There is no better way to learn robotics than building and playing with your own robots. The Robo-Soul CR-6 Hexapod 18DOF Robot comes with everything you need to get started. It has an aluminum alloy and fiberglass construction. The robot can move in all directions, dance, and do a whole lot more.
The kit consists of 18 x LDX-218 servos, a 20ch servo controller, and a wireless joystick.