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K’NEX® Introduces 7 New Building Sets To Its Thrill Rides Line
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Aug 13, 2015, 09:30 ET

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Hatfield, PA (PRWEB) August 13, 2015 -- K’NEX Brands, the only US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love ®, is pleased to introduce seven new building sets to its popular Thrill Rides line. Sure to spark creativity, these K’NEX sets offer imaginative fun for builders ages 8+, and include American made rods and connectors.

2015 will see the introduction of 5 new roller coaster building sets, including the tallest coaster K’NEX has ever made, an exciting 9 hole mini golf set and the reintroduction of a fan favorite—the Big Ball Machine.

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K’NEX Thrill Rides building sets have been a favorite among fans since the line was introduced in 1992, and appeals to builders of all ages. 2015 will see the introduction of 5 new roller coaster building sets, including the tallest coaster K’NEX has ever made, an exciting 9 hole mini golf set and the reintroduction of a fan favorite—the Big Ball Machine.

Sky Sprinter Roller Coaster Building Set
Reach for the sky with the Sky Sprinter Roller Coaster Building Set - our tallest Roller Coaster ever. Build with 797 K'NEX pieces including classic rods, classic connectors, and track. Use the included blaster motor to shoot the red coaster car to a height of 7 feet, then watch it wind its way down the track to complete its journey. For more fun, download instructions for an exclusive 2nd coaster – Cloud Bender. Rods and connectors Made in the USA. Suggested retail price $129.99. Ages 9+. Available now on knex.com and at toy retailers nationwide.

Viper’s Venom Roller Coaster Building Set
Go on a twisting and turning adventure with the Viper's Venom Roller Coaster Building Set. Build with 534 K'NEX pieces including rods, connectors, and track that build a model over 3 feet high. With the motorized action, your coaster car will go on a wild adventure through 18 feet of track. For more fun, log on to knex.com and download instructions for a 2nd coaster, the Rattlesnake Rampage. Rods and connectors Made in the USA. Suggested retail price is $44.99. Ages 9+. Available now on knex.com and at toy retailers nationwide.

Double Doom Roller Coaster Building Set
Two coaster cars equal double the trouble with the Double Doom Roller Coaster Building Set. Build with 891 K'NEX pieces including classic rods, classic connectors, and track that build a model over 3 feet high. With the motorized action, the 2 coaster cars will go on a twisting and turning ride. For more fun, download instructions for a 2nd coaster, Wild Warp. Rods and connectors Made in the USA. Suggested retail price $74.99. Ages 9+. Available now on knex.com and at toy retailers nationwide.

Mini Golf Building Set
Build and then play with the K'NEX Mini Golf Building Set. This building set comes with over 3,100 K'NEX rods, connectors and pieces so all 9 holes can be built at the same time. Use the included four balls and two putters to challenge family and friends to a fun and exciting game of Mini Golf. Different obstacles and challenges await you on the Mini Golf course. Suggested retail price $279.99.    Ages 9+. Available now on knex.com.

Big Ball Factory Building Set
Build a classic, nostalgic K'NEX model with the Big Ball Factory. After 20 years in the K'NEX vault, we are bringing back this classic model to thrill our most loyal fans. Over 3,100 classic K'NEX pieces complete this gigantic ball machine that stands over 4 feet high. Watch as the 4 balls travel down 5 different paths - which way will the ball go next? Download instructions for an incredible Ferris Wheel model. Suggested retail price $299.99. Available now on knex.com and at toy retailers nationwide.

All American Roller Coaster Building Set
You'll be seeing stars and stripes with the All-Star Adventure Roller Coaster Building Set. Build with 561 K'NEX pieces including rods, connectors, and track that build a model over 3 feet high. With the motorized action, your coaster car will go on a wild adventure through 18 feet of track. For more fun, download instructions for a 2nd coaster, Freedom. Rods and connectors made in the USA. Ages 9+. Suggest retail price $32.97. Available Fall 2015 exclusively at Wal-Mart and walmart.com.

Blizzard Blast Roller Coaster Building Set
Bring the chilling excitement to your living room with the new Blizzard Blast Roller Coaster Building Set from K'NEX. Build with 561 K'NEX parts & pieces like rods, connectors, track, and then add motorized power to send the Blue coaster car twisting and turning through over 16 feet of non-stop action! Plus, download exclusive instructions to build an incredible second model, the Blizzard Runner Coaster. All K'NEX rods and connectors are made in the USA! Ages 9+. Suggested retail price $39.99. Available Fall 2015 exclusively at Toys “R” Us and toysrus.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 250 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®, Lincoln Logs®, Tinkertoy®, K-FORCE Build and Blast™, Mighty Makers™, Mario Kart Wii™, Mario Kart 7™, Mario Kart 8™, Super Mario™, PacMan™, Titanfall™, Family Guy™, Plants vs. Zombies™, and more. Since 1992, The Rodon Group®, a subsidiary of K'NEX Brands, L.P., has manufactured over 34 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]

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