Sunday, February 28, 2010

K-NEX Review and Giveaway (Ends 3/31) - 3 Winners CLOSED


If you aren’t already familiar with K’nex, they offer awesome building sets. The sets have a bunch of rods and different connecting pieces that you can put together to make about anything you can imagine. The various sets also come with wheels, gears, and building bricks. The pieces are color coded which makes it easy to find exactly the piece you are looking for and easier to follow the building guides.

K’nex has a large number of themed sets. They also have additional value tub sets. For example the 350 part value tub comes with an assortment of pieces- with building ideas for 20 different models. The value sets also work with the other sets to give even more possibilities! The tubs also make a great storage container for the pieces with room to store partially completed creations (or other sets).

We recently had the opportunity to review some products from K'nex new spring line:

Micro-Bots (age 7+)


Micro-bots are kits to build “robot bugs” which are super cute! These are probably my favorite of the new kits.There are four different kits to build different bugs that are named after the way they move - Hopper, Scooter, Crawler, and Speedy. They come with battery operated motors which are very cool and can be used to build other creations. My kids built a robot following the directions. Then, they grabbed some pieces from the value tub and the wheels of the fire engine and they have been modifying it ever since.  And it was what my son chose to take to share day today.  You know its at the top of the "cool list" when he chooses it for share day!

Construction Crew Series & Fire Rescue 10  (age 5+)
These are very neat. Each of the construction sets has a different construction vehicle you can build - an excavator, a front loader, a steam roller, and a backhoe. They come with little “brick plates” and little brick blocks to build your own construction site and little people to “drive” the vehicles the kids build.
The Fire Rescue 10 is also in this age range (5+). It comes with a spring motor that you can use to make your creations move. There are instructions for 10 different models, and I’ve lost count of the additional creations that my son has been “driving” around.

Sesame Street Neighborhood Collection (age 3+)

This is the perfect way for little hands to get in on the K’nex fun. Kids get to build Sesame Street characters. It helps develop hand-eye coordination, encourages imaginative play, builds language skills as you work on building with your child, and problem solving skills are developed as your child sorts the k’nex and makes the patterns. Cute, educational, and fun. The kids love it!  I love it!

Overall
I love how they provide detailed picture instructions to get the kids started and then once the kids get the hang of things, they can move beyond the instructions and make their own creations, and I love how the different sets can be combined.  

It is fun working with the kids to make the models and seeing their imaginations go to work. And the kids are SO proud of the creations that they make. Definitely an A+ for inspiring creativity and imagination.

GIVEAWAY
This HUGE giveaway is divided up into Prize Package by Age ( 7&up, 5&up, 3&up)
In your comment, YOU MUST SAY WHICH SET(S) YOU WOULD LIKE TO WIN.



Prize Package #1 – Micro-Bots Plus
(ages 7 & up) 
  • Micro-Bot Scooter
  • Micro-Bot Hopper
  • Micro-Bot Speedy
  • Micro-Bot Crawler
  • K’nex Value Tub 350pc

Prize Package #2 – Construction Crew Plus

(ages 5 & up)
  • Construction Crew Series Excavator
  • Construction Crew Series Front Loader
  • Construction Crew Series Steam Roller
  • Construction Crew Series Backhoe
  • Fire Rescue 10 Model Set


Prize Package #3 – Sesame Street Collection

(ages 3 & up)
  • Kick It Elmo Set
  • Swim Time Ernie Set
  • Swim Time Ernie Set (yep, you get two)
  • Cookie Monster’s Basketball Building Set

GIVEAWAY
This HUGE giveaway is divided up into Prize Package by Age.  3 winners ( 7&up, 5&up, 3&up)
Mandatory Entry
(Must be done for others to count)
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Your comment must include which set you would like to win.

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637 comments:

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Jenny said...

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Unknown said...

I like the Sesame Street 123 Brownstone

Unknown said...

I'm following on Twitter (chidek)

Unknown said...

I forgot to add that I'd like the 3 and up prize. Thanks!

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Carrie said...

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Carrie said...

I like the Furry Friends building set on the webpage.
The 3 & Up set would be great!
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Joshlin said...

I like the Railroad Pals building set. If I win I would like the Sesame Street Neighborhood Collection. Thanks!
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sweetpea18 said...

my daughter would love elmo's treasure hunt adventure set. if i win i'd like the sesame street package. heatheranya at hotmail dot com

Angie said...

My son is SO into building. we have Legos and Magnetix's but haven't tried the knex yet. I really think he'd like the Tractors & Trucks 10 Model Building Set.

I would love to win set #1!!!

Angie

Anne said...

My kids would love the Speed Coaster set. I'd like prize package #1.

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Anne said...

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Anonymous said...

My boys love K'NEX! We would love the 5&up set, but also I know they would enjoy the Ferris Wheel set as well from the site!
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Mommy Bear said...

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Mommy Bear said...

I like the Zoo buddies building set!

And I would like to win Prize pack #3 (3 & up)

Thanks!

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Mommy Bear said...

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testingground said...

Love the Amusement Park Series 4 Pack. If I won I'd love to get the Micro-Bots Plus. That looks so cool, and my girls don't own anything like it.

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jakiesmom said...

i like the k'nex super swing
i like the 5+ set
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Gosfam said...

I like the K-Nex Speed Coaster. Looks pretty cool. I would pick the 7 & Up kit. My girls would love getting all those things made.

Gosfam said...

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I entered your Reduce Bowls Giveaway

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Katie said...

The SPY PLANE looks awesome! (Package #2 please)
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Gosfam said...

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Katrina said...

the railroad pals are so cute! =)

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Katie said...

I would love the Spy Plane set!
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Robinc said...

I like the elmo police car building set. Package #3

karenmed409 said...

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Sarah G said...

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karenmed409 said...

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Laura Ann said...

1st tweet for today http://twitter.com/intdsglady/status/9980534739

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momtoem said...

I like the Police and Fire Rescue Combo Pack

I'd like to win Prize Package #3 – Sesame Street Collection

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Jennifer T. said...

I like the Elmo Pet Vet Building Set from K'NEX.
I'd pick the Prize Package #3 Sesame Street Collection for ages 3 & up.

Jennifer T. said...

I follow Contest Parade on Google Friend Connect.

Jennifer T. said...

I follow STM through Google Friend Connect.

Jennifer T. said...

I'm an e-mail subscriber.

Jennifer T. said...

I entered the STM Mystery Giveaway.

Bombtastic Belle said...

I like the zoo buddies set
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Tracy said...

I loved the Elmo and Cowboy set. 2 of my son's favorite things. Elmo and horses. :-)
If I won, I would love the Sesame Street set for 3+. Thanks!!

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Jennifer T. said...

I entered the Reduce bowls giveaway.

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I entered the Frecklebox giveaway.

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Danielle - Belleza e Luce said...

I would like the 7 & up package

The Lava Launch Coaster is just incredible - WOW!

Danielle - Belleza e Luce said...

I am following you on Twitter

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Danielle - Belleza e Luce said...

I am a follower

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I follow you on Twitter

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Danielle - Belleza e Luce said...

I entered your Piggy Paint giveaway

Unknown said...

tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/9994327364

Anne said...

I tweeted
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karenmed409 said...

tweet 4 http://twitter.com/karenmed409/status/9999916801
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Unknown said...

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karenmed409 said...

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Laura Ann said...

1st tweet today http://twitter.com/intdsglady/status/10047861588

Laura Ann

Unknown said...

tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/10053889318

Unknown said...

I entered your mystery giveaway !

Unknown said...

Early bird entry 1

Michelle Frame said...

I love the Nascar sets.
I would want to win the #1 prize package
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bison61 said...

I like the spy plane and I'd pick the 7&up

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Unknown said...

tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/10086728194

Anne said...

I tweeted
http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/10073103701

Laura Ann said...

Tweet for today http://twitter.com/intdsglady/status/10072106512

Laura Ann

Family-Friendly Product Reviews said...

http://twitter.com/melissaaggie98/status/10107987893

miller lawn service said...

The City Rides 10 Model Building Set would be a favorite at my house. And I'd love to win the 5-and-up set. Thanks!

Michelle said...

My son will be so excited to find out that Monster Jam K'nex will soon be available. That combines two of his favorite things! We would love to win the Micro-Bots (age 7+)set. Thanks for the chance to win. mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

Michelle said...

Following on twitter as mrsmchappell

Michelle said...

Follow Contest Parade on Friend Connect as mrsmchappell
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Michelle said...

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Unknown said...

I like the ZOO BUDDIES BUILDING SET!

Unknown said...

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Laura Ann said...

I tweeted today http://twitter.com/intdsglady/status/10145603235

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gjgille said...

I like ZOO BUDDIES BUILDING SET!!! I'm choosing a Sesame street set.

Nebraska Hockey Mom said...

I entered the reduced bowls contest.
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Nebraska Hockey Mom said...

I entered the fandangling contest.
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Nebraska Hockey Mom said...

I love ALL the Knex things! My kids have always loved them! I like the Sesame Street collection for my youngest child!
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Unknown said...

tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/10156766655

Unknown said...

Early Bird Entry 3

Laura Ann said...

I tweeted today http://twitter.com/intdsglady/status/10168063445

Laura Ann

Kuparstwn said...

I love the neighborhood collection police station!

Kuparstwn said...

... and would like to win the 3& Up Set. Sorry, hope you'll still count!

STM twitter follower
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Kuparstwn said...

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follow contest parade with gfc

Kuparstwn said...

Entered Wade Oaks giveaway

Kuparstwn said...

Entered pretty pink box giveaway.

Kuparstwn said...

entered piggy paint giveaway.

Kuparstwn said...

entered reduce giveaway

Kuparstwn said...

entered frecklebox giveaway

Anne said...

I tweeted
http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/10170288039

Unknown said...

tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/10225252756

Merrie L. said...

I follow STM on Twitter.
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Merrie L. said...

I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/mjl6mom2/status/10239691857

Merrie L. said...

I follow Contest Parade on Friend Connect.
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Merrie L. said...

I follow STM on Friend Connect
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Merrie L. said...

I get your Newsletter.
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Merrie L. said...

I subscibe to STM via Email.
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Unknown said...

tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/10259916917

Unknown said...

Early Bird Entry 5

Unknown said...

Early Bird Entry 4

Unknown said...

tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/10284947015

Mary A said...

If we won, we would like the 3 & up set. We also like the ELMO'S COWBOY ADVENTURE BUILDING SET . Thanks for the giveaway.
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Anne said...

I tweeted
http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/10270780780

Unknown said...

tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/10311630811

karenmed409 said...

tweet 1 http://twitter.com/karenmed409/status/10321535801
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Laura Ann said...

I tweeted today http://twitter.com/intdsglady/status/10319820638

Laura Ann

Michelle said...

tweet -http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/status/10326207489

LadyBug-Kellie said...

I like the SESAME STREET 1-2-3 Brownstone from the neighborhood collection! My daughter would have fun playing 'house' with them :)
I'd like to win the 3+ Group of toys! Thanks!

LadyBug-Kellie said...

I Follow you on Twitter (Kelliebug) and tweeted!

http://twitter.com/Kelliebug/status/10326811121

Unknown said...

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Katrina said...

Early bird entry #5

Katrina said...

Early bird entry #4

Katrina said...

Early bird entry #3

Katrina said...

Early bird entry #2

Katrina said...

Early bird entry #1

Anne said...

I tweeted
http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/10371454010

Laura Ann said...

I tweeted again today http://twitter.com/intdsglady/status/10376001530

Laura Ann

Laura Ann said...

I tweeted today http://twitter.com/intdsglady/status/10420175074

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Anne said...

I tweeted
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Unknown said...

tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/10491453064

Michelle said...

Tweet - http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/statuses/10516975139

Laura Ann said...

I tweeted today http://twitter.com/intdsglady/status/10516890521

Laura Ann

Unknown said...

tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/10530604161

Michelle said...

3/16 tweet http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/statuses/10569202577

Michelle said...

3/17 tweet http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/statuses/10622314006

Laura Ann said...

I tweeted today http://twitter.com/intdsglady/status/10617181276

Laura Ann
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ChiefFamilyOfficer said...

My kids would love the fire rescue set. I'll pick Prize pack #1 since they seem to have outgrown construction vehicles. Thank you for the giveaway!

Unknown said...

tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/10657896887

Laura Ann said...

I tweeted today http://twitter.com/intdsglady/status/10676568760

Laura Ann
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Anne said...

I tweeted
http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/10668497310

Unknown said...

I entered your Mr. Bubble Giveaway.
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Unknown said...

Daily Tweet. (dkad23)
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http://twitter.com/dkad23/status/10687763417

Unknown said...

I entered your Ouchies Giveaway.
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Laura Ann said...

Tweet 2 for today http://twitter.com/intdsglady/status/10693505101

Laura Ann
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Michelle said...

3/18 tweet http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/statuses/10697254769

Anonymous said...

groovers4him@bellsouth.net
I'd pick the sports car and I would choose the 7&up set.

melanie said...

I love the 8 Wheel Rechargeable Engine Green all three of my little boys love trains so this would be a big hit. If I won I would choose the Prize Package #3 – Sesame Street Collection
My middle son does not have many of his own toys and he is almost three and love Elmo so this would be perfect for Casey.
melaniecalcut@gmail.com

Anne said...

I tweeted
http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/10719717398

Michelle said...

tweet - http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/statuses/10750904917
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/10762886791

"Iowa Mom" said...

Win tons of new spring toys! From K'nex @smartandtrendy http://bit.ly/9WwaQS 3 winners.Please RT!

"Iowa Mom" said...

I like the way these are based on age level.
I would love to win the Semi Truck (age 5+) for my son's b-day!

strawberrykidssales at gmail dot com

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