Educo Switchback Racetrack

by Educo

Product Features

• Three racecars included
• Two tracks
• Quality Craftsmanship from Baltic Birch plywood and hardwood
• Innovative design
• Great educational value

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.6 x 7.6 x 21.7 inches ; 6.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001MJU7LK
• Item model number: ED810657
• Manufacturer recommended age: 18 months - 15 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,494 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Get ready to start your engine. The Switchback Racetrack is a two-lane racetrack with a great checkered graphic. Two cars can be sent down the track so toddlers and preschool children can race to their hearts content. Included are two, three-inch long cars with spiral spinning graphics on their wheels. The Educo brand has meant quality and innovation in toys for over 30 years.

Product Description

18 months & up. Discover what happens when you let one car go. How about two at time? The bold graphics, fun colors and the vehicle's action will captivate even the youngest child. Includes four 2 1/2" cars. Racetrack measures 21 1/4"H x 7 1/2"W x 18 1/2"L at the base.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just right, March 17, 2010

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Jessy Ko "Mommy Shopper" (All Over the, USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Educo Switchback Racetrack (Toy)

I did a lot of research and found that this one was the best one I could find on the market. When I got it I found it to be a very good toy.

It is a much larger size then other ones so your child can really get in to it.
It comes already assembled so you can have fun getting it out of the packaging with your child and create some excitement. Plus much less work for you.
It has two tracks instead of one so you can really encourage and engage your child to play by having races.
It is absolutely great quality, well built and will last.
The tracks are lined up and on the right angle so you don't have to worry about to much flipping off track and traffic jams.
It comes with 4 cars instead of just two. The cars are made specifically for the track and to flip over on it. They are also a decent size not to small or to big.

However it is expensive, and is a toy your child will really want to play with someone, not alone. So these things could be a draw back for some.

Also I looked on line elsewhere, as well as, in some catalogs that I get, and found Amazon to have the best price. Plus if you use standard shipping most retailers will ship it for free on Amazon.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely no complaints; nothing but fun, February 23, 2010

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gypsy-spirit mother "poet, waitress, picture ... (Oklahoma City, OK) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Educo Switchback Racetrack (Toy)

the toy came assembled in the box & all i had to do was pull it out of the box to get it ready for Christmas. my 2 year old son and 4 year old daughter love it. It's just fun to watch the cars flip over and continue on the track. they also like to "race" the cars. I won't lie, it doesn't keep their attention for hours, but it's not a concept they bore of easily either. It's very durable, I thought it was a great value for the price, and I definitely don't find it too small. It's a perfect size because it tucks away next to his bed when not in use. the cars are chunky and easy to handle for them. Overall, a great gift for a two year old.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bigger and Better, October 6, 2010

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M. J. Vickers (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Educo Switchback Racetrack (Toy)

I have a 2 and 3 yr old that took interest in the smaller version, but when I read that this one had room for 2 tracks so they could play at the same time. It's bigger and already put together so the extra money was worth it rather than wasting my money on a small one, with one track to fight over. We use various balls to roll down and put rubber bands on the edges so they balls will less likely roll off the edge. We also used a wood block so you can release the cars at the same time. It was a blast...I had to put it away so I can renew their interest in a few weeks. If you need the perfect gift for a 1,2 or 3 year old...this is it.