Thomas & Friends Early Engineer Roundabout Station Set Review (& Giveaway Ends 9/17)

Early Engineers Roundabout Station Set

Ages:  18 months and up

Retail:  $24.99

ABOUT:

Start your child on the right track with the Early Engineers line! The Early Engineers line will captivate toddler’s imaginations and, like the classic Thomas Wooden Railway system, inspire children to create their own limitless adventure.

Roundabout Station lets little engineers pickup and deliver passengers in a fun and rewarding playset! Have Thomas stop at Maithwaite Station on his way to finish his work. After passing Maithwaite, Thomas stops at the crossing gate; make sure the tracks are clear before you lift the lever to let Thomas head off. Pick up your mail bags and pass through the station tunnel.

The Roundabout Station Set includes Tracktile, Maithwaite Station, Thomas, crossing gate, spinning cargo and two track connectors. Easily connects to the Busy Day on Sodor Set or the Rock and Roll Quarry Set…or to any Thomas Wooden Railway products.

The Early Engineers line offers young train lovers their first stop in wooden train play. Chunky vehicles, sturdy tracktiles, and simple destinations are just right for little hands. And, since Early Engineers is compatible with any Thomas Wooden Railway products, the journey continues as your toddler grows.

MY THOUGHTS:

When I first saw this set, I was very excited.  My 3-year-old loves his Thomas trains and we have so many of them, but I always wondered why they don’t make a “chunkier” version for smaller kids.  I mean the Thomas trains are a good size but then I see all the chunky cars and they are easier for kids to grasp, so I am so excited that there is a wooden Thomas & Friends set that is easier for kids to build and play with.

This Roundabout Station Set is perfect to start with as it has a tunnel to go under, railway crossing and it the track goes in a circle.  The Thomas the Train it comes with a “chunkier” version but looks just like the original.  My 2-year old definitely prefers this Thomas as it fits his little hands better and he likes that it is bigger!  Oh and it of course still fits on the same Thomas & Friends wooden track so your child can play with it for years to come!  Everything in this set is actually compatible with all the Thomas Wooden Railway products so you can connect track you already own to it or use the smaller traditional trains on it.  My sons love to go round and round on this set and it has become a permanent fixture with the rest of their train pieces!

BUY IT: You can buy the Early Engineers Roundabout Station Set for $24.99 (or any of the other Early Engineers products) directly through Learning Curve or find it wherever Thomas & Friends toys are sold.

GIVEAWAY: (1) US winner will receive a Thomas & Friends Early Engineer Roundabout Station Set

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