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Stories, discoveries and interesting details from the world of K’NEX.

Explore articles about K’NEX history, unusual parts, colours, collecting, old catalogues and other subjects that deserve a closer look.

  • Whatever Happened to K’NEX Bricks?

    For a time, K’NEX did much more than rods and connectors. It developed an entire family of bricks — and some surprisingly clever ways of connecting them to the K’NEX system. Published August 29, 2026 For most builders, K’NEX means rods and connectors. That makes it slightly surprising to discover a pile of K’NEX parts…

  • Why Are K’NEX Rods Different Colours?

    How a simple colour code became one of the most recognizable features of K’NEX — and why colour no longer tells the whole story.