How is it a Boy Scout Train? My son is only 3. It looks like a cool set, but we're not involved in Boy Scouts. Thanks for your help!
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My grandson isn't in boy scouts either. The train is neat. Functional looking cars engine smokes while works and goes forward and backwards. The fast track is really nice so I highly recommend it
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It IS a cool train, whether you're in Scouting or not. The tender, and caboose have BSA markings, decoration, the boxcar has the BSA Oath, and there is a BSA/Lionel collector's patch. My grandsons really, really liked the set, and have a lot of fun with it. BSA connection was 100 year commemorative.
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It's only the name of the train. It commemorates and celebrates the Boy Scouts. You don't have to be a Scout to own one and you don't become a member by buying one.
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It is a very cool set, but I wouldn't suggest this set for a three year old. This is a full o-gauge electric train with a lot of intricate and little parts, meant for older kids and adults. Lionel does however, make a lot of G-gauge sets that are battery operated and perfect for a smaller kids including a Polar Express set.
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I called Fisher Price and the first rep said she did not know. i had to call a second 800# and the rep said the train is stand alone, other engines do not work on the track. What a bummer!! My son won't be too happy. i think the "take along" sets have other engines you can add . Wish i knew before i bought this.
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My son is 3 years old and has played with it every day since Christmas day. He thinks he is a chef. I had bought pots, fake foods, plates and utensils for him to get the full use out of the kitchen. He seems to like it enough to play with it. He is tall and I thought this would be an issue but it's pretty perfect for him, no complaints at all. Good luck.
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I bought the train set last year. It is designed to be built up inside the tree. It attaches to the midway up the tree and goes around in a circle. I just left it on the floor and it worked ok. My two year old loved it, but it was tedious putting the train on the track every time. I just bought a different type of train at toys r us. Its design for the floor. The pieces for this train are small and fragile.
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Did you buy the set as one? It should have come with the table topper...they are two boards that were in the box upon purchase. If you bought it "second hand" and don't have the toppers, try calling Toys R Us...Imaginarium is their brand. I bet you can buy the toppers. But really, our kids never use the roads and such...the train covers up too much of it anyway. If you just have a flat surface the train would work all the same. I know it looks neat but reality is the train gets played all the time but cars on the road and such...not really. There just isn't a lot of space for the cards to roam while the track is set up.
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It's a really small set. It will work, but, my son was really disappointed. Wish we would of taken all the money we spent on all the different train sets and bought the Thomas set that sells for $400.
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Personally, I wouldn't recommend it, but to each their own. Just as Triplethreat suggested, it is about the ability to understand...occasionally I have to tell my 3 year old (that is 32 lbs) to be still. If she gets into the ride and starts to lean, it throws off my balance and can be quite dangerous going around turns (especially passing others on the trails.) Also, keep in mind other factors, such as things being kicked, or splashed up in their face, and them not being able to tell you. Just my opinion, but I would get an inclosed one until your kiddo is a bit older.
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I actually bought this toy, for my 3 year old. He loves it! But he also is playing with his 6 year old brother. I think it just depends upon your child and what his interests and likes are. But I would buy it again for my 3 year old.
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I have a couple of the basic sets as well as the construction set. The more sets they have the more they can make. I recommend starting with the basic set and see how they like it and build from there. My grandchildren 3-13 all love it!
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My son is three and loves racing his cars on this track. Every new car goes on it immediately. So, I would ask "Does your child like to run his own races?" "Does your child like watching the loser get flung off the track?" I would potentially get this as a gift for an 8 year old, if they like Hot Wheels/ Matchbox cars. Race Grooves does Hot Wheels videos and here is his video review of this toy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GocrGNRqfeg - I am not related to Race Grooves - merely a fan of his Hot Wheels Youtube videos as is my 3 year old - Also, it hooks up with standard orange tracks so we added some pieces for a longer run for the winner as well as we built a Megablock tunnel for the winner to run through My son is three and loves racing his cars on this track. Every new car goes on it immediately. So, I would ask "Does your child like to run his own races?" "Does your child like watching the loser get flung off the track?" I would potentially get this as a gift for an 8 year old, if they like Hot Wheels/ Matchbox cars. Race Grooves does Hot Wheels videos and here is his video review of this toy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GocrGNRqfeg - I am not related to Race Grooves - merely a fan of his Hot Wheels Youtube videos as is my 3 year old - Also, it hooks up with... » Read More My son is three and loves racing his cars on this track. Every new car goes on it immediately. So, I would ask "Does your child like to run his own races?" "Does your child like watching the loser get flung off the track?" I would potentially get this as a gift for an 8 year old, if they like Hot Wheels/ Matchbox cars. Race Grooves does Hot Wheels videos and here is his video review of this toy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GocrGNRqfeg - I am not related to Race Grooves - merely a fan of his Hot Wheels Youtube videos as is my 3 year old - Also, it hooks up with standard orange tracks so we added some pieces for a longer run for the winner as well as we built a Megablock tunnel for the winner to run through « Show Less
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this toy is also selled with a racetrack and an extra vehicle...I have seen it in the alextoys website...you should also check it out..I bought this 4 set vehicle for my son and I am very happy with it...but I would have loved to know about the existence of the one that I am telling you because that set its more complete than this one...Greetings!
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I think your almost 5 year old would love it. It has play value beyond the age suggestion and would help spur your almost 5 year old into different types of imaginative play. My youngest great-nephew, who is 4, loves it. But his older brother, who is 7, loves it too and together they play happily for a few hours. If those 2 high energy boys can actually play together for a few hours, it makes me believe the toy has lots of play value. I hope this helps.
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Thank you for the info,P@BL((). I purchased these for 3 Grandsons. Forwarding this to them. Also bought other models of Lego's Techno Line. No complaints from the 3 boys.
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A friend of mine and I have this train. He actually had it first, and I bought it after because I like it so much. I am in the same situation as you. He says he buys extra track from a reseller, and will be sending me his information today. I will post the answer shortly.
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WOW...Guess your daughter will have a special spot in heaven with that many boys!!! Crazy. I thought the set was pretty well made. Hope he likes it. Maybe my grandson will like it better next summer. He is totally into video games and proclaims to be "a GAMER"! LOL Oh to shop for all those kids...must be crazy and very expensive.
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Take n Play sets do NOT have motorized engines. The motorized sets are Trackmaster sets. Didn't know this originally so we started with a mixed bag. They also don't fit the same on the tracks. The Take n Play are a bit narrower tracks. Both types so of fit on the tracks, but not exactly as designed. But the kids are now nearly 3 and they both play with the non-motorized ones more. I guess at this point they like being involved with the train, not just watching it. They started playing with them last May when I purchased their first set. Adam lives for 'Thomas', Abi likes Thomas and play with it a lot, but splits her time with Barbie. Check out the traveling Thomas the Engine that goes to various cities. A great day of events!
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It would be great for a 4 year old boy who likes football. We did send this product back because we were worried our two teenage boys would break it. The manufacturer of this product is very concerned about quality, however, and assured me that it would have stood up to our big guys. Hope this was helpful. Enjoy