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BUILDING · AGES 3–6

Wooden train starter set

Build a little route, send a train, then change the whole journey.

Planning budget: around $40

What to look for

Check track compatibility before adding to an existing collection.

Tracks spread out and need floor space.

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Building

AGES 2–6 PLAN ~$25

An open-ended starting point for towers, towns, and wonderfully wonky castles.

Building

AGES 3–6 PLAN ~$50

Flat shapes become houses, bridges, and entirely new ideas.

Building

AGES 4–6 PLAN ~$35

A small construction challenge with room for a personal twist.