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How many triangles?


This is the latest fad in our household.... K'nex. The boys received a small set for their birthdays, and they quickly fell in love. I managed to find a teenager selling his huge boyhood Knex collection for a pittance (bless you, Craigslist!!), then Alfie realized Knex had motorized sets and got into it as well, and all of a sudden we've got quite a haul!

Since this weekend's Photo Hunt theme is Triangles, I asked one of the boys to build me a 3-D diamond. Can you tell me how many triangles you can find in the structure? I've lost count!

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21 comments:

  1. CarverApril 10, 2009 at 4:28:00 PM PDT

    That looks like fun. I think I see at least 18 but that's with a quick guestimate.

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  2. BengbengApril 10, 2009 at 4:50:00 PM PDT

    hey, this is a great educational idea. i got to look for toys like these. my kid is getting bored with the usual toys. he needs educational challenging stuff now. thanks for the idea

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  3. candiApril 10, 2009 at 5:21:00 PM PDT

    Looks like fun, I lost count too. Nice take on the theme.

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  4. ancient oneApril 10, 2009 at 6:41:00 PM PDT

    That looks like fun, but I can't count all the triangles... perfect for the theme!

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  5. Napaboaniya.Elaine LingApril 10, 2009 at 7:07:00 PM PDT

    These are fun to play with!! Creativity and some maths play a part :)

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  6. SASSY MOMApril 10, 2009 at 7:24:00 PM PDT

    Looks like they are so fun to play with...Happy Easter.

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  7. LeslieApril 10, 2009 at 7:54:00 PM PDT

    Oh that is SO clever! :)

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  8. jmbApril 10, 2009 at 8:03:00 PM PDT

    Don't ask me either. Lucky you to get a good bargain. Happy weekend to you.

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  9. MudhooksApril 10, 2009 at 8:28:00 PM PDT

    Too many to count!

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  10. YTSLApril 10, 2009 at 9:02:00 PM PDT

    Had never heard of K'nex before until reading your entry. They look like a more advanced version of Lego!

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  11. AnonymousApril 10, 2009 at 9:22:00 PM PDT

    Hey, my kids love Knex, too, but the junior version.

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  12. jams o donnellApril 11, 2009 at 1:36:00 AM PDT

    Ah that looks like a lot of fun. And so many triangles too! Happy weekend

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  13. GattinaApril 11, 2009 at 12:44:00 PM PDT

    Wow ! that's a lot of triangles !

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  14. srpApril 11, 2009 at 2:53:00 PM PDT

    This reminds me of the very, very, very old tinker toys.. now I am dated! Tell your boys they did really well! Mine is up here.

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  15. Tara R.April 11, 2009 at 4:08:00 PM PDT

    Excellent K'nex diamond, and lots of triangles. Nicely done.

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  16. KimApril 11, 2009 at 5:02:00 PM PDT

    Love your take on this weeks theme. Great photo too! Don't know if I can count all the triangles.

    I found it hard to find triangles in my house this week but I did finally find some.

    Mine's up and ready...come on over!

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  17. MariposaApril 11, 2009 at 5:21:00 PM PDT

    Ummm...is 'plenty' and 'many' a count number?! LOL

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  18. julieApril 11, 2009 at 6:09:00 PM PDT

    This is a great toy, BM! I'm sure your kids love to play with this :)

    Have a blessed Easter Sunday!

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  19. MaritesApril 12, 2009 at 12:16:00 AM PDT

    looks like a great toy to be creative with. Lost count of the triangles, there are too many of them:)

    My PH entry is up too. Cya there:) Happy EAster!

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  20. eastcoastlifeApril 12, 2009 at 5:42:00 AM PDT

    That's a lot of triangles! I lost count.

    Happy Easter to you and your family!

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  21. brandonJune 15, 2009 at 9:42:00 PM PDT

    28

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