Vehicle Reviews

My 4 grandchildren, (Boy and Girls, all 3 years old, and a 2 year old Girl) all have fun driving in the sand or dirt with these little Vehicles. I own almost all of Little Tikes Cars, Trucks, and "Diggers" and they provide hours of fun inside or out. They are safe, last forever, and clean-up like new. I have found that both boys and girls love digging and driving. It has given me much pleasure to watch them play.
The cart detaches a bit too easily, but I have never heard any complaints from the "Little" people.

My son owns MANY Little Tikes toys. All of which I love. This toy has been used to lug sand, to carry little action figures, to run over villainous monsters...you get the picture. He loves it. And I love that Little Tikes toys take a beating for years and come through shining brightly and ready for the next child.

I have a nephew who loves tractors.He just thought this was the neatest setup.He can push the tractor around and haul stuff in the wagon.It is made by Little Tikes which is a good brand to buy.It is very durable and with my nephew he can't even destroy it.(Not saying anything negative about my nephew that is.)He plays out in the dirt and hauls dirt or now at harvest time he hauls around corn which he has picked off ears he found in his uncle's field.If tractors are a hit with your child then this is a good gift.

I'm not sure why Amazon has their age recommendation set at age 4, but I bought this for my son at age 2 and he just LOVES it! He carries this thing around the house all the time, puts all his cars, stuffed animals, etc. in the trailer and pushes them for a "ractor ride." It's a bunch of fun to run this tractor over a large 8 cu. yard pile of dirt, load up the trailer, and off you go. It washes so easily and is just a bunch of fun for my little guy. You just can't go wrong with the durability and the fun factor on this one.

My 18th mth son loves tractors but he gets frustrated when the trailer comes loose from the tractor so easily (it does). I wish the trailer snapped into place behind the tractor. My son still carries the tractor around but hardly plays with the trailer.....

There is no better time of year to come together other than the first harvest, a time of jubilation and elation. Let our children join in on the good times; they have earned it! Red Tractor is convenient and easy to install. Less than the price of a thirteen-word coffee order, and your kids will love you for it. Sturdy, reliable, and from a great company. If you want to start your children on the path to agriculture and government buyouts which can be very lucrative, or if you are just a city slicker who admires the grit of those country folk and yearns for the chance to genetically perfect corn, only to be shot down in the name of nature, then this product is for you! My son Thomas, aged of eight years of age, loves it. Rides it every day in our front yard. Very durable.

I bought this for my two year old to go with his Big Set. The battery is in the coal car and its' lid/cover keeps coming off! I have taped it on to keep my son from playing with a battery and that works for about one day. All the other trains that we have of this set have battery compartments in the bottom and you need a screwdriver to get to them. I do not like this James set. There are others that are better.

My 3 year old loves playing with his Tomy Thomas Train Set so we bought him this to expand his original set. The Thomas engine in the original set took a lot of abuse from my toddler and it continues to run fine. However, the battery for James is pulled behind it in the tender car. There is a wire that connects the car to the engine. This wire broke after about two weeks of play so the engine doesn't run any more. The only good news is that my son is able to hook up the cars that came with this to his Thomas train to make a longer train.

My recommendation for younger children would be to buy Percy. The battery for Percy goes inside the engine, just like Thomas.
I think James would be fine for older children who can handle it more carefully.

James the Red Engine,

The small pamphlet that comes with it to show how to insert batteries is misleading and incorrect.

Using only diagrams (with no words) it shows how to lift the cover of the caboose to insert one battery. The diagram also shows how to lift the cover of the locomotive to insert a second battery. Squeeze from both sides and lift up. Tried it, it wouldn't lift up. Used a knife to force the 2 parts of the locomotive to separate but luckily stopped short of breaking it. Finally used a screw driver to unscrew 4 screws on the bottom of the locomotive ... 7 parts came out ... what a mess, but wait ... there was no place to insert a battery either! Took me half an hour to put it together again while my 3-4 kid hovering around. What a relief when I finally flicked the switch on and the train wheels started to move. My son loves it.

These batteries are simply the best rechargeable standard batteries available. The charge seems to last an amazing amount of time, and recharging only takes 15 minutes. How can you go wrong? Great for digital cameras that use AA batteries.

The Rayovac IC3 batteries are by far the best and longest lasting batteries I have ever used. In the past I have used Lithium and alkaline batteries in my digital camera. After 20 shots using the built-in flash the batteries would be dead but the Rayovac IC3 batteries just keep going. When they die, just charge for 15 minutes and they're ready to go.

I recently purchased the Rayovac Rechargable batteries and 15minute charger. I had a little problem with the charger not recognizing the batteries and with a little twisting, it worked fine. I emailed Rayovac to see if this was a flaw and they said they were sending me a new one and also including a mailer to send the old one back. The customer service representative said she didn't want me having problems in the future. WOW!!! You cannot buy that kind of customer service these days. The other great feature is the batteries charge in 15 minutes or less, compared to my energizer charger that cost the same and charges in 14 HOURS, that is hours not minutes.

My mom gave this dump truck to my 4 year old son for Christmas. He absolutely loves it. We have four boys under the age of 7, and they have all played with it. It has been run into walls and pushed a million miles already. This is a very durable toy. I was afraid it might be fragile when we first got it, but boy was I wrong. Good, strong plastic. Also has such bright colors, my kids love it!!

I used the age guidelines to purchase this truck as a birthday gift for an avid 'truck enthusiast' turning 3yrs old. Once it had arrived I knew right away it would be too simple for this little boy. The manufactuer's age printed on the box is 'for children from 2 years old'. I do have a 22month old who I know will love it as a Christmas gift or upcoming birthday.
If you have a three year old or older who has not really played with toy trucks..I'm sure they will love it too.

When I first looked at the Bruder toys two years ago, the cost seemed too high. But after looking at what else was available, I decided to try the dump truck for my two boys. We have been very happy with the quality and durablity. The truck has been taken to the park sandbox several times a week for two summers now and after the dirt is sprayed off it still looks like new. I really am amazed at how well it has held up. The wheels, the dumper, and the cab opening work as beautifully as they did when it was new.
The truck is about 13 inches long 8 inches high and 7 inches wide. The dumper not only dumps but also swivels from one side to the other. The cab opens up from the top (the red and black part) to show seats inside.
My boys love this toy, they are 3 and 6. Several of our girl -friends that come over to play love this dump truck as well.

These durable, well-constructed wooden puzzles are a big hit with the 18 months + crowd. I believe my son's love of trucks started with this educational puzzle. The pieces are easy for little hands to grasp with the attached pegs, the puzzle is easy yet developmentally sound for toddlers and definitely worth the money. Do yourself a favor though--get a puzzle holder if you plan on purchasing a few of these types of puzzles...

We purchased this for our sons, after finally finding it @ Toys'R'Us.

The toy is beautifully hand-made -- as well as perfectly put together, however, it does chip very easily...

Being that usually a child, as young as 1 1/2 will begin using puzzles, if interested; I think they should coat the puzzle a little better to avoid the various bumps and scraps it might encounter..

Other then the slight chipping after less than a month, it is a very nice puzzle, which is actually easier for our kids to play with then the regular flat puzzles...I think it was a very good idea for motor skill improvement...

This is a nice puzzle, but I perfer the Jumbo Knob Puzzle Farm. The Jumbo Knob Puzzle has a knob instead of a peg and it is easier for little children to grasp.

This puzzle will do just fine though, .... The edges are smooth and the base of the puzzle is thick enough that it is not going to break.

My helicopter is way cool! It has a great winch line that pulls my rescue heroes to safety, and it shoots water to the big fire on top of the roof.

My son is a huge Rescue Hero fan. I searched everywhere to find this toy for his birthday (the only toy he asked for) and finally found it at a Toys R US store an hour away from home. (It was sold out online.) He loved this toy when he received it and it quickly became a favorite. After only two months of play, the top of the helecopter broke off. Not much was holding it on so I wonder why it didn't break off sooner. We are now waiting for a different model to come out.We will purchase another Helecopter for the Hero's as my son insists they "need" it.

We got our 4 year old this helicopter as a birthday present. It's great! Not too noisy, and no batteries required. It's entirely powered by Preschooler Energy. Kids can spin the rotors by pumping a button, fire water cannons (which will get lost, but who's counting?) and rescue toys using a winch.

Even after Christmas with all the new toys, the helicopter has not been forgotten. Even Barbie has taken it for a spin. ;-)

I appreciate the previous reviews, however, we were very unsatisfied with this engine. It takes just one AAA battery, which unfortunately does not give it very much power. It was unable to pull even one car up our viaduct bridge. Also, we got it for our 2 year old. Because you cannot free wheel (meaning that you can only play with it when the battery makes it move- your child is not able to move the train himself), my son was always jamming the gears. We ended up going to the store and purchasing the Thomas engines- much more durable and they run on AA batteries for more power.

I would like to say, however, that Brio products are the best. All of our tracks and accessories are Brio, and the company will take any of their products back with no questions asked (which is what we did).

This is a great addition to the train sets!
It works well and is very simple and fun. If you are like me and look for toys that are fun, easy to play with and have more than one button to push, train toys are the ones to get. I want toys that inspire creativity and exploration. Train toys are it.

This little toy adds a new dimension to train fun! My son (2 1/2) is able to make the train go and stop and has a ball controlling where the train goes. Like the previous poster I have to say that I have noticed him showing an increased interest in how to work the levers and pulley's and things that go with the train in order to control the train. A great piece.

I added this engine and track segment to my set and increased my kids' enjoyment thoroughly. By adding this engine (which at first I hesitated because of the cost), I've noticed that my kids tend to "work" the tracks more in order to get the engine to where they want it to go. That is, they'll make sure the switches are in place and the bridge in is in the proper position to make sure the train continues on without interruption.

The engine is powered by a single AAA battery and is capable of pulling 4, maybe 5 cars when the battery is fresh. As you continue running the engine and the battery wears down, you'll notice the engine having a harder time pulling the same number of cars, particularly going up hills; you'll have to remove a car or two to keep the engine moving around the track.

The track segment is quite ingenious. The red lever raises and retracts a small plate which tells the engine to stop and go. When the plate is raised, it presses a small button on the bottom of the engine which effectively cuts the battery. Although this could certainly be controlled by the toggle switch on top of the engine cab, the red lever on the side of the track is more fun and can be set before the engine arrives.

This is the coolest plane. It flies so easy and I can fly it right in my backyard. It flies for about 4 minutes and then you have to let the battery cool for a minute and it recharges really fast.

Finally, a plane that I can fly at my schools gym. and outside.

Called the company to get extra batteries. Wish they carried them on Amazon.

Not a bad toy but wish it was more durable and powered.

I am writing this review to voice a contrary opinion to one of the above. This is one toy that makes sense to have a handle. With the handle, you can actually make the plane fly along and gun down helpless joes on the ground. This is similar to the patriot grizzly, which was also an excellent toy. My only complaint is that the missles were not controlled by a trigger as on the grizzly.

Also, the wild weasel figure was nice, it was great to see they rescued the poor guy from Built to Rule land. All in all, a very fun toy, much better than shipwreck's boat and much much cooler than the tigerhawk.

Why does Hasbro insist on putting handles and grips on the bottom and rear of thier toys? This takes away from the look and feel of the toy. Take the Night Adder. Where the landing gear should be, you have a handle so the person looking at the plane can "fly it" then pull a trigger to make the rear cockpit spin. I personally would rather move different features on my own. The Addre does look cool. But Hasbro let us down with this one. Think about it before you spend your money.

I'm not going to say much about this new Cobra jet, but what I will say is that this vehicle is a welcome addition to the Cobra air force. Playwise, its got room for 2 figures and comes with an awesome rendition of Wild Weasel, a classic pilot from the old 80's Joes. It has a rotating gunners cockpit, 4 reciprocating guns, retractable wings, and a firing missile launcher. Working lights and sounds are an added feature, so you really get alot for your money. This toy is fun for both kids and collectors. Buy them up and give the Joe's new Tigerhawk plane a run for its money.