Toy related question - GeoTrax System (Fisher Price)
Jun 7, 2009, 6:15 am
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Toy related question - GeoTrax System (Fisher Price)
I know this is not a travel specific topic, but Ive started a discussion that is not on the Talk Board Forums about this... so since my questions are related to Kids and I need input from Parents, I thought I would post this here.
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Im looking for parents with experience in shopping for the Fisher Price GeoTrax train system. Ive recently started accumulating tracks, trains and related gear for this system and dont understand how distribution for these toys actually works in the USA.
I say this because the large chain stores like ToysRus seem to have very limited selection, with only a few newer stations and themes. The market for the advanced stuff seems to be Ebay and Amazon... where smaller (Im guessing Internet only) merchants seem to control the market. Prices are all over the place... an elevation bridge can go from $20 to $90.... can someone explain what is going on...? I thought that a brand name like FP would guarantee availability of all the product lineup at large retailers, but this does not seem to be the case.
Any tips from parents that have GeoTrax addicts at home would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Gaucho100K
Thank you Moderators for leaving this here - if possible.
Im looking for parents with experience in shopping for the Fisher Price GeoTrax train system. Ive recently started accumulating tracks, trains and related gear for this system and dont understand how distribution for these toys actually works in the USA.
I say this because the large chain stores like ToysRus seem to have very limited selection, with only a few newer stations and themes. The market for the advanced stuff seems to be Ebay and Amazon... where smaller (Im guessing Internet only) merchants seem to control the market. Prices are all over the place... an elevation bridge can go from $20 to $90.... can someone explain what is going on...? I thought that a brand name like FP would guarantee availability of all the product lineup at large retailers, but this does not seem to be the case.
Any tips from parents that have GeoTrax addicts at home would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Gaucho100K
Jun 7, 2009, 6:58 pm
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Try http://geotraxworld.com/.
Fisher Price has both mass market and specialty lines, hence why you'll find such variances. Mass market (ie TRU, Wal-Mart, Target) will only carry a few skus, whereas specialty retailers will have a more expansive line. Hope this helps.
Fisher Price has both mass market and specialty lines, hence why you'll find such variances. Mass market (ie TRU, Wal-Mart, Target) will only carry a few skus, whereas specialty retailers will have a more expansive line. Hope this helps.
Jun 7, 2009, 7:54 pm
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Yes, that exactly my experience.... Toysrus and the other large retail chains have almost nothing... and the official website is also very very short on options shown/available... thats what I dont understand.
Jun 9, 2009, 4:48 pm
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Bump..... any other parents experienced GeoTrax buyers...?
Bump..... any other parents experienced GeoTrax buyers...?
Jun 10, 2009, 8:25 pm
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I've done some checking for you in the Dallas and Houston area and it doesn't seem any of the specialty toy stores are carrying this. I hope someone has a store or online site that will help.
Jun 11, 2009, 4:09 pm
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Thank you baglady !!!
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I've done some checking for you in the Dallas and Houston area and it doesn't seem any of the specialty toy stores are carrying this. I hope someone has a store or online site that will help.
Jun 11, 2009, 9:39 pm
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Target stores and target.com are carrying this. Are there specific pieces you are looking for? I'd be happy to look when I'm out and about.
Jun 12, 2009, 2:07 am
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Target....... ok, I will check online with them. Im looking for nice "places" like tunnels, bridges and theme buildings, etc.
Target....... ok, I will check online with them. Im looking for nice "places" like tunnels, bridges and theme buildings, etc.
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We were in PHX and stopped at a specialty toy store...they had an entire metropolis of GeoTrax! Airport, train station, city, bridges etc. I think that was the most GeoTrax stuff I'd ever seen in one spot.
Jun 18, 2009, 5:08 am
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Do you have the name of the store...? I wonder if they have a website...? Thanks.
Jun 22, 2009, 4:14 am
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No store name....?!?
No store name....?!?
Jun 29, 2009, 7:19 pm
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Another question then...... besides Toys'rus, which are the other large mass market toy retailers with online presence...?!
Another question then...... besides Toys'rus, which are the other large mass market toy retailers with online presence...?!
Jul 4, 2009, 4:45 am
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BTW, I know Amazon is a good source but am looking at an alternative.
BTW, I know Amazon is a good source but am looking at an alternative.
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any new info.....?
any new info.....?
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If anybody knows of a local store that has a good selection of this system, please let me know.
If anybody knows of a local store that has a good selection of this system, please let me know.