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| − | '''K'nex''' is a company that produces [ | + | ==Company== |
| + | '''K'nex''' is a company that produces [[w:K'Nex|construction toy system]] invented by American Joel Glickman. It was first introduced in America in 1992. K'Nex is designed and produced by K'Nex Industries Inc. of Hatfield, Pennsylvania. K'Nex was purchased by Florida-based company [https://www.basicfun.com/ '''Basic Fun!'''] in 2018. | ||
The toy's building system consists of interlocking plastic rods, connectors, blocks, gears, wheels, and other components, which can be pieced together to form a wide variety of models, machines, and architectural structures. K'Nex is designed for older (5- to 12-year-old) builders, although a larger-sized version, Kid K'Nex, is aimed towards younger children. | The toy's building system consists of interlocking plastic rods, connectors, blocks, gears, wheels, and other components, which can be pieced together to form a wide variety of models, machines, and architectural structures. K'Nex is designed for older (5- to 12-year-old) builders, although a larger-sized version, Kid K'Nex, is aimed towards younger children. | ||
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The toy has been released and marketed in various stores, as well as online websites. K'Nex has released various sets, educational kits, and models consisting of assorted parts, the last of which includes parts and instructions specifically packaged to be assembled into a specific model. | The toy has been released and marketed in various stores, as well as online websites. K'Nex has released various sets, educational kits, and models consisting of assorted parts, the last of which includes parts and instructions specifically packaged to be assembled into a specific model. | ||
| − | In December 18, 2000, K'nex signed a | + | In December 18, 2000, K'nex signed a multiyear licensing agreement for the immensely popular MechWarrior license from [[FASA Corporation]]. Expanding construction play to a whole new level of fun and imagination, K'nex would also introduce three building sets based on the sizzling MechWarrior computer gaming titles at the 2001 American International Toy Fair in New York City. |
{{quote|"We are delighted by the opportunity to present the heroic universe of BattleTech/MechWarrior to a new audience. Combining the award-winning construction toy system of K'NEX with the highly successful MechWarrior property is a sure-fire winner,"|Mort Weisman, CEO of FASA Corporation. "We are very excited about seeing our BattleMechs come to life in a whole new way."}} | {{quote|"We are delighted by the opportunity to present the heroic universe of BattleTech/MechWarrior to a new audience. Combining the award-winning construction toy system of K'NEX with the highly successful MechWarrior property is a sure-fire winner,"|Mort Weisman, CEO of FASA Corporation. "We are very excited about seeing our BattleMechs come to life in a whole new way."}} | ||
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As with all K'NEX building sets, the new MechWarrior line includes color-coded step-by-step instructions. | As with all K'NEX building sets, the new MechWarrior line includes color-coded step-by-step instructions. | ||
| + | ==Sets== | ||
These is the list of BattleTech related products created by the company:<br> | These is the list of BattleTech related products created by the company:<br> | ||
| − | '''Exclusion Kits''' | + | '''Exclusion Kits - MechWarrior''' |
* The [[Cauldron Born and Owens (toy)|Cauldron Born and Owens]] | * The [[Cauldron Born and Owens (toy)|Cauldron Born and Owens]] | ||
* The [[Mad Cat and Avatar (toy)|Mad Cat and Avatar]] | * The [[Mad Cat and Avatar (toy)|Mad Cat and Avatar]] | ||
* The [[Shadow Cat and Sunder (toy)|Shadow Cat and Sunder]] | * The [[Shadow Cat and Sunder (toy)|Shadow Cat and Sunder]] | ||
| − | '''Series 1''' | + | '''Series 1 - MechWarrior''' |
* [[Firefly (toy)|Firefly]] | * [[Firefly (toy)|Firefly]] | ||
* [[Uziel (toy)|Uziel]] | * [[Uziel (toy)|Uziel]] | ||
* [[Vulture (toy)|Vulture]] | * [[Vulture (toy)|Vulture]] | ||
| − | '''Series 2''' | + | '''Series 2 - MechWarrior''' |
* [[Hollander II (toy)|Hollander II]] | * [[Hollander II (toy)|Hollander II]] | ||
* [[Thor (toy)|Thor]] | * [[Thor (toy)|Thor]] | ||
* [[Uller (toy)|Uller]] | * [[Uller (toy)|Uller]] | ||
| − | '''Series 3''' | + | '''Series 3 - MechWarrior Dark Age''' |
* [[Converted MiningMech (toy)|Converted MiningMech]] | * [[Converted MiningMech (toy)|Converted MiningMech]] | ||
* [[Legionnaire (toy)|Legionnaire]] | * [[Legionnaire (toy)|Legionnaire]] | ||
* [[Black Hawk (toy)|Black Hawk]] | * [[Black Hawk (toy)|Black Hawk]] | ||
| − | '''Series 4''' | + | '''Series 4 - MechWarrior Dark Age''' |
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* [[Converted ConstructionMech (toy)|Converted ConstructionMech]] | * [[Converted ConstructionMech (toy)|Converted ConstructionMech]] | ||
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| + | ==Lost Sets== | ||
| + | [[Image:KNEX not published mechs.png|left|260px|(''Hatchetman'', ''Pack Hunter'' and ''Spider'')]] | ||
| + | These are the unreleased MechWarriors that never made it to the shelf. These are Samples almost ready for shelf before the whole program was canceled. We can see a ''[[Hatchetman]]'', a ''[[Pack Hunter]]'' and a ''[[Spider]]''). | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:55, 9 November 2023
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Company[edit]
K'nex is a company that produces construction toy system invented by American Joel Glickman. It was first introduced in America in 1992. K'Nex is designed and produced by K'Nex Industries Inc. of Hatfield, Pennsylvania. K'Nex was purchased by Florida-based company Basic Fun! in 2018.
The toy's building system consists of interlocking plastic rods, connectors, blocks, gears, wheels, and other components, which can be pieced together to form a wide variety of models, machines, and architectural structures. K'Nex is designed for older (5- to 12-year-old) builders, although a larger-sized version, Kid K'Nex, is aimed towards younger children.
The toy has been released and marketed in various stores, as well as online websites. K'Nex has released various sets, educational kits, and models consisting of assorted parts, the last of which includes parts and instructions specifically packaged to be assembled into a specific model.
In December 18, 2000, K'nex signed a multiyear licensing agreement for the immensely popular MechWarrior license from FASA Corporation. Expanding construction play to a whole new level of fun and imagination, K'nex would also introduce three building sets based on the sizzling MechWarrior computer gaming titles at the 2001 American International Toy Fair in New York City.
| “ | "We are delighted by the opportunity to present the heroic universe of BattleTech/MechWarrior to a new audience. Combining the award-winning construction toy system of K'NEX with the highly successful MechWarrior property is a sure-fire winner," | ” |
| — Mort Weisman, CEO of FASA Corporation. "We are very excited about seeing our BattleMechs come to life in a whole new way." | ||
K'nex BattleMech models will engage kids with creative construction play, and will then let them become "MechWarrior" pilots in command of their creation.
As with all K'NEX building sets, the new MechWarrior line includes color-coded step-by-step instructions.
Sets[edit]
These is the list of BattleTech related products created by the company:
Exclusion Kits - MechWarrior
Series 1 - MechWarrior
Series 2 - MechWarrior
Series 3 - MechWarrior Dark Age
Series 4 - MechWarrior Dark Age
Lost Sets[edit]
These are the unreleased MechWarriors that never made it to the shelf. These are Samples almost ready for shelf before the whole program was canceled. We can see a Hatchetman, a Pack Hunter and a Spider).