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Take Along Thomas and Friends Working Hard Set

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from: Learning Curve


we ordered this set in April 2008 as we liked the bridge and layout shown,but the set we received had a different layout to the picture(can now see correct photo is now shown, Sept 08);the track bridge consisted of 2 supports which didn't hold the track up for long once it started being played with!we sent it back for a refund as there were also a couple of faults with our set.
it looked a fun set,and the track does snap together well,and the track layout size is good value for money.
we now have a wooden set though which we prefer.

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Underground Ernie - Jubilee Pull Back

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from: Halsall

September 30, 2006
I bought a couple of these trains from a shop on ebay, and when they arrived I thought I'd been ripped off with cheap imported fakes, because the plastic was very flimsy, the stickers weren't stuck on straight, and as my son was pulling them back, the rear driving wheels kept coming off and disappearing up into the train. (Which, incidentally is held on by a screw with a triangular hole in the head, so you can't even unscrew it and glue the wheels in place, without much fiddling about with hair grips, pen-knives and nail files!).
My little boy was then given a couple more - bought from Amazon and from other 'legitimate' retailers, and we were very disappointed to find that these were of exactly the same poor quality.
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Tomy Track Master Thomas At Echo Cave Set

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from: Tomy


I bought a couple of these trains from a shop on ebay, and when they arrived I thought I'd been ripped off with cheap imported fakes, because the plastic was very flimsy, the stickers weren't stuck on straight, and as my son was pulling them back, the rear driving wheels kept coming off and disappearing up into the train. (Which, incidentally is held on by a screw with a triangular hole in the head, so you can't even unscrew it and glue the wheels in place, without much fiddling about with hair grips, pen-knives and nail files!).
My little boy was then given a couple more - bought from Amazon and from other 'legitimate' retailers, and we were very disappointed to find that these were of exactly the same poor quality.
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Take Along Thomas - Iron Bert

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from: Learning Curve


I bought a couple of these trains from a shop on ebay, and when they arrived I thought I'd been ripped off with cheap imported fakes, because the plastic was very flimsy, the stickers weren't stuck on straight, and as my son was pulling them back, the rear driving wheels kept coming off and disappearing up into the train. (Which, incidentally is held on by a screw with a triangular hole in the head, so you can't even unscrew it and glue the wheels in place, without much fiddling about with hair grips, pen-knives and nail files!).
My little boy was then given a couple more - bought from Amazon and from other 'legitimate' retailers, and we were very disappointed to find that these were of exactly the same poor quality.
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Tomy Steam Thomas

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from: Tomy


I bought a couple of these trains from a shop on ebay, and when they arrived I thought I'd been ripped off with cheap imported fakes, because the plastic was very flimsy, the stickers weren't stuck on straight, and as my son was pulling them back, the rear driving wheels kept coming off and disappearing up into the train. (Which, incidentally is held on by a screw with a triangular hole in the head, so you can't even unscrew it and glue the wheels in place, without much fiddling about with hair grips, pen-knives and nail files!).
My little boy was then given a couple more - bought from Amazon and from other 'legitimate' retailers, and we were very disappointed to find that these were of exactly the same poor quality.
Bearing in ... Read More:

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Wooden Thomas & Friends: Alfie

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from: Learning Curve


I bought a couple of these trains from a shop on ebay, and when they arrived I thought I'd been ripped off with cheap imported fakes, because the plastic was very flimsy, the stickers weren't stuck on straight, and as my son was pulling them back, the rear driving wheels kept coming off and disappearing up into the train. (Which, incidentally is held on by a screw with a triangular hole in the head, so you can't even unscrew it and glue the wheels in place, without much fiddling about with hair grips, pen-knives and nail files!).
My little boy was then given a couple more - bought from Amazon and from other 'legitimate' retailers, and we were very disappointed to find that these were of exactly the same poor quality.
Bearing in ... Read More:

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Hornby Trakmat Accessories Pack 3

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from: Hornby


I bought a couple of these trains from a shop on ebay, and when they arrived I thought I'd been ripped off with cheap imported fakes, because the plastic was very flimsy, the stickers weren't stuck on straight, and as my son was pulling them back, the rear driving wheels kept coming off and disappearing up into the train. (Which, incidentally is held on by a screw with a triangular hole in the head, so you can't even unscrew it and glue the wheels in place, without much fiddling about with hair grips, pen-knives and nail files!).
My little boy was then given a couple more - bought from Amazon and from other 'legitimate' retailers, and we were very disappointed to find that these were of exactly the same poor quality.
Bearing in ... Read More:

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BRIO 33456 Wooden Railway System: Grand Roundhouse

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from: Brio


We bought the roundhouse for our son when he was two and a half. He was thrilled with it initially and we would always find lost trains stored away inside it. However he has never really gotten the hang of it and he finds the doors very hard to manouver with the trains. I think the roundhouse without the doors would be better. We are hoping that as he grows older and plays differently with his Brio set he will start to use the roundhouse in stories and "pretend" games. This has to be one of the most durable of toys. My husband of 100kg has stood on the roundhouse without any noticeable damage. My son sits on the roundhouse, jumps off the roundhouse and generally abuses the roundhouse without any discernable wear.

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Tomy Thomas & Friends Motor Road & Rail Accessories: Road & Rail Tunnel

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from: Tomy


We bought the roundhouse for our son when he was two and a half. He was thrilled with it initially and we would always find lost trains stored away inside it. However he has never really gotten the hang of it and he finds the doors very hard to manouver with the trains. I think the roundhouse without the doors would be better. We are hoping that as he grows older and plays differently with his Brio set he will start to use the roundhouse in stories and "pretend" games. This has to be one of the most durable of toys. My husband of 100kg has stood on the roundhouse without any noticeable damage. My son sits on the roundhouse, jumps off the roundhouse and generally abuses the roundhouse without any discernable wear.

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Wooden Thomas & Friends: Expansion Track Pack With Exclusive Fearless Freddie Engine

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from: Learning Curve


We bought the roundhouse for our son when he was two and a half. He was thrilled with it initially and we would always find lost trains stored away inside it. However he has never really gotten the hang of it and he finds the doors very hard to manouver with the trains. I think the roundhouse without the doors would be better. We are hoping that as he grows older and plays differently with his Brio set he will start to use the roundhouse in stories and "pretend" games. This has to be one of the most durable of toys. My husband of 100kg has stood on the roundhouse without any noticeable damage. My son sits on the roundhouse, jumps off the roundhouse and generally abuses the roundhouse without any discernable wear.