Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Best backhoe for toddlers) 『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.』
(Great building toys) 『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.』
(Great Addition to a Fantastic Set of Megabloks) 『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.』
(OK, nothing great....) 『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.』
(Great for Construction Fans) 『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".』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Another "Bob the Builder" Must Have!) 『What child doesn't want another "Bob the Builder" character? I purchased all of these when my daughter was 4, and now my 3 year old son loves them! They are played with very roughly by two young kids, and only the forklift has broken. These even go in the bathtub, and they hold up great! Great product, meant for real play!!』
(Roley by Bob the Builder) 『Very cute but too small to play "construction" with for a 3 1/2 yr old who loves trucks and machines and everything "Bob the Builder". Held my grandson's interest for only a few moments. Cute toy. Seems well built. Wish it was much bigger.』
(Roley review) 『The characters from Bob the Builder are my 3yr olds favorites toys. He plays with them everyday and I am often required to participate.』
(solid) 『all the diecast Bob the Builder toys are the way to go. My son has the whole "team" and he loves them. The magnetic roller trailer attaches just like the Brio trains simple for a todler to do so more time to play. The "talking" plastic Bob the Builder toys are junk. We had to put them away (hidden) because they fall apart with even the gentalest play. Unless you want to keep puting something back together and deal with a disapointed little one, stick with the dicast.』 『Your little builder can enjoy hours of "constructive" play with this colorful Bob the Builder character. Push Roley along to get the job done - he comes with working rollers and a magnetic accessory. Vehicle includes a Bonus Collector Card. Collect all the Bob the Builder Take-Along Vehicles.』
price:$0.39
Learning Curve
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Up and away) 『Very nice. These help add dimension to your train table, allowing you to create roller coasters to teach your kids about gravity. They're pretty cool.』
(Great toy good price) 『We've been buying Thomas trains and accessories for almost 3 years now and this was a great addition to an already plentiful collection.』 『Use the Stacking Risers to quickly and easily add different levels of elevation to your layouts! 』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (It's James, you'll have to like him) 『My 2 years old son doesn't realy care about the sound it makes from this train. Although he does play with this toy, only because it's James. I have hardwood floor for my house, and this toy is so sensitive that every time I walk near it the sound goes off. And for some reason if you didn't put it in the right position at night, the sound will go on all night.』
(He is vain, but fun I have to admit.) 『Nice train. He has a little toot horn and your toddler has to push the train along the track to make it chugg so it encourages play.』
(good addition to others Thomas train series) 『My almost 3 yo son love to play with James. but he is not very interested in light and sound yet』 『Collect all of the new Lights and Sounds engines and playsets, featuring deluxe interaction with your favorite Island of Sodor friends. Hear the train sound and see the headlight glow! The faster he rolls, the faster he chugs! Learn more about each engine as they enter the Take Along Thomas Knapford Station with "engine ID recognition". Take Along vehicles, track and destinations are not compatible with Thomas Wooden Railway items.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Pixar Car: Bling-Bling McQueen) 『The Bling-Bling McQueen Car is attractive and sturdy. It engages the child in creative "racing" play.』 『It's fun to collect these 1:55-scale, die-cast action-sized vehicles! All your favorite characters from the Disney/Pixar movie, CARS』
price:$1.99
Chicco
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Owned for 4 years and its still running...Great Beginner RC!!) 『After seeing the reviews, I decided to write mine, I see most folks who rated this toy a 1 star said it didn't work, maybe it was a bad batch but I've had this car for 4 years now and it still works like new!!! The only down part is the amount of batteries it takes. Both of my sons are 3 and 5 and they have ran the car through the wringer (threw it, hit walls, sent tumbling down the steps, etc.). I highly recommed this as a child's first introduction to RCs. Your kids will love it, out of all the toys I've given away or thrown out, this one and the Chico Jeep RC has been a keeper.』
(Great car) 『I read the other posted reviews and almost did not buy this car but I am glad I did. My 6 month old loves it and it works great. It is just what a first car should be: easy to use, not fancy, durable. If you are looking for a first remote car for your child I think this car is great and my son thinks so too.』
(Cheap product) 『This toy was bought for our son when he was about two. It has never worked properly. The batteries die only after a couple of short uses. We could live without this toy! It is currently no longer played with. 』
(Wish I Could Still Retun It) 『I loved this car for my son, who had a great time playing with it twice until the car died. I cannot figure out what happened because the batteries are brand new. From reading these reviews, I am assuming that it may have been left on and the 6 required batteries are now garbage. I have never come across a child's toy that doesn't have a power save mode. This car is poorly made and if I had saved the packaging, I would definitely bring it back. For now, it is just a push around toy...it's cute the way the remote fits into the car, but it's comepletely useless now.』
(Good, but high maintenance) 『This little car is peppy and lots of fun, easy for a two-two-year-old to handle. My only complaint is that every time she wants to play with it, the thing needs new batteries. If the car is not stored with its switch in the "off" position, it dies.』 『Perfect for your child's very first battery-operated remote control vehicle, this colorful car comes with kid-friendly controls. Drive it in four directions: forward straight, reverse straight, forward to the left and forward to the right. Attach the car's remote control onto the top of the car when not in use to keep everything together. Also, its antenna becomes a handy carry handle. Requires 2 "AA" alkaline batteries (not included).』
price:$0.71
Learning Curve
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (oh poop, won't scoop) 『The first thing my son wanted to do was scoop dirt with 'ol Alfie, but alas, you can't, its a solid scooper!
After picking around at it later, I discovered that it has a magnet inside, probably to be used with other overpriced Thomas the Train accessories.
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(Alfie is adorable) 『Best of all Alfie can with the DVD!!! I can say... as with all other Thomas toys, My son loves it. Alfie does rotate on the base - so that is a plus!』
(My Son Loves Alfie) 『Alfie is a bright green excavator who makes even the toughest job in the quarry look easy. He is friendly, helpful and loves to do all the dirty work. In fact, his favorite expression is "more dirt means more fun". Alfie is perfect for any off track adventure and he can be seen in the "New Friends for Thomas" video.
As with all the newer additions to the Thomas line, Alfie's construction is very sturdy. His movable arm carries magnetic cargo, and my son often pairs Alfie up with Jack for "construction work" on the lines around the Island of Sodor.
Highly recommended!』
(A great toy but...) 『My 2.5 year old son was so excited to get Alphie, it was all he talked about for weeks. While the toy is cute and durable like all of the Thomas Friends, we were both very disappointed to discover the scoop is a solid piece instead of a hollow working scoop. He still plays with Alphie all the time but comments from time to time that Alphie's scoop is "broken".』
(glad you got it right) 『alfie is an excavator not a backhoe. i know this because construction vehicles are my hobby and trucks and trains with faces』 『Alfie is an excavator who makes even the toughest job in the quarry look easy. He is friendly, helpful and loves to do all the dirty work. His favorite expression is "more dirt means more fun".
Lifting arm carries all magnetic cargo. As featured in "New Friends for Thomas" video.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (A Happy Dad) 『This is one of those purchases where you really don't know what you will truly get until you get it. To my suprised, it was easy to set up, my two year old loved it for his 2nd birthday party. Overall, it was a great purchase and easily much cheaper than The actual Thomas the Tank Engine set and just as much fun according to my son. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who, like me, has a child who is in loved with trains and anything related to trains or choo choo train as he would say.』
(A lot of fun) 『This toy is a lot of fun. The assembly was easy even though the instructions were not always clear. The battery needs to be charged for 16 hours before usage. The train as well as the tracks are all plastic but seems durable. Baby figured out the buttons easily and is loving her ride.』
(Perfect gift for 2 year old...) 『We bought this train for my son's second birthday. We had a party with 10 kids there and they all loved taking turns on the train. My son rides it everyday and likes to pretend he's "fixing" it with his tools. I though it was easy to assemble and we haven't had any problems with the battery staying charged.』
(Train Lover's Mom) 『Our 2yo son love's this train and rides it everyday. The train moves at a fun, quick pace. Be sure your child sits in the middle of the seat or the caboose "derails" easily. The track is somewhat "bumpy" compared to another train we had, but moves along steadily.All in all, a great buy and lots of fun.』
(2 year old LOVES this train) 『We bought this for our granddaughter about a year ago when she was about a 1 1/2 years old as something to do at Grandma&Grandpa's house. She rides this EVERYTIME she comes over. She is now 2 1/2 and almost can put the track down without help. This is a great ride and we are glad we bought it!』 『Choo-choo! Little engineers will love chugging around the oval track (included) or any smooth hard surface. Press the button and listen to the engine's whistle and other electronic train sounds. Lift up the lid of the "caboose" and stash a teddy or doll inside to enjoy the ride. Push-button on/off switch is easy to operate; maximum speed of 1.5 mph is safe for toddlers. Wiring, motor and gearbox are totally enclosed. Some adult assembly required. Adult supervision recommended. Requires a "6V" rechargeable battery and charger for train (included) and 2 "AA" batteries for sounds (not included). Train measures 53.5" x 15.75" x 18"; oval track measures 76" x 93" when set up. Holds up to 45 pounds.