Kids Blast Off with K’NEX
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’NEX will introduce a new line, K’Force: Build and Blast, consisting of buildable blasters. The line allows kids ages 8 and up to construct a customized blaster with endless possibilities. The line includes six different types of blasters, buildable targets, and blaster missile packs. K’NEX’s Sky Sprinter Roller Coaster is the tallest K’NEX coaster ever made, built from more than 800 made-in-the-U.S., classic K’NEX pieces. It stands more than 7 feet tall and includes a blaster motor that sends the coaster car on a ride. K’NEX will also bring back the Big Ball Factory 20 years after its first release. The set contains more than 3,000 pieces and includes classic rods and connectors, four balls, and a motorized lift. The new K’NEX Education Robotics set includes 715 K’NEX rods and connectors, a control device, three motors, Ultrasonic, color lights, and touch sensors so that kids can build a programmable dog who follows commands, a car with a smartphone holder, an airplane with retractable landing gear, and more. This set reinforces STEM concepts and encourages mechanical design and programming, linear and critical thinking, and problem solving skills. The Lincoln Logs 100th Anniversary Tin features 102 pieces celebrating the centennial anniversary of the brand. It includes a frontiersman figure, two horses, and more for classic building fun. The Tinkertoy 150 Piece Essentials set includes spools, rods, panels, and fins with 16 building ideas and a sturdy box for storage.
K’NEX Education Robotics Dog
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Tech 4 Kids Gets Tricked Out
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ech 4 Kids will launch Nitro Grinders in the U.S. They jump, spin, ride over obstacles without falling over, and perform tricks at the user’s fingertips. The first series includes 56 Nitro Grinders characters to collect, including special sets with customizable wheels and ramps.
Delta Children Is the Cat’s Meow
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elta Children will introduce a line of Hello Kitty kids’ furniture. The Hello Kitty Plastic Toddler Bed features fun decals of the iconic feline. The sturdy bed sits low to the ground and features two attached safety rails for added security. The bed holds up to 50 pounds and is for kids ages 15 months and up. The Hello Kitty Multi-Bin Organizer can hold large and small toys. Featuring six uniquely sized fabric bins and a sturdy wood frame, it’s decorated with colorful graphics. The bin is recommended for kids ages 3 to 6. The Hello Kitty Table & Chair Set features a spacious tabletop along with two coordinating chairs that showcase Hello Kitty’s iconic silhouette. The set is recommended for kids ages 3 to 6 and each chair can hold up to 50 pounds. All pieces feature a durable, scratch-resistant, and easy-to-clean finish. Hello Kitty Multi-Bin Organizer
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014