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[Kool Coaster Kid]

Yah it does look like a ball tower. You can see various paths.

[Knexrule11]

The roller coaster looks like one of the two that were in the instructions for the roller coaster physics set. And in the same picture, is that a Starburst Spinner made with different colors?

I meant the left picture:)

[Zem]

Here is another image with some interesting coaster concepts in the background:


You can see some more shots in this video:

[pkiknex25]

Is that a slimtrack coaster with a flexi-rod spine on the right side? I've been wondering if they would ever go to that.

[CowmanBearPig]

I don't know it any body has seen this but on the k'nex website one of the creators posted this as a response to a question refering crossties and cars. The answer was in response to a character named Lukus.

Hi Lukus, Good news, the Son of Serpent Coaster which uses the original K’NEX roller coaster track design has just launched on our website. There is also another smaller set which uses the old style track currently in development that may be offered next year.

The part I am most focused on is the last sentence in the quote..... interesting...

[RollerManiac]

Is that a slimtrack coaster with a flexi-rod spine on the right side? I've been wondering if they would ever go to that.

I feel that we may have a stalker on our hand...

QUICK! BAN K'NEX'S IP! OTHERWISE OUR AWESOME INVENTIONS WILL BE EXPOSED WITHOUT CREDIT!

[BGTKing]

They definitely browse the site.

[Britfag]

They definitely browse the site.

Of course they do, it's like free R&D..
I'm not that excited at the prospect of new rides for myself.. I am excited to see what you guys can do with them though

[Maxlaam]

They do, why else would we have a special SSC photoalbum on their FB page?

[ForgotToGrowUp]

Those are some big-ass half moon connectors in the background. Imagine if they made some Knex that big? You could build real life sized structures out of them.

[Zem]

Those are some big-ass half moon connectors in the background. Imagine if they made some Knex that big? You could build real life sized structures out of them.

I posted on one of their FB picture about those. First we get micro K'nex and now coming in 2013, Jumbo K'nex!

[Knexrule11]

I posted on one of their FB picture about those. First we get micro K'nex and now coming in 2013, Jumbo K'nex!

Coming to a themepark near you!

[Maxlaam]

Would love to have one of those large pieces to put on our expo stands

[Zem]

Coming to a themepark near you!

I always thought it would be cool for K'nex to sponsor a small family coaster that had the supports look like K'nex. It would be good advertising and would look awesome.

[Zem]

Sorry for the DP but I inquired about the sets in the background on K'nex's FaceBook page and got this response:

[CW5X]

I found this page on the K'nex website. It's probably been seen before but a couple of the answers are pretty interesting.
K'NEX | ClubK'NEX | Ask The Designer

[RollerManiac]

What is the tallest K’NEX coaster?
Deven, age 7, male


Hi Deven, This is a difficult question to answer. The tallest coasters K’NEX has ever produced and sold are the Rippin Rocket and Vertical Vengeance Coasters, both of which were just over 5 feet tall. However there are K’NEX coaster enthusiasts around that world that are constantly trying to compete for the biggest, baddest coaster. Since no one keeps official records of these creations it is hard to know for sure the height of the tallest K’NEX coaster ever built. You can check out sscoasters.net for images of these amazing creations.

I like what this guy had to say...

[soggyhotdoggg]

micro hinges would be pretty cool. the standard hinges are great, even though I have only 2.

[Snake]

I had a dream about jumbo knex once. The rods were as thick as tubes.

[VVBuilder]

It's only $570 at Costco.

K'Nex Son of Serpent Coaster