- Warning: Not suitable for children under 36 months
Product Information
Technical Details
| Item Weight | 630 g |
| Product Dimensions | 16.5 x 16.5 x 30 cm |
| Manufacturer recommended age: | 36 months - 8 years |
| Item model number | LC99327 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Maximum Weight | 43.5 kilograms |
| Educational Objective(s) | Play |
| Number of Puzzle Pieces | 1 |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Radio Control Suitability | Indoor |
Additional Information
| ASIN | B00000JICT |
| Best Sellers Rank | 40,424 in Toys & Games (See top 100) |
| Shipping Weight | 1.1 Kg |
| Delivery Destinations: | Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered. |
| Date First Available | 1 Jan 2004 |
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Children love Cranky, the slightly testy tempered railway crane, yet too often he's neglected in Thomas toy ranges. So it's wonderful to see Cranky given a starring role as a core accessory for the Thomas the Tank Wooden Railway Set.
This Cranky the Crane stands at a height of 28 cm, with a wooden main body and stand. Cranky's real magic comes from his fully functioning crane mechanism. The first of two separate red levers easily enable little railway engineers to rotate Cranky around 360 degrees. The second lever then lowers Cranky's hoist up and down to load and unload the cargo. The loading itself all happens courtesy of an exceptionally strong magnet, the power of which means that Cranky doesn't have to be perfectly positioned beside his cargo for your little engineer to gain job satisfaction. Naturally Cranky the Crane comes complete with his own cargo goods train with magnetic cargo.
All of this good clean pulley, lever and magnet fun does of course mean that as well as being a delightful toy, Cranky is a wonderful introduction to the world of early science and working machines.
Cranky's body detaches from the crane tower. Beware that to re-install correctly it is important that the two flat-edged grooves of crane tower and body are aligned. This is very easy to do but also easy to overlook and incorrect assembly will stop Cranky functioning properly.
A particularly good accessory to any wooden train set, Cranky the Crane combines fun, education and a lovable character to boot. Ideal for children aged 3 to 6 years old. --Victoria Mackenzie
Product Description
One wheel turns Cranky's head, the other controls the magnetic cargo. Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quite expensive but dont be put off by the price as it is well worth the money. Our 2 year old spent hours playing with cranky rotating and lifting cargo on and off the trains. Very robust and took a great deal of battering and still in great condition. A must have to a childs expanding wooden Thomas train collection
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Sv2
Durability:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Every kid loves this toy. The crane head rotates in a complete circle (and then back again, not around and around), and the magnet on the rope goes up and down with another crank. Ours has been in use for several years now, and I'm pleased and surprised to report that the string has not broken despite heavy use.
There is one problem with this toy (other than the hefty price). The crane head comes off very easily, and putting it back on is too fiddley for a young child. It's got a round peg which slots into a round hole, but with one slightly flattened edge so it must be lined up just so to work. The adults on hand are called over several times during each play session to reafix the head so play can resume.
Our Cranky has seen a lot of use for magnetics experiments, totally apart from his day job in wooden Sodor. Worth the cost for the years of play, as long as everyone is prepared to deal with the frequent assembly crises.
There is one problem with this toy (other than the hefty price). The crane head comes off very easily, and putting it back on is too fiddley for a young child. It's got a round peg which slots into a round hole, but with one slightly flattened edge so it must be lined up just so to work. The adults on hand are called over several times during each play session to reafix the head so play can resume.
Our Cranky has seen a lot of use for magnetics experiments, totally apart from his day job in wooden Sodor. Worth the cost for the years of play, as long as everyone is prepared to deal with the frequent assembly crises.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Ms. M. Brown
Durability:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
My 4 year old Thomas fanatic loves this cranky, and he is good - he does all the swivelling and lifting you'd expect, but... having to put the head back on every 5 minutes is really frustrating both for child and parent. It is really too tricky for a child to attach. It is really basic design fault that I would think given the price, they could have sorted. I've tried various glues to keep it there but they don't last.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Practical, safe toy for 3-year-old
Our grandson loves this and it fits in with the rest of his Thomas collection. Would buy this again as a present for a 3-year-old.
Published 3 months ago by donwales
4.0 out of 5 stars
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My Nephew wanted this and loved it. This was a great Christmas present especial as it does all it says on the box.
Published 4 months ago by Blossom
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He's lovely and fits nicely at the side of the train track the magnet is just strong enough to pick up
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. P. L. Clements
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This has been a definate hit with my 3 + 4 year old boys. They can play with it for very long periods. It is very sturdy. Read more
Published 6 months ago by JulesB
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Mrs Kelly
My son loved it !! Well made goes very well with with his big jigs track. It's bigger then we thought but very pleased.
Published 6 months ago by Fab
4.0 out of 5 stars
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Lovely solid well made toy 2.5 year old has had endless fun and it has added greatly to his wooden tomas train set. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Donna
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great toy for a Thomas fan!
This wooden cranky is fab, it comes with a truck and some cargo. It is well made and is a good addition to any train set.
Published 16 months ago by Mrs P
5.0 out of 5 stars
great kids love it
They both play thomas all the time and love cranky they fight over who's turn it is to lift the block up.
Published 23 months ago by holly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wooden Thomas & Friends Cranky the Crane
My Grandson is Thomes & Friends mad and loves the Cranky Toy he got got his fourth birthday. Toy is Very durable, and has given hours of fun it is educational and was delivered... Read more
Published on 2 May 2011 by Mon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
My son, Thomas, loves this toy and plays with it loads. The truck that goes with it is compatible with brio track and is just the right size to go with the brio engines and track... Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2011 by pennyschwartz
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