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K’NEX Playground: The Swing, The Rope And The Slide

A whole playground we made from K’Nex, with a slide, a climbing rope, a slide and a climbing ladder. We built it from pieces that came from multiple different sets. Most of them, however, cam from K’Nex 100 models set.

K’Nex comes in two sizes: regular and mini K’Nex. There are also both thick and thin rods, and some rods can connect the larger and smaller pieces together. Not all K’Nex sets include mini parts.

Like other K’Nex sets, this one features pieces that securely lock together. You can easily take apart your creations and use the pieces to build something new. Regular K’Nex pieces have stronger connections, making crafts sturdy even during active play. Mini K’Nex creations are a bit more delicate. K’Nex 100 models set has only regular sets.

Although the crafts you can make with K’Nex can be quite large, some of the pieces, especially the mini ones, are very small. This can make K’Nex sets risky for small babies who might accidentally swallow the pieces. These small parts can also be a bit challenging for younger kids to assemble correctly. That’s why it’s recommended for children aged 7 and older to use K’Nex sets.

It’s also worth noting that most K’Nex sets don’t provide detailed crafting instructions. Some packages may only show completed toys as examples. However, thanks to the versatility and creative possibilities K’Nex offers, this usually isn’t a significant issue.

K'NEX Playground: The Swing, The Rope And The Slide
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Clics Glitter Bucket Set

Clics Glitter is a type of Clics with colorful plastic with sparkles. This particular set, Clics Glitter Bucket, has 133 pieces and extra decorations, like stickers.

ClicsToys, a Belgian company established in 2001, operates its very own factory located in Kempen, where they craft the popular Clics building blocks. These building sets mostly have square pieces, all sharing identical form and shape. What sets Clics apart is their ability to connect smoothly at the edges, allowing flexible joint movements.

Using these plastic squares, the creative possibilities are endless, even though Clics sets tend to offer relatively few extra pieces and accessories. Some sets may include wheels and decorative panels, but few extra items. The true strength of Clics lies in the generous number of pieces in their sets, enabling you to make even biggest creations with ease.

The fundamental building blocks in Clics are square, which naturally leads to the formation of cubic or brick-like structures. However, the great advantage of these blocks is the ability to connect them at various angles, making diverse shapes. Careful assembly can even give you triangular or sloping figures. Nevertheless, the most robust and tough structures in Clics are cube-shaped. Additionally, you can create flat mosaics by combining pieces of different colors.

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Playmobil Fire Truck – Box

This fire truck has only 86 pieces – and these pieces are mostly the extra items for the game. The vehicle itself comes in form of a few huge sections you just need to assemble. There is little to build – but when you done, you will get a good toy to play with. You can roll the truck around, rotate the ladder or remove the top of the cabin. Water cannon actually shoots platic “water”. There are also flexible firehoses and many extra items like the traffic cones.

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K’Nex Beginner Set

This is one of the smallest K’Nex sets of only 141 pieces. It has classic K’Nex pieces and can be a good introduction to K’Nex for kids who never played with it. The number of the pieces in this set is more than enough to create many interesting crafts – even if they will be less complex than the crafts from bigger sets.

K'Nex Beginner Set