Building or construction toys have always been a popular genre of toys for kids. Building blocks are standard toys for babies and toddlers, as these provide a lot of fun while helping kids develop their creativity and fine motor skills. The toy market also offers a lot of construction toys more suitable for the interests and skills of older kids.

K’NEX construction toys and sets are some of the most well-known building toys today. Manufactured by K’NEX Brands, L.P., these construction sets allow kids to build a wide variety of toys. There are various construction sets suitable for different ages and skill levels, helping the kids get the most out of piecing the sets together.

Each construction set is made up of small pieces that can be fitted together to form miniature vehicles, theme park rides such as Ferris wheels and roller coasters, and various figures. Depending on the figures to be formed, each construction set can contain up to hundreds of small pieces to be fitted together.

If you have a preschooler or a toddler, the K’NEX Elmo’s Cowboy Adventure Building Set may work as a great toy. Featuring both Sesame Street character Elmo and a horse, this set includes pieces that are larger than usual to make them easier for smaller, less-skilled fingers to grasp. The Elmo figure also has an added feature that toddlers will enjoy: it’s capable of saying two phrases. The set also includes a ‘Play and Learn’ activity sheet for when after the figures are completed.

Older kids may be able to appreciate bigger sets, such as the K’NEX Light-Up Ferris Wheel Building Set. This set comes with color-coded instructions to help kids build the 2-foot Ferris wheel from the ground up. With more than 525 colored pieces and a motor to work with, this set can definitely help develop kids’ creativity and fine motor skills. The motor, along with the light bar, makes it possible for the model to light up in six pre-programmed settings.