K’NEX Adds 5 New K-FORCE Build and Blast™ Sets To The Line

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May 18, 2016, 09:25 ET


Hatfield, PA (PRWEB) May 18, 2016 -- K’NEX Brands, the US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love®, is excited to announce 5 new additions to its incredibly popular K-FORCE Build and Blast line; the first line of blasters that you build then blast!

The K-FORCE Build and Blast line invites kids ages 8+ to construct customized blasters, big or small, single or multi-shot, with endless possibilities — the only limit is imagination!

The 2016 K-FORCE Build and Blast product line includes:

K-10V™ Building Set
Build a K-FORCE Build and Blast K-10V blaster that fires up to 75 feet! Set features 83 pieces including, K'NEX rods and connectors, 1 blaster chamber, 1 quick fit grip, 1 preload ring and 5 foam darts. Customize and create a unique K-FORCE blaster or combine with the K-FORCE Build and Blast Mini Cross Building Set (set sold separately) for an awesome downloadable combo build! All K'NEX rods and connectors are made in the USA. Suggested retail price is $14.99. Ages 8+. Available now on knex.com and at toy retailers nationwide.

K-25X RotoShot Blaster™ Building Set
Get ready for rotating blaster action with the new K-FORCE K-25X RotoShot Blaster Building Set from K’NEX! Construct an incredible K-25X RotoShot blaster, and then fire off 5 shots without reloading! Set includes 1 NEW RotoChamber, 5 foam darts, 1 quick fit grip, 1 preload ring and downloadable instructions for 4 additional custom blasters and targets. Models can be built one at a time. Compatible with the entire K-FORCE Build and Blast line. All K'NEX rods and connectors are made in the USA. Suggested retail price is $39.99. Ages 8+. Available now on knex.com and at toy retailers nationwide.

Super Strike RotoShot Blaster™ Building Set
Rotating blasting fun is what kids will get with the new K-FORCE Super Strike RotoShot Blaster Building Set from K’NEX! Build an amazing Super Strike RotoShot blaster, and then fire off 5 shots without reloading! Set includes 1 NEW RotoChamber, 5 foam darts, 1 quick fit grip, 1 preload ring and downloadable instructions for 4 additional custom blasters and targets. Compatible with the entire K-FORCE Build and Blast line. Models can be built one at a time. All K'NEX rods and connectors are made in the USA. Suggested retail price is $39.99. Ages 8+. Available now on knex.com and at toy retailers nationwide.

Flash Fire Motorized Blaster™ Building Set
Blast darts fast with the K-FORCE Flash Fire Motorized Blaster Building Set! Build the blaster and then load the clip with up to 10 darts, and the new motorized rapid fire chamber will fire darts as fast as the trigger is pulled! Set includes 1 motorized rapid fire chamber, a 10 dart clip, 10 foam darts, 1 quick fit grip and downloadable instructions for 6 additional custom blasters and targets. Compatible with the entire K-FORCE Build and Blast line. Batteries required, but not included. Most models can be built one at a time. All K'NEX rods and connectors are made in the USA. Suggested retail price is $49.99. Ages 8+. Available now on knex.com and at toy retailers nationwide.

10-Dart Clip
This set comes with 10 foam darts, and a dart clip for use with the Flash Fire Motorized Blaster™ (set sold separately). Darts are compatible with all K-FORCE Build and Blast blasters. Suggested retail price is $14.99. Ages 8+. Available now on knex.com and at toy retailers nationwide.

Popular 2015 K-FORCE Build and Blast items carrying forward for 2016 are:

Mega Boom Building Set
Build 5 different blaster models and a buildable target in one set, including the double chamber Mega Boom blaster that fires up to 75 feet! The K-FORCE Build and Blast Mega Boom Building Set comes with 335 pieces, including K'NEX rods and connectors, 2 blaster chambers, 3 skull dart holders, 2 quick fit grips, 2 preload rings that can be used to create customized blasters, 7 foam darts, and an instruction sheet to build the Mega Boom blaster. Customize and create a unique K-FORCE blaster or log on to knex.com and download instructions for 4 alternate blaster builds. Most models can be built one at a time. Compatible with the entire K-FORCE Build and Blast line. All K'NEX rods and connectors are made in the USA. Suggested retail price is $49.99. Ages 8+. Available now on knex.com and at toy stores everywhere.

Dual Cross Building Set
Build 5 different blaster models and a buildable target in one set, including the double chamber Dual Cross blaster that fires up to 75 feet! Set features 368 pieces, including K'NEX rods and connectors, 2 blaster chambers, 3 skull dart holders, 2 quick fit grips, 2 preload rings that can be used to create customized blasters, 7 foam darts, and an instruction sheet to build the Dual Cross blaster. Customize and create unique K-FORCE blastesr or log on to knex.com and download instructions for 4 alternate blaster builds. Most models can be built one at a time. Compatible with the entire K-FORCE Build and Blast line. All K'NEX rods and connectors are made in the USA. Available now on knex.com and at toy stores everywhere.

Battle Bow Building Set
Build 3 different blaster models that fire up to 75 feet and a buildable target in one set with the K-FORCE Build and Blast Battle Bow Building Set! Set features 165 pieces, including K'NEX rods and connectors, 1 blaster chamber, 2 skull dart holders, 1 quick fit grip, 1 preload ring to create different blasters, 5 foam darts, and an instruction sheet to build the Battle Bow blaster. Customize and create unique K-FORCE blasters or log on to knex.com and download instructions for 2 alternate blaster builds. Most models can be built one at a time. Compatible with the entire K-FORCE Build and Blast line. All K'NEX rods and connectors are made in the USA. Suggested retail price is $24.99. Ages 8+. Available now on knex.com and at toy stores everywhere.

Mini Cross Building Set
Build a Mini Cross blaster that fires up to 75 feet! Set features 82 pieces, including K'NEX rods and connectors, 1 blaster chamber, 1 quick fit grip, 1 preload ring and 5 foam darts. Customize and create unique K-FORCE blasters or combine with the K-FORCE Build and Blast K-10X Building Set for an awesome downloadable combo build! All K'NEX rods and connectors are made in the USA. Suggested retail price is $14.99. Ages 8+. Available now on knex.com and at toy stores everywhere.

30 Dart Pack and Target Building Set
This 58 piece set comes with 30 foam darts, and enough K’NEX rods and connectors to create a buildable target. All K'NEX rods and connectors are made in the USA. Darts are compatible with all K-FORCE Build and Blast blasters. Suggested retail price is $9.99. Ages 8+. Available now on knex.com and at toy stores everywhere.

10 Dart Pack and Target Building Set
This 26 piece set comes with 10 foam darts, and enough K’NEX rods and connectors to create a buildable target. All K'NEX rods and connectors are made in the USA. Darts are compatible with all K-FORCE Build and Blast blasters. Suggested retail price is $6.99. Ages 8+. Available now on knex.com and at toy stores everywhere.

Double Draw and Target Building Set
Build 2 blasters and a target at the same time! The Double Draw blasters each fire up to 75 feet! This awesome set includes made in the USA K'NEX rods and connectors, plus special parts to create customized blasters: 2 blaster chambers, 8 skull dart holders, 2 quick fit grips, 2 preload rings and 20 foam darts. In addition to the Double Draw + Target builds, and download instructions for 2 more alternate blasters and buildable targets on knex.com. Most models can be built one at a time. Compatible with the entire K-FORCE Build and Blast line. Suggested retail price is $49.99. Ages 8+. Available now exclusively on Amazon.com.

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 370 international awards and recognitions, K’NEX 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®, K-FORCE Build and Blast™, Beasts Alive®, Mighty Makers®, Mario Kart Wii™, Mario Kart 7™, Mario Kart 8™, Super Mario™, Plants vs. Zombies™, Lincoln Logs® and Tinkertoy®, under license from Hasbro, and more. Since 1992, The Rodon Group®, a subsidiary of K'NEX Brands, L.P., has manufactured over 36 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.

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Kate Loffio, K'NEX Brands, http://www.knex.com, +1 (215) 996-4209, [email protected]