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KRE-O Giveaway: Bring Bricks to Life with SONIC MOTION TECHNOLOGY

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Building bricks and playing apps are two very popular activities among my three boys. If my kids aren’t playing outside then they are likely to be found building something out of building bricks or playing an app on my phone or iPad. Now my boys are some happy campers because Hasbro has done something amazing and they have asked me to help spread the word – they have combined the two things into one awesome playset! This year, the KRE-O construction brand from Hasbro is changing the face of brick-based play with the introduction of SONIC MOTION TECHNOLOGY and a KRE-O CityVille INVASION line inspired by the all new CityVille Invasion app by ZYNGA.

Curious how this works? I sure was! In each building set that has been equipped with SONIC MOTION TECHNOLOGY, batteries are installed and when turned on, sound waves trigger specific movements in special KRE-O bricks. This creates a live action scene. Now your building bricks can come to life! For my twins’ 8th birthday I surprised them with three playsets from the KRE-O CityVille INVASION line. There is a story behind each line of bricks and in the CityVille INVASION line the evil DR. MAYHEM has created a supernatural squad to aid him in world domination. Each KRE-O CityVille set tells a part of the story and includes both “hero” and “villain” KREON figures for kids to play with.

KRE-O Marina Madness Building Set

The first set we put together (yes, I helped!) was the KRE-O CityVille INVASION MARINA MADNESS Building Set. Retailing at only $19.99, this set comes with 206 pieces and is full of fun. Because of a SONIC MOTION enabled shark on the loose, the many figures that come in this set must team up to capture the predator before he destroys the area. I find this set to be so cute (don’t tell my boys I said that), because the way you build the marina sets to stage to actually capture said shark. You’ve got a shark transport vehicle, fishing boat, crane and spear projectile.

KRE-O CITYVILLE INVASION MARINA MADNESS

For those app loving kids, this KRE-O building set comes with an exclusive QR Code to unlock KREONs in the CityVille INVASION app. As with all of the KRE-O CityVille INVASION Building Sets, they can be found at most major retailers nationwide and HasbroToyShop.com. I recommend collecting all of the sets for some serious playtime in your kids’ own mini city. My husband and I have been known to lose track of time building away with the kids. Brings back some childhood memories of creating mini cities. Granted it was some other girly village I created as a kid, but same idea. We paired our Marina with the CityVille INVASION POLICE STATION ZOMBIE DEFENSE and the SKYSCRAPER MAYHEM. So much fun!

KRE-O CITYVILLE INVASION Giveaway

Want to want makes this even more fun? One Cleverhousewife reader will win a KRE-O CityVille Invasion Prize Pack with one of each of these three sets (MSRP $85)! The giveaway will end at 11:59pm PT on 12/17. To enter fill out the form below.

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  1. Amanda C says

    I love brick building with the kids. It is fun but also educational to think about engineering and construction. On top of that they are being creative which I love!

  2. Lisa Nieuwenhuis White says

    My two son’s would love these… The building set’s are the only thing to keep my son with ADHD attention for longer than two minute’s and gives me a little break…

  5. Cheryl Grosser Shaub says

    I like it b/c I think it helps with dexterity and problem solving. I love it b/c my kids love it.

  10. Barbi Martin says

    I love that it is a timeless toy. My 31 yr old husband has just as much fun as my 8 yr old son. You never out grow them and they are always cool.

  12. Noreen Paulsen says

    What I enjoy the most is watching the faces of the kids as they create and use their imaginations

  21. Mary Haywood says

    I like working together, and watching my child’s ideas come to life! These bricks look amazing!

  24. fayth sondervan says

    I like that the kids have to use both creativity and critical thinking to build structures:)

  27. christina korhummel martinez says

    I have 3 boys who all just had birthdays I know this would really help out with Christmas shopping

  29. Kim Link-Booker says

    Watching how my daughter’s mind work while she’s deciding what to build & how she should do it.

  34. Cyndi says

    My grand daughter loves building new things with PawPaw,tearing them down and making something new!! Great use of her young imagination 🙂

  36. Mommy Kane says

    We love having family time together while building. I also love seeing the wheels turning in my sons head as he makes up his own creations!

  37. Tasha Roberge says

    We enjoy brick building because as they age you see their imagination develop and grow. It fun in so many ways.

  39. Jennifer Hudson says

    Wow!! What an awesome giveaway so close to Christmas!! My son would LOVE those!! His favorite things all in one… the marina one.. (He’s my little boat lover!!) being from Alaska, anything ocean & boats is in the blood (: I love your giveaways!! You ROCK!

  44. Amee Brummett says

    My youngest has Aspergers and kre-o has helped him with his manipulative skills and problem solving. He would LOVE these!

  50. Dana Vargas says

    I think brick building toys offers kids the chance to see their dreams and ideas come to life right before their eyes. They can be creative while playing!

  51. Suellen Jennings says

    I love watching my son create something with his own hands and it’s good for his coordination too.

  55. Jessie says

    My son loves building, the characters, and that they all go together to make big builds! I love that he loves them and makes his imagination grow! Plus he’s very proud of his self when he’s finished!

  56. Amanda Williams says

    I love the time with my youngest son. He has adhd and starts acting like he has ants in his pants after being still for a while but he gets so excited when he is building something. He can focus on one of these projects for so long that I am the one that gets wiggly!

  59. KatrinaW says

    My Grandsons would LOVE this! They know I will always have toys to keep them entertained at my house! Thanks!

  61. Christine A. says

    Having a peaceful time with my boys while they learn, little builders of the world. Daddy used to build mutli million dollar homes and business from the ground up and I can see their blueprint minds working, but sadly mine is reading the instruction booklet.

  63. Jenny P. says

    Love building with bricks my boys and myself love building the sets using the instructions and then coming up with their own design. They are only limited by their imagination.

  66. Lisa Chenier says

    Oh, yes!!! My 9yr. old son loves legos and all other building bricks!! These are all on his Christmas list! This keeps him busy for a while. I like it because it makes him think, too. He’s not just playing another video game.

  68. Anita Sharp says

    I love the creativity my boys use when building with these types of blocks. Also- they are great for helping to develop fine motor skills in younger children!

  69. Lee Anne says

    My grandsons are just now getting into the creative building toys , so they would have a blast with this.

  71. rebekah says

    I love building with my son. It’s a great way for us to connect and talk while enjoying time together.

  72. Marcela K says

    I enjoy watching my oldest, who’s the one that mostly plays with bricks, come up with the craziest ideas! HIs imagination just runs completely wild!

  73. Tammy B says

    It’s been a while since my little guy has played with Lego’s. I bet he’d love to have some once again.

  77. dawn cook says

    i love watching my kids make different things, tear it apart and make something else, their creativity amazes me

  79. Cheryl DeMattico says

    This set looks so adorable, My son loves Legos and plays for hours creating amazing things out of them.

  82. jennifer dawson says

    I would enjoy spending the time with my grandsons, the most. This is something all of us would enjoy!

  91. Rebecca Anderson says

    I love helping my kids and seeing how proud they are that they turned all those bricks into something cool!

  94. Kelly D says

    I like brick building because my kids can strengthen their fine motor skills and the options are limitless so they really use their imaginations.

  95. Vanessa Webb says

    I love the creativity, focus, fun, and especially the rewarding feeling when the project is complete!

  97. Heather Skille says

    I love the endless creativity. My son loves making soccer fields and hockey rinks with his bricks

  98. Julie Smith says

    I love how excited the kids get when they can say, “I made something!” Thanks for the chance to win!

  102. kelly manos says

    I love that it is bonding time for my son and I. We can sit for hours and build things then take them apart and do it again.

  105. norma geiger says

    I would love one of these to spread holiday cheer. i had surgery and have not been able to shop. this would be awsome

  109. Lindsay says

    These look like a fun family activity to do while we’re stuck inside because of the cold, snowy weather.

  116. Melissa Whitaker says

    Please would love to have this for my nephew they don’t have much and he loves to build stuff like this.

  118. xmasdolly says

    When I was a child they came out with these white building blocks just like these, but just white. I will build and rebuild, and I would love to do it again with my grandson this time. He loves these legos and he has such a wonderful talent for building the most intricate buildings that you would look at and say how’d he do that or where did he see such a thing. NaNee can’t afford these, but by golly I’m trying to win some. hehehehe

  120. Susan T says

    I love watching all of the great things my kids come up with to build. It’s such a treat to let them lead the way when we play!

  122. Audra O'Hara says

    I like that it’s something my daughter and I can do together. I think it’s good for her imagination and motor skills.

  123. dnrgel says

    We love any bricks. We have totes of legos and every once in awhile we just dump them all out on living room floor and have a building day. Love seeing the kids creativity.

  125. Patrycja Chudziak says

    I love building with my son because it fascinates me how creative he can be and funny. The whole family loves to sit together over the weekend and we build! Its something we can all enjoy collectively

  126. megan says

    I like brick building because it allows my kids to your their imaginations and create anything their minds can think up.

  138. jennifer says

    I love brick building with my sons because it gives us time to focus on an activity together and share ideas!!! Priceless

  140. Renee says

    Legos are a classic toy. My husband loved them & now my boys do. It’s fun watching their creativity.

  145. Rebekka S says

    It allows the kids to use their imagination and be creative, they can spend timeless hours inventing new ways to build things.

  151. Mary Cloud says

    I love that it allows my kids to be creative and keeps them from fighting with each other because they actually enjoy doing it together
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  153. Jessica Kaufman says

    My son enjoys brick building because he can make wonderful creations that he can be proud of.

  154. Jacob LaFountaine says

    It was something you did with your hands. You could create interesting things and feel satisfied in seeing it finally built

  158. Vikki Billings says

    I love it for my grandson because it helps with hand eye coordination, plus its a lot of fun building with him.

  161. Melanie C says

    I love building with my daughter and letting her imagination take over. It’s very interesting to see some of the things that make perfect sense to her at her age lol 🙂

  163. Nellie C says

    I enjoy brickbuilding with my son, I love using imagination to see what we can come up with and I love the moments we are making memories

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