Disclosure: I received the free product for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.
My family loves to play together. We often have times when we sit and build legos. We have a couple different sets so we’ll make those, or we’ll get creative and build something with our imaginations. Recently, two sets of K’NEX came in the mail. My kids were very excited to get building. We hadn’t ever played with K.NEX before so it was exciting to learn about this new toy.
The excitement lasted about 5 minutes when we realized that K’NEX were NOTHING like Legos and this was actually going to be very difficult. For Legos you build from the bottom up. With K’NEX you build from the outside in. It is a completely different way of thinking and playing and definitely took some getting used to.
First up we got out the Cosmic Quest set and decided to start with the Cosmic Cruiser. We thought surely the two of us could get this built. After looking at the directions and realizing we needed to take a moment to get acquainted with K’NEX we looked at the directions, looked at the pieces and slowly began. It did take us an hour to build the car but when we were done we felt a huge sense of accomplishment. I got frustrated and walked away so my 8-year-old daughter steadily worked on it. Every once in a while she would ask for help, but for the most part she worked and tinkered until she figured it out. I was so proud of her dedication! We had a little fun with the car later in the day, check it out:
I have been very impressed with how sturdy the car is. Our Lego cars are destroyed within minutes of being made. I have had to reattached parts to the car only once!! This is huge for me! It made me an instant K’NEX lover as soon as I realized I wouldn’t be rebuilding the car all day long. The Cosmic Quest set comes with 5 different ideas of things to make all relating in a spacey way. Make sure you have a zip top bag on hand so you can keep track of the extra pieces. Not all of the ideas require all of the pieces.
Next up was Plants VS Zombie time. My kids LOVE this game so they were very excited to get the set put together and start the fight!
First of all it is set up like a Western theme. The Zombies are wearing Cowboy hats and walking amongst cacti. The set comes with 3 zombies and one pea shooting plant. You can purchase extra zombies and plants separately. This set is so much fun because of all the moving parts! On the edges of the set are targets that spin when they are hit. In the middle is a rig where two zombies stand. If you hit them a certain way that will also spin. You can build a little pea holder for all of your peas, that is so nice because they can get lost easily! This set really encourages pretend play. My kids have had fun making up story after story of why the zombies are attacking and why they are dressed as cowboys. It’s really fun to listen in on their game. We also received some extra plants so each of my kids can be shooting at the same time. We also got plenty of peas for them to shoot. Check out this fun video we made of this set (and yes, I’m the sharp shooter in the film!)
Doesn’t that look fun! There are actually several different Plants Vs Zombies set you can purchase, or you can head over to the K’Nex Facebook page and enter to win the entire Plants Vs Zombies product line. This giveaway runs until June 11 so hurry, you can enter daily!
We have become true fans of K’NEX. There are a couple birthdays coming up in our house and some new sets are definitely on my shopping list! Do you own any K’NEX? What are your favorite sets?
Giveaway Time!
Enter to win a Cosmic Quest set from K’NEX! This giveaway is open to US residents ages 18+. This giveaway will run from June 9 – 16. Winner will be emailed and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen!
Beth Ardent says
I haven’t played with K’nex in years!! I bet the grandbabies would love these!!
Mary Williams says
I played with them when i was younger, i’m excited for my son to have the chance to play with them now.
Charity Cram says
Yes, a long time ago. I like that they are toys that let kids be creative =)
stephanie says
I have never played with them but my granddaughter is really into thought provoking toys.
Barbara Riffe says
I haven’t seen this before, but I’m sure the little boy I babysit for would be happy to show me, lol
Alan M says
Great giveaway idea – K’NEX!
Jessibeth Vicenty says
I haven’t see this before, but seeing the video I want to play with them lol. Also I know my kids will love it
Sarah A. says
We have a set of K’Nex here, and my boys LOVE them! They are so fun, and I love how limitless the creations are!
Jennifer says
absolutely! i love that they build fine motor skills, hand eye coordination, and spacial skills but they’re wicked fun too!
nickie says
My son loves K’nex, there creative fun.
tara darity says
It has been a long time since I played with these!
Sharill says
I have never played with these! In fact I just learned they exist! I know my kid would love it!
Kelly D says
I have not, but my son built a K’Nex plane. I always like when he takes time away from the computer to build things.
Tamar says
Not yet, but I’d like to with my kids.
Katherine says
I play with them with my son all the time
Nicole Vosburgh says
Yes, I played with them when I was young. I love how my son can be creative and make just about anything with them.
Gina McGinnis says
Yes
cjjmesser says
I played with them when I was younger and my son loves them now!
Hailey Bond says
I, personally have not, but I know that my daughter would love them!
harolde says
No, we never got to try them yet. They look like fun though!
alena svetelska says
I haven’t played with K’nex in many years.But my son and my daughter would love too.
Kathy Luman says
Yes I have played with them along with my grand kids.. I think its great you can make different things with them and children can use their imagination with them.
Michelle Weaver says
I played with them when I was a kid. I like that they allow for kids to use their imagination. They can build what they see or build their own contraption.
Cristine says
My kids love K’Nex – its such fun to build in all different ways.
Bobbie Smith says
I haven’t played with K’Nex before, but I would love to win this so I could with my grandchildren. I like that it lets them use their imaginations…that’s what kids need more of these days
jennifer cervantes says
I played with them when my they first camne out, i love the way you can make so many different things out of them!
DANIELLE WILLIAMS says
love how you can be so creative with them!
Leigh Anne Borders says
I have played with them with my boys. What I love about them is that they allow for creativity.
Marci Wright says
My son loves to build with Knex!
Candace Byars says
I typically play with K’Nex with my oldest son. These allow him to be creative in more ways than legos. He can manipulate the K’Nex to make objects without needing an obscene amount to attempt to make what he wants. Legos are nice, but they do not allow for the full creative experience K’Nex do.
Cintia Scanlan says
I have played with K’nex and I love that they are easy to connect. They make it easy to be creative and have good time.
Laura J says
We are just getting into this stage…so we have not tried them yet! They look so fun…and I love how they can be so creative with them!
leanne says
My sons love these. I think they’re great because they get to be creative.
Melanie Montgomery says
I’ve never played with them but I’ve always been curious!
tina reynolds says
Yes I like all the possibility and the way they go together
Paula Michele Hafner says
I’ve helped my son build with them. He loves them. I like how they spark his imagination.
Natalie Brown says
Hello! I haven’t played with K’Nex but my son did when he was young. Now my grandson is almost old enough to start building things with K’Nex. Thank-you for this fun giveaway!
Lisa V. says
I have not played with them.
Jill Myrick says
Yes, I actually have with my son. I love that KNex builds creativity and can be configured in so many ways that they never get boring for him.
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Stefanie Foote says
Yes, the kids play them all the time at their Nana’s house…would love to have a set at my own house for my boys.
Erica C. says
I love Knex…you can be so creative.
Francine Anchondo says
no i havent yet
Karen Drake says
We have played with Knex and we love all the things you can build with them.
Stephanie Galbraith says
I have played with them. I like that you can be as creative as you want to with them.
Jennifer says
No, I have not played with them, but they look like a great toy to help with fine motor skills.
Jessica Ruggiero says
Ive never played with them but have heard many great reviews!
Roxann says
I haven’t but my grandson loves them.
Jamie Martin says
Nope, I never played with them.
kat says
I played with k’nex years ago and loved them.
Mihaela Day says
I have never played with these!
Kirsten says
I haven’t played with them but I love how they help children be creative.
Leslie L Stanziani says
We have never played with Knex in my house but my 4 kids have been asking for a few sets for a while.I love that you can let your imagine run wild when building with these.
robyn paris says
i have never played with knex but think I would like the opportunity.
Monique Rizzo says
I have not, but my nephew LOVES them!!
Ellie W says
I haven’t played with them but my boys love them.
Marlene Rose says
I sometimes play with the K-nex that I have bought for my grandkids, that I keep at my house for them when they come over. I really enjoy how they hook together.
susan smoaks says
knex are fun to play with because we can create anything.
Candie L says
My kids have several sets and they enjoy making lots of different stuff with them.Thank you
liz l says
My husband actually loves building things with knex- it expands his mind 🙂
Stacey b says
Yes I’ve played with them and I love that you can make so many things with them!