Not a cheap toy (Brio 30196 Crane and Loads)

Member Name: mumsymary

Product:	Brio 30196 Crane and Loads
Date:	05/11/09 (64 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Well made , good toy

Disadvantages: price

I have played alongside children with this crane and loads by Brio .It is suitable for children aged 18 months and over.

This red wooden crane with its Brio name printed on it is 7.5 x 14 x 17 cm. This is a good size for little hands.

The red crane body has a small circular window and inside there is a small simply designed person.
There are 4 wheels under the body of the cane.
Fitted to the top rear of this crane is a metal rod this goes completely through the vehicle. In the centre of this rod is a wheel with string wound round it . The rod is quite long and can be turned to wind the string up. The string goes along the flexible arm of the crane and is attached to a magnet. This means anything the magnet picks up can be winched up in the air.

The crane arm is fitted to the body by a metal pin so the arm can be raised and lowered.
3 small wooden magnetic blocks (they have magnetic metal inserted inside them) come with this crane.One brick has a picture of a car on it another a picture of a bicycle the thirds simply says BRIO. When your child places the magnet on the end of the crane it will fairly easily lift these blocks of wood. The crane will pick many other small steel objects too. I have picked up paper clips and a very light toy car with it .

This red wooden crane is an attractive toy. Not only will it help a child's motor skills by pushing it around and winding the winch up and down it will also help your child discover magnetic science. Children learn through play , we can help them learn by providing the right tools (toys ) and experiences.

I do like this Brio crane.
I like Brio wooden toys they are well made classic toys. Brio has its roots in a firm first started in 18 84 by a Swedish basket maker. The trains which are perhaps the best known Brio toys were first produced in 1958 are the Brio wooden trains with which I have spent many hours playing. Brio toys are all well made long lasting toys this crane no exception

The price of this toy is £19.90 from , http://www.cloudberryliving.co.uk. Its £20.99 at Amazon, at http://www.argos.co. it's £17.59

Summary: A wooden toy crane by Brio