Made in GermanyConstructed out of fade-resistant, high-quality ABS plastic, with no glue or screwsRealistic details and functions encourage imaginative playGreat for use indoors and outdoorsRecommended Age Range 3+ Years < MB Actros Tow Truck with cross country vehicle >
< MAN crane truck >
< MAN cement mixer >
< Mack Granite Low Loader with JCB Backhoe >
< MAN Fire engine with water pump a.Light and Sound Mod. >
< MAN timber truck with loading crane and 3 trunks >
price:$7.85
Bruder Toys(2006-06-12)
Usually ships in 24 hours customer 's review (Whoohoo, I won!!!)    
(Still a Favorite Toy - after a year)    
(Fun Toy Line)   
(Breakable)  Every year the toy that the boy plays with first after opening all the others wins the "best toy of the year" contest. This was my first time winning! This has a lot of working parts on it and they are very easy to install and play with. Braden is 5 years old. But even his little brother Kolton (2 years old) was able to work the crane and put the jeep on and off. Everything on this is very sturdy even though many of the parts are quite small and flexible in their movements. My son received this Bruder tow truck with Jeep when he turned three. After nearly a year he plays with it every day. He puts the Jeep through different scenarios - it can be dragged by front wheels, lifted by crane, lifted by wheel clamp/chain mechanisms. The flat bed tilts up, the cab tilts forward to expose the engine. It is surprisingly realistic. The plastic is light weight but nothing has broken. The best part (for me) is that it makes no sound effects. It is kept indoors. My son got this toy for Christmas. He plays with it all the time. The neatest thing about it is that there are so many other construction toys in the line that share the same detail and scale. My son is 6 and never tires of these (nearly 2 months now). This truck breaks too easily to be used by the sturdy little boys who enjoy this kind of toy. Need some roadside assistance? This tow truck has a cab that tilts forward for kids to view the engine, a telescopic crane that swivels, folding mirrors, stabilizer arms and a flat bed that can be lowered to the ground to load the included off-road vehicle for transport. Rerations < MB Actros Tow Truck with cross country vehicle >
< MAN crane truck >
< MAN cement mixer >
< Mack Granite Low Loader with JCB Backhoe >
< MAN Fire engine with water pump a.Light and Sound Mod. >
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20 easy-to-assemble pieces < Caterpillar Construction Truck- Backhoe Loader >
< Mega Bloks CAT Articulated Dump Truck >
< Caterpillar Construction Truck - Excavator >
< Caterpillar Construction Truck - Dump Truck >
< Mega Bloks CAT Material Hauler >
< Mega Bloks CAT Super Tower Crane >
price:$11.95
Mega Brands America Inc.
customer 's review (Best backhoe for toddlers)   
(Great building toys)    
(Great Addition to a Fantastic Set of Megabloks)    
(OK, nothing great....) 
(Great for Construction Fans)    The Mega Bloks 7800 CAT Construction Backhoe Loader is a great toy for our son. It is well made and has a lot of details, such as a Caterpillar diesel motor in the engine compartment with a hood that hinges up for access. The design and quality of construction are very good. This is compatible with LEGO Duplo bricks. The front end bucket can be used to load a dump truck with pretend brick-rocks or actual small pebbles. Know what you're buying: this is not suitable for use outdoors in actual dirt, because the fine details that make this interesting will get messed up in the dirt. It is at home indoors with LEGO Duplo bricks and other medium sized toy vehicles and construction equipment.
The tires are very nice with interesting details such as actual metric sizes moulded into the sidewall. (Really!) The vehicle rolls well - straight and smooth - across a flat floor. This is the most realistic and functional backhoe loader I've seen for toddlers. We got my 3 year old son a lot of these Cat truck sets for christmas last year and he is still playing with them. They are building sets, which come apart, not regular trucks like another reviewer mentioned. I think that is one of the main plusses of these toys. You wouldn't believe the different combinations of trucks and vehicles my son comes up with by combining pieces from other truck sets. We took some of the tiny pieces and packed them away since we also have a one year old, but most of the pieces are just fine for both kids. I started this CAT collection 2 years ago when my boys were close to 2. I started with the Tower crane, grader, another truck that escapes me and the transport station. At 2 they were a bit too difficult to build alone; however by the time they were 2 1/2 to three, they were loving all of these and so were we! They are the BEST construction blocks for kids in my opinion. Far superior to LEGOS and a lot more fun. We have since added the backhoe, dump truck, articulated dump truck, material hauler and excavation site. The boys (who now just turned 4) build the most incredible,creative trucks and sites. As to the reviewer complaining the parts do not stay together, we have not had this problem unless the boys crash their vehicles together or get rough with them. They ARE building sets not traditional trucks and do have to be played with differently. That being said, the boys drive their trucks all over the room without a problem and play interactively with the other pieces of the sets-ramps etc. without mishap. We love this set and wish Megabloks had more add on and accessory kits so you could build more buildings or additional trucks like a cement mixer. My 2 1/2 year old son LOVES trucks...thought this was a fun. Not what I imagined and small. All the pieces keep falling apart. May just glue it together...OK, wouldn't recomend. I bought this for my son's 2nd birthday and he loved it. It is a little tricky for him to put together by himself but he has an older brother to help him. Caterpillar Construction vehicles are rough and rugged with multiple transformations. Each piece is used to re-configure another type of construction truck, so you can build and rebuild! Plus, each truck is equipped with a c-clip that allows it to haul other trucks. And with real rubber wheels and a working suspension, these trucks are ready for rough and tumble preschool play. Measures approximately 12". Rerations < Caterpillar Construction Truck- Backhoe Loader >
< Mega Bloks CAT Articulated Dump Truck >
< Caterpillar Construction Truck - Excavator >
< Caterpillar Construction Truck - Dump Truck >
< Mega Bloks CAT Material Hauler >
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Handmade from durable New England Hard MapleRealistic detailsDurable paint jobMagnets to attach other cars and vehiclesRecommended Age Range 2 to 5 Years < Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - Mavis >
< Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - Salty >
< Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - Lady >
< Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - Harold The Helicopter >
< Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - Percy The Small Engine >
< Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - Harvey >
< Thomas&Friends 60th Anniversary Henry engine >
price:$19.99
Learning Curve(2006-06-12)
customer 's review (Thomas Wooden Trains are amazing...)    
(fun for Thomas fans)   
(Great addition to a Thomas train collection)    
(Mavis Thomas train)    
(Mavis -->There's Only One Diesel with Sidebars!)    Encourages my 3 year old to use his imagination. It's great seeing him re-enact a scene from the TV show and movies with his trains. =) Of course, if you have a Thomas the Train lover, they'll love this train too. My nephew who is 2, immediately new which engine this was and hooked it right up to the rest of the train. This Mavis is a wonderful addition to any wooden Thomas train collection. My 4 year old son adores her, especially since we have several story books that feature Mavis. He loves the interconnections. Typical wooden train, takes a licken and keeps on Chugging..been through two rough children and is on its way to #3. What can you say about an engine who manages to get cheerful little Toby mad at her!
Mavis is a young, feisty diesel whose inexperience frequently gets her into trouble. That said, she *is* learning; and certainly after she shows her usefulness, she becomes one of the crew. (Even though she is a Diesel they don't hold that against her.)
Like all of Thomas' friends Mavis is sturdy and a great pal. She is also very useful in the development of 'made up' Thomas tales.
In appearance Mavis is black with the yellow markings around her square face. In addition, and for reasons unexplained, she has sidebars and a cow catcher which is certainly not standard quarry attire. It does mean, however, that she can substitute on Toby's line from time to time.
Four stars. Mavis is a nice, second-string engine. This Mavis is handmade from durable New England hard maple. Thomas Wooden Railway vehicles, track and destinations are not compatible with Take Along Thomas items. Assigned to the Farquhar Quarry Co., Ltd., Mavis is one of the hardest-working engines on the Thomas Wooden Railway System. Still, by her smile and bright eyes, we can tell that this six-wheeled, 3.25-inch-long worker bears her burdens cheerfully. Made of sturdy wood and plastic, black-and-white Mavis is part of a whole creative system of train-car characters, wooden tracks, and scenery based on the popular Thomas the Tank Engine book, television, and video series. She attaches to other cars via heavy-duty magnets. Like all Thomas Wooden Railway parts, Mavis carries a lifetime warranty.--Joan DeClaire Rerations < Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - Mavis >
< Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - Salty >
< Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - Lady >
< Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - Harold The Helicopter >
< Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - Percy The Small Engine >
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Full function RC boatTri hulled design for incredible stabilitySteerable prop drive system provides ultra handlingPerfect for pools, ponds, and small lakesOver 120 foot operating range < Kid Galaxy Hydro Racer Barracuda Boat >
< Kid Galaxy Coastal Patrol Barracuda Boat >
< Not a Box >
< Magic Tree House Collection: Books 1-8 >
< Gallop!: A Scanimation Picture Book (Scanimation Books) >
< Vtech - Kidizoom Digital Camera - Blue >
price:$4.31
Kid Galaxy
Usually ships in 24 hours Powerful four wheel drive moves him over the water, then even faster on land. This high-performance radio control amphibious Rover can go anywhere- dirt, pond or pool. Features sturdy 4x4 turf digging tires for land and wake forming paddle wheel treads for ripping through the water. Powerful full-function controller makes explorations on any surface just a touch away. Rerations < Kid Galaxy Hydro Racer Barracuda Boat >
< Kid Galaxy Coastal Patrol Barracuda Boat >
< Not a Box >
< Magic Tree House Collection: Books 1-8 >
< Gallop!: A Scanimation Picture Book (Scanimation Books) >
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Includes R2-D2 and new Anakin Skywalker minifigures!Jedi Starfighter measures 10" (25cm) long!153 Pieces < Anakin's Jedi Starfighter Lego Star Wars >
< LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader's TIE Fighter >
< LEGO Star Wars MagnaGuard Starfighter >
< LEGO Star Wars Clone Walker Battle Pack >
< LEGO Star Wars V-19 Torrent >
< LEGO Star Wars Imperial Dropship >
price:$26.99
LEGO
customer 's review (absolutely satisfied)     I was delighted to be able to buy this toy on line and have it delivered to my grandson in san francisco knowing that lego products give the correct balance between fun and learning . Here we have a toy that takes time to build teaching them patience and concentration and yet when assembled is gives scope to their imagination and develops their sense of play Thank you Lego you are a grandmothers dream. Blasting out of the new Clone Wars CG-Animated TV Series, its Anakin Skywalker's customized Jedi starfighter! Fight the forces of the Separatists and the dark side with flick-firing missiles, retractable landing gear and an ejection button for R2-D2. Rerations < Anakin's Jedi Starfighter Lego Star Wars >
< LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader's TIE Fighter >
< LEGO Star Wars MagnaGuard Starfighter >
< LEGO Star Wars Clone Walker Battle Pack >
< LEGO Star Wars V-19 Torrent >
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Includes 5 pre-designed layoutsSuggestion guide for destinations that wil fit easily into each layout34 pieces of trackHandmade with real woodRetail value of over $100.00 < Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - 5-in-1 Track Layout Pack >
< Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - Sodor Gift Pack with Henrietta >
< Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - Up&Away Expansion Pack >
< Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - Thomas the Tank Engine >
< Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - Track Adapter Pack #1 >
< Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - Figure 8 Set Expansion Pack >
price:$13.75
Learning Curve(2008-02-01)
Usually ships in 4 to 6 weeks customer 's review (Endless joy designing different track setups, thanks Thomas&Friends)    Whenever I babysit I would watch my Grandson playing more with his sister's play kitchen than his own toys, I decided he needed something of his own that held his attention. I purchased a few Thomas&Friends Train Sets, extra track connectors, extra cars, and extra engines. He loves the trains and now plays with them most of the time, his sister enjoys playing with him and helps him learn how to lay out the track. along with his Mom, Dad, and Grandparents. Everything you need to help little engineers build lots of track layouts in one convenient pack! Rerations < Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - 5-in-1 Track Layout Pack >
< Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - Sodor Gift Pack with Henrietta >
< Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - Up&Away Expansion Pack >
< Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - Thomas the Tank Engine >
< Thomas&Friends Wooden Railway - Track Adapter Pack #1 >
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< Hot Wheels Mega City Pack Exclusive Including Auto Center, Downtown District and Hot Wheels Harbor >
< Hot Wheels City Sets Fire Station >
< Hot Wheels 10 Car Pack - Styles May Vary >
< Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper >
< Build-A-Bear Workshop >
< Crayola Color Explosion Glow Board >
price:$26.75
Hot Wheels
customer 's review (I don't know)  
(about this price)  
(My kids like this toy alot)   
(Shop Around)   
(Overpriced but looks like fun)    I bought this for my 4 1/2 yr old car lover. The concept is cute but my son immediately opened it, put it together and then said, "It's not doing anything, what's it supposed to do?" He's used to cars going fast and doing stunts, there are no special effects with this toy other than to push a car around the street and put it in different garages. It puts me in mind of a dollhouse but for boys, they really have to use imaginary play to get into it. Anyway, my son will play with it for about 5 minutes before moving on to something else. He actually enjoys putting the streets together rather than pushing the cars around. I'm undecided about whether I would recommend this toy to others but I know I definitely wouldn't pay more than $20 for it. has anyone noticed they have the price for this toy LISTED right on the box in the picture??? It is supposed to be only $20! Amazon is crazy to allow us to see that and then try to charge us almost $50 for it! [...]
Second, my kids really like this toy. I just wish it was alittle more durable for little hands. It has several places to drive hot wheels and such and it really sparks the kids imagination. This toy is a hit here!
third, don't rate a toy by the costs, rate the toy based on the toy!!! Then let parents know that the costs is too high or better yet where to find it cheaper.
When people rate a toy poorly because of the cost of the toy, parents run across the toy other places where it is reasonably priced and avoid buying it due to bad reviews... COME ON PEOPLE... USE YOUR NOGGINS! Kids are missing out on great toys because of you! I am in the same mind as the previous commenter. This product is right up my 5 year old's alley, but shop around, you can get a much better deal than this! We just picked this up for $20 at the local discount chain store in town for a Christmas gift for my younger daughter. I can give it a more accurate review for durability and fun after she opens it but hope people will check around before paying three times the price here. Create an entire Hot Wheels metropolis with three city sets in one, including Auto Center, Downtown District and Hot Wheels Harbor. These easy-to-assemble sets let you build your Hot Wheels city any way you want.
Hot Wheels Mega City Pack:
Features on-street launcher, rising bridge, opening garage, vehicle booster and custom signsConnects to other city sets Rerations < Hot Wheels Mega City Pack Exclusive Including Auto Center, Downtown District and Hot Wheels Harbor >
< Hot Wheels City Sets Fire Station >
< Hot Wheels 10 Car Pack - Styles May Vary >
< Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper >
< Build-A-Bear Workshop >
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V-Drop? Super Velocity Track Set is a super-tall gravity set that hangs over the top of a door!It has a cool elevator that lifts a Hot Wheels? car all the way to the top!Its insane height and adjustable ramp gets Hot Wheels? cars to reach extreme speeds and catch sick air!Not for use with some Hot Wheels? vehiclesRecommended Ages 5 and Up < Hot Wheels V-Drop Super Velocity Track Set >
< Hot Wheels 10 Car Pack - Styles May Vary >
< Hot Wheels 4 Lane Raceway >
< HOT WHEELS Trick Tracks Triple Stunt Starter Set >
< Mattel Hot Wheels Trick Tracks Drop Tower Deluxe Stunt >
< Hot Wheels Starter Set >
price:$1.42
Mattel
Usually ships in 24 hours customer 's review (6-year-old likes it)   
(Very boring very quickly) 
(I bought it for my son, but My daughter loved it as well)   
(Hot Wheel Fun)    
(Just like the old Hot Wheels track)    My son picked this out. The permanent assembly was easy (5 minutes), and my son is able to take apart and put back together himself when done playing. He quickly tires of it when he uses the elevator (a bit slow for his taste), but he likes to drop the cars down manually. Overall, this Hot Wheels set is easy and stays together. I have a six-year-old and a nine-year-old; my youngest got this as a gift. It is easy to assemble and worked fine, but like most Hot Wheels toys, although the box and the ads look like it is an amazing, fun experience, once you drop a few cars down the track you it starts to dawn on you....is that it? They played with it for about five minutes and then moved on to other things. I ordered this set for my son mainly for the track as The other set he received for his birthday didn't have much and this set wasn't expensive. When I brought it out, however both my Son and Daughter had a great time with it for hours. I wasn't expecting this toy to have any educational value, whatsoever, but the kids immediately began experimenting with different ways to set up the ramp and seeing where the car went with different setups. essentially they made it into a Physics experiment.
One aspect of the toy which didn't work so well was the elevator. The plastic is a bit too soft for the elevator apparatus to work smoothly, I ended up having to shave down a bit of plastic. after I did, it worked flawlessly.
One other thing is that the cars are moving fast when they jump off the ramp. So watch out for your walls! Finally found a set that is NOT battery operated and loud. My son, 8 years old, loves it and the whole family joins in to create new and vaired tracks. I love that tracks from other sets can fit and the 'elevator' is great. We have had not one problem with the set. Remember when Hot Wheels didn't require batteries? The gravity powered tracks are still the best!
My kids got this for Christmas and love it! The track attaches to the top of a door, and a kid-powered elevator lifts and launches the cars down the track.
The V-Drop? Super Velocity Track Set is a super-tall gravity set that hangs over the top of a door! It has a cool elevator that lifts a Hot Wheels? car all the way to the top! Its insane height and adjustable ramp gets Hot Wheels? cars to reach extreme speeds and catch sick air! Not for use with some Hot Wheels? vehicles Rerations < Hot Wheels V-Drop Super Velocity Track Set >
< Hot Wheels 10 Car Pack - Styles May Vary >
< Hot Wheels 4 Lane Raceway >
< HOT WHEELS Trick Tracks Triple Stunt Starter Set >
< Mattel Hot Wheels Trick Tracks Drop Tower Deluxe Stunt >
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Cars come apart when they hit objects or each otherComes with 4 cones and 2 ramps to add to the funCrash head on and the roof; hood and a door will be dislodgedMash and hit the rear bumper and instantly the trunk and a door are popped openDrive busted up or push on the ejected parts to restore < Kid Galaxy RC Demolition Derby >
< Wild Planet Hyper Dash >
< Air Hogs Battling Havoc Heli - Havoc vs Yellow Stinger >
< Kid Galaxy RC Bump N Chuck Bumper Cars >
< Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper >
< EyeClops BioniCam >
< Energizer(R) Max(R) AAA Alkaline Batteries, Pack Of 12 >
< Energizer L92BP4 Battery, Lithium Aaa Photo Battery >
< Sony Rechargeable AAA 900 mAh NiMH Batteries >
< Lenmar 2-Hour AA/AAA Nimh Charger Kit >
< Sony Cycle Energy AAA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries (4-Pack) >
price:$17.48
Kid Galaxy(2008-11-05)
Usually ships in 24 hours customer 's review (Fun!)    My daughter has a lot of fun with these cars. They take a lot of batteries between the 2 cars and two remotes but she loves that they "crash" . We've found the included ramps to be a bit useless, but it's not why we bought the toy. It's nice because it's not hard to share when things come in a set of two =) Get real bang up demolition derby action anytime; anywhere. Just power up the cars and crash'em together or smash' em into objects. This fun set also comes with 2 ramps and 4 cones to add to the fun. Crash head on and the roof; hood and a door will be dislodged. Smash and hit the rear bumper and instantly the trunk and a door are popped open. Drive busted up or push on the ejected parts to restore. It's just smashing. Batteries required: 2 "AAA" vehicle and 3 "AAA" controller which are not included. Rerations < Kid Galaxy RC Demolition Derby >
< Wild Planet Hyper Dash >
< Air Hogs Battling Havoc Heli - Havoc vs Yellow Stinger >
< Kid Galaxy RC Bump N Chuck Bumper Cars >
< Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper >
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From the hit movie CARS comes DJ, a rockin' rideIt has voice, sounds and musicPlays one of four cool beats that kids get to selectBoth his eyes and mouth move to the grooveStreaming lights all around the toy add more trick to this cruising sweet ride < Mattel Pixar Cars DJ Rockin' Ride >
< Pixar Cars: Wingo >
< Pixar Cars: Sheriff >
< Pixar Cars: Lizzie >
< Pixar Cars: DJ >
< Pixar Cars: Mater >
price:$18.49
Mattel(2008-02-23)
customer 's review (DJ car)    
(Well built...several tunes to choose from.)    The car came fast and in great condition. My son is having a blst playing with him. Bought for a 3 year old who LOVES cars. This one has flashing lights and the tunes are fun. The tunes start either by rolling the car forward or by pushing the one speaker in the back of the car. The car is strong, axles are thick, I don't see it breaking. The fin on the back is good for him to grab on to and push around the room. If your kid likes cars and especially the scene with the tuners, "big DJ" is a good buy. The Pixar Cars DJ Rockin' Ride is inspired from the hit movie Cars. The popular and colorful tuner car DJ has voice, sounds and music to go with his tricked outlook. He plays one of four cool beats that kids get to select, both his eyes and mouth move to the groove. The streaming lights all around the toy add more trick to this cruising sweet ride. Rerations < Mattel Pixar Cars DJ Rockin' Ride >
< Pixar Cars: Wingo >
< Pixar Cars: Sheriff >
< Pixar Cars: Lizzie >
< Pixar Cars: DJ >
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