Holiday Gift Guide - K'Nex Building Sets - Review & #Giveaway

Go on a twisting and turning adventure with the Viper's Venom Roller Coaster Building Set!  Build with over 500 K'NEX pieces including rods, connectors, and track that build a model over 3 feet high!  With the motorized action, your coaster car will go on a wild adventure through 18 feet of track.  For more fun, download instructions for a 2nd coaster.  Requires 2 "AA" batteries (not included).  Rods and connectors Made in the USA.  Ages 9+.  Suggested Retail Price is $29.99.  Available on toyrus.com and knex.com.

My Thoughts

We also received the Viper's Venom Roller Coaster Building Set. This is for ages nine and up and my son was so excited to try it out. We loved it, but I have to be honest. This one is a little frustrating for kids to complete independently. My son is eleven and he couldn't do it on his own. I tried to help, but even I lost my patience. The tiny pieces are hard to match up and if even one is out of place, it doesn't work at all.  Finally, my husband had to get it together for us and it took a few days. Once it was assembled, all my kids LOVED playing with it and it was definitely worth the extra effort. It stands almost three feet tall. It runs like a real roller coaster, using mechanical pullies that drag the car up the ramp before releasing it down on its thrilling ride.  It's amazing watching the cars loop around the tracks. Its definitely a great toy. Just be prepared to have to lend a hand if you get this one for your kids unless they are a little older or have more patience than mine do. Also be sure to clear a large flat service, because it takes up a lot of space. 

Prepare for Titanfall - call down your Titan to secure your pilot and prepare for battle!  Build the Atlas Titan from the IMC Faction or the Ogre Titan from the Militia Faction.  Each set includes 1 buildable Titan from Titanfall complete with a working launcher and exclusive decals.  Each Titan stands over 10" high and includes one Pilot figure that works with the Titan.  Be prepared for combat with these Titanfall building sets! Over 160+ pieces in each set. Ages 8+.  Suggested Retail Price is $34.99 Each.  Available on knex.com.

My Thoughts

My son really loved this set. He's a big fan of Titan Falls. He decided to build this so he could display it on his X-box. Assembly was pretty easy on this one.  He had a little trouble when he was first starting out. Getting the arms and legs together took some time, but he was thrilled with the end result. Once it's all together, the arms and legs move. There is also a mini action figure to ride inside the ogre. He does have a little trouble holding onto the gun, but overall, it's a fun building set that can be used as collectible decor or to play with.

The Giveaway

One lucky winner is going to receive a Viper's Venom Roller Coaster Building Set.To enter just fill out the Giveaway Tools form below Open to the US only. This giveaway will end on 12/10/14 at 12:01 am EST. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to K'nex for offering this fantastic prize.

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