Does the engine need to be "built"? My grandson has special needs and assembling the pieces needs to be part of his therapy.
1196533
No, the engine does not need to be built. There are three pieces that can be taken off of the engine, the smoke stack, the red part with the train numbers and the blue window. On the passenger car, four pieces can be removed, the two blue windows and the two red squares.
1196534
The engine is in 3 big pieces, the base, cab, and smoke stack. The second car has a base and 2 covers to add or take off. The bases will run on the track without the other pieces. Neat train! My 2 year old grandaughter has been playing with it for several months and tries something different each time. She is getting better putting it together too.
883983
Yes, it's already built - it is very realistic my grandson loves it.The doors, hood and back open.
313574
No he does not. My grandson loved it. And I was glad there were not small parts because my 1 year old grandson could not get any of the parts
2087820
Depends on the kid probably- if he's the sort that likes to help you fix or build things, he probably would love it. There are instructions- though ours are long gone by now. 3 or 4 projects that I can remember but possibly more.
1508929
Well! I bought this for one of my grandsons but he still hasnt put it together yet. Good luck!
1362444
Yes, I bought it for my 6 yr old grandson & with a little help from has dad put it together.
930290
There are components to complete the projects. You may have to come up with some normal household things like paperclips and a battery, but the motor, wire, etc is included.
2195343
No, it really need some careful attention to the tiny parts, and how to handle the interior parts. You need to see some one who knows how do that and learn from him/ her.
1576378
It doesn't require a lot of assembly. The instructions list the tools required and I recommend gluing the spark plug wires to the distributor cap. I have 6 of these models and enjoy them all, I have also purchased a small electric motor as most of them can be 'fitted' by way of the fly wheel and a piece of wood as a base for the electric 'power plant'. I'm a Disabled Veteran , I recommend this model and the rest in the series.
227407
Melt down on the way! With over 100 pieces, you should expect to sit down with him and put the marble run together. I work with special needs children all day and they love the marble run. Some times the run gets destroyed and we put it away for a few days. When I bring it out again, the children enjoy it for a long time. It will fall apart when you apply pressure or too much weight to the towering pieces. Try building it a little at a time, checking to insure that the pieces are installed in the right direction, then add to your design. Good luck! I hope you have as much fun as we have!
1588851
Sorry, it was a gift but I would guess a talented child model builder could assemble it. B
22812
Yes.....assembled ready to use and a great gift !.....very adaptable in configuration ....a child can use it !Go for it !!
1162140
There is some assembly, but it is not too awful hard. As a single elderly woman (60) I was able to do it myself. I was a little disappointed thou. At first it seemed to be his favorite toy. But it became a very awkard toy. It is too wide for a young childs leg width and handles awkard to manuver for a small 3 year old.
57105
My 2 grandsons put it together ages 13 and 16, so i bet its a simple step that was missed,(like happens to all of us). Its worth the effort because mine has gotten a major beaten for almost a year and it is still like new.Good Luck
2121968
According to my son .. yes .. you have to put the scooter together regardless.. hooe that helps
279719
My grandson had a Thomas the Train set where you could assemble the tracks that he was able to use on the table he loves the table and especially the Lego side.
822193
i would have to agree that it it probably for a child aged 8 or above who is mechanically inclined. lots of small parts. need patience and the ability to work with mechanical objects. my 12 year old got it last year (?) and now has already out grown it.....but he is very "engineer minded". he creates new and wonderful things with these pieces, his lego technics and his k-nex.