Product Description

Rocky is a very strong crane who can pick up other engines, but is also a gentle giant who wants to be everyone's best friend. He can do all the big jobs that Harvey can't...like lifting derailed engines back onto the tracks. Rocky has no engine and relies on other engines to pull him to where he is needed. This unique three-part engine has 'Gentle Giant' character traits. As seen in the "Edward Strikes Out" story.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5484 in Toys & Games
• Brand: Learning Curve
• Model: LC99036
• Released on: 2007-03-01
• Dimensions: 3.60" h x 6.10" w x 11.10" l, .70 pounds

Features

• Unique three-part engine
• Comes with gentle giant character traits
• Crane arm rotates and tows engines
• Measures 10.5"
• For ages 2 and above

From the Manufacturer
This Rocky is handmade from durable New England hard maple. Thomas Wooden Railway vehicles, track and destinations are not compatible with Take Along Thomas items.

Customer Reviews

Nice looking, several limitations
Immediately after opening the package and getting Rocky onto the track, my son used the magnetic crane to "tow" another train back onto the track. I was so impressed with this action, that my ability to give an unbiased review of the product may be a little limited.

Sashamellow's description of the toy's limitations are accurate. But I did not feel they reduce my son's enjoyment of the toy overly much. Interestingly, the fact that Rocky does not fit through tunnels led my son to want to create a branch for Rocky to take around the tunnel which was a great problem solving task for him. However, if you don't have the extra track to make this an enjoyable task for your child, you may just find yourself trying to remind them not to try to shove Rocky in the tunnel again.

I don't understand at all what the front and back cars are for except to look just like the character from the show. My son will tow other trains onto the track, but putting anything on the front car will just result in it falling down right away. The magnets on the front car don't line up with anything that would help them remain on the flatbed.

Overall, this is a great looking toy, but has some great limitations in its playability.

And, yet, because both my son and I enjoying pulling out Rocky to rescue other trains that have crash, I still give this toy a favorable rating.

awkward and overpriced
My son is a train fanatic, and we got this as a gift. Rocky has very limited movement, and is so big that he doesn't fit through the tunnels and under bridges that go with the rest of the set. The ability to lift other trains magnetically is a cool feature, but things put on the flat bed fall off really easily. My 3 year old son likes this toy, but does get frustrated with it. This toy is cute, but way over priced.

Just what Santa was asked!
This was perfect for my son! When we went to see Santa, it was the only thing he asked Santa for and Santa (Amazon.com) delivered! It came on time and was exactly what I expected. It is withstanding much abuse from a 3 year old and occasionally from his 1 year old brother! I'm super happy with Rocky!