Wohoo, the Choo Choo Wagon is back!

62 Comments:

At 10/05/2006 11:25:00 AM,  Karen B said...

It's about time to get the choo choo wagon back! I own and run a triplet parent group called Parents Of Triplets Club and there have been moms on there who have had to go to eBay to get these and pay up to $500! These are like gold and should not be limited but put on continual sale, especially with the boom of multiples in this world. There is no other wagon that can compare for triplets! Thanks for bringing it back and please KEEP IT IN STOCK!

 

At 10/05/2006 11:35:00 AM,  The Step2 Company said...

As long as there's healthy demand we'll keep making these wagons, but if demand drops off we might discontinue them again. So buy them while they're available, and let others know about this wagon if you think they'd be interested.

-Andy

 

At 10/06/2006 06:15:00 PM,  Laryssa said...

Thank you for bringing the choo choo wagon back! I have been calling and looking for one for months. I have one year old twins and a two year old son and will get great use out of it. There are so many multiples and so few options for getting them all around.

 

At 10/19/2006 06:15:00 PM,  Christine said...

I am so happy to see that these are being given a second chance! I am also so happy that they are now including the necessary seatbelts with it (safety should not be extra or optional). I LOVE my choo choo as do my triplets. I take it everywhere and I am constantly asked where to get one. I am happy to be able to send them here rather than the overpriced ebay! The only way to make this wagon better is to put a motor on it...ha ha ha! I am now telling everyone to go online and get them before they sell out! How long is the shipping taking on these? Can the green tag along be attached to it? Just wondering because it would be nice for extra storage.

THANK YOU STEP 2 for an awesome product!

Christine
Mommy of 2 1/2 yr old triplets

 

At 12/07/2006 11:59:00 PM,  Anonymous said...

I am very interested in the Choo Choo Wagon but haven't read in any of the descriptions anywhere that it is equipped with seatbelts. I would love to know if it actually is.

 

At 12/08/2006 11:33:00 AM,  The Step2 Company said...

Yes, the newly re-released version of this wagon does include seatbelts.

 

At 5/31/2007 10:16:00 PM,  triplet mom 2 B said...

When will the choo choo trailers be available?

 

At 6/01/2007 08:26:00 AM,  Andy said...

That's a great question--we had originally only run a few hundred of these trailers, and we sold them all out. At this time, we're unsure if we'll be making more, but you should know within a month or so: if we're going to keep making them, they'll become available again, and if not, they'll disappear from our website.

 

At 6/01/2007 03:02:00 PM,  Liz said...

Please don't discontinue the Choo Choo Trailers. They are so popular and in demand. I know quite a few triplet families that LOVE them and are waiting for them to be available.

 

At 6/02/2007 03:03:00 PM,  Anonymous said...

I just saw the choo choo wagon and trailer the other day and wanted to order it having 4 kids under 4, but they said they are not going to produce them anymore. I searched all over online and it seems like there are a lot of people who want this item, why discontinue it??? Makes no sense, bad decision on someone's part.

 

At 6/04/2007 08:44:00 AM,  Andy said...

"Anonymous",

Unfortunately, the demand of a couple dozen people (vocal as they may be) isn't enough to justify manufacturing and offering any given product. This item has been discontinued before, and was brought back when it was felt that demand was sufficient--I am sincerely sorry for all those who "missed" the opportunity to purchase this wagon during it's second availability, but we are hopeful that it may be resurrected again soon.

-Andy

 

At 9/27/2007 02:35:00 PM,  Anonymous said...

I live in Ottawa, Ontario.
Why is it that no store in Ottawa sell the CHoo Choo Wagon.
I run a home daycare and I think that alot of Daycares would invest in your product,
Thanks Lisa

 

At 9/27/2007 06:26:00 PM,  Andy said...

Lisa,

We're sorry that you can't get that item locally, but the truth is that it's not available locally in the US either. Because this item is popular only for a small niche market, retail stores are hesitant to make it.

We had enough requests from parents and childcare providers to resurrect this item after it had been previously discontinued, but demand is low enough that we only manufacture small batches periodically and only sell them via the web. Sadly, at the present time this excludes our international customers.

If you're really determined to get a Choo Choo Wagon, you can either have a friend or relative from the US receive the item for you (if applicable), or find a local "Mom & Pop"-type store that sells Step2 products and ask if they could include a Choo Choo Wagon for you on their next order.

Regards,

Andy

 

At 3/04/2008 01:10:00 AM,  Wendie said...

Can you tell me what the weight limits are for the wagon cars, and the overall dimensions once assembled for both the choo choo wagon and choo choo trailer.
Cheers :)

 

At 5/23/2008 05:01:00 PM,  Anonymous said...

Hi Lisa,
I'm also from Ontario Canada, and I have just received word from Toys R Us that they can 'special order' the choo choo for me!! try giving your local store a call!! I have a home daycare as well and I'm looking forward to carting my crew around in this snazzy wagaon!! Good luck!
Heather

 

At 5/25/2008 11:42:00 PM,  Kitty said...

Is this wagon still being made? what is the story with it? is there a shortage again?

 

At 5/27/2008 03:31:00 PM,  Andy said...

Kitty,

This item is currently being produced periodically in small batches. As long as demand continues it should be available at Step2.com, though there may be occasional periods during which it is unavailable as we await a new production run. While we cannot guarantee future availability, we do understand the current marketplace need, and will continue to produce the Choo Choo Wagon as long as it remains logistically prudent.

-Andy

 

At 5/31/2008 03:58:00 PM,  Kitty said...

Hi .. thanks for the response Andy, being in Canada however I am unable to order from Step.com so I am wondering if any retailers here will be carrying it aside from Toys r us.. as they seem to be out of stock or severely back ordered right now.

Mini Circuit here sells it, but they claim a shortage of product... it's a bit confusing!

 

At 6/02/2008 10:53:00 AM,  Andy said...

Kitty,

In order for us to be able to profitably sell this item, we must wait until we can justify manufacturing a large batch of them at once. This means that there are periodic back orders that will occur, even at Step2.com. Unfortunately, the best advice I can give you is to contact Toys R Us or Mini Circuit and make sure you put your name on the backorder list. Otherwise, if you know someone in the USA who would receive this item for you in the US, you could order from Step2.com.

-Andy

 

At 2/10/2009 05:21:00 PM,  Bridg said...

So how can we find out when they become available? Our twins are 6 months old and our oldest is 2. The wagon would be great for the 3 of them.

 

At 2/11/2009 05:19:00 PM,  Andy said...

Bridg,

Sorry, but production on this item has been shut down indefinitely. If you are still looking, your best option is to look secondhand.

Regards,

Andy

 

At 2/14/2009 04:36:00 PM,  Anonymous said...

Why would you suspend this product, so many triplet moms want and need it!!!!!!
Nooooooooooooooo don't take it away!!!!!!

 

At 2/17/2009 01:41:00 AM,  olraya said...

I have one of these that my girls grew out of. Emailme if interested. olraya@yahoo.com

 

At 2/18/2009 03:31:00 PM,  Jess said...

This is crazy! I know so many other moms who want it too and were waiting for their tax refund or for their kids to be born to buy it. Please, please consider bringing it back!

Maybe you should consider taking pre-orders so your potential customers can prove that they really do want it.

 

At 2/18/2009 03:32:00 PM,  Andy said...

Anonymous,

We would love to continue producing this item, but it is not logistically feasible at this time. If this changes, we hope to bring it back when possible.

-Andy

 

At 2/18/2009 03:54:00 PM,  Helen said...

This is so sad to hear! Every time I take my boys out in their Choo Choo I get asked where I bought it and where they can find one. In the last week alone I'd been asked no less than 10 times. How sad to now have to tell people they can't get one unless they find one used!

 

At 2/19/2009 08:25:00 PM,  olraya said...

******** I have one if anyone is intersted. It is used but in excellent condition. Daughters grew out of it. ******** email me at kadijahmoss@yahoo.com

 

At 2/19/2009 11:33:00 PM,  Anonymous said...

I have one of these that i will be selling soon. It has 3 wagons. e-mail me if interested: stefanie@stefaniebaldwinimages.com

 

At 2/20/2009 09:29:00 PM,  Anonymous said...

So Sad. I saw the Choo Choo Wagon around Christmas time. It was always in the back of my head that I wanted it for my triplets, which were not born yet at that time. Now they are too young to use it this summer, but I know I will want one as soon as it becomes available.

 

At 2/21/2009 07:25:00 AM,  ottawaace said...

I would love to buy this wagon live in Ottawa, Canada if anyone wants to sell I will pay for shipping... e-mail... paul229@sympatico.ca....... Thank you

 

At 2/23/2009 12:43:00 PM,  Carry said...

This is so sad. We love our Choo Choo Wagon (2 yr old twins and a baby). I feel terrible for people who want this and can no longer order it. There is nothing close to this out there as a replacement. So sad.

 

At 2/25/2009 12:11:00 PM,  Anonymous said...

This really is a bad idea to not have this. I have a daycare and was planning on getting it with another attached wagon for it the end of Feb. Im very disappointed!!!

 

At 2/27/2009 11:19:00 PM,  Jenn Maron said...

please bring it back!!!!!!!

 

At 3/01/2009 02:23:00 PM,  Donna M said...

Please bring back the Choo choo wagon. We have three families that have triplets and that was our planned 1 year old birthday present. They should NEVER stop production!!! There is no other wagon available for triplets and quads!!!!!! I say KEEP IT IN STOCK!!! We want three wagons - 9 cars!!!!

 

At 3/01/2009 08:16:00 PM,  Rachael said...

I have been looking for a choo choo wagon since seeing one on TV. If anyone has one available and is willing to ship please contact me at rleszynski@yahoo.com.

 

At 3/02/2009 09:40:00 AM,  Anonymous said...

PLEASE bring it back!!!!!

 

At 3/02/2009 09:46:00 AM,  shortshot2001 said...

I would really like these cars to come back. It would be nice for each car to have an underseat storage for a pull up and pants for the trips to the park when sometimes they don't make it.

 

At 3/02/2009 05:10:00 PM,  Anonymous said...

Please, please bring back the Choo choo wagon. I have three sets of triplets and 1 set of quads. who want them!!! This is the great item for parents of multiple and the number of multiples in the USA has been growing greatly in the past few years!! They seem to be in BIG demand! Please bring them back!!! We would even pre-order!!

 

At 3/03/2009 12:24:00 AM,  Andy said...

We understand that there is still some demand for this product, but this isn't the best place for you to voice your concerns in this matter. If you would like to let us know that you'd like this item to be brought back into production, please send us your contact information via the "Contact Us" form on our Help site.

If we do bring this item back and you have provided contact information, we will let you know.

 

At 3/03/2009 01:03:00 PM,  Anonymous said...

Please bring this item back. I was waiting until spring to buy this for my 15 month old triplets. We have been told it is so helpful for multiple parents!

 

At 3/08/2009 10:44:00 PM,  Anonymous said...

We have a couple of the orange trailers. They are new, still in the boxes. E-mail, if you are interested. TheResnicks@msn.com

 

At 3/08/2009 10:47:00 PM,  Anonymous said...

well i just filled out a contact us form i hope it works i would love one of these and you can't find them any where ebay is even out =( my girls saw one at the zoo and have been asking for it i'm so upset i hope the bring it back

 

At 3/10/2009 12:18:00 AM,  Anonymous said...

Yes I am also so saddened by this! I have one but wanted to add another trailer onto it, and my other friends who run daycares want to buy them too! I really hope these come back, way too many people want them!!

 

At 3/20/2009 02:06:00 PM,  Nichelle said...

I am so disappointed that I cannot get the choo choo wagon anymore!? Well I could get in on ebay if I wanted to pay $500, people are cruel and greedy. PLEASE bring this back in stock! I am the mother of 8 month old triplets and this is a MUST have!
PLEASE PLEASE my triplets BEG you BRING THE CHOO CHOO WAGON BACK!!

 

At 3/22/2009 08:53:00 AM,  Nichelle said...

Bring it back! I also am the mother of triplets and this is a must have for us! People are selling them on ebay and craigslist for way above marker price and their USED!

 

At 3/23/2009 02:39:00 PM,  Anonymous said...

I would also love to have a choo choo wagon.I have twins that will turn 1 in May.If anyone knows of anyone looking to get rid of theirs I would love to be emailed. bunny74@cox.net

 

At 3/23/2009 10:52:00 PM,  mamaof3under2 said...

I know why the demand wasn't great enough to continue producing the choo choo wagon....the marketing! I have 21 month old twins and a 4 month old baby. I had never heard of or seen the choo choo wagon until stumbling across it on ebay earlier this month. Why wasn't it advertised better? I absolutely want to buy one, preferably with 2 extra trailers. PLEASE bring it back before the summer! You are losing SOOOOO much money to the people who are taking advantage of the situation and selling their used ones for $300-$500!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!! Raising multiples is hard enough, don't take away a tool that would help make life a little easier!

 

At 3/25/2009 06:23:00 PM,  Anonymous said...

I am having my fourth child in August and she'll be 14 months younger than my son. I also have a very small 6 y/o and lots of stuff to bring along on outings. I would really like to see this brougth back into production!!! People are making a fortune off this with a resale value being anywhere from $550.00 - $850.00. This is a shame in this economy that the public is getting ripped off by others because your company stopped production. BE SMART AND START MAKING THIS AGAIN!!!!

 

At 3/25/2009 06:24:00 PM,  Anonymous said...

BRING BACK THE CHOO CHOO!!! I'm having twins in JUNE. I cant afford to buy it on EBAY. PLEASE BRING IT BACK.

 

At 3/25/2009 11:32:00 PM,  Kidschildcarefun said...

I have an inhome childcare and I just bought the first two parts of the wagon but can not find the orange part. I really need two for all the kids to get a ride to the park up the street from our house. If anyone can help me even with one please let me know. The kids would be so happy they are all about 18 months.
Thanks
uppercase@kc.rr.com

 

At 3/27/2009 04:27:00 PM,  Ami in Korea said...

written in Korea....
I want to have a choo choo wagon....But I can't find. Please get it back... I have threee kids and have a trouble to go out with my kids...
if it is abvailable, I'll realy appreciate you...

if the day(a choo choo wangon is available again....) comes.. please let me know.... please...
my e-mail address...is amrta1@daum.net....

 

At 3/27/2009 04:28:00 PM,  Ami in korea said...

written in Korea....
I want to have a choo choo wagon....But I can't find. Please get it back... I have threee kids and have a trouble to go out with my kids...
if it is abvailable, I'll realy appreciate you...

if the day(a choo choo wangon is available again....) comes.. please let me know.... please...
my e-mail address...is amrta1@daum.net....

 

At 4/01/2009 12:26:00 AM,  Anonymous said...

Mother of Twins in OKLAHOMA! If anyone is wanting to sell their CHOO CHOO please email me @ DevynF@hotmail.com

Thank you.

 

At 4/01/2009 11:45:00 PM,  Carmyn said...

Why can't you have people pre-order these wagons and when you get enough orders than make them! In this economy most companies would be dancing in the streets if people were begging for a product! Raising multiples is hard and these things make our life so much easier. I refuse to let someone rip me off and pay $500 on ebay!

 

At 4/02/2009 12:45:00 AM,  Anonymous said...

Just tell me....Is there any hope of the Choo Choo wagon coming back anytime soon? I don't want to drop a ton of money on one, and then find out Step2 brought them back a month later. Please give me a little hope!!!

 

At 4/02/2009 12:53:00 AM,  Andy said...

The Choo-Choo wagon is not scheduled to resume production in the immediate future. We thank you for your support concerning this item, and will keep looking for ways to make it feasible to resume production!

Regards,

Andy Pull
The Step2 Company

 

At 4/03/2009 10:38:00 PM,  Anonymous said...

Who is in charge of deciding if the choo choo wagon is made? I would like to know so I can write to them. I can't believe how many people want this and there is no plan to mfg it. This is really strange to me. These things are selling for up to $800 on ebay.

 

At 4/04/2009 12:29:00 AM,  jag said...

Aww! This is certainly a bummer. I have 6 month old quadruplets and planned to get one of these for their first birthday. BUMMER! Hey, as long as production is haulted, what do you say you go back to the drawing board and add an optional sun canopy to the cars. Just a thought.

 

At 4/04/2009 10:01:00 AM,  Andy said...

If you would like to write concerning this product, please address your inquiries to:

Step2 Consumer Service
10010 Aurora-Hudson Rd
Streetsboro, OH 44241

Regards,

Andy

 

At 4/04/2009 05:55:00 PM,  Moni Graf said...

I'm so glad we bought our choo choo wagon last year. We've been using it almost every nice day since our 16 month old quadruplets were about 7 months old (we would prop them with boppys or bumbos to keep them upright). I would say, without hesitation, that the Choo Choo is the BEST multiples product we've purchased since the babies were born! And that beats out ALOT of other products.

EVERYONE asks where we bought it and how they can get one, and I always referred them to the Step2 website. It's a shame they're halting production...is it just a ploy to increase demand? I guess I can be comforted to know resell value will be excellent.

I'm with jag....maybe the manufacturers should go back the the drawing board before bringing it back. I'd love to be on a customer feedback panel for it's redesign! Canopies would be nice, but so would different color options for the trailers. And underseat storage in EACH of the trailers.

I hope that they decide to bring it back soon. It has saved our family's sanity....seriously.

 

At 4/04/2009 05:59:00 PM,  Moni Graf said...

p.s. Go KU! Just read your profile, Andy. Kansas born and raised.

 

At 4/04/2009 06:32:00 PM,  Andy said...

Moni,

Unfortunately, the reason is not as simple as holding off to increase demand. I can't really go into detail, but some considerable financial investment would have to go into bringing this item back into production, and therefore requires some very strong sales projections. Feel free to send letters to the address I recently posted, or use our help site to submit a request that we bring it back, as feedback from the public is a good indicator of demand.

Regards,

Andy
(p.s. Rock Chalk Jayhawk!)

 

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