BRIO World Space Deluxe, circuit train spatial

I absolutely love the ravensburger brio sets with their predominantly made wooden sets that have a specific fondness and preference in lots of people's lives and they all fit together with similar sets from the range (I've also discovered some 3rd party track sets also fit) This space set, space station themed set is super and made from a mix of wood and plastics and very easy to build with 40 pieces with a full instructional guide included. The pieces are all well made, smooth edges and all CE certified for safety assurance and what you'd expect from a large toy manufacturer such as ravensburger. It's colourful, fun and interesting and has been a fantastic toy for our niece to play with when she comes over. She loves playing with it. Yes it's pricey at the usual selling price of £89.99 but at the moment it's reduced to a (strange) price of £81.51 making it a slightly better value purchase. I'd expect to pay a premium for a well renowned brand like this and I trust the materials used in manufacture are safe and top notch quality so I give this set 5 stars for fun, creativity, colour and easiness for kids to build themselves and it's an imaginative set. 8999 8151 Lire la suite

Current selling price: £83.24 BRIO is known for its quality wooden railway sets, and this Space Station Set adds an interesting space-themed twist to the usual train tracks. I assembled this for my four-year-old, who showed some initial interest, although the novelty didn’t last particularly long. Despite the space station, astronaut, rover and elevated track, it’s fundamentally very similar to other wooden railway sets we’ve encountered. The space theme is a nice idea, but I don’t think it adds enough to justify the substantial price tag. At £83.24 for just 40 pieces, you’re paying a considerable premium for the BRIO name and design. It’s compatible with other BRIO World sets, so I can see it appealing more to children who already have a collection and particularly enjoy space-themed toys. ✅ Pros • Interesting space-themed design • Elevated railway adds variety • Compatible with other BRIO World tracks • Familiar wooden railway concept ⚠️ Cons • Very expensive for 40 pieces • Not dramatically different from ordinary wooden train sets • Only briefly held my four-year-old’s attention • Limited value as a standalone set My Rating ★★★☆☆ 3/5 – Average A nice concept, but ultimately it’s another wooden railway with a space twist. My four-year-old enjoyed it briefly, but at over £83, I expected something a little more engaging and distinctive. Lire la suite

I’ll start by explaining we have a decent Brio collection already, my 3 year old son has been a big fan of trains and railways since he was just 1, and having bought a Brio starter set we have continued with Brio almost exclusively. We have both some of the current sets as well as some vintage ones. They get played with every day. This new space themed set incorporates some interesting elements that add new play possibilities for us. It has opened up discussion about space and planets. We already have the Brio aeroplane and often create our own airport themed play, so this feels like an extension of this - although I with the space shuttle was included with this set. The raised track support legs are interesting but without a battery operated train, it’s quite tricky to push trains through it. We often take the track layouts from sets and simply expand them, adding in track pieces to extend loops or adding stations etc. from that point of view this set is great, it’s easy to do that and the pieces are pretty versatile to make your own layouts completely when you want to do that. I am a little disappointed with many of the modern Brio sets with just how little wood is actually included. In this set it’s 12 out of 40 pieces. Having said that, I also appreciate the versatility offered by the plastic elements - but perhaps there are opportunities to create a little more balance and add back in more wooden elements. I would prefer if the set had a Brio storage box included, as the larger sets usually do. It’s an easy way to store different sets and parts, but only comes with the larger sets over about £100, I think. If you are buying this set and don’t already have any Brio, I think this is a good place to start, especially if the child you are buying for has some interest in Space themes already. I would probably buy some additional items with it though, including some track extension sets (beginner or intermediate) to enable the child to have more freedom to be creative and build their own layout and track set up. You could also consider adding a couple of extra trains. The Space Deluxe kit does include more pieces (56 instead of 40), including some interesting large pieces to make bridges and mountains and the space shuttle, but still doesn’t include much basic track. Overall I’m very pleased with this set, I think it will continue to appeal to my son as he gets older and understands more about space exploration, but in the meantime there’s loads of fun elements to play with like the glow in the dark alien. I’m giving it 5 stars despite the slight niggles because I don’t think those detract from this set in particular. Lire la suite

The BRIO World Space Station Set is a lovely choice for young children who enjoy trains, imaginative play and anything to do with space. It brings a fun twist to the traditional wooden railway concept by combining the familiar BRIO train system with an exciting space-themed setting, giving children plenty of opportunities to create their own adventures. What I particularly like about this set is the way it encourages imaginative play rather than simply being a toy that does one thing. Children can pretend to transport astronauts, explore distant planets and travel between different parts of their own space station. This kind of open-ended play can keep them entertained while also encouraging creativity, storytelling and problem-solving. BRIO sets are also appealing because of their emphasis on hands-on play. Building and rearranging the track helps develop coordination and spatial awareness, while moving the train around the layout gives little ones plenty to interact with. The space theme makes it especially attractive to children who are fascinated by rockets, astronauts and the universe. Suitable for children aged three and above, it would make an excellent birthday or Christmas gift. It should also appeal to families who already own BRIO World railway sets, as the ability to expand and combine compatible track layouts can add even more possibilities to playtime. Compatibility with any existing accessories is worth checking before purchasing. Overall, this is an imaginative alternative to a standard train set, combining the hands-on enjoyment of railway play with the excitement of space exploration. A great option for encouraging creative adventures and providing young children with a toy they can return to in lots of different ways. Lire la suite

Wow, what a brilliant set! You do not need to be a Brio fan to appreciate this set. You can use it as a standalone set with a complete track, vehicles and character or you can integrate it into your existing Brio sets to make a bigger world. It really caught my little one's imagination, and she is an existing Brio fan. This would suit a space-mad child and really gives them a lot of scope for play. Younger children will need help constructing the track but for older children that is all part of the fun. Once assembled, you can go on your own space-themed adventure. I prefer the Brio space set to the ones from another wooden toy train company which are a bit simpler and more stylised. The quality comes at a cost - this set, like other Brio sets, is expensive. That said, it comes in a big box that looks impressive in itself - it would make an amazing Christmas or birthday gift. And Brio lasts - it can be played with by multiple children over years, so you do pay a premium for that longevity and for the brand itself.