As always with Brio products, this demands a high price tag - but that’s due to its high quality and durability - which then provides ‘value for money’
As a stand alone set it’s enough to keep the youngest ones entertained, but I’m guessing this is probably an add on to your existing set, which will add another level of play ideas.
Firstly - the bad (ish) points:
-It’s not motorised as promo videos would have you believe - yes it uses batteries, but that’s just for the sound and light functions that operate when you push it along (or use a motorised train to push from behind). I don’t see this a huge negative, as it will obviously require interaction with your child (or yourself), rather than them watching a motorised train going around the track by itself. But just be warned that the promo videos and videos on popular video based websites may have you believe it is a fully motorised train.
- When delivered the product was clearly visible, so if it’s a gift for a child - maybe best they aren’t around when it gets delivered. Again, this isn’t exactly a downside - it’s great for the environment as it’s one less cardboard box for recycling, but I suppose it’s just a little warning in case your little one is around.
So far our three year old is more interested in the trains and track rather than the play features offered by the platform (such as opening and closing doors, and having people wait on the platform). But I’m sure as ages a little, these additional features will provide an extra stimulus.
As with the vast majority of Brio branded toys, this is a great little set, it would be good as a starter set, and it’s really good as an expansion set, and going on past reputation - I’m sure it will last for years to come.
| Batteries | 2 LR44 batteries required. |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recommended age | 36 months - 7 years |
| Item model number | ABR33513 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Spatial Awareness |
| Language: | Italian, Slovak, Polish, German, Japanese, Swedish, English, French, Portuguese, Finnish, Danish, Czech, Spanish, Dutch, Norwegian |
| Number of Game Players | 1 |
| Number of pieces | 20 |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Material Type(s) | Wood |
| Remote Control Included? | No |
| Radio Control Number of Bands | 3 |
| Colour | Multi-color |
| Release date | 5 Oct. 2011 |
| ASIN | B004KU832S |
