Editorial Review

With this carry bag, your little ones can take their pal Thomas the Tank Engine and all his railroad buddies with them wherever they go. Made of sturdy, washable, reinforced vinyl, the 15- by 7- by 3-inch blue case has pictures of Thomas, Percy, James, and Henry on the front and plenty of space inside for all of them and the tracks they need to keep running. There are small pouches for storing different parts and both a carrying handle and a shoulder strap for transporting the set. This carry bag is a crucial accessory for the tank engine on the go. --Rob Lightner ... Read more

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We Love It
My son got this case for his 2nd birthday along with the Figure 8 trian set.He loves it and is so funny trying to carry it around the house.I think it is a great way to carry and store the trian set.I dont know what we would do w/o it.I dont know just how durable it will be because it is still new.I do know that we liked it so much that we recommended it for a gift to another 2 year old and he loves it as well.Basically it has been a big hit all around!!!

THOMAS CARRY BAG
My son received this bag for Christmas 2001, it is very poor quality. It is not durable, the straps tore loose from the bag with in just a few months. If your child is anything like mine, Thomas goes everywhere he goes. This bag cannot handle the wear and tear. If your looking for something to carry your train set in you need to look further.

A utilitarian case for your treasures!
This carry bag, although functional, could definitely stand some improvements. My 2-year old adores his wooden trains and requires us to bring them along wherever we go. My biggest beef with the product is the lack of dividers or any type of organization. Inside, there are a few pockets suitable for holding a few engines/cars, but otherwise the bag is just a flimsy, rectangular piece of plastic. It's great for just throwing some wooden track into and getting on your way, but it would be better if there were separate compartments for curved & straight track and maybe an accessory or two. I gave it three stars across the board, but we have not had it for very long so I cannot vouch for the product's durability.
BOTTOM LINE: If you've got to have a Thomas bag for your trains & track that travel, this is about your only option. But I'd recommend you save your [money] and throw them in a small duffel. ... Read more

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FUN IN SMALL SIZE
WE CHASE MY CAT AND DOG. THIS IF FUN. BATTERY LAST LONG TIME. I WANT 2 MORE TO TAKE TO MY FRENDS HOUSE. OK MOM?

BEST GIFT FROM GRANDMA - THANK YOU

Fun Toy
We got 4 of these and they run good. My sister cant stop laughng when they spin and do wheeles. Great toy.

spinning fun
ITS GREAT AND THE BATTERIES LAST A LONG LONG TIME.

Cool!
This car is way cool! Me and my brother race em and chase our cat all over the house!

Great Item - Great Price
Loads of fun. My kids went crazy. You'll love it. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Kids may remember Bertie the Bus as Thomas the Tank Engine's worthy opponent in a race where the two become good pals. At least that's how this 3.5-inch-long, bright red, fresh-faced bus appears in one of W. Awdry's preschooler books, Thomas and Bertie. Now kids can include Bertie in their Thomas Wooden Railway System, a creative assemblage of sturdy vehicles, tracks, and scenery all based on the popular Thomas the Tank Engine book, television, and video series. As a bus, Bertie travels separately from most of the system's train-car characters. But he's always greeted as a welcome friend at railway crossings or station parking lots. Like all parts of this high-quality toy system, Bertie carries a lifetime warranty. --Joan DeClaire ... Read more

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Thomas' Loyal Friend
We recently purchased a road expansion pack for my son's Thomas train layout and Bertie was included. He's got bright red paint and a pleasant smile, and his road expansion set makes a nice addition to the train set. My son has several of the Thomas vehicles and they provide him with hours of fun play. Purchase Bertie or any of the other fine Thomas products for your children. They will definitely have hours of fun playing with them.

My little boy loves it!
My son is in love with trains. Thomas is his favorite show by far, but he'll watch anything with trains, even documentaries. And one of his favorite stories is the race between Thomas and Bertie. So we got him this for Christmas. He loves it. He has a little train mat with tracks and stations on it, so he plays and plays. If you have a Thomas fan, this is sure to be a winner.

choo choo
Bertie is nice. He has no magnetic pieces so he won't hook to other things. Nice 16month old tries to use him on the train track which does work but he wasn't really meant for that and can be hard to push on the track. ... Read more

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magnificent
it was so awesome because u cood flip it and dit still is strong and sturdy it is the most coolest radio conrtol car ever!(;0)

Awsome
after reading all of these reviews i went and purchased this myself, this car is amazing,i also recommend goin to ur local radion shack and getting a 7.2 mah 2000 or 3000 because the battery it comes with is junk, some people gave it a lower durability score because the paint chips, if u consider that a problem with the car then i think your in the wrong hobby. great car

the fastest electric car you will ever see
I bought the super evolution ford gt,the car is real fast it says up to 20 mph but it looks like its more,my tires are already wasting, they look like slicks already,and my body is dirty and scratched,I want to know where I can buy more parts like tires some rims and the body,I dont know if the body is 190mm or 200mm

Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow
it's so fast if you take off the body it goes much faster. so if your not happy with it's speed with the body on take it off then it can go off road

HAD TO SEE FOR MYSELF.
I read all the previous posts before I was convinced to buy mine. AND LET ME TELL YOU THAT THESE GUYS ARE NOT LYING. This car is great for those who are in the pre-nitro(gas powered) area. Great stepping stone/trainer. The speed of this car is sweet I raced it against my other Nikko Mustang GT with a 9.6v battery and if was like a the rabbit who raced the hare. I too will be buying new tires, motor and battery. All I can say in closing is BUY IT!BUY IT!BUY IT!BUY IT!BUY IT!BUY IT!BUY IT!BUY IT!BUY IT!BUY IT!BUY IT!BUY IT!BUY IT!BUY IT!BUY IT!BUY IT!BUY IT! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Assigned to the Farquhar Quarry Co., Ltd., Mavis is one of the hardest-working engines on the Thomas Wooden Railway System. Still, by her smile and bright eyes, we can tell that this six-wheeled, 3.25-inch-long worker bears her burdens cheerfully. Made of sturdy wood and plastic, black-and-white Mavis is part of a whole creative system of train-car characters, wooden tracks, and scenery based on the popular Thomas the Tank Engine book, television, and video series. She attaches to other cars via heavy-duty magnets. Like all Thomas Wooden Railway parts, Mavis carries a lifetime warranty. --Joan DeClaire ... Read more

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Great fun, but shows wear early
My boys love Thomas and all his friends (and I like that Mavis is a lady engine but is really tough). Mavis gets played with often and in general she is, as most all of the Thomas line, durable. However, her black paint seems to chip off more easily along her edges than with the other engines - could be it just shows up more because of the color. I say it shows that she is loved when my sons ask why her paint is chipping, but you might warn your kids to be extra careful with Mavis. Otherwise, she's a lot of fun.

Mavis has changed since my day
I was just looking at my 8 year old Mavis and I relized it only has four wheels. The one in the picture has 6 wheels. Of course Salty in the picture has eight wheels and our Salty has six but that made me wonder. Because of Mavis's sideplates she doesn't run very well but my little sister loves her anyway. I wish they'd make the magnets like the take along Thomas magnets that u can connect both ways but I guess we can't have everything.

One of the few Female Engines
Mavis is a diesel engine that works in the Sodor quarry. She sometimes is too independent for her own good. Mavis has sleek black paint, a cowcatcher, and buffers around her wheels. Her smiling face will be sure to brighten up your child's playtime. Choose Mavis or any of the fun Thomas products. They're great!

Very Cool!
Kids just love this toy. They can play all day with it! Also this toy is very durable.

This toy is a must! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Kids always aspire to be just like their heroes and firefighters are a popular favorite. This rescue mission kit with firefighter figures and vehicles lets kids emulate their heroes by pretending to put out a gigantic forest fire. The kit comes with all the components to build any of 50 possible combinations of rescue vehicles. Moving parts include several truck bodies and trailers, a truck cab, regular and all-terrain tires, a ladder, a spotlight, and a mini fire truck--all of which slide together easily via magnets. A button on the roof of the fire truck flashes lights and plays siren sounds for more realistic play. Two action figures make up the firefighting team and a blazing backdrop represents the fire that needs your expertise. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

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Awesome
I have been so impressed. I have 4 boys that are 6,5,4,2 and I watch extra 4,3,2 year olds. It is amazing to me to watch the kids all take turns and have a blast with this set. The set is big enough for multiple kids to play and share, and will grow with their skills and creativity! I am an educator and I can see real potential with this system.

Favorite item at Christmas this year
My four-year old got this for Christmas this year and he loves it. He enjoys putting the little car in the launcher and sending it down the ramp (ladder) into the fire to put it out and additionally putting it together differently. ... Read more

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toy to make a kid smile
I am a grandfather of 4 and my 2 year old grandson just loves this item. We got it for him for his birthday and he has not stopped playing with it. He could race the cars for hours and hours. This toy is worth it.

The gold car always wins!
I bought this for my almost 4 year old and 17 month old daughters to play with together. They share it pretty well, but my 4 y.o. has figured out that the gold car ALWAYS nudges out the silver one and so, naturally, that's the car she always wants to play with. Luckily, you can use other cars (Matchbox clones) in there - as long as they're not too tall or long (the 1959 Lincoln is a little slow!) - so my toddler isn't always the LOSER. Like other people have commented, we have also experienced the sound going off when no one was around (not even the cat). I probably would take the batteries out if it went off more often but so far it's only happened a couple of times. If you're trying to keep it secret from the kids, though, note that the toy comes with batteries already installed, and the box DOES emit noise! (The UPS man was laughing when he gave it to me!)

The kids love it (even though Mommy doesn't!)!
This toy annoyed the heck out of me (I hear the noises it makes as the cars race down the speedway in my sleep!) but my kids love it.

World's Most Annoying Toy
I bought this for my son last Christmas. He enjoys it but the toy is about to meet Mr. Garbage. This toy has a feature that simulates the revving of a racecar engine. It's supposed to rev when you release the cars or when you pull the release in the opposite direction. However, at any given time (day or night) the revving of racecars can be heard. The least little bump to the toy, slightest breeze in the air or walking across the floor can set the thing off. I have to store this toy in our den downstairs or it will wake up the entire house at night. If Fisher Price hadn't designed it in such a sensitive manner, it would be a great toy; but it is EXTREMELY ANNOYING. Don't waste your money.

Toy is still in one piece
I am sure most of you can relate that toddler boys take everything apart and leave them in shambles around the house. Not this one. It comes in one piece and has stayed in one piece. The only complaint is the noise, but that can be remedied. The educational value, I suppose, is seeing how cars go down and seeing which is faster. My son has had it for a year and still plays with it from time to time. ... Read more

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THIS Toy is so bad
I first got my toy i was playing and i accendiently banged not hard to the wall the whole thing shatered and it busted to pieces and they would not let me take it back dont ever buy this car it sucks!!!! ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Rescue Heroes series of toys by Fisher-Price offers a nonviolent and positive alternative to the numerous violent and menacing toys on the market. Parents love the emphasis on helping rather than hurting, while kids just love how cool-looking the Heroes and all their gear are. This watercraft is really two vehicles in one. Separately, it's a personal water cycle, a pontoon boat, and a pair of water skis. All three can also be combined to form a super-vehicle. We liked the versatility of this toy, the effectiveness of the spring-loaded buoys, and the fact that it requires no batteries. --John Moe ... Read more

Editorial Review

Someone figured out a way to shrink a Lincoln Navigator down to fit into a box then added a real FM radio for you. Nearly everything works on this incredibly detailed radio controlled vehicle. The hood opens to let you check out the engine, front doors work giving you an inside look of all the interior details, headlights shine, brake lights flash, left and right turn signals operate, and even the rear door comes up to reveal a functional FM radio. Even the sounds are realistic. You can hear the engine rev or brakes screech to a sudden stop while playing your favorite FM station the entire time. The controller gives you a full range of motion while also letting you work the horn, turn on the lights, put on the automatic locks, or shift into 3 different speeds (slow to fast). All the batteries you need are included. --Chip Quinn ... Read more

Editorial Review

This charging battery pack works with the NIKKO 9.6-volt cassette and will "charge up to1,000" times, according to the packaging.It works with the battery cassettes needed for the NIKKO radiocontrol vehicles and has a one-year limited warranty attached.The battery pack boasts a quick chargecapability, but still takes four hours to juice up your cassette.The cassette is shipped uncharged, socharging it is your first bit of business upon opening, not just plugging it into your vehicle.Remember,patience is a virtue. --Keith Simanton ... Read more

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THIS SUCKS!
THIS BATTERY IS A RIP OFF. THE CHARGER TAKES FOREVER, AND THERE IS NO AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF! THE BATTERY ONLY HAS 800 MAH! (...)PRODUCT!
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9.6v Charger And Battery
This Charger Is A Great Buy. Only $... And You Can Charge It Up To 1,000 Times. To Get All Those Charges, Though, You Shouldn't Charge It More Than 4 Hours And You Shouldn't Put In The Charger When It's Still Warm Or Not Used All The Way. It Is Always Best To Buy Atleast 2 Of These Batteries Because They Last 15-20 Min. Each Charge, So With 2 You Get 40 Min. Run Time.

Two batteries makes it all the better!
When you have two batteries it's so much fun because when you're finish having a blast for a half and hour you can do it a whole other half and hour! So make sure to have two! One more thing that's cool even though it takes a long time to charge if you have two you can kind of cut the time in half! So I'd recommend buying two cause two makes it all the more fun!

Very Useful
I have 4 nikko cars: A Hummvee, A Dodge Viper, A Mercedes Benz SLK 230, and a Ford F-150 Harley Davidson. The Mercedes and the Ford both use a 9.6v battery. I only have 1 each so getting another one would really help. The Lights on the Mercedes go on when it moves so it does cut the battery life and the Turbo that I frequently use and there's also the Roof which I fiddle around a lot. The result: having a short battery life but now I got two so no need to worry. Very useful!! Get it with your 9.6v R/C

Excellent!
I had a Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Edition R/C car and everytime I come back from school at 3:00 I would play it but at 3:41 or so the batteries dies. Especially when I like to use Turbo. I have to recharge it for 4 hours then when I want to play it's dark out and even during the summer wher the sun sets at approximetly 8:30, I have to eat dinner. Now I have 2 which makes my life a little easier. I would play it maybe till 4:30. I would reccomend it to anyone who just want to play longer than 30 minutes. ... Read more