It’s no secret that my son is a huge fan of Dinosaur Train. He loves the PBS Show and knows more about dinosaurs at the age of 3 than I do at 32. We often “play” Dinosaur Train and pretend to be the characters but now he has some real Dinosaur Train toys that bring the dinosaurs to life. Because they talk. To each other. Seriously.
We have a lot of toys – too many, in fact – but no other toy has ever evoked a reaction from the entire family like the Dinosaur Train InterAction figures did. My husband, son and I sat around with our mouths wide open, muttering “That is so cool!” over and over, as we played with Buddy the T-Rex and Morris Stegosaurus
. Because they talk. To each other. Seriously.
I dare you to watch this video of the Dinosaur Train InterAction Toys talking to each other and not think it’s cool.
About the InterAction Figures
Action and InterAction collide for the ultimate dinosaur play experience! Packed with one-of-a kind dinosaur features, these fully articulated action figure friends of Roar ‘N React Boris include a minimum of 40 real dinosaur sounds, facts and character phrases. With their multiple activation touch points, each InterAction Figure has a special dinosaur feature, such as stomping or chomping. In addition, the InterAction Figures have built-in technology that allows them to recognize and interact with the other InterAction Figures in the Learning Curve Dinosaur Train line.
Our Experience
I think my son’s complete adoration of his toys can best be summed up by telling you a little story. My kids have been in swim lessons for several week and my son was having a very difficult time. He was pretty much miserable and he made everyone in the pool miserable because he would scream every time it was his turn to try and swim. So, at last week’s lesson (a couple days after we received Buddy and Morris), I bribed him with the Dinosaur Train toys. I told him if he didn’t try and if he cried he wouldn’t get to play with his dinos for the rest of the day. You know what, he was a total rock star in lessons and has been ever since. In fact, this week he swam a real freestyle stroke across the width of the pool by himself. So I can now credit the dinosaurs with teaching my son to swim.
We all love the Dinosaur Train InterAction toys and I have no doubt when they hit stores in August we will definitely buy more. I have my eye on Tank because I think he’s the cutest little dino on the show and my son wants Tiny. The toys embody their personalities developed on the show and are sure to be a hit with fans of the show.
To Buy or Not to Buy
To Buy… I highly recommend the Dinosaur Train InterAction figures for your little dinosaur fan. I was very pleasantly surprised by the price tag, and think you will be, too: Buddy is $15 and Morris is $20. The toys easily made the cut and are in the Birthday Present Shopping Guide.
Or Not to Buy… My only concern about the toys is not in the quality of the product, but the idea. If the toys do all the talking and interacting, where does your child’s imagination fit in?
Shop! The Dinosaur Train InterAction Toys by Learning Curve are in Toys R Us stores nationwide and available for pre-order on Amazon
(to ship August 1). Tiny and Buddy are $14.99, Tank, Morris and Ned are $19.99 and Roar ‘n React Boris Stegosaurus is $37.99.












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July 21, 2010We are big Dinosaur train fans… I will have to check these out when they come out in August. A great Christmas gift.
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy
July 22, 2010I’m so proud of him! What an accomplishment. And I love the bribe. A mama after my own heart.
Cute dinosaurs btw
Tired Mom Tésa
July 22, 2010Those are wonderful! My two preschoolers would love those. I’ll be putting them on their Christmas list.
Rachel -- Following In My Shoes
July 22, 2010My daughter would LOVE those . . . it’s one of her favorite shows. So cute!
Bobbie (OneScrappyMom)
July 23, 2010Goodness! These look like a lot of fun! I’ve never seen them! I am going to check them out for my little guy!
Deal-ectible Mom
July 24, 2010OMG my girls LOVE Dinosaur Train..in fact it’s on the tv right now! I may have to get these for them!
Virginia from Lady V dZine
July 24, 2010Oh, my son would LOVE LOVE LOVE these. Thanks for sharing!
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Rachel @ Yellow Tennessee
July 24, 2010My 4 year old loves dinosaurs. We will have to check these out. Too cute.
Rhonda
July 25, 2010I looked at these today for my 3 year grandson. He’s visiting for a week, and I need some inside activities for him. I was leery on whether to purchase. After reading your review, I’ll purchase tomorrow. Thanks.
Michelle
July 26, 2010OMG SO cute! love them. great video.