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Review on Theo Klein Caterpillar Engine Truck by Paul Rosemark

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Overpriced and no English instructions

It's hard to put something together when there are multiple languages for instructions, but English isn't one of them. We had to go through the book of different activities you can do with the toy to find out where some parts went or use the box. I didn't even know what those parts were, but the book helped. The same goes for stickers; no instructions. I had to look inside the box to see where the stickers had gone. You will also need 8 AAA batteries; 2 for each headlight (turn on headlights), 2 for steering wheel for horn and 2 for ignition (starting sounds). However, if I hadn't read the description and reviews I wouldn't know where to look for batteries as there are no instructions to tell you you need the batteries or where they are. Also, the key is not a normal key. There is a tiny button at the end that you need to insert into the tiny ignition hole. I don't think a child could understand that. I couldn't get the headlights to work so I may have to send the toy back. There is also a button next to the ignition. I'm not sure what it is for. You press it, but nothing happens. Apparently there are "jacks" on the back of the toy that I found by accident. These are yellow sticks that rise and fall, "lifting" the toy off the back of the floor. Again, I didn't know as there are no classes in English! The Hot Wheel track is made out of very cheap, ultra-thin plastic. Not your signature hot wheel track quality. There are two pins on the rail that go into slots on the back of the toy. I found that out by accident too. The steering wheel is very easy to remove. There is nothing to fix it in place. Pipes protruding from the engine make it difficult to close the hood. You have to move them to lower the hood. I think the toy is a cute concept, but it's overpriced and has some design issues. There are a few things that can be taken apart and screwed back on. I've read some of the headlight reviews so I'll try their suggestions. I'll send it back if I can't get everything working. Update: After putting another set of batteries in the headlights and playing around with them, I found that you push the headlight itself since it's actually the light switch. To turn off the headlight, press the red button next to the headlight. Instructions in English would be helpful. Without them, it's trial and error.

Pros
  • Best
Cons
  • Ugly packaging