If you’re looking for a last minute holiday gift for the burgeoning genius on your list, go get a LEGO Mindstorms EV3 set.  Yes, they’re expensive, but they’re worth it.

Want proof?  Watch this:

Yes, that’s from a single set, and it solves the infamous Rubik’s Cube in about 90 seconds. Amazing, right? Yes, it is. And my kid has been talking about it non-stop since I stayed up a little late to build it on Friday night.

I didn’t design this, I just followed the excellent instructions for Mindcub3r from David Gilday.

So totally worth it.