Into this late-’90s vacuum left in the wake of the 8-bit home computer revolution came LEGO’s Mindstorms kits, a box of interlocking goodies with a special programmable brick, which gave kids ...

And not necessarily Lego’s own creativity: The company has outsourced Mindstorms innovation to its hard-core fan base. The relationship between Mindstorms and its enthusiasts had always been ...

Into this late-’90s vacuum left in the wake of the 8-bit home computer revolution came LEGO’s Mindstorms kits, a box of interlocking goodies with a special programmable brick, which gave kids ...