GeoTrax Adventures Ep4: The Floating Trout
January 27, 2012
Episode FOUR is here with a new character!
Geotrax Toys Collectibility
January 25, 2012
Is collectibility even a word??
Geotrax, as you are well aware, is a railroad set for your young ‘uns manufactured by Fisher Price. It is no surprise that it has become quite the hit among kids because not only is it interesting to assemble, it can also offer hours of entertainment. All you need to do is lay out the tracks in an innovative way and place the train on the tracks. The remote control that comes along will enable the kid to operate the train. Although initially, the trains could only move forward; newer trains can move both forward and backward. It is extremely fun yet challenging which is why its fan base is not only comprised of toddlers, but even adults like to collect these incredible electronic toys.
Kids love to build the tracks and also enjoy crashing the trains, which is not a cause for worry as these toys are extremely durable. These toys are taking the market by storm, and have seen several successive generations of improving toys.
This has also added to their collectibility, as previous iterations are no longer available in the primary market, meaning you have to resort to consignment sales, eBay, and Craigslist to obtain some of the hard-to-find older pieces.
GeoTrax Adventures The Official Pilot: Stevie’s Crash
January 23, 2012
Wow, the first episode, really different from what GA is now. Only sounds were the music!
Train accident: Geotrax the movie
January 21, 2012
Train accident: Geotrax the movie
By Brian,Anne-Frank and Remco
Geotrax Airport: Jumbo and Captain Jim
January 18, 2012
Jumbo and Captain Jim make up the "Biggest Team," and are included with the Geotrax Airport set. Our first Jumbo died suddenly, and after placing a call to Fisher Price, they replaced him free of charge -- it was a really nice experience for us.
Geotrax Rail: In Introduction to the Playsets
January 14, 2012
If you thought toys were only for kids, you might need to give that a little more thought! These days, toy manufacturers put serious effort into making toys that appeal to children and are also entertaining for adults. A brilliant electronic toy on the store shelves that is a treat for children as well as adults is the Geotrax Rail and Road Systems.
I usually describe Geotrax as a modular play system, where each set is interchangeable or can build upon the other sets. This innovative play system includes networks of rail lines, roads, trains, vehicles, outbuildings, planes, and more. This is a clever approach, as it attracts the builders from among our wee ones, but also attracts the vehicle and pretend play ones. I’ve been particularly impressed with the playability of these little toysets.
We first bought the Geotrax because out son is a classic builder. At age 2, he was putting together puzzles that our friends’ five year old couldn’t solve. I can’t twell you how often I go into his room to find a monstrosity of a construction – sometimes, it’s a house, or a robot, or a car. It reminds me of the classic Dreyfus scene in Close Encounters! We figured that Geotrax Rail packs would be just the thing for him.
It turns out that not only does he enjoy building the tracks, but he also enjoys the train and conductor characters, which are very well done and developed in an included DVD. He calls the people his “little friends” and has grown quite attached to them.
All aboard Team Geotrax!
Geotrax Train Crash - Train Bowling
January 12, 2012
Geotrax train crash - train bowling!
Geotrax Trains: Knight and Sir John
January 10, 2012
Knight and Sir John make up the "Most Admired" team, and can usually be found casually sipping tea!
 FISHER PRICE GEOTRAX REMOTE CONTROL TRAIN MOST ADMIRED KNIGHT SIR JOHN  US $34.99
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 FP GEOTRAX KNIGHT SIR JOHN RC TRAIN RETIRED RARE US $49.99
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 FISHER PRICE GEOTRAX KNIGHT REMOTE TRAIN AND EXTRA CARS US $25.99
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Geotrax Trains: Alpine and Will
January 8, 2012
Alpine and Will make up the "Most Adventurous" team. They are not featured in the Team Geotrax DVD episodes, but they seem to be a favorite around here.
 Geotrax Most Adventurous Team Alpine Will Remote Control Train 006 US $27.99
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 Fisher Price GeoTrax Remote Control Set with Figure Alpine Will NEW US $25.99
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 GeoTrax Alpine Most Adventurous Team Remote RC Train Set NO FIGURE US $7.00
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 GEOTRAX Alpine Will Remote Control Train NEW in BOX US $39.99
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 GeoTrax Rail Road System Remote Control Set Alpine Will US $5.00
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 Geotrax Remote Control Train ALPINE and WILL with figure US $34.99
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Geotrax Rail and Road Layout Options
January 6, 2012
One of the neatest things about the Geotrax Rail system is the fact that it’s modular, interchangeable, and supports multiple layouts. Each add-on playset usually contains several options depicting how the set can be integrated with the rest of your Geotrax toys.
If a particular set doesn’t have any layout options, Fisher Price does a great job of providing manuals and instructions via their web site. There are also enthusiast groups who share innovative designs for layouts and record them in manuals. I’m working on getting some up on this blog myself.
Every layout allows your child (or husband!) access to interesting activity stations in order to keep it entertaining. Good layouts take considerations like the following into account:
- Makes sure that the layout can be traversed in either direction
- Makes sure that the train doesn’t derail at attachment points or after hills
- Permits the easy addition of many optional kits
- Is extremely simple and easy to assemble
- Periodically allows the train to change speed and levels
- Includes play stations that allows your child to gain access to play for some time.
- Makes use of fun kits
- Includes multiple routes by employing switches
- Introduces new assembly techniques that the customer would not have thought of
The best part about a good layout is this: it holds your child’s interest! That means spare, peaceful time for Mom and Dad.
