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Melissa & Doug Stacking Train

by Melissa & Doug
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (147 customer reviews)

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  • Made of solid wood
  • Comes with interchangeable pieces
  • Recommended Age Range 2 Years and up

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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 18.2 x 3.5 x 5.5 inches ; 2.4 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • Origin: Made in USA
  • ASIN: B0000658L5
  • Item model number: 572
  • Our recommended age: 24 months - 5 years
  • Manufacturer recommended age: 24 months - 6 years
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,376 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (147 customer reviews)
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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The solidly built engine and multicolored freight cars have sturdy pegs for linking the cars and stacking the cargo blocks. Includes 15 interchangeable pieces.

Product Description

Melissa & Doug Stacking Train

Customer Reviews

A great educational toy that is great quality and fun. Carolyn Arnold  |  47 reviewers made a similar statement
It is made very well, and is a great toy. ali  |  31 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
89 of 92 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Stacking Train is HEAPS of fun! November 18, 2003
Format:Toy
Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
At first, I wondered if the Stacking Train was ever going to entertain my son. You see the cars slide off the linking dowels, if pushed down too hard. Well, at least when traveling on carpet, which is the main playing surface in our home. What's more, the order in which the blocks stack onto the cars is essential for movement. The blocks don't have to stack in perfect order, but certain blocks must be stacked in the appropriate places, otherwise the wheels cannot rotate. My husband and I noticed how aggravated Will became when he first started playing with the Stacking Train; thus, we intervened as the toy frustrated him so. Once he became familiar with the puzzle, (2 weeks later) he began to enjoy playing with it. The Stacking Train soon became a favorite, and now, 7-months later, it still amuses him for 30 minutes or more a day.

I have found that sometimes the age recommendation on toys is not always accurate. This plaything is appropriately labeled for 2 and up, and will probably continue to entertain my son for another 6 months or more. As a side note, the stacking order is quite complex for little minds. Although this does not take away from the fun-factor, it can add to the level of frustration. This mommy had to go on-line to see the stacking sequence so she could teach her son.

The Stacking Train is a well-built puzzle! It has been tossed around, stepped on, and even chewed upon, yet keeps on rolling. There are NO sharp edges on this toy, but we have had a few minor mishaps when my son, who plays rough, has pulled the dowels off the cars. We glued them back with wood glue, and the following day this choo choo is back to rolling around on the floor. Recently, my son lost one of the blue dowels, which links the cars together. I called the customer service number, found on the bottom of the toy, and the company replaced the entire train for nothing. Now that's excellent customer service! Overall, I recommend the Stacking Train as it's engaged my son for hours on end, plus the educational values are significant.

Other Points of Interest:
· No batteries required
· There are NO safety concerns with this plaything, i.e. strangling, smothering, cutting, or swallowing
· Gender neutral plaything
· No assembly
· Lifetime guarantee

Happy Playing,
Mary

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great combination of a train and a puzzle. January 23, 2004
Format:Toy
Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
My almost 2 year old daughter received this for Christmas this year (1 month ago).

She loves to play with it as a train - she lets her stuffed animals ride it and even tries to ride it herself.

As a puzzle, she has mastered the 'take it apart' aspect, and is learning to put it back together. It is a well designed puzzle that will be challenging for younger toddlers - some of the reasons that you'd choose block X over block Y are subtle - but it is still a serviceable train most ways you can put it together, although it might look odd.

It is very durable and safe. My daughter has sat upon it, stood on it, and dropped it on a wooden floor. So far it is still completely intact. Nothing has chipped or come loose.

This is another great Melissa and Doug product that will be enjoyed for many years, provided we can avoid losing the pieces. Toddlers can play with it on a simple level - it is a train - or a more complex level as a puzzle.

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96 of 113 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars TOXIC TOY April 20, 2009
By J. Ban
Format:Toy
Durability: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 1.0 out of 5 stars   
I bought this toy for my little girl last year. I was shocked to find that there had been a recall on it in Canada..they have stricter testing methods than we do in the US.

"this train has been recalled in Canada for containing high levels of barium. Apparently barium can cause (according to Health Canada), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and cramps as well as more severe symptoms."

There was also a recall on their geometric stacker.

The Melissa and Doug representatives were AWFUL!! The said it was an isolated incident and not a big deal!!! It is dishonest and wrong that they never issued a recall here and there was hardly any information on this recall available. DO NOT BUY THESE TOYS!!!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars Paint began chipping immediately
I bought this toy for my son May/2013 and washed it with warm soapy water before I gave it to him. It began chipping immediately upon play! Read more
Published 3 days ago by TGarson
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing Quality Control
How did this ever get out of the factory in the condition I received it? I did not have to unwrap the package to see the wood was not smooth but splintered on one of the... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Suzanne
4.0 out of 5 stars Choo! Choo!
My 17 month old son has been playing with this train for several months now and loves it! He calls it, "Choo! Choo!" and like to take the pieces all off of the train. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Half Pint
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
This was a Christmas gift for a toddler and he absolutely loves it! Bright colors are great and the blocks are easy to grasp!
Published 17 days ago by A. E. Lamb
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Toys Ever
As always, Melissa & Doug does not disappoint! This is an awesome little train that promotes a child's small motor and cognitive skills. It's a lot of fun to play with too!!!
Published 26 days ago by Marlynna
5.0 out of 5 stars fun for my son !
this is such an awesome toy. My son just loves blocks and anything with wheels...this has both! highly recommend this as a gift for any 2, 3, or 4 year old. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Scottie S.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great toy
Fun birthday present that 12m boy kept engaged for hours. great buy! I would highly recommend this to others and a great gift idea.
Published 1 month ago by RS
5.0 out of 5 stars Teaching toys
I love buying Doug and Melissa toys for my grandchildren. Not only are they well made, but they are great teaching toys. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Barbara Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!!
My toddler loves this and enjoys the train aspect and the stacking features. Through play he gets to work on colors, shapes and making things fit. Read more
Published 1 month ago by USAF31
5.0 out of 5 stars So Adorable!!!!!
My Nephews just love this (they are 2) and they play with it all the time! The train is well built and a nice size for them to play with, but not do to much damage if they decide... Read more
Published 2 months ago by kk5
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