I think this might be aimed at classrooms that are teaching Arduino programming. This is a good mix of input and output to get people started without having to

I think this might be aimed at classrooms that are teaching Arduino programming. This is a good mix of input and output to get people started without having to break out the soldering irons. The Tinkerkit connectors would let the students add other physical interfaces, while still not soldering. But then it is a RadioShack exclusive product‽ Maybe RadioShack just paid them a small pile of money to make something to their specs.