PLAN also goes back in time to the prehistoric ages with their new Dinosaur Impulse Range. Individually packed, there are five different characters children can create from a combination of wood and soft foam material. The five dinosaurs are the Ankylosaurus, Pteranodon, Tyrannosaurus, Stegosaurus and Triceratops (all $7.00).

To compliment the Adventurous Castle, the Castle Accessories Set ($18.00) also provides new ways to expand the castle system. Included in this set is a siege tower and jousting tent.

Also available in spring 2005, exciting new role play can be created from the Adventurous Castle($50.00). This new castle set allows children to role play their favorite knight’s adventures. This castle set features detailed figures and interchangeable castle blocks and accessories including a raising gate, catapult, and horses the characters can ride on.

PLAN adds an exciting musical instrument to the preschool line with the Frog Tambourine ($7.00). The instrument is small enough for children to get their hands on and experience the joys of creating their own unique musical sounds!

PLAN adds an exciting musical instrument to the preschool line with the Dragonfly Guiro ($7.00). The instrument is small enough for children to get their hands on and experience the joys of creating their own unique musical sounds!

PLAN adds an exciting musical instrument to the preschool line with the Bee Maracas ($7.00). The instrument is small enough for children to get their hands on and experience the joys of creating their own unique musical sounds!

Riding Henry ($10.00) is a pull toy that allow the removable character to spin inside the pulling car.

The Riding Tilly ($10.00) is a pull toy that allow the removable character to spin inside the pulling car. Owner Helen Dean of Toy Safari in Alameda, Calif., told TDmonthly that “Brio pull toys and pull trains” will be popular for toddlers during the 2006 holiday season.

Among the category’s featured items is the Activity Island ($20.00).

Among the category’s featured items is the Flower Garden ($15.00)

The Mining Play Set ($18.00) has a unique mountain tunnel piece that the coal train can journey down. A blue engine and a tipping wagon that rocks back and forth upon motion are included in this fun play set.

The Fire Brigade Play Set ($18.00) has a two piece light and sound fire truck, a wooden home play piece and a fire piece that can be turned around when the fire is extinguished! A fire fighter and female character pieces are included to expand the role-play fun.

The Garage Play Set ($18.00) is all new design featuring a tow truck & car, light & sound service car, two characters and a small building set to role play within.

Also introduced is Germany’s High Speed Train with Sound ($20.00).  Press the button on the High Speed Train and a locomotive horn will sound!

Also introduced is England’s steam train entitled the Mallard ($14.00).  Press the button on the High Speed Train and a locomotive horn will sound!

Finally, multi-cultural trains broaden the play experience as children from all over can play with Japan’s Shinkansen Passenger Train ($20.00), which consists of two engines and a passenger car.

Another BRIO favorite, the Old Steam Engine($10.00), is introduced as a stand-alone item complete with moving pistons that drive the train to go faster and faster.

The Battery Operated Action Train ($20.00) includes a battery engine with a unique tipping wagon that rocks back and forth while moving as well as a spinning cement wagon. The Light & Sound Timber Train features a train that lights up and makes engine noises the faster you push it. Two magnetic wooden tree timber loads are included to take to the docks and allow for crane play.

The Double Suspension Bridge ($25.00) is the longest bridge in the BRIO line and has a new, play friendly design. Connect this to the BRIO wooden railway system with the included ascending / descending track pieces to go places never ventured before!

This train station announces its destinations in New York, London, Paris and Berlin in the languages of the countries it is set to visit.
— “Our customers will appreciate something with different languages,” said Peg Scholtes, owner of Capitol Kids in Madison, Wis., who explained that previous products with foreign languages sold well in her store. This is a brand new product that she expects will sell well once it is set up on its demo table.
— “That would be very cool!” said Katie LeRoy, sales associate at Generations — Children’s Store in Ann Arbor, Mich., who hadn’t heard of the product yet but said that kids are drawn to the older station (the Record and Play Railway Train Station), where kids can pre-record their voices. She has the product set up on a demo table in the middle of the store.
— It comes in a demonstration box so children will be more likely to test out the product before buying.

The Lights and Sound Ferry ($20.00) allows for trains to go from port to port via the ferry. Simply drive the train into the ferry and dock at the next port. Press the button on the chimney for a horn sound effect and the lights flash to keep passing traffic at bay.

The Smart Speed Tracks ($12.00) will actually slow down the train in high traffic areas and allow it to go back up to normal speeds once it hits the appropriate track.

The Smart Crossing Track ($15.00) stops the train while automotive traffic crosses the street. Press the button and the train is off again.

The Smart Track Repair Shed ($20.00) allows the Smart Track train to pull in and get serviced. The special train stops on the chip and repair noises are heard until they are completed. The train pulls away automatically and returns on its rail journey.

My First Battery Powered Railway Set ($40.00) continues the simple railway play concept with a soft, padded tunnel to drive the colorful train through.   The train engine is battery powered with one easy button controlling start and stop functions.   17 pieces compose the set and this set also has ramp tracks to allow for off-track play.   The age grading on this set is also 1 ½ yrs+.