K'NEX presents new Tinkertoy packaging

Tinker Toys circus animal set

Specially designed for children ages 3 and up, Tinkertoy is a name that stands for wholesome, enduring fun. Created in 1913 after children were seen playing with pencils and empty spools of thread, it developed into a national phenomenon that inspired children to use their imaginations, and was nominated into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 1998.

The K'NEX team did extensive marketing research upon acquiring the Tinkertoy license and developed a sturdy, kid-friendly building set with parts made from plastic instead of wood. This means that Tinkertoy sets from K'NEX snap together and stay together so kids can play with their creations. As with other K'NEX products, the Tinkertoy rods and spools are made in the USA at our Hatfield manufacturing site.
"We are thrilled to welcome Tinkertoy to the K'NEX Brands family," says Michael Araten, President of K'NEX Brands. "We have had fantastic success with Lincoln Logs and are pleased to be able to offer consumers both great pre-school brands on-shelf together!"

Tinkertoy will be available fall 2012 on knex.com and at retailers nationwide.

Animals Building Set

Tinkertoy Animals Building Set lets little ones build a turtle, elephant, and other familiar creatures-or let their imaginations run wild and make their own creations! Set includes over 75 durable, plastic pieces including American made rods & spools, and personality parts, buildable-figure and more! Packaging doubles as a sturdy storage box with lid and handle for portability! Suggested retail price is $27.99. Available fall 2012.

Train Building Set

The Tinkertoy Train Building set includes 150 durable, plastic pieces and allows you to build a train, station and more! Set includes American made rods & spools, wheels, eyes, buildable figures and more! Package also doubles as a sturdy, storage box complete with a lid and handle for portability! Suggested retail price is $43.99. Available fall 2012.

Source: K'NEX Brands
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