Customer Reviews

Little Tikes Town & Train Table Playset

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We ordered this train table for our two-year-old train enthusiast. We paid $149.00 with Super Saver Shipping before the Christmas rush, and thought we were only purchasing the table and bench. However, it also came with a gazillion train track pieces, a roundhouse, elevated track, etc, etc. The table is simply huge, but sturdy and light enough for one person to haul around. By the way, it beats hands down the $600.00 table in Pottery Barn. It is an AWESOME deal!

I really wanted to know the dimensions before I decided on this table, but I went ahead and ordered it to find out. For others who are interested in this table they are 54x33x17. It is not as tall as the other table I was also looking at but I decided to keep it anyway. I was concerned it would not be sturdy enough since it didn't have a shelf underneath. It is very sturdy and heavy! I like that the table surface is solid green so my son can play different things on the table. The storage box is large and nice. It holds a lot, fits under the table, and can be used as a seat. The reason I didn't give this produce 5 stars is because the directions for the table, box, and train set were not very clear. However, after we figured them all out we were very satisfied with the product.

Got this for our 3-year old and 1-year old in June. Assembly was reasonably easy. The table is very sturdy, made of nice quality wood with rounded corners. The brown wooden frame and support beams assemble easily and the green table top halves (with circles cut out for pulling out) simply sit inside the table frame. I don't think the table top is meant for supporting a lot of weight but feels like it would support a good amount of toys and even a small kid or two.

The track configuration was initially a bit difficult to figure out because the included picture guide is not of the highest resolution. Nevertheless, once the correct pieces were identified and matched to the grainy picture (trick is to identify the junction between the track pieces in the picture), I was able to assemble the tracks as seen in the picture. The displayed configuration is a nice one with upper and lower levels. You could probably come up with a different configuration but I did not bother.

A trick I used to *** fix *** the tracks to the table top is to use carpet tape (double stick, available at Home Depot or any major hardware store) to adhere the track pieces to the table and to the supports. Has held up nicely for three months now, even with the 1-year old (who is beginning to walk by holding onto things) constantly tugging on the tracks. I know some people nail or screw the pieces together permanently but I did not want to do that much work and also risk having sharp screws or nails sticking out somewhere. You can find carpet tape in just the right width and it is easy to cut and peel. If a track piece does come off, I can just reapply another (bigger) piece of tape to stick it back in place.

The included wooden box (which you assemble) for storing the trains/cars & track pieces is nice but we don't use it since the set is set up semi-permanently, so it is tucked under that table most of the time. It is useful if an adult wants to sit nearby.

Both boys enjoy the set everyday. We paid ~$55 when this was on sale (had to buy at that price). Overall, nice-looking set. Very happy with the purchase.

Thought the price + free shipping was one of those "too good to be true" deals, but went against my better judgement and ordered it anyways. Glad I did. A sturdy table and nice set of trains/tracks, but you can tell the original Thomas/Brio tracks/pieces are better quality (for 4 times the price).

There were quite a few scratches on the wood pieces and one of the glued on pieces for the storage box was in the wrong place so I had to pry it off and reglue it in order for the "walls" to fit in place. Also another piece of the table had a glued on piece that fell off so I had to re-glue that one too.

Under the Product Features, it says "Rolling storage trundle under table". There are no wheels on the storage box.

The playboards have 2 holes (2 inches in diameter). I suppose it's to make it easier to pull the boards up, but I covered them up because the edge of the risers kept falling in the holes.

All in all, a good value and my 2 year old loves it...which trumps everything I said above.