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Wooden Thomas & Friends: Thomas the Tank Engine

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Wooden Toys
from: Learning Curve


I agree with the previous reviewer. These trains are not as well made or as durable as the ones which were made by Brio. I too am on the lookout for the few Thomas characters made by Brio we don't have.

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Le Toy Van Painted Wooden Barbarossa Pirate Ship

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Wooden Toys
from: Le Toy Van


I agree with the previous reviewer. These trains are not as well made or as durable as the ones which were made by Brio. I too am on the lookout for the few Thomas characters made by Brio we don't have.

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BRIO 33221 Wooden Railway System: Remote Control Engine Action Train

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Wooden Toys
from: Brio


Great fun the only problem was who was going to control the train. So we bought another!

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Wooden Thomas & Friends: Gordon the Big Express Engine

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Wooden Toys
from: Learning Curve


Great fun the only problem was who was going to control the train. So we bought another!

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Le Toy Van Wooden Bay Tree Dolls House

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Wooden Toys
from: Le Toy Van


Last Christmas my wife and I had a nightmare with a dolls house. Whilst putting it together we had to nail small tacks into the wood to secure it all together. We followed the instructions but the wood split and it looked a right mess. It put us off ...until now!

This dolls house is an absolute doddle to put together. There are no screws, nails, or glue (other than the screws to attach the metal end plates which act has hinges). The house essentially slots together, and the three window-boxes on each side secure the structure - resulting in a very sturdy wooden dolls house.

The windows are already on, and they are made from nice chunky wood. The colour is bright without being garish, and the one thing that struck me ... Read More:

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BRIO 33191 Wooden Railway System: Mallard Train Set

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Wooden Toys
from: Brio


Last Christmas my wife and I had a nightmare with a dolls house. Whilst putting it together we had to nail small tacks into the wood to secure it all together. We followed the instructions but the wood split and it looked a right mess. It put us off ...until now!

This dolls house is an absolute doddle to put together. There are no screws, nails, or glue (other than the screws to attach the metal end plates which act has hinges). The house essentially slots together, and the three window-boxes on each side secure the structure - resulting in a very sturdy wooden dolls house.

The windows are already on, and they are made from nice chunky wood. The colour is bright without being garish, and the one thing that struck me ... Read More:

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Wooden Thomas & Friends: James the Red Engine

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Wooden Toys
from: Learning Curve


My 3 year old (a great Thomas Fan) was given a Flair James as a present. He gives all his wooden engines a hard life! But, I must say the Flair toy has faired much much worst than all his older Brio engines (I understand that Brio no longer make Thomas toys), the paint finish has really flaked and worn away, the toy also appears to be much more flimsily held together -not screwed like the Brio engines and will need to be kept an eye on. Also from a purely 'Dad' perspective, the printing quality of the graphics on the toy are really poor. All in all, it should not be selling for the same price as the Brio version it replaced. Be warned!

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Pair of Snazzy Wooden Maracas

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Wooden Toys
from: Big Jigs


I bought these maracas for my little boy and like them a lot, they are very well made and painted. However, the photo is misleading in that you get just one pair and no choice is offered you as to colours. I'm just glad I got the yellow ones and not the pink!

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Ancient Fighting Machines - Trebuchet

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Wooden Toys
from: Interplay UK


I bought this model with the idea of helping my nephew build it and I have to say I have ended up with mixed feelings.

The Good
The wooden pieces are nicely finished, no splinters; the instruction booklet details all the pieces, so you can quickly tell if anything is missing; the glue included is of good quality and there's plenty of it and it also includes plans to lay out the initial pieces to ensure they are arranged correctly.

The Bad.
Although the design itself is good the actual construction concept is poor. Everything has to be glued together. Not only do you have to wait ages for the glue to dry thoroughly but gluing wood flat to flat is never going to be strong. Why not drill a few more holes and ... Read More:

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BRIO 30144 Wooden Toys: Shape Sorting Box

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Wooden Toys
from: Brio


I bought this model with the idea of helping my nephew build it and I have to say I have ended up with mixed feelings.

The Good
The wooden pieces are nicely finished, no splinters; the instruction booklet details all the pieces, so you can quickly tell if anything is missing; the glue included is of good quality and there's plenty of it and it also includes plans to lay out the initial pieces to ensure they are arranged correctly.

The Bad.
Although the design itself is good the actual construction concept is poor. Everything has to be glued together. Not only do you have to wait ages for the glue to dry thoroughly but gluing wood flat to flat is never going to be strong. Why not drill a few more holes and ... Read More: