Building Sets Reviews

My son received several K'nex building sets for his 5th birthday. He has played with them ever since. (So has his 16 year old baby sitter...she requested the Ferris Wheel last Christmas.) The model directions are easy to follow: step by step pictures, color coded. The pieces are durable and snap together easily. My son gets a real sense of accomplishment when he completes one of the models. The only down side is the zillion tiny pieces. But K'nex sets are now one of my standard birthday gifts to young boys.

This is an awesome set. It includes Rascus (green) and the red Knight (name???) and Orlan, 1 shadow knight and the heart of the shield. This set is packed with adventure, it has 3 different parts: The drawbridge, the tower and the serpents lair. it has a working drawbridge a vine climbing elvator a booby trapped treasure chest a slide with spining axes and a serpent head.

I bought this item for my 8y son last christmas, he is still playing with it faithfully and has even saved up his money to expand on the product. He loves it. This year santa is expanding on his set. If you have a child who seems to get bored with toys easy, then this is the toy for you, you'll never regret getting it.

As a person with a background in engineering, I feel somewhat qualified to write a review on this product. This toy is engaging, creative, non-destructive and non-violent. On top of that, it's one of the few that you may actually find yourself addicted too as well! What more could a parent ask for?

A cross between Legos, model trains and remote control vehicles it is an intoxicating mix of motion and construction that most children find hard to put down.

It begins with the purchase of the The Works or Monorail Start Set. After spending a little time (about an hour) to put the set together according to the plans, you'll spend much more time scooping up the little balls with your remote control trucks and placing them into the conveyor, where they are lifted through a series of chutes into dispensers to repeat the process.

But that's not the best part. As your set begins to grow, your children can do many more things - all of which seem to engage the child more. The RC Elevator, Down-A-Vator, Construction World, and other vehicles and sets add immensely to the enjoyment.

I give the product a slightly reduced durability rating as my 6 year old managed to break one of the tabs attached to one of the chutes during normal construction, but to Rokenbok's credit they have a lifetime no questions asked replacement guarantee for any piece.

All in all as your set grows expect to spend $500+ on it depending on how big or tall you wish to go, but it is durable enough for most children and will last their entire childhood if played with correctly.

I COULDENT STOP PLAYING WITH IT! i wish they made more toys like this, very durable, fun, and AFFORDABLE!