K’NEX BRANDS UNVEILS NEW ADDITIONS TO ITS LINE OF MARIO KART™ Wii BUILDING SETS Officially-Licensed Toys Allow Kids to Build their Favorite Mario Kart Wii Characters

K'NEX, the only US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love™, is pleased to announce several new introductions to its line of officially licensed building sets inspired by Mario Kart™ Wii, one of the most popular titles for the Wii™ console.

The new building sets are designed for Young Nintendo® fans ages 6+, bringing the fun of Mario Kart Wii to a new generation and expanding its appeal through a rewarding, age-appropriate K’NEX building experience. In addition, over 65% of the parts used in the line, including the track system, are American made.

2012 Additions to Standard Kart Building Set Choose from Mario Kart Wii fan favorites Mario™, Luigi™, Yoshi™, Bowser™, Toad™, Donkey Kong™ or Diddy Kong™ in the Standard Kart Assortment. Once built, the kart’s pull-back motor and accessories from the game add to the fun! Each sold separately. Suggested retail price is $19.95 each. New character introductions will be available from July 2012.

2012 Standard Bike Building Set Ride into the fast lane with the Standard Bike Building Sets! Each 31 piece building set includes a Nintendo figure and comes in a wedge-style package that doubles as a ramp. Choose from your favorite Mario Kart Wii Characters: Mario, Luigi™, Yoshi™, Bowser™, Toad,

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Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong. Suggested retail price is $9.95 each. New character introductions Yoshi™ and Bowser™, available now.

Mario Kart Wii Mystery Bags The wait for your favourite character is over! Each mystery bag includes one buildable figure from Mario Kart Wii. Who will you get? Mystery figures include: Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Bowser, Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong or Toad and each figure is compatible with the Mario Kart Wii line of K’NEX products. Each sold separately, collect them all! Suggested retail price is $4.95. Available Now.

Motorized Kart Assortment Build SUPER FAST motorized Karts from Mario Kart Wii! Each set includes a buildable kart and figure and an accessory from the game. Battery-powered kart features motorized action. Choose from: Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, or Bowser. Batteries not included. Suggested retail $29.95. Available September 2012.

Track Pack Expansion Set Build even BIGGER track layouts! Add to your growing collection of Mario™ Kart™ Wii track pieces with the Mario™ Kart™ Wii Track Pack. 24 pieces of track are included in the set, as well as a buildable Mario™ figure and a trophy item from the game. Suggested retail $49.95. Available Now.

The new K’NEX Nintendo Building Sets will be available at toy retailers everywhere.

Ends. For further information or images contact: Fiona Thomson on 02 4340 2833 or email: [email protected]

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