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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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Review – TMNT Half-Shell Heroes Headquarters Playset

Andrew and the Half-Shell Headquarters
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We received a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Half-Shell Heroes Half-Shell Headquarters to play with and review. Opinions are 100% our own.

Andrew has been asking me for this toy for a while. He enjoys the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and knows that I am a big fan. He can name all of the turtles and was excited that he got a Leonardo figure at McDonald’s last night on his birthday. I had been meaning to switch out some of Andrew’s toys for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Half-Shell Heroes that he has. Well, I did not get that done in time for his birthday but today we were able to clean up the toy area and make the switch. I’m glad that we did because Andrew loves the set. He and Eva were having so much fun flinging all the figures off the Headquarters. There are a ton of fun little play areas. Here is what you get with the Half-Shell Headquarters Playset

  • The Half-Shell Headquarters Playset, part of the Half Shell Heroes collection that’s designed specifically for preschoolers, has four levels of Ninja Turtle fun – with each level packed with surprises and new features to discover!
  • The transforming playset unfolds to reveal new play areas, including street level trap doors that lead to different areas of the Ninja Turtles’ lair, a slide in each hand including one that’s a manhole-popping secret entrance, and the playset’s foot turns into a jail cell!
  • With this many transformations, twists and turns, kids can either guide the Turtles to safety or send Shredder and his gang right to jail!
  • Includes Raphael and Bebop 2.5″ action figures (compatible with most Half Shell Heroes action figures)
  • Recommended Age: 3+
  • Suggested Retail Price: $59.99
  • Availability: Out now Buy at Amazon.com (affiliate link)

Here’s what the kids thought of the toy as they played with it.