K'Nex International Space Station

by K'NEX

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• ASIN: B00004TTGW
• Manufacturer recommended age: 9 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #544,140 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

When fully constructed to an impressive 2-foot-wide wingspan, the ISS looks just like the real thing. It has a spinning science power platform, lab modules, a detachable shuttle with docking port, and motorized solar panels. The holographic stickers and "space sounds" increase the coolness factor tenfold. This set has 900 pieces and is meant for those well-versed in K'NEX construction. Visual instructions are included, but the two necessary AA batteries are not. --M. Sullivan

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-Have Toy for Smart Kids, July 8, 2001

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amybobamy "amybobamy" (Studio City, CA United States) - 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 

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This review is from: K'Nex International Space Station (Toy)

How I wish these toys had been around when I was a kid! My 10-year-old son spent several after-school hours putting this item together. It motivated him to research the REAL international space station, and to educate the family, his friends, his teachers and classmates, and anyone who would stay still long enough, about the details of its purpose and construction.

Regarding durability: He took his construction to his science teacher's classroom, where it was handled by hundreds of kids every day for months. He brought it home -- perfectly intact -- and it now sits as a piece of scientific/kinetic art in our living room (along with several other brilliant constructions).

As a parent, and as a grown-up kid who loves to play and think, I love k'nex.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Boys, February 16, 2001

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Donna L. Marquart "gatorsonly" (Port Saint Lucie, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: K'Nex International Space Station (Toy)

I bought this for my 9 year old son for Christmas. He was very excited to get started. There are nearly 90 steps to complete the International Space Station. He finished it in two days, (I hoped it would take longer) and plays with it daily. I would highly recommend this product. It will provide hours and hours of fun for your 9 to 12 year old.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't forget younger kids!, December 4, 2001

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

This review is from: K'Nex International Space Station (Toy)

We bought this for our 5-year old for a 3-week school break! He was able to follow all the steps with help from mom and dad. It was wonderful to see the sense of accomplishment he had when he finished. He brought it into school for 'show n tell' after vacation. He had 30 kindergarteners handling it, and it came back okay! It was a great project for an extended out-of-school time for young ones! He can't wait to get some more K'nex sets!