Unsolicited came the e-mail from TOYS R’ US with a sale on the Chuggington Interactive Railway. Apparently, the product is also featured as a TV show for kids. The specs on this on-sale train set – at $59.95 a set:
— “Each smart engine actually recognizes and reads with other Chuggington engines…”
— “…features over 4’ layout with 3 interactive train stops, loading yard, and tower”
— “Set features over 250 sounds and phrases when used with other interactive products – the more pieces the more interactive your world…(?)”
What is the “interaction?” How does the sound system work and is it of interest to our hobby?
Anyone seen this set? If so, is there any technology that can be canibalized and used in our Large Scale hobby?
Check TOYS R’ US and the set for more data.
Wendell
Age: 5 years old, maybe.