MAKE pal Patti Schiendelman points us to this family-owned and operated online robot kit and parts store which I wan't familiar with. It's called Maximum Robotics and it appears to be ah... geared towards those new to robotics and electronics. Anyone dealt with them?
Maximum Robotics: Robotics for Beginners and Enthusiasts - Link
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/01/mom_and_pop_robotics_shop.html