Znap

Class 4

Znap
Years	1998-1999
Related themes	TECHNIC Pneumatics

Znap is a theme that was produced by LEGO from 1998-1999. It is similar to K'Nex (another construction toy brand), and can be used to build objects in a frame-like way. The plastic by which the parts are made of is somewhat flexible, yet strong. It had nineteen sets over the course of its time plus one unreleased set.

Details

Many fans believe this theme was a grand experiment by LEGO to try to compete against K'nex, which also features parts enabling the construction of large, lacy creations. They also believe that LEGO considered Znap a failure, as the range was withdrawn within a year or two. Some Znap sets were subsequently available on clearance for less than 10% off the original price. Some of them featured TECHNIC motors.

Occasionally, AFOLs build bridges and structures using Znap, integrating them into train layouts at shows. The one challenge of doing so is that different parts came in different colours, and certain key connector parts were available only in strange colours (such as purple), making uniform colour bridges difficult to construct.

Sets

Image	#	Set	Number of pieces	Minifigures	Price	Release
	3501	Jet-Car	27			1998
	3502	Bi-Wing	25			1998
	3503	Mini-Sonic	22			1998
	3504	Hook-Truck	30			1998
	3505	Aeroplane	23			1999
	3506	Motorbike	26			1999
	3510	Polybag	25		$0.99	1998
	3520	Forklift	39			1999
	3521	Racer	35			1999
	3531	Tri-bike	29			1998
	3532	Jet-Ski	25			1998
	3533	Znap Set				Would have been 1999
	3551	Dino-Jet	80		$10.00	1998
	3552	Hover-Sub with Motor	126			1998
	3554	Helicopter	79			1999
	3555	Jeep	262			1999
	3571	Blackmobile	142		$20.00	1998
	3581	Formula Z Car in Storage Box	171		$19.99	1998
	3582	Ant	258			1999
	3591	Heli-Transport	265			1998

Trivia

• The back page of the instructions of the theme’s sets featured a small boy sitting inside a large Formula One racing car, made from Znap and some System parts.