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 Customer Reviews
Excellent, 11 Aug 2008
I highly recommend this toy - it is played with by my 9 month old every single day. She finds news thing to explore (Light, colour, sound) all the time.
Great gift!, 12 Aug 2007
I bought this for a friend for her child's first birthday. He loves it. Think I will be buying one for my baby!
funky, fashionable & timeless, 18 Apr 2007
You can't beat well crafted wooden toys. They are a hit with both parents & children alike and this set of sturdy well made blocks is no different. Equally at home on the shelf where it makes a rather fetching ornamental statement and being slung all over the place by an excited three year old. This is the sort of toy that doesn't date & may well become a family heirloom handed down from generation to generation. Money well spent & a recommended toy.
Fantastic for your baby - stylish for your home!, 22 Jan 2004
Seeing this toy on Amazon it instantly stood out as bright, solid and different. I wasn't dissapointed when I received it via speedy Amazon marketplace seller Toytopia - a great and friendly service. The blocks are really well made with rounded edges - ideal for nibbling on with your first teeth.
My son was 10 months old when we bought these for him - younger than suggested here - but I think these are fine for babies of all ages who can wave their arms!
Not only are these very well made, but tehy look stylish stored on the living room shelves! Hey presto - no need to tidy toys away any more! Highly recommended for sound, touch and colour learning.
A beautiful gift!, 13 Feb 2003
I bought these blocks for my nephew's first birthday after searching for something without batteries and flashing lights.
He (and his four year old sister) played with them for ages, and we all know the attention span of a one year old!
The blocks have smooth edges, are 'drool-proof' and come stored in a wonderfully finished wooden frame.
Mummy likes them on the windowsill too! Thumbs up!!
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Wonderworld Wooden Peek A Boo Ball
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Wonderworld;
For ages 1 and over;
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Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
*Best price found from Amazon Marketplace seller
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*Amazon: £4.14
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Customer Reviews
Excellent, 11 Aug 2008
I highly recommend this toy - it is played with by my 9 month old every single day. She finds news thing to explore (Light, colour, sound) all the time.
Great gift!, 12 Aug 2007
I bought this for a friend for her child's first birthday. He loves it. Think I will be buying one for my baby!
funky, fashionable & timeless, 18 Apr 2007
You can't beat well crafted wooden toys. They are a hit with both parents & children alike and this set of sturdy well made blocks is no different. Equally at home on the shelf where it makes a rather fetching ornamental statement and being slung all over the place by an excited three year old. This is the sort of toy that doesn't date & may well become a family heirloom handed down from generation to generation. Money well spent & a recommended toy.
Fantastic for your baby - stylish for your home!, 22 Jan 2004
Seeing this toy on Amazon it instantly stood out as bright, solid and different. I wasn't dissapointed when I received it via speedy Amazon marketplace seller Toytopia - a great and friendly service. The blocks are really well made with rounded edges - ideal for nibbling on with your first teeth.
My son was 10 months old when we bought these for him - younger than suggested here - but I think these are fine for babies of all ages who can wave their arms!
Not only are these very well made, but tehy look stylish stored on the living room shelves! Hey presto - no need to tidy toys away any more! Highly recommended for sound, touch and colour learning.
A beautiful gift!, 13 Feb 2003
I bought these blocks for my nephew's first birthday after searching for something without batteries and flashing lights.
He (and his four year old sister) played with them for ages, and we all know the attention span of a one year old!
The blocks have smooth edges, are 'drool-proof' and come stored in a wonderfully finished wooden frame.
Mummy likes them on the windowsill too! Thumbs up!!
love this toy, 11 Aug 2008
My 9 month old loves this toy, and so does everyone who picks it up! Hours of fun and such a simple idea. I'll be buying this again and again for my friends as they have babies.
Rubbish!, 21 Apr 2008
I bought this toy for my 10 month old son based on the other reviews. Maybe I didn't read the description properly regarding size - but I was stunned when it arrived! It was so small it was delivered through the letter box - in its packaging!
The little heads are so loose they only stick out when upside down - so my son finds no pleasure and pushing them in or pulling them out .... its kept him quiet for approx 30 seconds before he moved on to something else. My set of pans are more entertaining for him!
I waste of money I think - sorry!
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Simply brilliant, 08 Mar 2008
This is a very simple little wooden toy but my little boy (11 1/2 months) absolutely loves it. It can be rolled and chased, but he also likes just sitting and fiddling with it, turning it over and trying to catch the little faces. It kept his dad quiet for ages when it first arrived too! It's small enough to pop into a changing bag or take out in the car, and infinitely preferable to most of the cheap-and-nasty plastic toys on the market. And best of all, it's quiet!
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Product Description
A battery free railway sound! The ringing of the bell is triggered magnetically when a train passes. Compatible with BRIO Wooden Railway System.
Customer Reviews
Excellent, 11 Aug 2008
I highly recommend this toy - it is played with by my 9 month old every single day. She finds news thing to explore (Light, colour, sound) all the time.
Great gift!, 12 Aug 2007
I bought this for a friend for her child's first birthday. He loves it. Think I will be buying one for my baby!
funky, fashionable & timeless, 18 Apr 2007
You can't beat well crafted wooden toys. They are a hit with both parents & children alike and this set of sturdy well made blocks is no different. Equally at home on the shelf where it makes a rather fetching ornamental statement and being slung all over the place by an excited three year old. This is the sort of toy that doesn't date & may well become a family heirloom handed down from generation to generation. Money well spent & a recommended toy.
Fantastic for your baby - stylish for your home!, 22 Jan 2004
Seeing this toy on Amazon it instantly stood out as bright, solid and different. I wasn't dissapointed when I received it via speedy Amazon marketplace seller Toytopia - a great and friendly service. The blocks are really well made with rounded edges - ideal for nibbling on with your first teeth.
My son was 10 months old when we bought these for him - younger than suggested here - but I think these are fine for babies of all ages who can wave their arms!
Not only are these very well made, but tehy look stylish stored on the living room shelves! Hey presto - no need to tidy toys away any more! Highly recommended for sound, touch and colour learning.
A beautiful gift!, 13 Feb 2003
I bought these blocks for my nephew's first birthday after searching for something without batteries and flashing lights.
He (and his four year old sister) played with them for ages, and we all know the attention span of a one year old!
The blocks have smooth edges, are 'drool-proof' and come stored in a wonderfully finished wooden frame.
Mummy likes them on the windowsill too! Thumbs up!!
love this toy, 11 Aug 2008
My 9 month old loves this toy, and so does everyone who picks it up! Hours of fun and such a simple idea. I'll be buying this again and again for my friends as they have babies.
Rubbish!, 21 Apr 2008
I bought this toy for my 10 month old son based on the other reviews. Maybe I didn't read the description properly regarding size - but I was stunned when it arrived! It was so small it was delivered through the letter box - in its packaging!
The little heads are so loose they only stick out when upside down - so my son finds no pleasure and pushing them in or pulling them out .... its kept him quiet for approx 30 seconds before he moved on to something else. My set of pans are more entertaining for him!
I waste of money I think - sorry!
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Simply brilliant, 08 Mar 2008
This is a very simple little wooden toy but my little boy (11 1/2 months) absolutely loves it. It can be rolled and chased, but he also likes just sitting and fiddling with it, turning it over and trying to catch the little faces. It kept his dad quiet for ages when it first arrived too! It's small enough to pop into a changing bag or take out in the car, and infinitely preferable to most of the cheap-and-nasty plastic toys on the market. And best of all, it's quiet!
Very dissappointing - only rings with brio trains/trucks, 21 Jan 2007
We were very disapointed with this item - the bell ring is VERY quiet and the magnetic ringer only works with brio trucks that have large metal hubs on the wheels. If, like us, you have a hybrid set of Tesco/Thomas/Brio etc. you may find some problems with getting the bell to ring at all.
It's a good idea but just doesn't work well in practice.
we recommend a level crossing or collapsing bridge instead.
surprisingly fun, 27 Jan 2006
We bought this as an afterthrought because it was relatively cheap, but our 3 year old has spent hours running the trains past it to make it ding. Excellent value!
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6 peg Hammer Bench
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Pintoy;
For ages 1 and over;
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Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
*Best price found from Amazon Marketplace seller
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*Amazon: £12.45
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Customer Reviews
Excellent, 11 Aug 2008
I highly recommend this toy - it is played with by my 9 month old every single day. She finds news thing to explore (Light, colour, sound) all the time.
Great gift!, 12 Aug 2007
I bought this for a friend for her child's first birthday. He loves it. Think I will be buying one for my baby!
funky, fashionable & timeless, 18 Apr 2007
You can't beat well crafted wooden toys. They are a hit with both parents & children alike and this set of sturdy well made blocks is no different. Equally at home on the shelf where it makes a rather fetching ornamental statement and being slung all over the place by an excited three year old. This is the sort of toy that doesn't date & may well become a family heirloom handed down from generation to generation. Money well spent & a recommended toy.
Fantastic for your baby - stylish for your home!, 22 Jan 2004
Seeing this toy on Amazon it instantly stood out as bright, solid and different. I wasn't dissapointed when I received it via speedy Amazon marketplace seller Toytopia - a great and friendly service. The blocks are really well made with rounded edges - ideal for nibbling on with your first teeth.
My son was 10 months old when we bought these for him - younger than suggested here - but I think these are fine for babies of all ages who can wave their arms!
Not only are these very well made, but tehy look stylish stored on the living room shelves! Hey presto - no need to tidy toys away any more! Highly recommended for sound, touch and colour learning.
A beautiful gift!, 13 Feb 2003
I bought these blocks for my nephew's first birthday after searching for something without batteries and flashing lights.
He (and his four year old sister) played with them for ages, and we all know the attention span of a one year old!
The blocks have smooth edges, are 'drool-proof' and come stored in a wonderfully finished wooden frame.
Mummy likes them on the windowsill too! Thumbs up!!
love this toy, 11 Aug 2008
My 9 month old loves this toy, and so does everyone who picks it up! Hours of fun and such a simple idea. I'll be buying this again and again for my friends as they have babies.
Rubbish!, 21 Apr 2008
I bought this toy for my 10 month old son based on the other reviews. Maybe I didn't read the description properly regarding size - but I was stunned when it arrived! It was so small it was delivered through the letter box - in its packaging!
The little heads are so loose they only stick out when upside down - so my son finds no pleasure and pushing them in or pulling them out .... its kept him quiet for approx 30 seconds before he moved on to something else. My set of pans are more entertaining for him!
I waste of money I think - sorry!
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Simply brilliant, 08 Mar 2008
This is a very simple little wooden toy but my little boy (11 1/2 months) absolutely loves it. It can be rolled and chased, but he also likes just sitting and fiddling with it, turning it over and trying to catch the little faces. It kept his dad quiet for ages when it first arrived too! It's small enough to pop into a changing bag or take out in the car, and infinitely preferable to most of the cheap-and-nasty plastic toys on the market. And best of all, it's quiet!
Very dissappointing - only rings with brio trains/trucks, 21 Jan 2007
We were very disapointed with this item - the bell ring is VERY quiet and the magnetic ringer only works with brio trucks that have large metal hubs on the wheels. If, like us, you have a hybrid set of Tesco/Thomas/Brio etc. you may find some problems with getting the bell to ring at all.
It's a good idea but just doesn't work well in practice.
we recommend a level crossing or collapsing bridge instead.
surprisingly fun, 27 Jan 2006
We bought this as an afterthrought because it was relatively cheap, but our 3 year old has spent hours running the trains past it to make it ding. Excellent value!
Son's favourite toy, 08 Nov 2007
My son was give this for his first birthday - he has played with it every day since. He uses it in it's traditional hammer-epg way but also like to stack the pegs in a tower on the edge and also uses the whole thing for a seat! I was a bit sceptical when he opened the box but the traditional toys certainly seem to be the favourite in this house!
Will last and last and last...., 02 Jul 2007
... unless they lose the pegs! Bought for my one yr old he loves bashing it and taking the pegs out which was a real bonus to encourage his fine motor skills. My 3 yr old also really likes banging it. What I find very good is the fact that the pegs' holes have a rubber/plastic ring around them so that the pegs will not expand and get stuck in the bench as has happened with my (now probably antique) childhood wooden hammer bench.
Colours are very bright and the bench is well finished.
Only slight concern is that the hammer is quite solid, so for non-rational babies (whom it is not meant for) there needs to be supervision that they don't do themselves or others injury! (Hasn't happened yet with my 1 yr old but...)
Recommended without doubt!
Excellent for small hands , 05 Jul 2006
This toy is extremely versatile. It is not simply a toy hammer bench that makes a noise, but allows the child to pull the pegs out, working their pinch grip while taking them out and their wrist movements to put them back in. It can be used for work on hand function, sequencing with colours as well as for fine motor development. I have used it with a child with cerebral palsy and it has been so good I have bought one for my occupational therapy department to use. An excellent, durable toy that is easy to clean.
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Product Description
The BRIO Adventure Tunnel is a fantastic accessory that will make the wooden train sets even more fun. Shaped and coloured like an Alpine tunnel, the sturdy plastic tunnel has a realistic stone-effect surface and flowers. Open at both ends under brick-effect arches, with BRIO track passing through it, the tunnel interlocks easily with other BRIO sets. But the real appeal of the tunnel only becomes apparent once the 2 x AA batteries required (not included) have been fitted in the safely concealed cavity underneath. (A screwdriver will be required to open and close this). Just push the button, or pass a BRIO train equipped with the necessary magnet through the tunnel, and one of four adventure sounds will bring the tunnel magically to life. A very loud "toot toot" may follow or the echoing sound of a train rushing through a tunnel, or even sounds of people at work inside. Beware, however, though the noises turn themselves off (the longest lasts for around 7-10 seconds) they are very loud. Children will love this feature for realistic play, but for less enthusiastic parents there is an "off" switch. The tunnel also has a flip-up bridge across its top for use with the BRIO people (sold separately). All in all, this adventure tunnel is a novel, lively toy that children really love. It certainly adds another dimension to the traditional train set format and will soon become a favourite addition to your little station master's kit. --Lucie Naylor
Customer Reviews
Excellent, 11 Aug 2008
I highly recommend this toy - it is played with by my 9 month old every single day. She finds news thing to explore (Light, colour, sound) all the time.
Great gift!, 12 Aug 2007
I bought this for a friend for her child's first birthday. He loves it. Think I will be buying one for my baby!
funky, fashionable & timeless, 18 Apr 2007
You can't beat well crafted wooden toys. They are a hit with both parents & children alike and this set of sturdy well made blocks is no different. Equally at home on the shelf where it makes a rather fetching ornamental statement and being slung all over the place by an excited three year old. This is the sort of toy that doesn't date & may well become a family heirloom handed down from generation to generation. Money well spent & a recommended toy.
Fantastic for your baby - stylish for your home!, 22 Jan 2004
Seeing this toy on Amazon it instantly stood out as bright, solid and different. I wasn't dissapointed when I received it via speedy Amazon marketplace seller Toytopia - a great and friendly service. The blocks are really well made with rounded edges - ideal for nibbling on with your first teeth.
My son was 10 months old when we bought these for him - younger than suggested here - but I think these are fine for babies of all ages who can wave their arms!
Not only are these very well made, but tehy look stylish stored on the living room shelves! Hey presto - no need to tidy toys away any more! Highly recommended for sound, touch and colour learning.
A beautiful gift!, 13 Feb 2003
I bought these blocks for my nephew's first birthday after searching for something without batteries and flashing lights.
He (and his four year old sister) played with them for ages, and we all know the attention span of a one year old!
The blocks have smooth edges, are 'drool-proof' and come stored in a wonderfully finished wooden frame.
Mummy likes them on the windowsill too! Thumbs up!!
love this toy, 11 Aug 2008
My 9 month old loves this toy, and so does everyone who picks it up! Hours of fun and such a simple idea. I'll be buying this again and again for my friends as they have babies.
Rubbish!, 21 Apr 2008
I bought this toy for my 10 month old son based on the other reviews. Maybe I didn't read the description properly regarding size - but I was stunned when it arrived! It was so small it was delivered through the letter box - in its packaging!
The little heads are so loose they only stick out when upside down - so my son finds no pleasure and pushing them in or pulling them out .... its kept him quiet for approx 30 seconds before he moved on to something else. My set of pans are more entertaining for him!
I waste of money I think - sorry!
x
Simply brilliant, 08 Mar 2008
This is a very simple little wooden toy but my little boy (11 1/2 months) absolutely loves it. It can be rolled and chased, but he also likes just sitting and fiddling with it, turning it over and trying to catch the little faces. It kept his dad quiet for ages when it first arrived too! It's small enough to pop into a changing bag or take out in the car, and infinitely preferable to most of the cheap-and-nasty plastic toys on the market. And best of all, it's quiet!
Very dissappointing - only rings with brio trains/trucks, 21 Jan 2007
We were very disapointed with this item - the bell ring is VERY quiet and the magnetic ringer only works with brio trucks that have large metal hubs on the wheels. If, like us, you have a hybrid set of Tesco/Thomas/Brio etc. you may find some problems with getting the bell to ring at all.
It's a good idea but just doesn't work well in practice.
we recommend a level crossing or collapsing bridge instead.
surprisingly fun, 27 Jan 2006
We bought this as an afterthrought because it was relatively cheap, but our 3 year old has spent hours running the trains past it to make it ding. Excellent value!
Son's favourite toy, 08 Nov 2007
My son was give this for his first birthday - he has played with it every day since. He uses it in it's traditional hammer-epg way but also like to stack the pegs in a tower on the edge and also uses the whole thing for a seat! I was a bit sceptical when he opened the box but the traditional toys certainly seem to be the favourite in this house!
Will last and last and last...., 02 Jul 2007
... unless they lose the pegs! Bought for my one yr old he loves bashing it and taking the pegs out which was a real bonus to encourage his fine motor skills. My 3 yr old also really likes banging it. What I find very good is the fact that the pegs' holes have a rubber/plastic ring around them so that the pegs will not expand and get stuck in the bench as has happened with my (now probably antique) childhood wooden hammer bench.
Colours are very bright and the bench is well finished.
Only slight concern is that the hammer is quite solid, so for non-rational babies (whom it is not meant for) there needs to be supervision that they don't do themselves or others injury! (Hasn't happened yet with my 1 yr old but...)
Recommended without doubt!
Excellent for small hands , 05 Jul 2006
This toy is extremely versatile. It is not simply a toy hammer bench that makes a noise, but allows the child to pull the pegs out, working their pinch grip while taking them out and their wrist movements to put them back in. It can be used for work on hand function, sequencing with colours as well as for fine motor development. I have used it with a child with cerebral palsy and it has been so good I have bought one for my occupational therapy department to use. An excellent, durable toy that is easy to clean.
Kids love it, 31 Dec 2007
My girl is 3yrs old and got her Brio train set for Christmas together with Thomas and Molly. The highlight however is this tunnel! All the other kids that visit (as well as my girl) just love it. Can't see the educational value really - just great fun!
Brilliant tunnel, 06 May 2005
My son was given this for his first birthday, he is now 4 and has a 2 year old brother. It is constantly out with the rest of the Brio. It is great, it is tough, it is loud. A number of his friends now also have the tunnel! My only complaint is that it seems to go off at the key moment in the tv programme and drowns out all the sounds. Brio also have fantastic customer service. Three cheets for Brio!
BRIO quality with bells and whistles!, 21 Nov 2001
My son saw this at a friend and nagged me to get him one. I must admit that it's given his train set a new lease of life as he plays with it at least once a week. It's one of the best accessories I've bought. It's got lots of different sounds and makes the train set more fun to play with. I would have given it 5 stars, but I was surprised it was made in plastic and brio are famous for wooden toys. Even so, it's very good quality plastic and still looks new after 8 months! Good value.
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Product Description
Make a house a home with this fabulous furniture set! This adorable Le Toy Van Starter Set has all the beautiful furniture to kit out your toy home. Your little toy family will love this miniature wood and fabric furniture collection. It includes a kitchen sink, cooker and cupboard, dining room with dressing table and plates, children's room including bunk beds and toys and a nursery room with baby. This traditional furniture set is a wonderful addition to any dollhouse or toy doll collection and really inspires imagination and role-play games. The Starter Furniture Set is packed together in a colour display box. Suitable for 3 years +.
Please note: Dolls and dollhouse are all sold separately.
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BRIO 33294 Network Track Pack
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Brio;
For ages 3 and over;
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Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
*Best price found from Amazon Marketplace seller
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*Amazon: £12.99
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Customer Reviews
Excellent, 11 Aug 2008
I highly recommend this toy - it is played with by my 9 month old every single day. She finds news thing to explore (Light, colour, sound) all the time.
Great gift!, 12 Aug 2007
I bought this for a friend for her child's first birthday. He loves it. Think I will be buying one for my baby!
funky, fashionable & timeless, 18 Apr 2007
You can't beat well crafted wooden toys. They are a hit with both parents & children alike and this set of sturdy well made blocks is no different. Equally at home on the shelf where it makes a rather fetching ornamental statement and being slung all over the place by an excited three year old. This is the sort of toy that doesn't date & may well become a family heirloom handed down from generation to generation. Money well spent & a recommended toy.
Fantastic for your baby - stylish for your home!, 22 Jan 2004
Seeing this toy on Amazon it instantly stood out as bright, solid and different. I wasn't dissapointed when I received it via speedy Amazon marketplace seller Toytopia - a great and friendly service. The blocks are really well made with rounded edges - ideal for nibbling on with your first teeth.
My son was 10 months old when we bought these for him - younger than suggested here - but I think these are fine for babies of all ages who can wave their arms!
Not only are these very well made, but tehy look stylish stored on the living room shelves! Hey presto - no need to tidy toys away any more! Highly recommended for sound, touch and colour learning.
A beautiful gift!, 13 Feb 2003
I bought these blocks for my nephew's first birthday after searching for something without batteries and flashing lights.
He (and his four year old sister) played with them for ages, and we all know the attention span of a one year old!
The blocks have smooth edges, are 'drool-proof' and come stored in a wonderfully finished wooden frame.
Mummy likes them on the windowsill too! Thumbs up!!
love this toy, 11 Aug 2008
My 9 month old loves this toy, and so does everyone who picks it up! Hours of fun and such a simple idea. I'll be buying this again and again for my friends as they have babies.
Rubbish!, 21 Apr 2008
I bought this toy for my 10 month old son based on the other reviews. Maybe I didn't read the description properly regarding size - but I was stunned when it arrived! It was so small it was delivered through the letter box - in its packaging!
The little heads are so loose they only stick out when upside down - so my son finds no pleasure and pushing them in or pulling them out .... its kept him quiet for approx 30 seconds before he moved on to something else. My set of pans are more entertaining for him!
I waste of money I think - sorry!
x
Simply brilliant, 08 Mar 2008
This is a very simple little wooden toy but my little boy (11 1/2 months) absolutely loves it. It can be rolled and chased, but he also likes just sitting and fiddling with it, turning it over and trying to catch the little faces. It kept his dad quiet for ages when it first arrived too! It's small enough to pop into a changing bag or take out in the car, and infinitely preferable to most of the cheap-and-nasty plastic toys on the market. And best of all, it's quiet!
Very dissappointing - only rings with brio trains/trucks, 21 Jan 2007
We were very disapointed with this item - the bell ring is VERY quiet and the magnetic ringer only works with brio trucks that have large metal hubs on the wheels. If, like us, you have a hybrid set of Tesco/Thomas/Brio etc. you may find some problems with getting the bell to ring at all.
It's a good idea but just doesn't work well in practice.
we recommend a level crossing or collapsing bridge instead.
surprisingly fun, 27 Jan 2006
We bought this as an afterthrought because it was relatively cheap, but our 3 year old has spent hours running the trains past it to make it ding. Excellent value!
Son's favourite toy, 08 Nov 2007
My son was give this for his first birthday - he has played with it every day since. He uses it in it's traditional hammer-epg way but also like to stack the pegs in a tower on the edge and also uses the whole thing for a seat! I was a bit sceptical when he opened the box but the traditional toys certainly seem to be the favourite in this house!
Will last and last and last...., 02 Jul 2007
... unless they lose the pegs! Bought for my one yr old he loves bashing it and taking the pegs out which was a real bonus to encourage his fine motor skills. My 3 yr old also really likes banging it. What I find very good is the fact that the pegs' holes have a rubber/plastic ring around them so that the pegs will not expand and get stuck in the bench as has happened with my (now probably antique) childhood wooden hammer bench.
Colours are very bright and the bench is well finished.
Only slight concern is that the hammer is quite solid, so for non-rational babies (whom it is not meant for) there needs to be supervision that they don't do themselves or others injury! (Hasn't happened yet with my 1 yr old but...)
Recommended without doubt!
Excellent for small hands , 05 Jul 2006
This toy is extremely versatile. It is not simply a toy hammer bench that makes a noise, but allows the child to pull the pegs out, working their pinch grip while taking them out and their wrist movements to put them back in. It can be used for work on hand function, sequencing with colours as well as for fine motor development. I have used it with a child with cerebral palsy and it has been so good I have bought one for my occupational therapy department to use. An excellent, durable toy that is easy to clean.
Kids love it, 31 Dec 2007
My girl is 3yrs old and got her Brio train set for Christmas together with Thomas and Molly. The highlight however is this tunnel! All the other kids that visit (as well as my girl) just love it. Can't see the educational value really - just great fun!
Brilliant tunnel, 06 May 2005
My son was given this for his first birthday, he is now 4 and has a 2 year old brother. It is constantly out with the rest of the Brio. It is great, it is tough, it is loud. A number of his friends now also have the tunnel! My only complaint is that it seems to go off at the key moment in the tv programme and drowns out all the sounds. Brio also have fantastic customer service. Three cheets for Brio!
BRIO quality with bells and whistles!, 21 Nov 2001
My son saw this at a friend and nagged me to get him one. I must admit that it's given his train set a new lease of life as he plays with it at least once a week. It's one of the best accessories I've bought. It's got lots of different sounds and makes the train set more fun to play with. I would have given it 5 stars, but I was surprised it was made in plastic and brio are famous for wooden toys. Even so, it's very good quality plastic and still looks new after 8 months! Good value.
different (revised in june..), 07 Mar 2008
Have bought this for my sons 4th birthday - he loves his train set ... which is mostly ikea and tesco track. Bought this for the quality factor and thought the price wasn't bad for brio.
It is compatible with the lkea and tesco tracks which is good ... my only worry is the fact the tracks have white designs all over them .. which may be a problem for his lordship.
REVISED >>>>>>>>
Well - he managed to break one !!!! cant beleive it - these are the expensive ones .. not a durable as i thought ... as easily broken as the tesco ones..... will stick to the ikea ones - unbreakable !!!
Good value track pack, shame about the symbols, 26 Mar 2007
This is a good value pack if you want to extend an existing Brio set. Please note it is part of the new 'NetworkTrack' theme, so the track has funny symbols on it, but is still compatible with original (train) style Brio
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Product Description
A medium-sized engine. He likes to think of himself as a really splendid engine. This can occasionally lead to grandiose ideas about the sort of work suitable for such a noble creature, which invariably lands James in trouble.Splendid James is a larger engine, proud and red but in the beginning at least still with things to learn before he becomes a Really Useful Engine. This James is made of real wood with a three-dimensional face and is linked to his own coal truck with a very strong magnetic coupling. Over the years (and these Thomas trains will have years of play value) these solid wooden trains will prove to be a great investment as they stand the test of time. James will work happily on the Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Sets and all other major brand wooden train sets. Suitable for children aged 2 to 6 years. --Victoria Mackenzie
Customer Reviews
Excellent, 11 Aug 2008
I highly recommend this toy - it is played with by my 9 month old every single day. She finds news thing to explore (Light, colour, sound) all the time.
Great gift!, 12 Aug 2007
I bought this for a friend for her child's first birthday. He loves it. Think I will be buying one for my baby!
funky, fashionable & timeless, 18 Apr 2007
You can't beat well crafted wooden toys. They are a hit with both parents & children alike and this set of sturdy well made blocks is no different. Equally at home on the shelf where it makes a rather fetching ornamental statement and being slung all over the place by an excited three year old. This is the sort of toy that doesn't date & may well become a family heirloom handed down from generation to generation. Money well spent & a recommended toy.
Fantastic for your baby - stylish for your home!, 22 Jan 2004
Seeing this toy on Amazon it instantly stood out as bright, solid and different. I wasn't dissapointed when I received it via speedy Amazon marketplace seller Toytopia - a great and friendly service. The blocks are really well made with rounded edges - ideal for nibbling on with your first teeth.
My son was 10 months old when we bought these for him - younger than suggested here - but I think these are fine for babies of all ages who can wave their arms!
Not only are these very well made, but tehy look stylish stored on the living room shelves! Hey presto - no need to tidy toys away any more! Highly recommended for sound, touch and colour learning.
A beautiful gift!, 13 Feb 2003
I bought these blocks for my nephew's first birthday after searching for something without batteries and flashing lights.
He (and his four year old sister) played with them for ages, and we all know the attention span of a one year old!
The blocks have smooth edges, are 'drool-proof' and come stored in a wonderfully finished wooden frame.
Mummy likes them on the windowsill too! Thumbs up!!
love this toy, 11 Aug 2008
My 9 month old loves this toy, and so does everyone who picks it up! Hours of fun and such a simple idea. I'll be buying this again and again for my friends as they have babies.
Rubbish!, 21 Apr 2008
I bought this toy for my 10 month old son based on the other reviews. Maybe I didn't read the description properly regarding size - but I was stunned when it arrived! It was so small it was delivered through the letter box - in its packaging!
The little heads are so loose they only stick out when upside down - so my son finds no pleasure and pushing them in or pulling them out .... its kept him quiet for approx 30 seconds before he moved on to something else. My set of pans are more entertaining for him!
I waste of money I think - sorry!
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Simply brilliant, 08 Mar 2008
This is a very simple little wooden toy but my little boy (11 1/2 months) absolutely loves it. It can be rolled and chased, but he also likes just sitting and fiddling with it, turning it over and trying to catch the little faces. It kept his dad quiet for ages when it first arrived too! It's small enough to pop into a changing bag or take out in the car, and infinitely preferable to most of the cheap-and-nasty plastic toys on the market. And best of all, it's quiet!
Very dissappointing - only rings with brio trains/trucks, 21 Jan 2007
We were very disapointed with this item - the bell ring is VERY quiet and the magnetic ringer only works with brio trucks that have large metal hubs on the wheels. If, like us, you have a hybrid set of Tesco/Thomas/Brio etc. you may find some problems with getting the bell to ring at all.
It's a good idea but just doesn't work well in practice.
we recommend a level crossing or collapsing bridge instead.
surprisingly fun, 27 Jan 2006
We bought this as an afterthrought because it was relatively cheap, but our 3 year old has spent hours running the trains past it to make it ding. Excellent value!
Son's favourite toy, 08 Nov 2007
My son was give this for his first birthday - he has played with it every day since. He uses it in it's traditional hammer-epg way but also like to stack the pegs in a tower on the edge and also uses the whole thing for a seat! I was a bit sceptical when he opened the box but the traditional toys certainly seem to be the favourite in this house!
Will last and last and last...., 02 Jul 2007
... unless they lose the pegs! Bought for my one yr old he loves bashing it and taking the pegs out which was a real bonus to encourage his fine motor skills. My 3 yr old also really likes banging it. What I find very good is the fact that the pegs' holes have a rubber/plastic ring around them so that the pegs will not expand and get stuck in the bench as has happened with my (now probably antique) childhood wooden hammer bench.
Colours are very bright and the bench is well finished.
Only slight concern is that the hammer is quite solid, so for non-rational babies (whom it is not meant for) there needs to be supervision that they don't do themselves or others injury! (Hasn't happened yet with my 1 yr old but...)
Recommended without doubt!
Excellent for small hands , 05 Jul 2006
This toy is extremely versatile. It is not simply a toy hammer bench that makes a noise, but allows the child to pull the pegs out, working their pinch grip while taking them out and their wrist movements to put them back in. It can be used for work on hand function, sequencing with colours as well as for fine motor development. I have used it with a child with cerebral palsy and it has been so good I have bought one for my occupational therapy department to use. An excellent, durable toy that is easy to clean.
Kids love it, 31 Dec 2007
My girl is 3yrs old and got her Brio train set for Christmas together with Thomas and Molly. The highlight however is this tunnel! All the other kids that visit (as well as my girl) just love it. Can't see the educational value really - just great fun!
Brilliant tunnel, 06 May 2005
My son was given this for his first birthday, he is now 4 and has a 2 year old brother. It is constantly out with the rest of the Brio. It is great, it is tough, it is loud. A number of his friends now also have the tunnel! My only complaint is that it seems to go off at the key moment in the tv programme and drowns out all the sounds. Brio also have fantastic customer service. Three cheets for Brio!
BRIO quality with bells and whistles!, 21 Nov 2001
My son saw this at a friend and nagged me to get him one. I must admit that it's given his train set a new lease of life as he plays with it at least once a week. It's one of the best accessories I've bought. It's got lots of different sounds and makes the train set more fun to play with. I would have given it 5 stars, but I was surprised it was made in plastic and brio are famous for wooden toys. Even so, it's very good quality plastic and still looks new after 8 months! Good value.
different (revised in june..), 07 Mar 2008
Have bought this for my sons 4th birthday - he loves his train set ... which is mostly ikea and tesco track. Bought this for the quality factor and thought the price wasn't bad for brio.
It is compatible with the lkea and tesco tracks which is good ... my only worry is the fact the tracks have white designs all over them .. which may be a problem for his lordship.
REVISED >>>>>>>>
Well - he managed to break one !!!! cant beleive it - these are the expensive ones .. not a durable as i thought ... as easily broken as the tesco ones..... will stick to the ikea ones - unbreakable !!!
Good value track pack, shame about the symbols, 26 Mar 2007
This is a good value pack if you want to extend an existing Brio set. Please note it is part of the new 'NetworkTrack' theme, so the track has funny symbols on it, but is still compatible with original (train) style Brio
Not as Well Made as Brio but same price!, 21 Aug 2001
My 3 year old (a great Thomas Fan) was given a Flair James as a present. He gives all his wooden engines a hard life! But, I must say the Flair toy has faired much much worst than all his older Brio engines (I understand that Brio no longer make Thomas toys), the paint finish has really flaked and worn away, the toy also appears to be much more flimsily held together -not screwed like the Brio engines and will need to be kept an eye on. Also from a purely 'Dad' perspective, the printing quality of the graphics on the toy are really poor. All in all, it should not be selling for the same price as the Brio version it replaced. Be warned!
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Product Description
The Mighty Red Action Locomotive is a battery-powered engine full of great features. This plastic engine is bigger than most BRIO trains at approximately 13 cm long and has eight wheels for super power. A switch on the top allows the engine to be used in both free wheel and battery-powered play. There are three buttons on the top, the first activates reverse motion, bell, reverse sound and rear flashing light, the second stops everything and the third activates forward motion, headlights and authentic steam engine sound. It has magnetic coupling for pulling trucks and coaches and rubber grips on the wheels for extra pulling strength. Recommended for aged three and up. Requires two AAA, 1.5v Batteries (Not Included) --Victoria Mackenzie
Customer Reviews
Excellent, 11 Aug 2008
I highly recommend this toy - it is played with by my 9 month old every single day. She finds news thing to explore (Light, colour, sound) all the time.
Great gift!, 12 Aug 2007
I bought this for a friend for her child's first birthday. He loves it. Think I will be buying one for my baby!
funky, fashionable & timeless, 18 Apr 2007
You can't beat well crafted wooden toys. They are a hit with both parents & children alike and this set of sturdy well made blocks is no different. Equally at home on the shelf where it makes a rather fetching ornamental statement and being slung all over the place by an excited three year old. This is the sort of toy that doesn't date & may well become a family heirloom handed down from generation to generation. Money well spent & a recommended toy.
Fantastic for your baby - stylish for your home!, 22 Jan 2004
Seeing this toy on Amazon it instantly stood out as bright, solid and different. I wasn't dissapointed when I received it via speedy Amazon marketplace seller Toytopia - a great and friendly service. The blocks are really well made with rounded edges - ideal for nibbling on with your first teeth.
My son was 10 months old when we bought these for him - younger than suggested here - but I think these are fine for babies of all ages who can wave their arms!
Not only are these very well made, but tehy look stylish stored on the living room shelves! Hey presto - no need to tidy toys away any more! Highly recommended for sound, touch and colour learning.
A beautiful gift!, 13 Feb 2003
I bought these blocks for my nephew's first birthday after searching for something without batteries and flashing lights.
He (and his four year old sister) played with them for ages, and we all know the attention span of a one year old!
The blocks have smooth edges, are 'drool-proof' and come stored in a wonderfully finished wooden frame.
Mummy likes them on the windowsill too! Thumbs up!!
love this toy, 11 Aug 2008
My 9 month old loves this toy, and so does everyone who picks it up! Hours of fun and such a simple idea. I'll be buying this again and again for my friends as they have babies.
Rubbish!, 21 Apr 2008
I bought this toy for my 10 month old son based on the other reviews. Maybe I didn't read the description properly regarding size - but I was stunned when it arrived! It was so small it was delivered through the letter box - in its packaging!
The little heads are so loose they only stick out when upside down - so my son finds no pleasure and pushing them in or pulling them out .... its kept him quiet for approx 30 seconds before he moved on to something else. My set of pans are more entertaining for him!
I waste of money I think - sorry!
x
Simply brilliant, 08 Mar 2008
This is a very simple little wooden toy but my little boy (11 1/2 months) absolutely loves it. It can be rolled and chased, but he also likes just sitting and fiddling with it, turning it over and trying to catch the little faces. It kept his dad quiet for ages when it first arrived too! It's small enough to pop into a changing bag or take out in the car, and infinitely preferable to most of the cheap-and-nasty plastic toys on the market. And best of all, it's quiet!
Very dissappointing - only rings with brio trains/trucks, 21 Jan 2007
We were very disapointed with this item - the bell ring is VERY quiet and the magnetic ringer only works with brio trucks that have large metal hubs on the wheels. If, like us, you have a hybrid set of Tesco/Thomas/Brio etc. you may find some problems with getting the bell to ring at all.
It's a good idea but just doesn't work well in practice.
we recommend a level crossing or collapsing bridge instead.
surprisingly fun, 27 Jan 2006
We bought this as an afterthrought because it was relatively cheap, but our 3 year old has spent hours running the trains past it to make it ding. Excellent value!
Son's favourite toy, 08 Nov 2007
My son was give this for his first birthday - he has played with it every day since. He uses it in it's traditional hammer-epg way but also like to stack the pegs in a tower on the edge and also uses the whole thing for a seat! I was a bit sceptical when he opened the box but the traditional toys certainly seem to be the favourite in this house!
Will last and last and last...., 02 Jul 2007
... unless they lose the pegs! Bought for my one yr old he loves bashing it and taking the pegs out which was a real bonus to encourage his fine motor skills. My 3 yr old also really likes banging it. What I find very good is the fact that the pegs' holes have a rubber/plastic ring around them so that the pegs will not expand and get stuck in the bench as has happened with my (now probably antique) childhood wooden hammer bench.
Colours are very bright and the bench is well finished.
Only slight concern is that the hammer is quite solid, so for non-rational babies (whom it is not meant for) there needs to be supervision that they don't do themselves or others injury! (Hasn't happened yet with my 1 yr old but...)
Recommended without doubt!
Excellent for small hands , 05 Jul 2006
This toy is extremely versatile. It is not simply a toy hammer bench that makes a noise, but allows the child to pull the pegs out, working their pinch grip while taking them out and their wrist movements to put them back in. It can be used for work on hand function, sequencing with colours as well as for fine motor development. I have used it with a child with cerebral palsy and it has been so good I have bought one for my occupational therapy department to use. An excellent, durable toy that is easy to clean.
Kids love it, 31 Dec 2007
My girl is 3yrs old and got her Brio train set for Christmas together with Thomas and Molly. The highlight however is this tunnel! All the other kids that visit (as well as my girl) just love it. Can't see the educational value really - just great fun!
Brilliant tunnel, 06 May 2005
My son was given this for his first birthday, he is now 4 and has a 2 year old brother. It is constantly out with the rest of the Brio. It is great, it is tough, it is loud. A number of his friends now also have the tunnel! My only complaint is that it seems to go off at the key moment in the tv programme and drowns out all the sounds. Brio also have fantastic customer service. Three cheets for Brio!
BRIO quality with bells and whistles!, 21 Nov 2001
My son saw this at a friend and nagged me to get him one. I must admit that it's given his train set a new lease of life as he plays with it at least once a week. It's one of the best accessories I've bought. It's got lots of different sounds and makes the train set more fun to play with. I would have given it 5 stars, but I was surprised it was made in plastic and brio are famous for wooden toys. Even so, it's very good quality plastic and still looks new after 8 months! Good value.
different (revised in june..), 07 Mar 2008
Have bought this for my sons 4th birthday - he loves his train set ... which is mostly ikea and tesco track. Bought this for the quality factor and thought the price wasn't bad for brio.
It is compatible with the lkea and tesco tracks which is good ... my only worry is the fact the tracks have white designs all over them .. which may be a problem for his lordship.
REVISED >>>>>>>>
Well - he managed to break one !!!! cant beleive it - these are the expensive ones .. not a durable as i thought ... as easily broken as the tesco ones..... will stick to the ikea ones - unbreakable !!!
Good value track pack, shame about the symbols, 26 Mar 2007
This is a good value pack if you want to extend an existing Brio set. Please note it is part of the new 'NetworkTrack' theme, so the track has funny symbols on it, but is still compatible with original (train) style Brio
Not as Well Made as Brio but same price!, 21 Aug 2001
My 3 year old (a great Thomas Fan) was given a Flair James as a present. He gives all his wooden engines a hard life! But, I must say the Flair toy has faired much much worst than all his older Brio engines (I understand that Brio no longer make Thomas toys), the paint finish has really flaked and worn away, the toy also appears to be much more flimsily held together -not screwed like the Brio engines and will need to be kept an eye on. Also from a purely 'Dad' perspective, the printing quality of the graphics on the toy are really poor. All in all, it should not be selling for the same price as the Brio version it replaced. Be warned!
Well if the battery cover worked it would be great, 01 Apr 2008
Both of our sons love their Brio trains and track and so we thought we would buy a second battery train so the youngest could enjoy one. The other train (BRIO 33761 Wooden Railway System: Smart Track Engine) worked very well, was well designed and durable.
This train, however, has a flaw - the battery cover on the first train had a locating pin to stop the cover sliding forward and make it secure when it was screwed down into place. This one does not and as a result my wife cannot fit it at all and I have spent half an hour getting it to work. I take this type of equipment apart and put it back together again for a living and I can't do with this model what comes naturally with the earlier one!
Bad show Brio!
Could be better, 29 Nov 2007
Great features with the realistic sound and forward and back battery operation but very disappointing that it cant even make it over it's own manufacturer's bridges even with nothing attached! Shame as it should be better performing for the price. It is still a hit with the children but 'Thomas the Tank Engine' battery train out performs it.
A nice addition!, 30 Dec 2002
When we first got this through the post, we thought that it was a pretty small package for £15. However, it has become the centerpiece of our existing BRIO set! The lights and sounds keep our 2-year-old enthralled and he loves pushing the buttons to make it go. Coupled with the stop-and-start track we already have, it makes for a busy time for our toddler. The free-play switch is great as it allows the engine to be pushed around without worry about damage to the electric motor.
Definitely mighty..., 23 Sep 2002
Much better than the other battery-operated engine (that came with our first starter set). That had a fiddly switch at the top whereas this has simple big buttons for forward, reverse and stop (much better for our two year old!). It even has a switch to change into push-along mode and has little trouble coping with slopes and longer trains (unlike UK rail companies my daughter likes nothing better than to load on the carriages!). Be aware you'll need two (AAA) batteries but this just makes it stronger and last longer.
Amazing, 16 Sep 2001
The BRIO Wooden Railway System - Mighty Red Action Loco is the third toy in this series and after the second purchace there was no complanting when my little boy asked for it I wen't staight and got it, only to find that this was an even better purcase than the other one. The amount of time that my son spent on it was astronomical. I highly recommed this product to any child between the ages 5-9
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Galt Wooden Puzzle Jungle
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Galt;
For ages 1 and over;
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In stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come, first served.
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Amazon: £5.98
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Product Description
This range of traditional multi-function toys are designed to provide many advantages for young children. They develop thinking and physical skills, promote creative play, thought and learning, all in a fun environment. Have fun making words by learning to spell by construction with our wooden ABC alphabet blocks. Suitable for ages 18 months and up.
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Pintoy Wooden Doll's Buggy
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Pintoy;
For ages 3 and over;
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Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
*Best price found from Amazon Marketplace seller
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*Amazon: £31.50
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Product Description
Wooden Doll's Buggy from Pintoy - looks very stylish especially with the pink bedding Top quality doll's furniture designed with young children in mind. Features gentle contoured edges and rounded corners for maximum safety. Made from replenishable rubber wood and MDF in a modern combination of natural and pastel pink paint finish. This is the perfect buggy for Baby Annabel or Baby Bjorn - now you're going places. Age 3+ dimensions - W340 x L550 x H500 mm
Customer Reviews
Excellent, 11 Aug 2008
I highly recommend this toy - it is played with by my 9 month old every single day. She finds news thing to explore (Light, colour, sound) all the time.
Great gift!, 12 Aug 2007
I bought this for a friend for her child's first birthday. He loves it. Think I will be buying one for my baby!
funky, fashionable & timeless, 18 Apr 2007
You can't beat well crafted wooden toys. They are a hit with both parents & children alike and this set of sturdy well made blocks is no different. Equally at home on the shelf where it makes a rather fetching ornamental statement and being slung all over the place by an excited three year old. This is the sort of toy that doesn't date & may well become a family heirloom handed down from generation to generation. Money well spent & a recommended toy.
Fantastic for your baby - stylish for your home!, 22 Jan 2004
Seeing this toy on Amazon it instantly stood out as bright, solid and different. I wasn't dissapointed when I received it via speedy Amazon marketplace seller Toytopia - a great and friendly service. The blocks are really well made with rounded edges - ideal for nibbling on with your first teeth.
My son was 10 months old when we bought these for him - younger than suggested here - but I think these are fine for babies of all ages who can wave their arms!
Not only are these very well made, but tehy look stylish stored on the living room shelves! Hey presto - no need to tidy toys away any more! Highly recommended for sound, touch and colour learning.
A beautiful gift!, 13 Feb 2003
I bought these blocks for my nephew's first birthday after searching for something without batteries and flashing lights.
He (and his four year old sister) played with them for ages, and we all know the attention span of a one year old!
The blocks have smooth edges, are 'drool-proof' and come stored in a wonderfully finished wooden frame.
Mummy likes them on the windowsill too! Thumbs up!!
love this toy, 11 Aug 2008
My 9 month old loves this toy, and so does everyone who picks it up! Hours of fun and such a simple idea. I'll be buying this again and again for my friends as they have babies.
Rubbish!, 21 Apr 2008
I bought this toy for my 10 month old son based on the other reviews. Maybe I didn't read the description properly regarding size - but I was stunned when it arrived! It was so small it was delivered through the letter box - in its packaging!
The little heads are so loose they only stick out when upside down - so my son finds no pleasure and pushing them in or pulling them out .... its kept him quiet for approx 30 seconds before he moved on to something else. My set of pans are more entertaining for him!
I waste of money I think - sorry!
x
Simply brilliant, 08 Mar 2008
This is a very simple little wooden toy but my little boy (11 1/2 months) absolutely loves it. It can be rolled and chased, but he also likes just sitting and fiddling with it, turning it over and trying to catch the little faces. It kept his dad quiet for ages when it first arrived too! It's small enough to pop into a changing bag or take out in the car, and infinitely preferable to most of the cheap-and-nasty plastic toys on the market. And best of all, it's quiet!
Very dissappointing - only rings with brio trains/trucks, 21 Jan 2007
We were very disapointed with this item - the bell ring is VERY quiet and the magnetic ringer only works with brio trucks that have large metal hubs on the wheels. If, like us, you have a hybrid set of Tesco/Thomas/Brio etc. you may find some problems with getting the bell to ring at all.
It's a good idea but just doesn't work well in practice.
we recommend a level crossing or collapsing bridge instead.
surprisingly fun, 27 Jan 2006
We bought this as an afterthrought because it was relatively cheap, but our 3 year old has spent hours running the trains past it to make it ding. Excellent value!
Son's favourite toy, 08 Nov 2007
My son was give this for his first birthday - he has played with it every day since. He uses it in it's traditional hammer-epg way but also like to stack the pegs in a tower on the edge and also uses the whole thing for a seat! I was a bit sceptical when he opened the box but the traditional toys certainly seem to be the favourite in this house!
Will last and last and last...., 02 Jul 2007
... unless they lose the pegs! Bought for my one yr old he loves bashing it and taking the pegs out which was a real bonus to encourage his fine motor skills. My 3 yr old also really likes banging it. What I find very good is the fact that the pegs' holes have a rubber/plastic ring around them so that the pegs will not expand and get stuck in the bench as has happened with my (now probably antique) childhood wooden hammer bench.
Colours are very bright and the bench is well finished.
Only slight concern is that the hammer is quite solid, so for non-rational babies (whom it is not meant for) there needs to be supervision that they don't do themselves or others injury! (Hasn't happened yet with my 1 yr old but...)
Recommended without doubt!
Excellent for small hands , 05 Jul 2006
This toy is extremely versatile. It is not simply a toy hammer bench that makes a noise, but allows the child to pull the pegs out, working their pinch grip while taking them out and their wrist movements to put them back in. It can be used for work on hand function, sequencing with colours as well as for fine motor development. I have used it with a child with cerebral palsy and it has been so good I have bought one for my occupational therapy department to use. An excellent, durable toy that is easy to clean.
Kids love it, 31 Dec 2007
My girl is 3yrs old and got her Brio train set for Christmas together with Thomas and Molly. The highlight however is this tunnel! All the other kids that visit (as well as my girl) just love it. Can't see the educational value really - just great fun!
Brilliant tunnel, 06 May 2005
My son was given this for his first birthday, he is now 4 and has a 2 year old brother. It is constantly out with the rest of the Brio. It is great, it is tough, it is loud. A number of his friends now also have the tunnel! My only complaint is that it seems to go off at the key moment in the tv programme and drowns out all the sounds. Brio also have fantastic customer service. Three cheets for Brio!
BRIO quality with bells and whistles!, 21 Nov 2001
My son saw this at a friend and nagged me to get him one. I must admit that it's given his train set a new lease of life as he plays with it at least once a week. It's one of the best accessories I've bought. It's got lots of different sounds and makes the train set more fun to play with. I would have given it 5 stars, but I was surprised it was made in plastic and brio are famous for wooden toys. Even so, it's very good quality plastic and still looks new after 8 months! Good value.
different (revised in june..), 07 Mar 2008
Have bought this for my sons 4th birthday - he loves his train set ... which is mostly ikea and tesco track. Bought this for the quality factor and thought the price wasn't bad for brio.
It is compatible with the lkea and tesco tracks which is good ... my only worry is the fact the tracks have white designs all over them .. which may be a problem for his lordship.
REVISED >>>>>>>>
Well - he managed to break one !!!! cant beleive it - these are the expensive ones .. not a durable as i thought ... as easily broken as the tesco ones..... will stick to the ikea ones - unbreakable !!!
Good value track pack, shame about the symbols, 26 Mar 2007
This is a good value pack if you want to extend an existing Brio set. Please note it is part of the new 'NetworkTrack' theme, so the track has funny symbols on it, but is still compatible with original (train) style Brio
Not as Well Made as Brio but same price!, 21 Aug 2001
My 3 year old (a great Thomas Fan) was given a Flair James as a present. He gives all his wooden engines a hard life! But, I must say the Flair toy has faired much much worst than all his older Brio engines (I understand that Brio no longer make Thomas toys), the paint finish has really flaked and worn away, the toy also appears to be much more flimsily held together -not screwed like the Brio engines and will need to be kept an eye on. Also from a purely 'Dad' perspective, the printing quality of the graphics on the toy are really poor. All in all, it should not be selling for the same price as the Brio version it replaced. Be warned!
Well if the battery cover worked it would be great, 01 Apr 2008
Both of our sons love their Brio trains and track and so we thought we would buy a second battery train so the youngest could enjoy one. The other train (BRIO 33761 Wooden Railway System: Smart Track Engine) worked very well, was well designed and durable.
This train, however, has a flaw - the battery cover on the first train had a locating pin to stop the cover sliding forward and make it secure when it was screwed down into place. This one does not and as a result my wife cannot fit it at all and I have spent half an hour getting it to work. I take this type of equipment apart and put it back together again for a living and I can't do with this model what comes naturally with the earlier one!
Bad show Brio!
Could be better, 29 Nov 2007
Great features with the realistic sound and forward and back battery operation but very disappointing that it cant even make it over it's own manufacturer's bridges even with nothing attached! Shame as it should be better performing for the price. It is still a hit with the children but 'Thomas the Tank Engine' battery train out performs it.
A nice addition!, 30 Dec 2002
When we first got this through the post, we thought that it was a pretty small package for £15. However, it has become the centerpiece of our existing BRIO set! The lights and sounds keep our 2-year-old enthralled and he loves pushing the buttons to make it go. Coupled with the stop-and-start track we already have, it makes for a busy time for our toddler. The free-play switch is great as it allows the engine to be pushed around without worry about damage to the electric motor.
Definitely mighty..., 23 Sep 2002
Much better than the other battery-operated engine (that came with our first starter set). That had a fiddly switch at the top whereas this has simple big buttons for forward, reverse and stop (much better for our two year old!). It even has a switch to change into push-along mode and has little trouble coping with slopes and longer trains (unlike UK rail companies my daughter likes nothing better than to load on the carriages!). Be aware you'll need two (AAA) batteries but this just makes it stronger and last longer.
Amazing, 16 Sep 2001
The BRIO Wooden Railway System - Mighty Red Action Loco is the third toy in this series and after the second purchace there was no complanting when my little boy asked for it I wen't staight and got it, only to find that this was an even better purcase than the other one. The amount of time that my son spent on it was astronomical. I highly recommed this product to any child between the ages 5-9
Great from 1 years+ & Great Value for Money!, 11 Dec 2007
Even though it's recommended for age 3+ I brought this cute wooden pram for my daughter's 1st Birthday as she loves playing with her baby dolls and is at that stage when she's walking around the furniture so I thought it could double up as a walker.
She absolutely loves it! It's very sturdy and has rubber bands around the wheels so it doesn't go too fast for her on our wooden floors. She now fills her pram with all her toys and walks it around the house saying 'arrrr babies'!
Excellent first pram - forget the age 3+ recommendation!, 21 Jun 2007
My little girl has this pram she is currently 15 months old and loves to put her baby doll in it and push it along. The handle height is about level with her shoulders, maybe just a little below. It is nice and sturdy and does not tip easily as do some other first prams (winnie the pooh first pram from argos is just dreadful for this!). The box says age 3+ but this is rubbish, there is nothing on it that comes apart as it is all screwed together and it is very well made and extremely suitable for very small children.
The one we have was an ex demo model and the only thing wrong with it was that one of the rubber bands on the wheels had come off and got lost, I simply replaced it with a rubber band for a vacuum cleaner which fitted perfectly (my top tip!).
Little girls are never too small to start playing with baby dolls, my little one had her baby dolly aged one, at 13 months she was kissing the baby, picking it up, saying aw baba and holding it to her shoulder and burping it which everyone thinks is very cute. Her baby and pram are her favourite toys and believe me she has quite a few toys to pick from!
Highly recommended and an excellent alternative to a baby walker for little girls.
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