Who owns KNEX?

Basic Fun
K’Nex was purchased by Florida-based company Basic Fun! in 2018.

Are KNEX Made in USA?

K’NEX is a rod and connector building system that lets you build BIG and make it MOVE. A favorite of serious builders since 1992, K’NEX rods and connectors are proudly made in the USA. With over 430 awards and recognitions, the K’NEX product line has building toys specially designed for every age group and skill level.

Why are there so many LEGO knock offs?

Part of the reason for this is that LEGO has patents and trademarks for how its bricks are made. This forces some companies to create different locking mechanisms for bricks that are generally inferior. This can lead to loosely fitting bricks, a complaint frequently made about LEGO knockoffs.

Where is K’NEX manufactured?

Hatfield, Pa
The company makes its toys in Hatfield, Pa., using injection molded components made by sister company Rodon Group LLC, a highly automated custom molder also based in Hatfield. K’Nex construction toys were invented in 1991 by Joel Glickman, son of Irving Glickman, who co-founded Rodon in 1956.

What can I build with KNEX?

KNEX Projects to Build With Your Kids

• The Knex Tech Deck Store (Double) by lollertje.
• Knex Buckyball by ergolicious.
• Mean Green KNEX Machine Spider by Antony.
• Spider Massacre 2.0 – Compact by FrozenFire 99.
• K’nex Arcade Coin Pusher Instructable by K’nex_Freak.
• Knex Rod Sorting Machine by Sorunome.

Who makes Tinkertoys?

Hasbro
First marketed by The Toy Tinkers of Evanston, the toy changed companies several times until 1986, when Hasbro acquired Tinkertoys as part of a purchase of the New York-based CBS Toys and its Playskool subsidiary. Sets of Tinkertoys come in four sizes, beginning at about $5.99, Charness said.

Is Mega Bloks owned by LEGO?

Mega Brands owns both Mega Construx and Mega Bloks. Currently, Mega Construx is Mega Brands’ Lego-competing building brick sets. So, Legos and the Mega Brand currently both have a brand for smaller blocks (Mega Construx and Lego) and a brand for larger blocks (Mega Bloks and Duplo).

Who owns Basic Fun?

Good Stuff, LLC
Basic Fun, Inc./Parent organizations