#58,592 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #231 in Toy Train Sets
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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July 2, 2025
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Scritto da: Millie
Nice level of detail, but awful sound and limited runtime
Honey Bee Acres is quickly becoming a favorite in our house. My little one is three years old and is obsessed with pretend play. This train set offers a nice level of detail that I can engage with and play with along with my daughter. There are not dozens of tiny pieces to keep up with, which is a relief! Instead, small things like the train doors, signage, and the ticket booth provide immersion and give a real-world feel to simple pretend play. While the train track is nice and part of building an immersive world, my daughter’s favorite way to play with the train is to let it drive around on the ground. I appreciate that it doesn’t rely on the track for power. I do have two complaints with this set that are worth addressing. For one: the sound. The audio quality and the tiny speaker make the repetitive noises absolutely grating. We’ll be putting some painters tape over the speaker to try and quiet it. It is awful that there isn’t an option to run the train without the speaker. Secondly, it’s disappointing that the train only runs for a short duration. If you’re running the train on the track it does about 1.3 laps before you have to press the button again to make it go (and make those awful noises again!). This feels even shorter when you’re playing with the train on the ground. I do see a lot of value in the train running for a limited duration (my daughter loves to turn things on and never off!) but I wish the runtime were longer, perhaps a few minutes with each button press. Overall, I still consider this a 4/5. My daughter loves trains and being able to combine them with Honey Bee Acres is a lot of fun, but we really hope to see future improvements in this set.
Scritto da: Tiffany W
Best Honey Bee Acre Item Yet
This is the best item I have. I have bought much of this collection.
Scritto da: Rayne Shine
Hours of endless fun. Fuels imagination
I am so impressed with the Honey Bee Acres Thistlestop Train Station set! From the moment we opened the box, it felt like such a special little world to explore. The set comes with so many pieces (19 in total), and everything is thoughtfully designed to fit together in a way that encourages creativity and pretend play. The included miniature doll figure is adorable, and the details on both the figure and the station itself really bring the playset to life. What I love most is how versatile this set is. Kids can use it on its own for hours of fun, or combine it with other Honey Bee Acres sets to create a whole little village. The bright colors and charming design make it visually appealing, and the pieces are just the right size for little hands. My child enjoys setting up the station, moving the train around, and imagining different stories for the characters—it has definitely sparked a lot of creativity and storytelling in our house. The quality is also excellent. Everything feels sturdy and durable, which is important because this set gets a lot of playtime. I also appreciate that it comes with so many accessories, so children can rearrange things and create new scenarios each time. It’s the kind of toy that grows with them, as they find new ways to play as they get older. Overall, this is a wonderful playset that combines fun, imagination, and durability. It would make a fantastic gift for any child who loves trains, playsets, or pretend play. We are very happy with this purchase, and I would definitely recommend it to other parents or gift-givers looking for something special and long-lasting.
Scritto da: Amazon Customer
Fun train track set toy! looks great as a BD gift.
The media could not be loaded. I think this is a well made toy. First of all, the box is nice and bigger than I thought, looks great as a gift. The plastic parts are smooth and feels thick and sturdy, looks like good quality plastic and definitely not cheap. The train makes a sound similar to a crossing gate dropping, just like another train toy we have. The sound quality isn’t perfect and has some noise, but it’s still fun for the little one. There’s also a small LED light on the front of the train, and it runs smoothly along the track, making it easy for kids to play with. The little cow figure is cute, and its arms and legs are movable. I also like that the train has an auto shut off feature and it stops automatically after running for a short time period, which helps save batteries. The included other accessories, like the ticket station, the Honey Bee towers, and crossing gate, make pretend play more realistic. The set is of great size for kids and is a good value (at current discounted price $35) considering the quality made and the different accessories. So, IMO, I think this is a well-made and enjoyable train set. And with the current price of ($35), I’d give it a 4.5 stars, rounds up to 5.
Scritto da: Denise M
Such a Cute Set!
We have several of the Honey Bee Acres sets and this does not disappoint. Some pieces require initial assembly. Our 5 year old granddaughter easily put together the track. Though the pieces are a bit lighter than other manufacturers products, the play value is on- point. This would make a great gift for a child looking extend their dollhouse play. Sound quality of train is good and not too loud.
