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K’NEX has a number of products that children of all ages that would be fabulous for the upcoming holidays. My children ages 3 and 5 are obsessed with the TinkerToy. We now have three different sets and they are one of the most popular toys in our house. The handy boxes includes lids for easy storage and are great for on the go. We have packed a box up and traveled with them to visit grandparents and aunts and uncles. Our in-laws live about 14 hours away so when we visit them bringing toys to keep the boys busy is a must have. The TinkerToys has occupied them for hours not only in the car but at the relatives houses.
TINKERTOY: Super Tink Building Set #56434:
Builders ages 3+ can create a skyscraper, fighter jet, getaway car, or imagine your own heroic adventure! The Tinkertoy Super Tink set includes 150 durable, plastic pieces including spools, straight rods, bendable rods, wings, eyes, panels, a Super Tink buildable figure and more! The newly redesigned Tinkertoy pieces snap together and stay together for long-lasting play. The colorful guide provides a variety of ideas for all building skill levels. Comes in a sturdy box with lid for easy storage and portability.
Recommended Age: 3+.
Buy It: Suggested retail price is $44.99. Available now on knex.com, Amazon.com, HomeDepot.com and at toy retailers nationwide.
The Amusement Park Series is a for children who are a little older, in the next few years I’m sure in no time my children will be building these more complex sets.
K’NEX Building Set: Amusement Park Series Assortment-Space #13408, #13409, #13410
Collect & build 3 space themed rides with the new Amusement Park Series assortment. Choose from the Star Shooter Coaster, Amazin’ 8 Coaster, or the Super Sonic Swirl! All three rides are motorized for exciting realistic performance. Each amusement park ride comes with over 400 parts including made in the USA rods & connectors. Collect & build them all and create your own amusement park—right in your living room! Each sold separately.
Recommended Age: 7+
Buy It: Suggested retail price is $29.99. Available on knex.com, Amazon.com, HomeDepot.com and at toy retailers nationwide.
Thunderbolt Strike Roller Coaster™ Building Set# 51587
Fasten your seatbelts! The Thunderbolt Strike coaster set includes over 800 fan-requested, American made, classic K’NEX rods, connectors, cross-ties, and tube-track for lightning striking fun. Set also includes a motor, vertical chain lift, 2 cars, 2 fully articulated K’NEXmen™ figures and comes packaged in an iconic K’NEX suitcase.
Recommended Age: 9+.
Buy It: Suggested retail price $119.99. Available now on knex.com, HomeDepot.com, Toysrus.com, Amazon.com, and at toy retailers nationwide.
K’NEX Education: EXPLORING WIND & WATER ENERGY #77051
Go green and bring STEM concepts to life with the K’NEX® Exploring Wind & Water Energy Set! Designed to address critical science, technology and engineering concepts in the middle school classroom and provide instructional models that will enhance students’ understanding of these important concepts. Using K’NEX® and the lessons provided in the teacher guide enables you to offer students a program of study that uses hands-on exploration in conjunction with an engaging inquiry-based approach to learning. As students work cooperatively they are encouraged to work together as they build, investigate, discuss and evaluate concepts, ideas and designs. Set includes 288 K’NEX® parts – enough to build 6 renewable energy models, two at a time. Supports 1-2 students. Grades 5 – 9. Building instructions & comprehensive teacher’s guide aligned to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Standards included. Packaged in a strong storage tub with snap-on lid.
Recommended Age: Grades 5-9
Buy It: Suggested retail $69.99. Available on knex.com, Amazon.com, and at toy retailers nationwide.
K’NEX Education: FORCE & NEWTON’S LAWS #77052
Off to the races with K’NEX® Education! The K’NEX® Forces and Newton’s Laws Building Set has been designed for students to investigate a variety of concepts related to forces, energy, and motion. These concepts are fashioned around rigorous STEM content and national standards in science, technology, engineering and math. As students engage in the activities, they will be learning, practicing, and applying integrated process skills. Students will be expected to craft fair test procedures, create meaningful data displays, make reasonable and data supported reports, and analyze their collected data in light of the problem at hand. These are just some of the process skills that students must employ as they use the K’NEX® Education Forces, Energy, and Motion Set. Set includes 115 K’NEX® parts, along with a Battery, Spring and Fly-wheel motor – enough to build 11 vehicles, one at a time. Supports 1-2 students. Grades 5 – 9. Building instructions and comprehensive teacher’s guide aligned to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Standards included. Packaged in a strong storage tub with snap-on lid.
Recommended Age: Grades 5-9
Price: Suggested retail $59.99. Available on knex.com, Amazon.com, and at toy retailers nationwide.
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