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K'NEX Building Sets Available at Toys "R" Us® for All Ages

New Sets Promise Big Building Fun!

Hatfield, PA – November 2013 – K'NEX Brands, the US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love ®, is pleased to introduce seven new building sets only available at Toys "R" Us. Sure to spark creativity, these K'NEX building sets offer endless fun for builders of all ages.

These exclusive K'NEX building sets include popular brands such as The Beatles™, KISS®, Lincoln Logs®, and Super Mario™. These sets are perfect for any builder and make great gifts for the holiday season!

Beatles Yellow Submarine™ Building Set
Build The Yellow Submarine, and help The Beatles save Pepperland from The Blue Meanies! This one-of-a-kind building set lets you recreate the awesome adventures of the iconic Yellow Submarine with passengers John, Paul, George and Ringo. They can do battle against the two Blue Meanie figures, or get out their instruments and jam, since their ship doubles as a concert stage! Includes over 200 pieces; Ages 7+. Suggested retail price is $34.99. Available exclusively at Toys "R" Us.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=23767106&prodFindSrc=rv

KISS® Rock Stage Big Rig Building Set
Build a rock stage big rig, and take your Monster KISS figures on an amazing music tour! This unique building set lets you create the power of a real KISS concert with The Demon, The Spaceman, The Catman and The Starchild. After they rock out, the two roadie figures will help pack up their equipment, and drive the band off to their next sold-out show! Includes over 300 pieces; Ages 7+. Suggested retail price is $34.99. Available exclusively at Toys "R" Us.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=23767196&prodFindSrc=rv

Lincoln Logs® Redfield Ranch™
Build a home on the range! Lincoln Logs® Redfield Ranch™ includes 124 real wood logs, plus colorful figures and other building accessories. Step-by-step instructions for building a ranch complete with a horse and cowboy figure are included. Parts come in a newly designed and collectible storage container, so clean-up is quick and easy. Suggested retail price is $39.99. Ages 3+. Available exclusively at Toys "R" Us.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=24270756&prodFindSrc=rv

521 Amazing Value Tub Building Set
Build anything you can imagine with the 521 Piece Value Tub! Loaded with 521 parts for lots of building fun! Includes instructions/ideas for 35 unique models including, dragsters, Ferris wheels, dinosaurs, creatures and more! Parts and built models can be stored in the convenient storage tub. Made in the U.S.A. Suggested retail price $24.99. Ages 7+. Available exclusively at Toys "R" Us.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12252577

New Super Mario Bros.™ 2 Thwomps™ Building Set
Go on a brand new adventure with Fire Mario™ & Silver Luigi™ as they journey through a castle course! Featuring K'NEX's all new jump disk and launcher that allow Mario to run and jump, like he does in the game. Build Fire Mario & Silver Luigi and drop them through the warp pipe to enter the course. Look out for the Thwomps - slam them down to open your path. Make your way past the Thwomps, collecting coins as you go - don't forget to grab the Power Up mushroom at the top! Drop through another warp pipe and guess what - there's another side to play on! Use the sliding platform to cross the lava. Who will you find behind the door? It's a Bone Goomba™! Hit the target to defeat him, pop-up the flag and you've cleared the course! Combine your Thwomps building set with the rest of the K'NEX Super Mario™ building set line to take Mario on an even BIGGER adventure! For ages 8+. Suggested retail price is $59.99. Available exclusively at Toys "R" Us.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=21399666

Super Mario 3D Land™ Bowser's Castle Building Set
Go on a brand new adventure with Mario™ - battle Bowser™, and save the princess in the FINAL course! Featuring K'NEX's all new jump disk and launcher that allow Mario to run and jump, like he does in the game. Build Mario and make your way through the entrance gate to Bowser's Castle! Look out for Draglet™ - a battery-powered motor makes him a spinning danger at the entrance. Use the track slider to cross the pit, and jump up to collect the coins! Watch out for the Fireballs - you make them move by turning the white connector. Hurry past the spinning Fire Bars, and hit the mystery box - what did you get? Jump across the moving platforms, through the warp pipe and up the elevator platform to Bowser's final hiding place! Use the jump launcher to knock him down! Save Princess Peach™, pop-up the goal flag and you've WON THE GAME! Combine your Bowser's Castle building set with the rest of the K'NEX Super Mario™ building set line to take Mario on an even BIGGER adventure! For ages 8+. Suggested retail price is $99.99. Available exclusively at Toys "R" Us.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=21399696

Typhoon Frenzy Roller Coaster™ Building Set
Bring a wave of fun from the ocean to your living room with the new Typhoon Frenzy Roller Coaster™ Building Set from K'NEX! Build with over 640 K'NEX parts & pieces including, rods, connectors and track, and add motorized power to send the silver coaster car twisting and turning through over 19 feet of swirling, non-stop action! Plus, download exclusive instructions to build an incredible second model, the Tsunami Surge™ Coaster! All K'NEX rods and connectors are made in the USA! Ages 9+. Suggested retail price is $39.99. Available exclusively at Toys "R" Us.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=23263786

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 and is America's STEM building solution. Winner of over 250 international awards and recognitions, K'NEX, America's building toy company, is focused on Building Worlds Kids Love and encourages youngsters to "imagine, build and play." From the living room to the classroom, K'NEX has building toys specially designed for every age group and skill level. The K'NEX family of brands includes K'NEX Building Sets, K'NEX Thrill Rides, K'NEX Education, Lincoln Logs®, Tinkertoy®, NASCAR®, Angry Birds™, Mario Kart Wii™, Mario Kart 7™, Super Mario™, PacMan™ and more. Since 1992, The Rodon Group, a subsidiary of K'NEX Brands, L.P., has manufactured over 31 billion parts for the K'NEX building toy system. Join us as we help build the leaders of tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.knex.com or www.rodongroup.com.

About KISS
KISS, the legendary American rock band was founded in 1972. Four decades later KISS remains one of the most influential bands in the history of Rock and Roll. Their achievements include the release of approximately 44 albums, sales of over 100 million albums, sold out concerts tours around the world and the incredible support of over 6 million Face Book fans worldwide. KISS has performed at the Super Bowl, 2002 Winter Olympics, 2009 Finale of American Idol, 2005 Rockin' The Corps Concert. In 2009, KISS was nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Monster is the 20th studio album released on October 9, 2012 . For all things KISS, visit www.KISSONLINE.com

About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company's world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands. LINCOLN LOGS is a trademark of Hasbro and is used with permission. © 2011 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.