K'NEX Thrill Rides - Light-Up Ferris Wheel

by K'Nex

Product Features

• Includes 525 pieces
• Builds over 2' high
• Light Strip with 6 pre-programmed routines
• Requires 2 AA and 3 AAA batteries/for ages 9+

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 3.2 x 14 inches ; 2.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003CYFTPW
• Item model number: 50042
• Manufacturer recommended age: 9 - 13 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,939 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Introducing a new take on a K'NEX classic...the motorized Firestorm Ferris Wheel building set. Inside the wheel, multi-colored lights spin freely to create a dazzling light show! This set includes 525+ colorful K'NEX pieces, including gears, a motor, and light strip with 6 pre-programmed light routines. Follow the color-coded instructions to build this exciting Ferris Wheel step-by-step. Then switch the light strip and motor on and watch the model come to life. As the Ferris Wheel spins, the light strip is geared to quickly spin in the opposite direction, creating a dazzling light show. With 6 pre-programmed settings, the lighting effects can be cusomized with the push of a button. Instructions for a second dynamic model are available on www.knex.com. FireStorm Ferris Wheel is appropriate for builders and thrill ride enthusiasts ages 9 & up. Requires 2 "AA" and 3 "AAA" batteries.

Product Description

50042 Features: -Introducing a new take on a K'Nex classic the motorized Light-Up Ferris Wheel building set. Inside the wheel, multi-colored lights spin freely to create a dazzling light show. -Set includes 525+ colorful K'Nex pieces, including gears, a motor, and light strip with 6 pre-programmed light routines. Follow the color-coded instructions to build this exciting Ferris Wheel step-by-step. Switch the light strip and motor on and watch the model come to life. As the Ferris Wheel spins, the light strip is geared to quickly spin in the opposite direction, creating a dazzling light show. With 6 pre-programmed settings, the lighting effects can be customized with the push of a button. Light-Up Ferris Wheel is appropriate for builders and thrill ride enthusiasts ages 9 and up. Requires 2 'AA' and 3 'AAA' batteries. Assembly required.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, May 10, 2011

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Tamoni - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: K'NEX Thrill Rides - Light-Up Ferris Wheel (Toy)

This ferris wheel performs like instructions state.(It does click a couple times before it gets going good.)If the parts are not going together correctly, you maybe missing a step or using a wrong connector.The colors can be a little hard to match. when using the correct parts it fits together perfectly. Had to learn by mistake
You have to follow the directions per the steps given or you will run into problems.I had to go to the pdf file on the internet to see the build closer.This build is much more simple than the cobra's curse dueling coaster.It did overwhelm my 11 year old grandson,but after watching me he was able to take over. This is an awesome project for adult child bonding. This was a Grandma and grandson build.We have built the Cobra curse and the light up Ferris wheel next we are going to build the Octopus Whirl. LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PRODUCT.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars K'NEX Ferris Wheel, February 28, 2011

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Clark L. Shindel - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: K'NEX Thrill Rides - Light-Up Ferris Wheel (Toy)

I saw this toy on the discovery channel as one of the few American Made toys successfully competing with the Chinese. Was surprised to see 'Made in China' stamped on the motor, but guess we can't get away from imports completely and am not disappointed in toy because of it. The ferris wheel was easy to construct, directions (color coding) easy to follow. I did have a need to 'jerry rig' the wheel itself to get it aligned properly (some wire to 'stretch out' a little and keep wheel from warping and leaning to the side). All added to fun of building. My only complaint is that motor and color wheel difficult to turn on (too buried in construction) which also makes it very very difficult to change the batteries. Engineering of battery compartments not well thought out in this respect and make maintence/change a great chore, unless of course, the intent was to dis-assemble every time new batteries are required.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars fun toy to build, even for adults, January 5, 2011

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carmen1017 - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: K'NEX Thrill Rides - Light-Up Ferris Wheel (Toy)

it's was a great fun putting this thing together!
it turn out really great, the ferris wheel spins really well and the lighting was perfect~
however, some parts from the instruction was a bit hard to understand.
u really need to focus to not miss anything!!