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With the Thomas and Friends Spin and Fix Train Set, kids get to be train conductors! Children will love sending Thomas the train around the tracks and into the model steamworks for a tune-up. They can a operate the railroad switches to send Thomas into a revolving pod, turn on the repair tool to generate flashing lights and sound, and then use the crane to pick Thomas up. Designed for kids four years and older, this model train set provides hours of imaginative play.
All Aboard Thomas the Train!
The Thomas and Friends Train Set is more than a railroad--it's a large, colorful train yard where kids can reroute Thomas and make a number of exciting train-car repairs. Much of the action is centered around the Sodor Steamworks, where kids can operate a crane with a claw that lifts Thomas into the air, or rotate a dial that spins Thomas around in a rotating pod.
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 With switches, rotating parts and other interactive features, this train set is the perfect place for a railway adventure. View larger. |
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All Aboard Thomas the Train!
The Thomas and Friends Train Set is more than a railroad--it's a large, colorful train yard where kids can reroute Thomas and make a number of exciting train-car repairs. Much of the action is centered around the Sodor Steamworks, where kids can operate a crane with a claw that lifts Thomas into the air, or rotate a dial that spins Thomas around in a rotating pod.
With railroad switches located at intervals along the track, kids can send Thomas along one of two routes into the steamworks. The flip of a switch will send Thomas out of the steamworks and around the track again. Otherwise, Thomas remains in the rotating pod, where kids can slide the crane into position, and then lower the claws to grasp and lift Thomas into the air. Other options include rotating Thomas with the spinner dial or turning on the repair tool to generate flashing lights and sound.
Reroute to the Sodor Steamworks for Exciting Repairs
Because younger children may initially find it difficult to operate the crane or spin the rotating pod on their own, helpful instructions for play are included. Adults may want to demonstrate how to slide the crane into position and engage the claw to lift or drop Thomas.
In order for Thomas to make a complete loop around the track, the rotating pod must be manually positioned in its proper place, and a switch must be disengaged. It may take children a few tries before they are able to send Thomas smoothly in and out of the pod, but with a little help from adults, kids will love their dual role as conductor and repair specialist.
The Thomas and Friends Train Set measures 24 x 15 (W x D) inches and works best on hard surfaces. Adults will want to assist with assembly, which takes approximately 30 minutes with the help of illustrated instructions. While the repair tool comes with batteries already installed, adults will need to help install the train's one double AA battery (not included).
What's in the Box
Spin and Fix Thomas Train Set, repair tool (LR44 batteries included), Thomas the Train ("AA" battery not included), assembly and play instructions.
Product Description
Contains all you need to re-enact your favorite stories from the movie "Hero of the Rails" with this deluxe Thomas Trackmaster set. Repair your engines at the Sodor Steamworks Repair Station. Features Thomas, Sodor Steamworks, large Crane with Claw lift, special light & sound repair tool, and a double loop layout.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this toy for my son. He is 3 years old and absolutely loves it. I think the first reviewer had a defective one because our claw works great. The repair tool is a key part of the set. That is what you use to fix Thomas! This is a great addition to our Thomas collection.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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It looks nice, but the 'claw' doesn't grab or release very well, making for a lot of frustrated cries
for help from my child. I may have a lemon, dunno. There is also a noise-making tool to 'fix' the
train that gets pretty obnoxious. With Thomas toys simpler is better, IMO.
for help from my child. I may have a lemon, dunno. There is also a noise-making tool to 'fix' the
train that gets pretty obnoxious. With Thomas toys simpler is better, IMO.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This was a birthday gift for my son. He was so excited to get it and help set it up. However, like a lot of toys, the commercial we saw on the DVD was way more cool than the actual toy. The grabber is difficult to operate and the motion is repetitive so it gets boring really fast. My older son can help fix the toy when it gets stuck, but he doesn't like Thomas much any more so it is useless for the age group it is intended for.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Awesome Toy!!
My son has almost every Thomas set that has been made since he began his love of all things Thomas about 3 years ago. This is still one of his favorite's. Read more
Published 17 months ago by CrysVI
Must Have Birthday Present
Our grandson saw this on the internet while watching Thomas videos and HAD to have it. He asked for it for months and would have been sorely disappointed if was not given to him... Read more
Published 23 months ago by J. Y. Kitchens
Great toy but in Plastic and doesn't work with other Thomas Rails
I bought this for my 4 yr old son. He loves Thomas and probably so far has so many Thomas & Friends toys (spoiled! yeah I know). Read more
Published 23 months ago by J. Park
best thomas train set
My son received this set as a gift from his aunt. One of the key goals of any train layout is creating turns and loops so that a train can reverse direction. Read more
Published on May 10, 2010 by Paul Sholty
Difficult to assemble and use
This is a cute toy that I bought for my grandson, but he definitely needed an adult to help him put it together. Read more
Published on April 19, 2010 by Truth Seeker
What a great time!
My son and I love playing with Spin & Fix! It took about 10 minutes to unwrap everything, but once it was unwrapped and put together we LOVE IT!
Published on February 24, 2010 by Jeremy D. Skura
Good one
The track and train is much more durable than i have expected and my kid loved this when it was arrived and played with this for some time... Read more
Published on February 17, 2010 by Vijay Chaganti
My grandson loves this toy!
My grandson is almost 2 and loves this toy. He needs some help working the toy but completely enjoys it. easy to put together and should last a while.
Published on February 11, 2010 by ACEManager
eh it's ok
The toy is ok. The plastic is cheap, the parts are really hard to move.
Published on February 11, 2010 by Nikki
a bit disappointed
My son loves Thomas and really wanted this set, but doesn't play with it much at all after receiving it. It is not nearly as fun as it looks on the commercials. Read more
Published on February 9, 2010 by Mommy x 3
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