Hatfield, PA (PRWEB) July 10, 2013 -- K'NEX, the only US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love®, is pleased to announce 12 exciting additions to its award-winning line of officially licensed building sets inspired by Angry Birds™, the #1 paid app of all time!
New additions to the line include building sets inspired by the ever-popular, original Angry Birds app, in addition to offerings from the wildly popular Angry Birds Space and Angry Birds Seasons editions of the game.
Angry Birds Starters Assortment Building Sets
Favorite characters will fly off the screen as kids build and interact with the Angry Birds world! Fans can choose from one of four fun sets: Red vs. Small Minion Pig, Bubbles vs. Medium Minion Pig, Matilda vs. Small Sleeping Pig, or Hal vs. Medium Minion Pig. Every set also includes a re-designed buildable launcher, an accessory from the game, bricks to knock down, and is compatible with all K’NEX Angry Birds sets. Once built, use the launcher for real-life Angry Birds fun. Builders can even use the packaging as an added obstacle! Suggested retail price is $11.99 each. Ages 5+. Available now on knex.com and toy retailers everywhere.
Angry Birds “All Hams on Deck” Building Set
With over 170+ parts, the Angry Birds fun comes to life with the All Hams on Deck building set! Inspired by a level from the “Mighty Hoax” episode in the original Angry Birds game, avid Angry Birds fans can build and then knock down this ship-themed structure, just like in the mobile game. Set includes enough bricks to build a large structure to destroy, a newly designed, buildable launcher, and 2 birds: Red and Chuck. Also includes 3 pigs: Small Minion Pig, Medium Minion Pig and Corporal Pig, and a bonus item from the game. Building set is compatible with all other K’NEX Angry Birds sets. Suggested retail price is $29.99 each. Ages 7+. Available now on knex.com and toy retailers everywhere.
Angry Birds “Grillin’ & Chillin’” Building Set
The excitement of the Angry Birds world comes to life with the Grillin’ & Chillin’ Building Set from K’NEX! Inspired by the Surf ‘n Turf episode in the original Angry Birds game, kids can build and then knock down this structure, just like in the mobile game. Set features 160+ parts to build and “destroy,” and includes 2 birds; Red and The Blues, a newly designed buildable launcher and 3 pigs: Small Minion Pig, Medium Minion Pig and Sunglasses Pig, and a bonus accessory from the game! Building set is compatible with all other K’NEX Angry Birds sets. Suggested retail price $29.99. Ages 7+. Available now on knex.com and toy retailers everywhere.
Angry Birds “Party Smashers” Building Set
Build & knock down a structure—just like in the mobile game! Bring a level from the “Bird Day” episode from the classic Angry Birds game to life with the Party Smashers Building Set from K’NEX. Set features an exclusive launcher that plays authentic sounds from the app including the Angry Birds theme music, slingshot stretching sounds, and the sound of the bird flying! Set also comes with over 200+ pieces to build & “destroy,” and includes 3 birds; Chuck , The Blues and Bubbles, 3 pigs; Birthday Hat Pig, Newspaper Hat Pig, and Medium Minion Pig, and bonus accessories from the game! Building set is compatible with all other K’NEX Angry Birds sets. Suggested retail price $44.99. Ages 7+. Available now on knex.com and toy retailers everywhere.
Angry Birds Space Intro Assortment Building Sets
Favorite characters will fly off the screen as kids build and interact with the Angry Birds Space world! Fans can choose from one of four fun sets: Super Red Bird vs. Small Minion Pig, Fire Bomb Bird vs. Small Minion Pig, Lazer Bird vs. Frozen Small Minion Pig, or Lightning Bird vs. Frozen Helmet Pig. Each set also includes a buildable launcher, a space accessory, and is compatible with all K’NEX Angry Birds sets. Once built, use the launcher for out of this world Angry Birds Space fun. Builders can even use the packaging as an added obstacle. Suggested retail price is $11.99 each. Ages 5+. Available now on knex.com and toy retailers everywhere.
Angry Birds Space: Red Planet “Hogs on Mars” Building Set
With the Hogs On Mars building set, fans of the app can actually build and destroy a level from Angry Birds Space! Launch Incredible Terence and Lightning Bird to defeat the 2 evil space pigs and destroy the Mars Rover. Sets also include a working launcher made of red planet pieces, a bonus space egg, plus enough parts to build and destroy over and over again. Everything included works with other K'NEX Angry Birds sets. Perfect for builders ages 7+. Available now exclusively at Toys ‘R US.
Angry Birds Space: Red Planet “Pork Orbit” Building Set
Fans of the Angry Birds Space Red Planet Episode, rejoice! With the Pork Orbit building set from K’NEX, you can actually build and destroy a level from the popular app. Launch the 3 included space birds, Lazer Bird; Lightning Bird; and Cosmic Bubbles, to defeat the 4 evil space pigs including an orbiting pig you can use as a target. Also features a working launcher, red planet pieces and enough parts to build and knock down over and over again! Ideal for builders ages 7+. Available now exclusively at Toys ‘R US.
Angry Birds Space “Ice Bird Breakdown” Building Set
With 170 parts the Angry Birds Space fun comes to life with the Ice Bird Breakdown building set! Avid Angry Birds Space fans can build and then knock down this structure, just like the mobile game. Set includes enough bricks to build a large structure to destroy, a buildable launcher, 1 crater planet piece, and 2 birds: Super Red Bird and Ice Bird. Also includes 3 pigs: Space Minion Pig, Medium Minion Pig and Frozen Minion Pig, and a bonus golden space egg accessory. Building set is compatible with all other K’NEX Angry Birds sets. Suggested retail price is $29.99. Ages 7+. Available now on knex.com and toy retailers everywhere.
Angry Birds Space “Inter-Ham-Lactic” Building Set
Ready for out of this world fun? With over 180+ pieces Angry Birds Space comes to life with the Inter-Ham-Lactic building set! Build and then knock down this space themed structure, just like the mobile game. Set includes enough bricks to build a large structure to destroy, a buildable launcher, 1 crater planet piece, and 2 birds; Lazer Bird & Lightning Bird. Also includes 3 pigs: Small Minion Pig, Medium Minion Pig, and Snowman Pig. Building set is compatible with all other K’NEX Angry Birds sets. Suggested retail is $29.99. Ages 7+. Available now on knex.com and toy retailers everywhere.
Angry Birds Mystery Figures: Series 1
The wait for your favorite character is over! Each mystery bag includes one buildable bird or pig from Angry Birds or Angry Birds Space, plus an item from the game. Who will you get? Some of the Mystery figures included are: Red, The Blues, Space Bomb Bird, Lazer Bird, or Small Minion Pig, and each figure is compatible with the Angry Birds line of K’NEX products. Each sold separately, collect them all! Suggested retail price is $4.99. Ages 5+. Available now on knex.com and toy retailers everywhere.
Angry Birds Mystery Figures: Series 2
A second chance to get your favorite Angry Birds character! Each mystery bag includes one buildable bird or pig from Angry Birds or Angry Birds Space, plus an item from the game. Who will you get? Some of the Mystery figures included are: Red, The Blues, Space Bomb Bird, Lazer Bird, Pink Bird, Green Bird, Small Minion Pig, or Space Corporal Pig , and each figure is compatible with the entire Angry Birds line of K’NEX products. Each sold separately, collect them all. Suggested retail price is $4.99. Ages 5+. Available now on knex.com and toy retailers everywhere.
Angry Birds Seasons: Christmas Mystery Figures
Perfect stocking stuffers, Angry Birds Seasons Christmas characters are here. Each mystery bag includes one buildable bird or pig from Angry Birds Seasons: Christmas, plus a seasonal item from the game. Who will you get? Some of the Mystery figures included are: Matilda, Bubbles, or Santa Pig, and each figure is compatible with the entire Angry Birds line of K’NEX products. Each sold separately, collect them all. Suggested retail price is $5.99. Ages 5+. Available now on knex.com and toy retailers everywhere.
About K’NEX Brands
Founded in 1992, K’NEX Brands, the world’s most innovative construction toy company, was established to make and sell what has become one of the world’s leading integrated construction systems for children and is America’s STEM building solution. Winner of over 250 international awards and recognitions, K’NEX, America’s building toy company, is focused on Building Worlds Kids Love and encourages youngsters to “imagine, build and play.” From the living room to the classroom, K’NEX has building toys specially designed for every age group and skill level. The K’NEX family of brands includes K’NEX Building Sets, K’NEX Thrill Rides, K’NEX Education, Lincoln Logs®, Tinkertoy®, NASCAR®, Angry Birds™, Mario Kart Wii™, Mario Kart 7™, Super Mario™, PacMan™ and more. Since 1992, The Rodon Group, a subsidiary of K'NEX Brands, L.P., has manufactured over 31 billion parts for the K'NEX building toy system. Join us as we help build the leaders of tomorrow. For more information, please visit http://www.knex.com or http://www.rodongroup.com.
About Rovio
Rovio is an industry-changing entertainment media company based in Finland, and the creator of the globally successful Angry Birds franchise. Angry Birds, a casual puzzle game, became an international phenomenon within a year of release, and is now the number one paid app of all time. Following this success in mobile gaming, Angry Birds has expanded rapidly in entertainment, publishing, and licensing to become a beloved international brand.
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Kate Loffio, K'NEX Brands, http://www.knex.com, 215-996-4209, [email protected]
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