Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Train to Build from Oompa Toys Revew and Giveaway!

When I found out I was going to review one of Oompa toys I was ... well like a kid in a toy store. I had a hard time deciding what I wanted to review. I loved the Lacing Shoe, The Frog King Memory Game and all of there musical instruments . Oompa had a huge selection of toys, children 's furniture, and Gear (like strollers) When ever you buy anything form Oompa you earn point. There way of saying thank you. Points can be redeemed for discounts on future orders.





How Oompa Toys got started
The idea for Oompa Toys took hold in 2003. Early one morning I crept into my infant daughter's room and tripped on a plastic, battery-operated walker. Loud animal noises instantly blared from the seemingly innocuous toy. I had a bleeding toe and stifled some not too pleasant words. A cacophony of clucking chickens, moo-ing cows and quacking ducks would not be silenced despite my best efforts. I gladly (and somewhat vindictively), threw the walker in the trash. An electronic bovine moo'ed as I walked away. I felt there was something unnatural about surrounding my daughter with so many disposable toys. I wondered if she dreamt of copyrighted characters or if her first words would be "Dora" or "Mickey". I wondered if she would ever learn to use her imagination. She did, after all, play with toys that with the push of a single button did and said everything for her. I donated most of the contents of her room to a local charity the next morning.
As a mother with relatives in a developing country, I believe toys should not only be natural and well-made, but created in humane and safe working conditions by adults and with absolutely no child-labor. I go to great lengths to ensure toys within the Oompa family do, indeed, come from safe environments. From extensive interviews with company representatives to annual onsite tours of manufacturing facilities, you can be assured that our toys come from companies who care about their employees.


We  received the Train to Build - All Natural from Bajo
This four car train is perfect for little builders on the move! There are four flatbeds and 18 pieces that can be combined to created different cars of the train, including the engine, passenger car, log car, and one carrying an automobile. All the cars can be used interchangably, connecting together with basic linking joints. The automobile can even be taken down and played with by itself! So much fun, you'll wish you had one too. Note: not intended to be used on standard wooden track.

They are so many things I love about the Train to build. It does not take batteries, it does not speak or move by itself. I see Andrew sitting there using him imagination playing with the train.  His toy knight and sea turtle are helping him fix the train. He has made a whole story about it. The train his very sturdy and well made. I know we are going to be playing with this train for many years. When he does finally outgrow  his Train to build I would love to put it up so we can save it for when  a nephew come over ar even grandchildren ... someday.
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disclosure: I was given for free this product for the  purpose of reviewing it. I did not receive monetary compensation and all thoughts and opinions are mine. Quotes were taken directly from the website

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Jennifer Lee said...

I love the train and Sticki-Bausteine (27 Blocks) from Haba.

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Cory Caterpillar Pulling Animal would be loved by my nephews. Thanks for the chance to win the train!
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The Bongo drums would be LOVED.

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Joy@WDDCH said...

Petite Sandwich cat is just too cute!

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Heather Y said...

Thanks for hosting a great giveaway! I'd love the Discovery Blocks for my nephew...

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My daughter would love the Plan Toy kitchen!

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JRG said...

Any of the wooden trains would be great.

Angela G said...

My sons would love the Lacing Shoe, yellow.
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Trina said...

I would love to own a bilibo in red for my son.
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My son would like the Frog Bath Set from Elegant Baby
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Amy delong said...

I like the solar system floor puzzle

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Miss Janet said...

Oh how cute! I like all of the food items from Haba! My son and the little ones who visit our home would love it!

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vegan4life said...

skarada building blocks ty

Lynn said...

wooden figure 8 set from Nuchi!

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avs96bm said...

My daughter would love the Sevi bowling pins too.

Erica said...

My daughter would love the dollhouse
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the wooden toy food would be a hit with my daughter

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Kathy P said...

my niece would love the Flexible Doll: Mother Lilli from Kathe Kruse

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liliesrnice said...

My little one would like the Circus Time Wooden Maraca Set Red from Trophy Music.

Tammy said...

love the Smore from Haba

dvice12 said...

We'd love the 54 pc Color Building Block Set - Turquoise and Green from Citiblocs

Anonymous said...

My kids would love to have the hippo bath set from Elegant Baby! Very cute! THANKS!

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mail4rosey said...

I like the Piper Cream Bunny, 8 in. from Jellycat. I think it would be nice for Easter.

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Gale said...

I like the Nuchi trains best!

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Jinxy and Me said...

I like the Ball Track Construction Set

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memetu said...

Hubby is a lumber jack. 200 pc Natural Building Block Set from Citiblocs is a nautral choice for my 5 yr old. the 3 yr old loves the TRAIN pulling logs.
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cman said...

Classic Wooden ABC Blocks :)

lilyk said...

I love the Huge Truffles Dog from Jellycat!

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Samantha said...

THe Nuchi Wooden Trains look great.
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