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NEW K'NEX COLLECT & BUILD SETS PROVIDE A WORLD OF BUILDING POSSIBILITIES

Hatfield, PA, February 2008 - K'NEX fans can now build a fleet of trucks or a sprawling amusement park with the new Collect & Build product line. New for Fall 2008, K'NEX offers the Road Rig Series and Amusement Park Series to satisfy the desire in kid-builders everywhere for expanded creativity and new challenges. True building enthusiasts can collect all four motorized sets in each series!

Road Rig Series
Building on the excitement of highway adventure, the Road Rig Series has four separate sets featuring big rig models that include a Semi Truck, Pick-Up Truck Dump Truck and Tow Truck. Each set comes with a K'NEX Figure to drive the truck. Combine the parts from two sets to create a giant build or collect all four sets to build an awesome ten-wheeled hauler! Designed for builders 5 years and older.

Amusement Park Series
Kids can make their dreams come true by building their very own Amusement Park with four motorized rides - a classic Ferris Wheel, the exciting Speed Coaster, the swirling Octopus Whirl and exciting Drop-n-Swing - a combination free fall and swing ride. If builders collect all four, they can receive free accessories such as figures and a sound module by mail to enhance their personal amusement park! Designed for builders 7 years and older.

K'NEX Collect & Build sets feature uniquely shaped packaging specific to each series, and include step-by-step instructions that make buidling easy. Each set requires two AA batteries for the motor. Available in July 2008 at major retailers nationwide, approximate retail price is $19.99 each.

About K’NEX Brands

Founded in 1992, K’NEX Brands, the world’s most innovative construction toy company, was established to make and sell what has become one of the world’s leading integrated construction systems for children. Winner of over 200 international awards and recognitions, K’NEX is America’s building toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love, and encourages youngsters to “imagine, build and play.”  For more information, please visit www.knex.com.