Thomas the Train: Take-n-Play Tote-a-Train Playbox

This is great for traveling.It is the only thing I have found that stores Thomas trains even though it's take n' play, the wooden engines can also fit in some of the spots (though there is not much room for the long trains).My son (2 1/2) was amazingly entertained on an airplane and in our hotel by the tiny little oval track.

My son received this for Christmas and has proved to be the BEST gift he got!It has provided hours and hours of entertainment.I never would have imagined he would like it this much.Just the little circle track inside has been fun for him.Now I am on a mission to find the tracks that attach to it so he can add on.I simply bought this for storage.I did not think he would get playtime out of it!

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The outside of this Tote-a-Train, equipped with a handle and very sturdy, has Thomas' big, happy face; upon opening it up, there are 9 different compartments for train storage enough for the entire Steam Team (Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Emily) PLUS one!But ALSO included is a circular track with a stop signal arm!The area inside the track depicts various elements of places and activities on the Island of Sodor.While it can connect up to other playsets at two points, my grandson's Tote-a-Train usually sits on a shelf with his Thomas books & DVDs (closed up with Thomas' happy smile showing!), but anytime we go someplace where he wants to introduce someone to the whole Steam Team, THIS is the playset he takes!The Tote-a-Train first appeared on TnP's original Spring 2010 Collector Checklist, Fisher-Price's January 2013 MSRP is $16, and I was able to find my grandson's for just $14.97.

The beauty of these TnP playsets is that he can choose one to easily disconnect from the others, fold up and take with us on excursions!Thirteen of his 32 TnP playsets have MSRP's of under $25 they are (in order of introduction):Tote-a-Train Playbox, Colin at the Wharf, Thomas at the Farm, Percy's Mail Delivery, Tidmouth Tunnel, Toby at Trotter's Farm, Sir Handel at Great Waterton, Sodor Engine Wash, Talking Diesel's Fuel & Freight Delivery, Sodor Paint Shop, Around the Rails with Thomas, Muddy Adventure, and Sodor Lumber Company.They're definitely the simplest to "TAKE N PLAY" with!

A little of our own "Thomas" history... As first time grandparents, my husband and I wanted to start some type of collection for our grandson that he could possibly pass along to his own kids one day.Our grandson was 2 1/2 at the time, and had been talking a lot about a certain train named Thomas (a little fella whom now seems hard to believe! we'd never heard of.)After doing some research, it seemed the Take-n-Play line might be the perfect investment to engage and encourage his active imagination, as well as provide a fun way for us to interact with him.What a rewarding decision... we've had SO much fun together with this quality line of trains, vehicles and playsets!He's now 4, and a large portion of our basement has become a wonderful Sodor land of make believe that we all enjoy visiting and continues to hold his interest, which is quite a feat given the tendency at that age to move in and out of toy phases so quickly!

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This is a great carrying case for Take N Play trains.However, the track part is not so good.The case part is "top heavy" and tends to fall over while trying to play with the trains on the track at restaurants.If you lay the case part down, the track is at an odd angle and not easy to play with.Overall, we are happy with this buy but still take one of the smaller Take N Play tracks(usually Maithwait Station) with for the actual playing while out.

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This tote box is perfect for the take-n-play trains.It connects easily to other take-n-play tracks and is very durable.Definitely a must buy.