como mucho 10 euros o dolares mas me parece caro y esta a 80 euros en algunos casos
  31. JaySimpson
    Sep 11, 2018
    0
    This game is not worth 100$! It is not that exciting in any shape or form. Do not buy it!
  32. hotglaceon
    Oct 28, 2018
    0
    70 bucks for pieces of cardboard to play mobile-tier minigames with.
    Nintendo should be ashamed.
  33. nando_u
    Apr 3, 2019
    10
    Uma ótima idéia da nintendo juntar em juntar a simplicidade de dobraduras com jogos que podem ser controlados por sensores de papelão. Unindo o lúdico, o mágico com a tecnologia e a engenharia eles criaram um produto pensado para crianças, mas nós adultos também podemos aprender muito e nos divertir junto com elas, amigos e família. Acabei montando o piano e foi gratificante a sensação deUma ótima idéia da nintendo juntar em juntar a simplicidade de dobraduras com jogos que podem ser controlados por sensores de papelão. Unindo o lúdico, o mágico com a tecnologia e a engenharia eles criaram um produto pensado para crianças, mas nós adultos também podemos aprender muito e nos divertir junto com elas, amigos e família. Acabei montando o piano e foi gratificante a sensação de tudo se encaixar perfeitamente... dá um trabalho bem grande, mas é uma sensação prazerosa de montar um quebra cabeças que interage ainda com o mundo virtual! Vale a pena se aventurar por esse mundo simples, mas que traz memórias de infancia ainda!… Expand
  34. qwerm
    Aug 31, 2022
    7
    Several good mini games: motosport, tomagochi, mini piano and fishing. Unfortunately they get bored quickly
  35. Freedumbdclxvi
    May 3, 2018
    9
    So far we’ve built the RC Car and Motorcycle. The instructions are handled very well: you have full control of the pace. You use the touchscreen to go forward or back, and you can zoom in and rotate the pieces on the screen to see what they’re telling you to do. The cardboard is sturdy but the forms pop off the sheet pretty smoothly so you don’t accidentally bend anything. (The biggerSo far we’ve built the RC Car and Motorcycle. The instructions are handled very well: you have full control of the pace. You use the touchscreen to go forward or back, and you can zoom in and rotate the pieces on the screen to see what they’re telling you to do. The cardboard is sturdy but the forms pop off the sheet pretty smoothly so you don’t accidentally bend anything. (The bigger ends won’t really give but there are some smaller tabs that may bend if you’re not super careful.) Everything engaged my son and he seems to enjoy the building almost as much as the games. He’s looking forward to getting to the fishing rod and the piano. Overall, I’m impressed with it.… Expand
  36. NathanGrabowski
    May 31, 2018
    7
    The Toy-Cons are very fun to build, which is the main appeal. The games use amazing tech from the Joy-Cons and are fun for a while. A good buy for me.
  37. Grunty
    May 31, 2018
    6
    A bit overpriced for what you get (ok there is more material, but on the other hand the mini-games should be less expansive): overall, the DIY / small games experience is fun with kids.
  38. Ghazman2019
    Jun 6, 2019
    7
    This kit is really cool! I would not recommend buying another Labo Kits beside this one and the VR Kit. The building aspect is the highlight of the Nintendo Labos! So if you have the extra cast then consider buying the first Labo Kit!
  39. ygthomas
    Mar 26, 2020
    7
    Quite interesting and such a great idea.

    Uses all the features of the joy-cons and explains them in a friendly way!
    But usually left unused after a couple of weeks...
  40. yangfanhong
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    This is not like a traditional video game, but more like a toy model like Gundam or something.
  41. MagicMikey
    Aug 22, 2020
    5
    Overpriced but super fun to build. in this pack i feel like i has some of the weaker mini games. amazing idea by nintendo. it's not for everyone but if it intrest you I promise you that you will love building them

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Sep 5, 2018
    85
    Not every Toy-Con is a masterpiece, but the variety of the Variety Kit makes the whole set absolutely worth your consideration. [Issue #34 – July/August 2018, p. 69]
  2. IGN
    Aug 25, 2018
    76
    A solid introduction to the world of Switch-powered cardboard craftables. It may get a bit tedious and repetitive during its laborious building and simplistic play sessions, but the creative freedom it allows once you dig a little deeper is truly something extraordinary.
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  3. My Nintendo News
    Jul 15, 2018
    80
    What Nintendo Labo achieves is, at its core, exactly what Wii Sports achieved for the Wii in 2006. It encourages non-video gamers the chance to get involved with something their children love. It brings family to the fore, allows for natural teamwork to evolve and both nurtures and inspires creativity. And quite frankly, that’s hard to put a price on.
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