2012 Trackmaster Edward (new design) Unboxing review and first run.
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DISCLAIMER: All views and opinions in this video and written review are my own and I do not intend to demean or defame Fisher Price, Mattel and Trackmaster Brands, this review merely contains my journalistic opinion as a consumer of this and similar products. I will highlight the good points and the bad points and try to be as factual and unbiased as possible while still presenting my personal opinion of this product.
Hey Guys i did order a new Edward from ebay and I was hoping to get the C size battery version but have been sent this one that runs on a AA battery, while it is very interesting to see the changes they have made first hand this redesign is not something I wanted for my collection after having seen videos of it online but there is potential....
This engine is very "lightweight" compared to other Trackmaster and TOMY engines, I initially didn't realize it was an engine in the box from the courier. I pulled it apart initially to have a good close look at how the front set of wheels were attached and upon inspection I noticed with a bit of dremel work i could possibly make them sit level with the other pair of front wheels. This is something I will try to achieve in the coming days and I will make a new video if I am successful, I feel adjusting the front wheels to be level would be a huge visual improvement and make me want to use this engine on my railway.
Upon assembling it so i could run it I was shocked to find that the drive unit would not start no matter which battery I tried and my usual technique of giving it a small tap to free it up would not start it up. I stripped the drive unit out again and removed its casing, this revealed a metal tab for + and a soldered wire for - and it all appeared to be correct, I moved the metal tabs on the power switch close to the + contact tab and reassembled it hoping for the best, I gave it a shake and a tap and it moved (a little), then turned it off and on again and gave it another tap and it burst to life unwillingly. Having the drive unit running felt good but why wasn't it running out of the packet? this is not like the usual Fisher Price high quality i have come to expect, maybe you need to have a good look at quality control and design.
It runs smoothly and is pretty quiet for this type of drive unit, it negotiates all type of track with no problems which i would expect as a 4 wheeled engine, I have other engines from every available brand with the same type of drive unit that are very loud and "grindy" sounding, It is also quieter than the one I saw unboxed and run on Etenks1's channel. This Edward does not roll smoothly or freely though compared to most other engines I have and this does impair its speed somewhat, I imagine it could be very fast if there wasn't so much rolling resistance.
The detailing to me is very average and thats me being kind. The tender stickers were both fitted crooked, the top of the frame is red instead of white and the wheels, don't get me started on the wheels. Are these engines that expensive to produce that you need to delete a whole set of wheels to make this engine profitable? could you not have front wheels that move up and down freely also? (wheels that contact the track and easily lift out of the way for an obstruction? (I will try and fix the front wheels on this engine to my liking as I feel it would give it a much better appearance) And what about the consumers who will buy this engine and could be disappointed that some wheels are fake. I know most may not notice or care but there are possibly many who will such as myself. Now, I know, I know, this is a child's toy intended for children but having said that don't you have a responsibility to make the best toy you can? So what if it has trouble on some sections of track with 8 wheels on the engine, so what if it doesn't work well in the latest and greatest flavor of the month rollercoaster/zipline movie tie-in set.... The Older Edward had a special charm even though he would get stuck sometimes.
I give this 2012 Trackmaster Edward redesign an overall score of 3/10, sigh you could have had a hit Trackmaster but sadly this is a miss in my opinion, there is so much more you could have done and they are basic things too. I have nothing against Fisher Price and Trackmaster as they have made some amazing products, just not this time...
Thanks for watching.
I value your comments and feedback on this video and this product but please keep it civil.
Hey Guys i did order a new Edward from ebay and I was hoping to get the C size battery version but have been sent this one that runs on a AA battery, while it is very interesting to see the changes they have made first hand this redesign is not something I wanted for my collection after having seen videos of it online but there is potential....
This engine is very "lightweight" compared to other Trackmaster and TOMY engines, I initially didn't realize it was an engine in the box from the courier. I pulled it apart initially to have a good close look at how the front set of wheels were attached and upon inspection I noticed with a bit of dremel work i could possibly make them sit level with the other pair of front wheels. This is something I will try to achieve in the coming days and I will make a new video if I am successful, I feel adjusting the front wheels to be level would be a huge visual improvement and make me want to use this engine on my railway.
Upon assembling it so i could run it I was shocked to find that the drive unit would not start no matter which battery I tried and my usual technique of giving it a small tap to free it up would not start it up. I stripped the drive unit out again and removed its casing, this revealed a metal tab for + and a soldered wire for - and it all appeared to be correct, I moved the metal tabs on the power switch close to the + contact tab and reassembled it hoping for the best, I gave it a shake and a tap and it moved (a little), then turned it off and on again and gave it another tap and it burst to life unwillingly. Having the drive unit running felt good but why wasn't it running out of the packet? this is not like the usual Fisher Price high quality i have come to expect, maybe you need to have a good look at quality control and design.
It runs smoothly and is pretty quiet for this type of drive unit, it negotiates all type of track with no problems which i would expect as a 4 wheeled engine, I have other engines from every available brand with the same type of drive unit that are very loud and "grindy" sounding, It is also quieter than the one I saw unboxed and run on Etenks1's channel. This Edward does not roll smoothly or freely though compared to most other engines I have and this does impair its speed somewhat, I imagine it could be very fast if there wasn't so much rolling resistance.
The detailing to me is very average and thats me being kind. The tender stickers were both fitted crooked, the top of the frame is red instead of white and the wheels, don't get me started on the wheels. Are these engines that expensive to produce that you need to delete a whole set of wheels to make this engine profitable? could you not have front wheels that move up and down freely also? (wheels that contact the track and easily lift out of the way for an obstruction? (I will try and fix the front wheels on this engine to my liking as I feel it would give it a much better appearance) And what about the consumers who will buy this engine and could be disappointed that some wheels are fake. I know most may not notice or care but there are possibly many who will such as myself. Now, I know, I know, this is a child's toy intended for children but having said that don't you have a responsibility to make the best toy you can? So what if it has trouble on some sections of track with 8 wheels on the engine, so what if it doesn't work well in the latest and greatest flavor of the month rollercoaster/zipline movie tie-in set.... The Older Edward had a special charm even though he would get stuck sometimes.
I give this 2012 Trackmaster Edward redesign an overall score of 3/10, sigh you could have had a hit Trackmaster but sadly this is a miss in my opinion, there is so much more you could have done and they are basic things too. I have nothing against Fisher Price and Trackmaster as they have made some amazing products, just not this time...
Thanks for watching.
I value your comments and feedback on this video and this product but please keep it civil.
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