TINKERTOY® Building Sets Inspire and Entertain a New Generation
Hatfield, PA (PRWEB) October 16, 2017 -- K’NEX Brands, the construction toy company where creativity clicks™ is pleased to announce additions to the popular, award-winning line of TINKERTOY building sets.
Created in 1913 after inventor Charles Pajeau observed children playing with pencils and empty spools of thread, TINKERTOY building sets offer satisfying, long-lasting play and continue to inspire children everywhere to use their imaginations!
Licensed by Hasbro, K’NEX began manufacturing TINKERTOY sets in 2012. These sets were initially made from plastic which enabled the product to snap together and stay together, allowing children the flexibility and creativity of imaginative play. However life-long fans of the iconic brand have been clamoring for nostalgic wooden TINKERTOY sets and, in 2017, K’NEX is pleased to deliver on that request!
Basic Building Set
65 real wood TINKERTOY parts and pieces are included in this nostalgic building set. Packaged in an iconic tube, this set is ideal for beginning builders. Also includes 9 building ideas. Most models can be built one at a time. Suggested retail price is $29.99. Ages 3+. Available now on knex.com and at toy retailers nationwide.
Deluxe Building Set
With 100 real wood TINKERTOY parts there are enough pieces for children, parents, and grandparents to build together! Packaged in an iconic storage tube, this set provides endless building potential. Also includes 15 building ideas. Most models can be built one at a time. Suggested retail price is $49.99. Ages 3+. Available now on knex.com and at toy retailers nationwide.
Wild Wheels Building Set
Create your favorite wheeled builds with the Wild Wheels Building Set! This set comes with 76 TINKERTOY parts and pieces to create some iconic wheeled builds. Build a pull-along duck, a wheel barrel, or even build two race cars at once! This set comes with an instruction sheet which provides a variety of ideas for all skill levels. And, as always, the TINKERTOY parts and pieces snap together and stay together for long-lasting play. Suggested retail price is $29.99. Ages 3+. Most models can be built one at a time. Available now on knex.com and at toy retailers nationwide.
65 Piece Essentials Building Set
Build a whole bunch with your favorite TINKERTOY parts! The TINKERTOY 65 Piece Essentials building set features fan-favorite TINKERTOY parts including, spools, rods, flags, washers, end caps and more. Set is perfect for first-time builders, and comes with a colorful instruction sheet that features building tips and ideas. Suggested retail price is $24.99. Ages 3+. Available now on knex.com and at toy retailers nationwide.
100 Piece Essentials Building Set
The TINKERTOY 100 Piece Essentials building set features only the most familiar TINKERTOY parts including, spools, rods, flags, washers end caps and more. Set also comes with a colorful instruction sheet that features building tips and ideas. Suggested retail price is $39.99. Ages 3+. Available now on knex.com and at toy retailers nationwide.
Little Constructor’s Building Set
Create anything you can imagine with the Little Constructor's Building Set! This set comes with 84 TINKERTOY parts and pieces to create awesome construction and outdoor themed builds. Build a windmill, swing set, table with chairs, and even a grill! This set comes with an instruction sheet which provides a variety of ideas for all skill levels. And, as always, the TINKERTOY parts and pieces snap together and stay together for long-lasting play. Suggested retail price is $29.99. Ages 3+. Available now at Amazon.
30 Model Super Building Set
Build a whole bunch with your favorite TINKERTOY parts! The TINKERTOY 30 Model Super Building Set includes spools, rods, flags, washers, end caps, and more! Includes building ideas for 30 models. Suggested retail price is $49.99. Ages 3+. Available now at Amazon.
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About K’NEX Limited Partnership Group
Founded in 1992, K’NEX, a wholly owned subsidiary of Smart Brands International Co., LLC, did not set out to become an educational toy company. All it wanted to do was show kids that the only limit to building was the size of their imagination! 25 years later, K’NEX prides itself on connecting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math with imagination. STEAMagination™ can be found in every K’NEX set and with it building dreams become a fun-powered, 3-D reality! Winner of over 390 awards and recognitions, the K’NEX product line has building toys specially designed for every age group and skill level. The K’NEX family of brands includes IMAGINE Building Sets, Thrill Rides, K’NEX Education®, Kid K’NEX®, K-FORCE Build and Blast®, Mighty Makers®, Mario Kart™, Super Mario™, Plants vs. Zombies™, LINCOLN LOGS® and TINKERTOY® both under license from Hasbro, and more! From the living room to the board room, we are proud to help build the leaders of tomorrow! Join us at http://www.knex.com.
About Hasbro
Hasbro is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World's Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, LITTLEST PET SHOP and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. The Company's Hasbro Studios and its film label, ALLSPARK PICTURES, are building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Through its commitment to corporate social responsibility and philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to make the world a better place for children and their families. Learn more at http://www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).
Kate Loffio, K'NEX Brands, http://www.knex.com, +1 215-996-4209, [email protected]
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