Super Structures 50 Model Building Set Review

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Super Structures 50 Model Building Set Review

Manufacturer: K'NEX
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Model#: 151.15

Weight: 5.68lbs
Height: 17.75"

Width: 14"
Length: 5.75"

Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Retail Price: ~~$49.99~~
Online Price: $39.95
A discount of $10.04!
* Price is subject to change.

Features:

Build world famous landmarks.
Build the Eiffel Tower & more.
Battery powered motor for models that move.
Includes 468 pieces.

Build world famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Chrysler Building and more. Battery-powered motor for models that move (requires 2 "AA" batteries - not included). Includes ideas to build 50 models. Lots of building fun!

User Submitted Super Structures 50 Model Building Set Reviews

Date: 2008-12-29
Easy to learn/use and fun to build
Got this as a gift for our girls (10 & 7). The illustrations in the manual, color coded pieces and the increasing level of difficulty in building the models make it easy to learn and fun way to build and expand the creativity. The manual has 50 models and is a fun educational activity.

Date: 2008-06-29
Beautiful models, great fun (a bit brittle)
I bought this set as a birthday gift for my son, who's a graduate of 3 smaller K'NEX models. It was delightful for him - the models are big and look great, the learning curve is comfortable enough (as long as you can make your kid build the models in the presented order and not rush ahead to the rotating Space Needle...). There's also an educational value - we went online with Google Earth and flew to see an aqueduct, the pyramids, and so on.

It was great to see him develop as he progresses along the models - his shoulders are getting quite a workout as he has to make rods click into connectors sideways, which takes a nice effort - these are writing muscles as well, which is useful. The most fun was seeing him get creative - his Eiffel Tower Extreme Edition (complete with wheels and motor) is beautiful.

One comment I have is about the fragility of the pieces. It might be related to the way our case was stored and shipped (a lot of things happen to toys on the way to Israel), but we've already broken 4 connectors during the 2 weeks we have the toy - something that's never happened with our previous kits.

In short - highly recommended, a great value and a lot of fun.

Date: 2008-02-25
great toy
My son loved this set and couldn't tear himself away. Only problem is how quickly he completed everything and started asking for more Kn'ex!