Customer Reviews

Educo Switchback Racetrack

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4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

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.

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.

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.

It is noisy & fast which is a LOT of fun for my 3 year old & I get a chuckle out of it too. We were playing for almost a 1/2 hour straight the other night. The frustrating part is when the cars flip to the next level down, a LOT of the time, they get off track which is of course not fun for a toddler. It is sturdy and came w/ 4 cars which is fun for the dual track! It is worth the price overall!

Our kids (boy, age 4; girl, age 2) LOVE this. They received it as a gift in November and despite receiving LOTS of great new stuff for Christmas, for the past two nights THIS is the toy that has occupied them for 1.5 hour each night (up until I say "you MUST take a bath now!). It came assembled which is great. It was a little loose and the red track kept falling off but after tightening with an allen wrench it is staying together really well. Very durable. If the noise irritates you, let the kids play with it on carpet; that cuts down some on the noise. I will definitely be purchasing more of these as gifts.

My son got this as a gift for his first birthday and it is awesome! It's the perfect size for him to stand or sit to play with it. And it keeps both my boys (1yr & 2yrs) occupied long enough for me to do dishes and laundry! Any toy that can do that is a winner in my book :) Also love that its made of wood and not plastic. I highly recommend this!

This toy came completely assembled, which was great. The kids have had a great time racing one another as well as playing alone. It is very sturdy but easy for the kids to move to any spot they wish. The cars are just the right size for little hands.

the kids love this and I must say its adictive to play with... my son and I raced our cars for some time before we got bored of it...
VERY well made its a nice addition and will last

What a great, fun educational toy. I purchased this toy for my, now 16 month old son. Not a cheap toy by any means, but well worth it. Prior to making my final decision, I researched similar toys in its class. What sold me, by far was the double track layout and the overall size(height). I felt I was getting more bang for my buck by purchasing the EDUCO product. The product comes in a very durable, colorful and descriptive box. The box even has a handle for easy transport. The item comes completely assembled! Just line the cars up on the track and let go. It's as simple as that. From first sight my son has really enjoyed racing the cars "down" the track.
The item is very sturdy and well built. My only complaint or surprise was the fact that the cars tend to and do "run off" the track occasionally. At first, it may seem like an annoyance, but after awhile, it makes the toy more fun and competitive. I have as much fun OR more vs my son playing with the toy. Highly recommended.

Everyone in the family LOVES this toy, I knew my 2 year old grandaughter would like this toy, she loves her Plan pounding toy and I thought this would be a simliar activity only no pounding, she really likes to do this over and over for a good amount of time.
She is in charge of this toy does everything all by herself no help.

I Love that she loves it and I LOVE that it does not require assembly.