K’NEX for the Holidays! Top 6 K’NEX Toys for Your Wish Lists! #KNEX

Disclaimer: As a K’NEX Ambassador I receive products for review; however, all opinions are mine and mine alone. 

The best types of toys for kids are the ones they can build and explore with. To create and believe in new possibilities. These are the kinds of toys that enrich a child’s experience to build their imaginations and build a brighter future for all. Hands-on learning is not only fun for kids, but it also helps many to retain information better and to learn to use their minds in new ways. K’NEX are the kinds of toys that help kids engage in this higher level thinking. So to all the inventors, architects, and engineers of the future…..here is where their education can begin. And right in your own home. This holiday give the gift that will keep on giving. A kind of toy where kids are having so much fun that they don’t even realize they are learning at the same time. Check out these Top 6 K’NEX Toys for the Holidays! Make sure to add one or more to your child’s list.

#1 ~ Plants VS. Zombies Plank Walk Set

My son absolutely loves the Plants VS. Zombies series. We previously posted about the K’NEX Plants vs. Zombies Wild West Skirmish Building Set, where my son had a blast building a wild west town and shooting cannons. In this new set, kids can defeat the zombies and save your brains…on the Pirate Seas! This replica of the Pirate Seas level in Plants vs. Zombies 2 includes special “rumble grid” action, Kids can turn on the battery-powered motor to make the zombies move down the rows towards the plants, just like they do in the game!

This set includes:

• Pirate Zombie figure
• Pirate Conehead Zombie figure
• Pirate Captain Zombie figure
• Two plants
• Coconut ammo from a Coconut Cannon
• Cabbage with a Cabbage-pult.  

Easy to follow building instructions are included, and best for ages 7+. Batteries are not included. Suggested Retail Price is $49.99. Available at toysrus.com, amazon.com and knex.com.

#2 ~ Super Mario Layer Cake Desert Building Set

All little boys, and maybe even little girls too, seem to love the Super Mario Bros. Series. It’s so fun bringing the video screen to life with this K’NEX building set. It will really take a child’s imagination to the next level. Kids can go on a new adventure with Fire Mario as he journeys through the Layer Cake Desert! It features K’NEX’s all new jump disk and launcher that allows Mario to run and jump just like he does in the video game. Combine the Layer Cake Desert building set with the rest of the K’NEX Super Mario building sets to take Mario on an even BIGGER adventure! This set is suitable for ages 8+. Suggested Retail Price is $64.99. Sets are available on target.com, toysrus.com, walmart.com and knex.com.

#3 ~ 70 Model Building Set

Build anything you can imagine with the 70 Model Building Set! This is the toy that is our FAVORITE and you can continue to BUILD AND BUILD new creations endlessly! This is where my kids really build it and believe it. They create fun new inventions on their own and play make-believe with them. My son even created a jetpack and launcher that he wears and carries around the house. This set includes instructions/ideas for 70 unique models using all Classic K’NEX pieces. These will help kids to learn to build things and spur on ideas to even create their own masterpieces. Build cars, planes, sea creatures, and much more. The set is loaded with over 700 K’NEX rods and connectors and are stored in the convenient storage treasure chest. This set is perfect for builders ages 7+. Made in the U.S.A. Suggested Retail Price is $34.99. A very affordable toy available at toysrus.com, amazon.com. walmart.com and knex.com.

Build it. Believe it.

#4 ~ 2 in 1 Ferris Wheel Building Set

This set it truly for master creators. Build a Ferris Wheel, Spin Ride, and more with the incredible 2-in-1 Ferris Wheel Building Set! It has over 900 classic K’NEX parts that allow kids to build a spinning Ferris Wheel and a thrilling Spin Ride. It also includes two motors so each ride can come to life! You can also combine the parts to build an incredible second model, the Tumbling Tornado. There are step-by-step building instructions. Kids can create a working Amusement Park in no time! This set is perfect for builders ages 9+. Batteries not included. Suggested Retail Price $59.99. Sets are available at amazon.com and knex.com.

#5 ~ Titanfall Ultimate Angel City Campaign Building Set

This set is for the adventurer at heart. Maneuver through the futuristic war-torn streets of Angel City in the K’NEX Titanfall Ultimate Angel City building set! Battle your Titans in the ruined terrain of the city, jump your Pilots between buildings, and arm your weapons to continue the battle between the IMC and Militia forces. This set includes 1400+ pieces that build 2 10.7″ tall Titans; 6 Figures including Pilots and Spectres; and an assortment of working weapons and stationary turrets. That’s many hours of learning to follow instructions and having fun for the little ones. Exclusive decals on the city walls mimic the look of Angel City while the features of the set allow your pilot to run along walls and jump between buildings.  This set is suitable for ages 8+. Suggested Retail Price is $119.99. These MEGA sets are available at walmart.com, target.com, toysrus.com and knex.com.

#6 ~ Hyperspeed Hangtime Roller Coaster Building Set 

Blast off faster than the speed of light with this Hyperspeed Hangtime Roller Coaster Building Set! It’s the ultimate thrill seekers toy! Kids can use over 600 K’NEX pieces to build a Roller Coaster over 2.5 feet high! For kids that’s very tall and exciting. The exclusive inverted blaster motor launches your hanging coaster car on an out-of-this-world adventure through 18 feet of track! For even more fun, kids can download instructions for a second coaster to build. This toy requires three “C” batteries (which are not included). This set is suitable for ages 9+. Suggested Retail Price is $69.99. Well worth it for the hours of fun! The sets are available at toysrus.com, walmart.com and knex.com.

So which sets are you going to add to your child’s wish list? Whether you are helping them bring video games to life, or engineering a new roller coaster, or even creating their very own masterpieces, these K’NEX toys are the perfect investment in your child’s future. For the holiday this year think about getting your kids toys that will not only be entertaining for them, but also help their imaginations grow! Happy Holiday Shopping!