***Complimentary product received in exchange for an honest review***
Summer break is only a few weeks away, and while we'll be spending plenty of time at the beach, we also need something to keep the kids occupied on rainy days. I always look for toys that encourage my children to use their minds and their creativity. One great way to do this is with the building play sets from K'NEX . They have a wide range of sets to choose from that appeal to both boys and girls of all ages.We were lucky enough to several of KNEX's newest play sets to test out.
K’NEX Building Sets: Intro Assortment #17030
The
K’NEX Intro Assortment is the perfect set for first-time builders!
Choose from one of three sets; the classically
designed plane, helicopter with working propeller, or fire truck with
rotating wheels. Collect and build all three to create a space shuttle
with cargo doors that open and close! Each set contains 60+ classic,
made in the USA K’NEX rods and connectors and
full color instructions and offer great building at a great price. Suggested retail price is $5.99. Ages 5+. Available now on knex.com, Amazon.com and at toy retailers nationwide.
http://www.knex.com/Building-Sets/classics_intro.php
Our Thoughts
From this collection we received both the plane and the truck building sets. These two each come with only 67 pieces so they are easy to assemble but still lots of fun. They each have wheels that really work so kids can play and push them once they are completed. My son wants to join the Air Force when he grows up, so he especially enjoyed flying his plane around the house.These ones are perfect for kids that are a little younger, but too young for the Sesame Street KNEX.
K’NEX Building Sets: Robo-Creatures Assortment #13200
Collect
& build all three motorized robots in this assortment. Choose from
Robo-Sting, Robo-Smash, or Robo-Strike. Each set boasts over 150 made
in the USA K’NEX bricks, rods & connectors. Each robot features a
motor that allows for unique and exciting mechanical movement! Collect
& combine all three to create the ultimate robotic creature.
Suggested retail price is $15.99. Ages 7+. Available now
on knex.com, Walmart.com, Target.com, Amazon.com and at toy retailers
nationwide.
http://www.knex.com/Building-Sets/robo_creatures.php
These guys are a little bit harder to assemble, but well worth the effort. My son did most of the work on his own, but he needed a little help from his step-dad to get the job done. The pieces snap together easily and are attached to a motorized base that allows them to move independently once they're constructed. It is so cool to watch these little guys scooting across the table. We got three different building sets and the kids loved them all. The one my son liked the best was Robo-Strike because it resembles a scorpion with a long pointy tail. But we also got Robo-Smash and Robo-Sting and they were just as awesome.
K’NEXmen Mystery Figures 2 pack #11850
Recent winner of the 2013 Tillywig Best Creative Fun Award, the K’NEXmen Mystery Figure packs feature 16 different
figures in this first series. Each set includes not one, but two, cool K’NEXmen figures!
Young building fans will love collecting and building the figures across many themes including pirates, astronauts,
pilots, race car drivers, zombies and more. Some figures are more
elusive than others, so you never know who you might get! Compatible
with all leading building sets. Suggested retail price $2.99. Ages 5+.
The award-winning 2 K’NEXmen building sets are available on knex.com, Amazon.com and at toy retailers nationwide.
http://www.knex.com/Shop/product.php?productid=17633
My Thoughts
Finally, we also got a few packages of K'NEX men. Each package comes with two different action figures that are selected at random. Luckily enough, we got two with the same characters, the ninja and the race car driver, so there was no arguing about who got which one. Each figure has movable arms and legs. They are the perfect companions to any of the building sets.
The Giveaway
One very lucky winner will be receiving a Robo-Strike building set to try out for themselves. To enter, just fill in the Rafflecopter form below. This giveaway will end on 6/7/13. Open to the US only. The winner will be selected at random, will be notified via email, and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to KNEX for for offering this fantastic prize.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for
this post. I did receive a sample of the
product to try in order to write a fair
and honest review. Please note that New Age Mama is not
responsible for the delivery of this prize and can
not be held accountable if, for any reason, is
it not received. Furthermore, New Age Mama is no
way liable for any injuries that may result from the
use or misuse of this product. ***
26 comments:
I like the Classic K'Nex
I like the Corkscrew Coaster
I like the K'Nexasaurus Rex.
My kids LOVE the Thrill Ride roller coaster! It's pretty cool.
I like their 50 Model Building Set.
Nancy
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I like the Son of Serpent set.
4 wheel drive truck
tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com
I like the Farmyard Friends Building Set.
Toad Kart Building Set
The Angry Birds Inter-ham-lactic set!
The Cookie Monster's Basketball Building Set looks like fun!
50 Model Building Set
I like the 50 model building set
My boys would love the 50 Model Building Set.
rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com
50 Model Bldg Set
I like the light up ferris wheel :)
I think my kids would like the Tinkertoy® Animals Bldg Set
My favorite set is the Four Wheel Drive Truck.
the ferris wheel looks cool
My son would like the plane building set.
The ferris wheel is my favorite. We bought it for our boys when they were young & we had so much fun putting it together!
rally sport racer
I also love the K'NEX 50 Model Bldg Set!
We love Lincoln Logs
50 Model Building Set my son would love this
I like the Build a Bunch.
Michelle Tucker
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