I was debating between this and the National Products 6V Battery Operated Talking Train with Track and could not make up my mind. Price was the deciding factor here. This will be my 19 month old son's big Santa gift this year so we haven't seen it to it's full potential yet, but we have put Thomas together and here's what I can tell you so far:
Pros
- The sounds from Thomas are very crisp and clear. It does not sound garbled like some electronic toys can sound.
- Larger than expected! My son will fit very nicely on this. At 24lbs and 35" tall, there is plenty of room for him to grow and still enjoy this toy for years to come.
- Seems to be well made. We have not put the track together yet, so I can not speak to that, but Thomas himself is very strong and sturdy. I don't see any problems with that particular piece.
- Assembly (of Thomas) is easy enough. Takes a few minutes but there are a few different pieces to screw together, hook up, etc.
- I like that it doesn't require the track to work, but I was worried about it on our all-carpet floored house, and it had no problems. That is a very cool feature.
Cons
- There are no extra track pieces for this toy. I think that would be an awesome addition to make the track larger.
- The way you charge the battery seems like it will get old fast. You have to literally unscrew the seat, unscrew the battery "cover" pin, take the battery out, and THEN plug it into the wall adapter to charge. Then put everything back together again. There has to be an easier way to do this, right? My husband is thinking about cutting a hole in the side of Thomas to feed the charging port through but I'm against that. I guess we will just have to see how long this battery holds a charge for before I change my rating.
November 2015 Edit: I've decided to change my rating to 5 stars because this toy deserves it. The battery actually lasts a long time so my concern over charging the battery turned out to not be a big deal. Granted, this isn't something my son drives around constantly, but it's always in the corner if he wants to drive it around the room and "go on adventures." We haven't had the track set up for a while but it is easy to assemble and disassemble so I like that. Still would be fun to have extra pieces to make a huge track in the living room every once in a while. Glad we bought this.
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All aboard for fun!
Little engines can do big things! The Power Wheels Thomas with Track lets kids ride right in your living room. Fun styling, Thomas phrases and sounds, and toddler-friendly features will have them hopping aboard every chance they get. The push-button control switches make it easy for little ones to master. They'll easily learn when and how to start, go forward, steer, and stop. And the included track lets kids as young as 12 months old ride around (and around) before they're ready to "drive" around. Then, when they get older, they can steer Thomas on an off-track adventure!
Safety, durability, and quality
The Power Wheels Thomas ride-on has strong, wide tires that perform both on and off the track – perfect for indoor play! Its toddler-friendly features include push-button operation for easy stop and go, convenient footrests, a comfortable single rider seat and 6-volts of battery power for a fun but safe 1 mph maximum forward speed on track and 2 mph off track.
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Push button operation for easy stop & go. |
Press for fun Thomas phrases and sounds! |
Train works on or off the track. |
The only way to ride
Is your wanna-be driver looking to gain some behind-the-wheel confidence? We’ve got just the right Power Wheels vehicles—and so many new ways to ride—to empower them to hit the road! Kids at our Fisher-Price Play Lab put these vehicles to the test, so you can feel good giving your kid the thrill of independence as they drive off in in their very own ride-on car, truck or ATV. These battery-powered riding toys are built for hours of fun and endless backyard adventures for toddlers to more experienced drivers!
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Best Christmas Gift Ever!!!!!!
I looked at a lot of trains before making a purchase on this for my 20 month old son. HE LOVES IT!!! One thing that's different about this train in comparison to others that I saw is the footrest that comes with it. This makes it easy for the kids to climb on and also rest their feet as they ride.First night charged it for 18 hours as indicated. And the battery has so far lasted for days with kiddo having endless tons of fun. I also love that we can also put the tracks outside and have double fun in the warm weather.This was one of the best purchases made for him. It also rides off the tracks just fine.The only cons I have about this the train motor is loud. But it's a loudness that can be tolerated, and expected of a 6V motor.We love Thomas the train. This was a good buy. And delivery was fast. And it's so easy to assemble plus it came with stickers that the kids can enjoy pitting on. Fun all around.
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