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Review – K’NEX KForce Build and Blast K-25X Rotoshot Blaster

KNEX K-25X Rotoshot Blaster
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I review a K’NEX Build and Blast K-25X Rotoshot Blaster. This was sent to me for free to review. Opinions are 100% my own.

I’ve had this toy for a while and had been waiting for a day where I could assemble it on my own without interruption from the kids. Eva could build it but Andrew isn’t old enough to do it yet. So without them around I could build quickly without one of the kids waiting to play with it. My build took a little over a half hour. I like the way that the K’NEX pieces fit together, they are nice and sturdy. I was unsure as to how this blaster would feel in my hands but it had a good feel. The pre-load ring was in a strange place in my opinions. I would have liked to have it all the way in the back for quicker loading and shooting. It felt a little awkward to load the darts.

Despite the pre-loading issue the blaster could shoot pretty far. the mechanism for shooting is self contained and you can pop that into many different configurations. There are 3 alternative builds which can be found at www.knex.com/instructions and enter the code 47011. The fourth is to create a target. I like the target because when you hit it it will swing back and forth. That way you know that you really hit it.

The more I play with the K’NEX pieces the more I enjoy them, there are some fun projects that you can do with them and when I have a moment to spend with Eva we will build something together. For now, check me out solo building the K-25X Rotoshot Blaster.

Here is the official description of the blaster.

Build a customizable blaster with rotating, 5-shot action! The new RotoChamber allows you to fire up to 5 darts without reloading. Each dart fires up to 75 feet. Set includes K’NEX rods and connectors plus special parts to create different blasters: 1 RotoChamber plus 1 quick fit grip and 1 pre-load ring in cool see-through blue! Build and rebuild by downloading instructions for 4 additional blasters and targets. Most models can be built one at a time. Compatible with the entire K-FORCE Build and Blast™ line. Ages 8+.

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Can’t Miss Games for Christmas from Activision – BenSpark Holiday Gift Guide

Skylanders Imaginators Sony Starter Pack

This holiday season, when you are looking for games to get your family, think Activision. Activision has a wide array of games for the people in your life. For the young ones to teens they have the Skylanders franchise with the sixth installment of the series, Skylanders Imaginators. This time around portal masters can create and play with their very own Skylanders characters. They can even get those characters 3D printed into playable figures for the game. I’ve received a bunch of toys and games from Activision over the years, specifically the Skylanders line. This year was the best one so far. I was sent every figure, creation crystal and even a starter pack to get going on the Wii U. I’ve been making some unboxing and gameplay videos of all of my Skylanders from Imaginators. I’ve even gone out and found all the exclusive ones I could find at various stores like Target, Toys R Us and Gamestop.

Jingle Bell Chompy Mage

Activision sent me one of the holiday themed Skylanders, Jingle Bell Chompy Mage. This Skylander is out in stores now. Jingle Bell Chompy Mage is a specially designed toy that appears in the game outfitted in a holiday-inspired wardrobe. He joins the lineup of Sensei Skylanders new to Skylanders Imaginators and is ready to teach the Skylanders some new fighting techniques and a classic Chompy holiday tradition – the White Chompy gift exchange!

Skylanders Imaginators

Rated: E – 10+; Ages 6-12
Available: available now
Platforms: Wii U®, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®3, Xbox One® and Xbox 360®. iOS and Android devices for Skylanders Creator App.
MSRP: $74.99 (Skylanders Imaginators – Standard Edition);
$99.99 (Skylanders Imaginators – Dark or Crash Editions);
Skylanders Creator App (Free)

Destiny

For the teens to the adults in your house there is Destiny: The Collection. This is a great value because the collection collects five epic adventures in one game. You play as a guardian protecting Earth. Your character can get many upgrades of armor and weapons and there are a ton of gameplay options for this. You can play competitively or cooperatively with online players. You can interact socially or work on your own through a campaign.

Destiny – The Collection features the following FIVE adventures:

  • Destiny – Original award-winning game
  • The Dark Below – Expansion I
  • House of Wolves – Expansion II
  • The Taken King – First Major Expansion
  • Rise of Iron – Destiny’s newest adventure

Rated: T – Teen
Available: Available now
Platforms: PlayStation®4 and Xbox One®
MSRP: $59.99 (a $170 value) Continue reading Can’t Miss Games for Christmas from Activision – BenSpark Holiday Gift Guide →