Kickstarter for revolutionary new NZ construction toy

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4th September 2016

NZ inventor launches Kickstarter campaign for revolutionary new construction toy

A Kickstarter campaign has been launched for a brand new product called Flexo, which stands to change the face of playing with construction toys such as LEGO. It was invented by Mark Stolten, a New Zealand engineer.

The campaign aims to raise $120,000 to start manufacturing Flexo, and to see it enjoyed by lego-lovers all over the world. This level of funding will allow production of Flexo in New Zealand and delivery of the product in time for Christmas.

Flexo is a simple system consisting of construction bricks and flexible tendons. It is compatible with all current brick brands and will revolutionise what you can do with your LEGO, KreO or Mega Bloks. The Flexo tendons have a full range of movement up to 180 degrees and are available in four different lengths offering varied flexibility. Introducing flexible components to traditional brick sets opens up a world of dynamic constructions; suspension for bridges and cars, hinges, a bow and arrow, balls, swing bridges, train tracks, catapults and even wearable ‘bling’.

Mark Stolten says the idea for Flexo came to him when he was visiting the local physio after having torn a tendon in his forearm. “Seeing a diagram of how bones, tendons and muscles work together, I had a light bulb moment - of how this principle of physiology could be applied to revolutionise brick construction toys. From this idea Flexo was born.”

Following the launch of the Kickstarter campaign, interest in Flexo is growing rapidly. Unilad Tech the UK based online magazine, has published a video demonstrating Flexo and in just two days it had over 600,000 views (see here )

Flexo is one of the global patents that Mark has had registered. Mark and his wife, Elizabeth, have a huge passion for helping family and youth, and the poor and underprivileged. Their dream is to see wealth generated, to support groups working in these sectors, through the development of creative design and interactive family activities. They hope Flexo will be a way to help make this a reality.

To view the Kickstarter Campaign, click here

To see a short video demonstration of Flexo visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/GetFlexo/

For more information on Flexo, go to www.flexo.nz

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