Reviews (4)

Christmas present that doesn't stay in the closet
My 4-year-old has enjoyed these so much. He has the Roving Rollers and the Building Buddies sets. He can look at the pictures in the "building book" and make many of them all by himself. He has created his own "mosquito" and "cartwheel man" with help from his big sister, who is almost seven, and loves these toys, too. This is the kind of toy that will not end up in the bottom of the closet!!!

Wow--A Toy the Kid Will Play With
Legos, Duplos, Ello.. they don't hold a candle to the Kid Knex in the series. Unbelieveable how much our 6 year old daughter plays with these and our 3 YO son too. These have a good feel for kids too. Bright. Easy to use. We have all in set now. BRING ON SOME MORE!

FABULOUS!! (3 1/2 year old loves it!!!)
Comes with great "directions" - a booklet simply depicting many ways to build creatures (by just showing pictures of completed creatures). Our son could easily replicates these creatures and is really into it! Considering the many toys he has, this is a unique one which he plays with again and again! :)

It has to have Eyes
Kid K'Nex makes weird abstract ... things. This was my sons first Kid Knex piece, and now we have the whole series. Thing tinkertoy stick figures with eyes. Then be amazed how a toddler assembles them in ways you didnt think possible. ... Read more

Teacher Review

K'NEX building sets have been used in classrooms for years, but theseopen-ended construction sets are also worthwhile for playtime at home or forhomeschool use. This set focuses on building models of different transportationvehicles for land, air, sea, and space travel, using the 800 plasticconstruction pieces that include rods, connectors, tires, pulleys/hubs, andthree motors. Activity cards with construction diagrams for 44 different modelsare included, along with a 56-page teacher's guide with 168 activity suggestionsand background information. Some of the models are quite simple (a hang glider)and some are complex (a space shuttle), so the set can be used by children ofvarying abilities and ages (from 5 to 10). Kids who are drawn to constructionsets will of course enjoy this set, but parents might also consider it as a funand educational way to improve spatial reasoning skills in kids who aren't somechanically minded. --Marcie Bovetz, mother and former children'slibrarian ... Read more

Features

• 800 plastic construction pieces and 3 motors
• Activity cards to create 44 models
• 56-page teacher guide
• Supports 12-16 students working in teams
• Sturdy plastic storage tub

Editorial Review

This roaring basilisk is one of several fierce and movable beasts from K’NEX’s Alive! Series of models, which kids can build from scratch. This building set includes 283 pieces comprised of the usual K’NEX "snowflake"-shaped connectors, bar-shaped spacers, and tiny rings, plus a bird-like head, sharp claws, and a few other scaly serpentine body parts. For kids familiar with these models, construction should be no problem but the uninitiated will probably require some ramp-up time to get the hang of how the pieces connect. Fortunately, the kit comes with an instruction book with detailed three-dimensional illustrations for building at three different challenge levels. The beginner level builds the beast’s basic frame and offers movable tail action via the included trigger. The moderate challenge level adds clawing functionality to the baselisk while the advanced level sets the dragon-like creature up to fire the three included missiles from its tail. At all levels, the battery-powered basilisk’s head pivots, emits a truly startling roar, and glows from the eyes and tongue. The head operates on three button cell batteries (included). --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

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Greatest Toy Ever
I think that this is a really great toy, but it is only for adults, because i think that it is slightly dangerous if not used properly.

Not just for you 16 and up age group
I was recently browsing around looking for some new knex building set when i saw the roller coaster for physics and educational purposes. I just wanted to say that the age limit for that set is discouraging. They do sell the roller coaster by itself and that in itself is an educational experience. I was 12 when i built the roller coaster i got. I am 16 now. Im sure this set is good for learning but im sure you can get the same thing out of the plain roller coaster set. it took me one day to build and i am still learning from it. I am constantly doing different things to it that improove it each time. You catch on easily to the concept of physics and how to make the car go faster or how to make it slow and not derail. This set is a very good experience even for younger children. I also recommend the Big Ball Factory and The Trampolene set. These sets are very educational and will boost any childs curiosity. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The beauty of this radio-controlled vehicle is that you assemble it yourself with snap-together pieces. The vehicle can be assembled in any number of different ways, including a dune buggy shape and a scorpion. The great thing about this is that, since you need to build it before you can play, it engages your child actively in the process. This is not the "Here I am now, entertain me" experience that you find with most toys. In the course of assembling the car, you (or your kid) will learn the rudiments of how a steering system works, since no matter how creative you want to get with the rest of the vehicle, the steering has to be hooked up properly for the thing to work. This dragster comes in two frequencies, 27 MHz and 49 MHz, so if you want to get two and race them, you can do so without the signals conflicting. Requires one 9-volt battery and eight AAs (also compatible with a 9.6-volt rechargeable battery system). --David Stoesz ... Read more

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The Dragster
when i first got my dragster i thought that it would be so much fun, but when i finished it, it turned out to be a piece of crap. it didn't even move. i realy hate this toy!!!!

Don't Bother Buying it!
I was Very Unsatisfy with this toy.The impression i got it was already built. I gave it for a gift , when they opened the box up, It was in a million pieces that had to be put together. It took about 2 hours. When it was finally done, they put it on the floor and it hit the wall and broke all over... I do not recommend this toy.

This toy is a hit!
My 8 year old son got this for Christmas and it has been the hit of the day, he loved building his own dragster and races it anywhere he can!

Expected More.
This car is really cool but i expected more.IT has kinda poor range and i like the fact that you can build different models but the steering is not good. ... Read more

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Very cool toy
I got my kid this toy and he loves it.I have a bike myself and we like to watch the OCC guys on TV so when I saw this I thought it would be perfect for him.It is cool that you build the bike frame yourself out of the knex pieces and the precast bike parts attach to them.This model is not for rough play but better just to build and look at and then build into something else.That's the fun part though, he can make whatever he wants.I bought him the Paul Sr. Old School bike and am saving it for his birthday.I know he'll love it and I'll keep adding to his OCC collection with whatever K'nex comes out with. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Made by K'NEX, this building set is a strong contender for the strangest looking toy you or your child will ever own. It's based on a chimera, a mythical creature with the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a snake, which here are hooked together through an odd network of assembly pieces. Pressing a button releases an electronic "Grrrr!" sound; other moving parts include shooting venom (actually a torpedo-like glob of red plastic), punching claws, and a jaw that opens and closes. The control stick at the beast's pelvis protrudes in an unfortunate manner. --Andy Boynton ... Read more