Mr. Larkin's record attempt, which is open to the public, will begin at 12:00 PM in the lobby of the historic Sibley Centre, downtown Rochester. During construction, which commemorates Lincoln Logs' 85th anniversary, Mr. Larkin's 10-year old son Davey and three other children will assist the 53-year old computer programmer and technician in his record-setting attempt. Mr. Larkin estimates the structure will take four hours to build; when completed, Mr. Larkin's Lincoln Logs structure, with its 12-foot perimeter, will raise four feet from the ground.

"Establishing the first Guinness Record for Lincoln Logs is the realization of a dream for me," says Mr. Larkin. "From the time I was a young boy, my room--and my life?has been filled with Lincoln Logs. Now I am going to fill the Sibley Centre Lobby with my favorite construction toy and make a bit of history in the process." When completed, Mr. Larkin's Lincoln Logs structure will be on view to the public, but roped off to prevent visitors from accidentally toppling it. Says Mr. Larkin "I've built Lincoln Logs structures of more than 3,000 pieces, which were very sturdy. I expect this one to hold up equally well."

K'NEX Industries, which manufacturers and distributes the 85 year-old classic American construction toy under license from Hasbro, supplied Mr. Larkin with thousands of Lincoln Logs for this spectacular event.

According to Chris Campbell, Vice President of Worldwide Marketing for K'NEX, "Mr. Larkin's record attempt is a fun-filled way to represent Lincoln Logs' timelessness appeal. This holiday season marks Lincoln Logs 85th anniversary, and we are delighted that, in celebration of this milestone, Lincoln Logs will be recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records for Vern Larkin's accomplishment, which demonstrates that Lincoln Logs continues to be enjoyed by children of all ages."

Discussing Mr. Larkin's record attempt, Ian Castello-Cortes, Vice
President of the Guinness World Records brand from Guinness World Records, said, "Every year, people from all over the world come up with ideas for record attempts, ranging from the sublime to the outrageous. Vern Larkin's
record attempt is certainly original. If successful, he will become the very first Guinness Record holder to use Lincoln Logs, the classic American toy, as a building medium."

Invented in 1916 by John Lloyd Wright, the son of famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Lincoln Logs has brought the excitement of building into the homes and imaginations of young architects and builders for 85 years. With its simple building system, friendly styling and real-wood logs, this beloved brand has become a classic in creative play.

Vern Larkin's 10,000-piece Lincoln Logs structure will be on display in the lobby of Rochester's Sibley building through the New Year.

The historic Sibley Centre is located in the center of downtown Rochester, New York, at the corner of East Main Street & Clinton Ave. The Sibley Centre was once the home of The Sibley Department Store, one of the ultimate shopping experiences outside New York City.

For more information on Lincoln Logs and its many new activity playsets, consumers can visit www.knex.com or call 1-800-KID-KNEX.

Lincoln Logs* is manufactured and distributed by K'NEX Industries under license from Hasbro, Inc. As manufacturers and marketers of the creative K'NEX building system, K'NEX Industries has created a revolution in the construction toy category. Since its introduction in 1992, K'NEX has become an important international marketer with distribution in over 44 countries. Winner of over 150 international awards and recognitions, K'NEX seeks to build young minds with its exciting product line and critically acclaimed K'NEX Education program.