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I bought this set for my grandson (2½) to play with when he visits and we can't play in the garden. I read the reviews on the many different sets now available and noted the comments about battery usage and flimsiness of some of the components. But when this set came up on a limited time deal I decided to give it a go. I have to say I have been very pleased with the set. It's quick and easy to fit the track together and it doesn't matter too much whether or not you can create the exact track layout shown on the box. The track is very flexible and is easy to adjust if a corner is to tight and the car comes off. Anyway I set it all up and my grandson loves it. The cars work really well and chunter round the track at a good speed (don't bother with the supplied batteries, just insert a good quality AA alkaline battery into each car). It's fun watching them go round and the two sets of 'points' make it interesting because the cars are always changing direction. However, my grandson isn't content just to watch; he wants to intervene. He enjoyed switching the points himself to make the cars change direction, and if that makes them crash so much the better. He enjoys changing the shape of the track layout to see what happens, and if that means the car leaves the track and disappears under the furniture that's great. I think the cars are really well designed - the motors are strong and, with good batteries, they go quite fast. That means my grandson likes to play with them off the track, and we had a great time just sending them to each other across a table and back. Sometimes we caught them and sometimes we didn't.This car set has been subjected to some fairly rigorous play - using the cars in ways not intended and the track being kicked about when he got bored. So far the cars have survived and still work and all the track components are still in working order. I'm sure something will break eventually, but it hasn't yet. In terms of all the 'pieces' in the set, the car and the track are the most important and are well-made. The numerous signs and trees etc are of no interest to my grandson and they stay in the box. He does, however, love the little friction powered construction lorries and plays with those, even when he isn't playing with the track set. Finally, on the issue of battery consumption I have found that each car uses about 1 good quality AA battery a day - this includes playing with the cars away from the track and leaving the cars on their backs with the motors running (it's what kids do). I don't think this is too outrageous.All-in-all I think this set is great value. It has kept my grandson occupied for long periods of time and it has stood up to use and misuse. For the price, I think it has been great value.

A fantastic set for children worth the money. Many hours spent playing. Easy to use also for younger childre. Very good price.

The little one loves it thanks

This track is a bit fiddly to start but once you get the hang of fixing the track it’s easy to use. Our g'dau has loved playing with it, the cars use approx 1 battery per days play.We have mixed it with a Thomas the tank train set using the bridge which gives endless opportunities.BUTIf you want to buy extra track be super careful. The track we bought looked perfect but they don’t work together at all. We have passed it onto our son so they have one too. I’ve found about 10 different company names looking through today

This toy kept my nephew entertained for hours on end. Love how you can change the track shape etc. it’s great value for money and a good size too. If you could supply and extension kit, I’d consider adding it on. Car being self driven is great. You do on the odd occasion need to help the car along but this is usually if you create too sharp of a turn. Great functionality and looks good too

For the price was very good my great nephew played with it all dayThe batteries don’t last long so you may want to purchase a rechargeable battery set if used a lot

Great race games.easy to assemble and to use

One of the cars worked for 2 weeks only, I replaced the battery but it is not working.The bridges keep detaching from the track, expected better quality based on the reviews.I bought much cheaper elsewhere and works better.