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My 2 year old loves the main street village. When we opened it, we noticed that two of the figures were sticky and one of the cars didn't work. I called step 2 and they immediately replaced the problems and sent me two extra sets as an apology for my time. Great company- would buy from them in the future!

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This is great for imaginative play. The sounds are great and it seems very durable.

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This toy is very intriguing to our 1.5-year-old as well as her 2 and 3-year-old cousins. The sound effects really make this toy set much more exciting then similar sets we already have.

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My 18 month old grand daughter loves the noises the different buildings make. She now has learned the noise a cat and dog make from the vets village. (drives our dog nuts!! he can't find the animals making the noise !!!!) Only concern I have is if the card board like puzzle mat will uphold. Its fine for an 18 month old but not so sure as they get older? We will see. But we teach our children to respect their toys so we probably will not have an issue with this. We tote it back and forth from her home to ours in the box it came in as it has a nice handle on it.. I have bought other sets to go with this so yes I would buy again.

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I am actually located in Hong Kong where there are not a lot of Step2 products available. [...]The set is beautiful and sturdy. You get many pieces, and with a lot of figures, my daughter was able to construct more of her own story. This is the FIRST time that she has been able to play by herself even when I am home. Most of the time, I am drafted (she is 2 years 8 months). My son, who just turned one year old, also loves the set. It already comes with batteries (installed too!), so assembling is a breeze. Let me add that I am in the toy manufacturing industry, and rarely do I feel the toys really worth their value. This is a rare one to find. Worth every penny.

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I have a two year old and she LOVES to play with the Main Street Village set that she got for Christmas. She has given everyone in the set a name (all of them after someone in our family!) It is great fun to play with her and she understands it a lot better than I actually thought she would and I'm so happy that I bought it!!

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My husband does presentations for the community and children educating them on community involvement regarding health and safety issues. These items never made it to our children once he seen them.

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The only con I have is that the flooring of the village is a 16 piece puzzle. Puzzles are great ideas, but when your kids have to sit on them to run the cars through the village, they come apart, and they end up upset that the road is broken. Other than that, it is great imaginative play!

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We LOVE IT!!!!

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My daughter just loves it!

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I really like this product. The quality that I don't find in any other similar product made by other company. It is made in very good quality, material, and detail. Very fun, interactive, and imaginative toys. I am very dissappointed to find out that they are discontinued. I want to collect them. Well, I guess I can't.

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My niece really enjoyed this product.

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The puzzle base makes this toy interchangeable with other toys.

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STEP2 QUALITY; PERFECT FOR EVERY AGE, ADEQUATE SIZE; FANTASTIC GIFT!!!!!!

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I absolutely love this, the detail the sounds, now I wish i would have bought the firehouse set when I bought this one. What a great deal I got! Not only do my kids love it, but my daycare as well

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Purchased this and the Community Helpers Collection as a Santa Gift for our 2 & 4 year old. Set it up the night before on my son's train table and let them to it Christmas morning. They both started to explore it immediatley. It is still set up on the train table and they both love to play with it.

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We bought this as a Christmas gift for our 16 month old daughter. I was not sure if she was old enough to play with them. However, she loves her little family. They are easy for her to handle and the sounds are realistic. Even our friends children that are older are enjoying this set. It was well worth the money we will be buying other sets to go with this until she has them all. This is a toy that she will play with for many years.

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We got this collection for my fifteen month old daughter for Christmas... she loves it! It can keep her entertained for hours at a time (which is hard to do at this age!) Definitely a good buy at an affordable price!

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Fun sound buttons.

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We have this set along with the community helpers. Both are terrific and will certainly engage my young ones for at least a couple of years. The only slight negative that I found is that the umbrella for the cafe doesn't fit into the holder - but that in way affects the play.

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My 4 and 2 year old girls both love the Mainstreet Village. They both love the many people, pets, and vehicles. We plan to buy additional sets for future gifts.

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We received the farm and firehouse as birthday gifts and were disappointed in the quality (doors won't stay on). I took a chance by buying this set and am very happy with my decision. The pieces were already assembled and ready for play. Instead of having 5 buttons on top that make noises, the actual objects make realistic noises (phone, cash register, stove).

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My 3yo daughter loves to set up the village on the play mat and move the people, vehicles and animals around in pretend play. She LOVES the sounds in each of the buildings too. I am sure that this will be one of her toys that gets used on a regular basis and for many years to come!

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We all love playing with this toy. It was purchased for our 1 year old, but his 3 year old sister and 5 year old brother enjoy playing with it as much as he does. I'm sure it is a toy that will grow with him.

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Bought this set at 60% off for my 2 1/2 year old...him and his brother (6yrs) just loved it! There were SO many pieces in the set (good and bad!) that they had a really fun time putting the town together. The 'Bakery' shop is supposed to make sounds (as the other buildings do) however it doesn't work. I haven't replaced the little disc batteries yet, so perhaps that will spark it into action! Other than that it's a GREAT set at this wonderful discounted price!

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My kids love this product! Engages them in creative play and keeps them occupied for a long time! It can take up a lot of space if you put the playmat together, which I thought was difficult for younger children, but overall a great product!

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This is a great value and the only drawback is that the play mat is composed of somewhat flimsy puzzle pieces that really don't stay connected (especially on carpet).

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lots of different combinations

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The box comes with multiple sets. We set up a couple of sets on a train table, and they provided lots of play choices. We plan to add and/or rotate the sets over time. Everything is extremeley well crafted, these are easily the best sets compared to the competition (e.g. Little People).

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My 2 year old son loves this toy. It has so many little parts that make sounds and move, it keeps him occupied for a long time. My 10 month old daughter also likes it, but she just chews on the larger parts. I do wish the set came with some type of storage as there are so many pieces and they tend to get lost. The puzzle could also be a little more sturdy. Over all great value.I would buy this toy again and recommend it to any one with toddlers.

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This MainStreet Village TownSquare collection contains so many cute, interactive pieces it keeps our two year old granddaughter occupied for....well, longer than most of her other toys. Which is saying a lot.And ordering directly from Step2 was a pleasurableexperinece. A great price [...] which made it fun for all.

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We play with other small people towns and it fits right in....But there so much included in the complete set. We sent the cottage to our friends and even by itself is a great product for many hours of fun. Thank you.

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Great town village for kids who like to make believe

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My grandchildren love playing with the people & the cars. They like anything that makes sounds.

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My son does not like to stay in one place too long but he'll actually sit and play with this for a little while.

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This is a very impressive collection. We really enjoyed putting the puzzle mat together and driving the car down the road, putting the people in the house and all the animals. We play about 2 hours at a time with my 3 yr old Grand without losing attention.

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This village is played with quietly for longer than 5 minutes as with most toys. AMERICAN MADE!!!!

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It's hard to find toys for younger children that aren't "too grown up"! The wholesome look of the very cute animal and people figures keeps innocent little minds "innocent"! This collection is just the right fit for small hands and the village layout promotes lots of creative play. My 20 month old granddaughter loves the Main Street Village Square that I purchased for her for Christmas. I would very much recommend this collection for younger children.

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This is a great playset. The pieces are very sturdy and keep a young child entertained for a long time. I am unhappy that the price of this item has been reduced by more than half of what I paid just a few weeks after purchasing it though. I could have purchased 2 more collections to go with it for the same price at the moment.

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There are so many different things to play with in this set. We don't use the floor mat often because it takes up so much room, but we play with each house individually often. We love the people and animals, and it seems we find a new audio feature all the time. This is a great toy for young children.

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The village is a wonderful learning tool and good for imaginative play. I feel a one piece play mat would work much better than the current puzzle design. The puzzle constantly comes apart while children play on it and the edges of the puzzle tend to bend and tear within 6 months of activity.

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My daughter loves this product. It keeps her entertained for hours. Very sturdy construction. Lots of cars and people.

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We bought this for my two year old...but my 4 year old loves it and can play for hours and hours. It's great that there are so many pieces..you don't get bored! The mat is a must..it's fantastic. The sound effects, props, people, houses, stores are so realistic and clever. I know my two year old will use it for years to come.

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My 2 year old loves this collection. She plays with it every day.

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The best feature is the grid --- layout plan for the Village components.

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My 2 1/2 year old loves this set! He plays with this every day!

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We have several of the main street communities and have started buying them as gifts now! They are simple enough that we don't get lots of broken pieces, but also allow the kids to use their imaginations for hours!

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The Main street Village collection is a great starter. My daughter (18 mons) loves it. She especially enjoys the cottage, the people, and all the cars. The sounds were quite a surprise for both of us but just add to the enjoyment without being too much. I would recommend this collection or any part of it to friends. She plays with it daily (and mom & dad think its pretty cool too!).

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I am very pleased with my purchase. There were 3 things that did not work; the sound effect to the toilet flush, and the veternarian vehicle sound did not work and the umbrella to the top of the cafe does not stay in.My grandchildren were visiting for a week and due to time, I was not able to exchange my order to replace the deffective 3 items. Thank you for your [...]reasonable pricing. Overall I am very pleased with my purchase and I am planning on adding to this collection for my Grandchildren.

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This is a fantastic product that encourages imaginative play. The figures are just the right size for small fingers, and the many sounds spark delight. The playmat is very large, enabling the child to add on some of their other toys as well as to add other Town Square collections. I bought it for my grand-daughter's 2nd birthday, and she did not want to quit playing with it to open other gifts. Her 3 year old male cousin also was intrigued with it. It is a toy that provides hours of imaginative play. We love it and will buy the others in the collection!

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This is a great play set for children. The musical animations are fun! The only downside I have is the umbrella on the Bakery will not stay in place.

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I bought this collection for my daughter at 19 months. Since getting it she plays with it almost everyday. She loves pushing the sound buttons and playing with the people/animals. I haven't set up the puzzle mat because she isn't ready for it yet. If she sees that the puzzle comes apart she will want to take it apart and put the pieces in her mouth. I will bring it out when she is a little older. Otherwise I think it's a great first village set for a toddler and I'm really happy with my purchase.

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I bought this set for my daughter's 3rd birthday, and she loves it, as does our 20 month old daughter! They are enjoying it much more than they have any of the competitor's sets we own. I don't know what the difference is for them, but they seem to really get into the role playing with the Step 2 products. I love it because these toys are not only sturdy, but they are much less cartoony than the other brands' playsets. We are thrilled with this set, and we recently ordered the farm and a few other things to round out our collection!

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My children had very few "people" and no "playhouse" toys and so I was searching for an affordable toy that would suit them, ages 2 and 5yrs. After comparing other distributors and products online and at the major toy store, I was most attracted to all the Mainstreet set offered [...]. I honestly don't think you will find a better deal than this! From the day this toy arrived, they have played with it everyday. The craftmanship on all pieces is excellent; paint on the people not entirely perfect though, and the umbrella for the bakery does not stay in its holder, but the children still love it and these are minimal issues. For what's on the market, this is the best.

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Grandchildren look forward to using their imagination in playing with the Main Street Village set. The sounds add a great touch to their play.

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The noises are great, product is very cool! Just have a problem with the umbrella on the bakery, it doesn't stay on even for me! Otherwise, great toy for my 20 mo old.

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I bought this set along with the Community Helpers Collection and the Fun Flights Airport for my daughter's upcoming 2nd birthday. The sets are so detailed and well thought-out. She'll love playing with all of them! All of our Step2 purchases have been great!

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great for vocabulary building & role play

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We purchased this set for our son's second birthday. He especially loves the music that comes from the cottage's tv set. We are amazed at the detail on each piece. The bonus is that our 4-year-old has enojyed playing with this as well. Like another reviewer, I would have found it helpful to have a list of what was included in the set (as well as a list of what pieces are supposed to have sound). We kept referring to the box cover to make sure we had everything, and I suspect that one of the pieces we have is supposed to make noises, but it doesn't. Other than that, a great set that encourages imaginative play!

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The kids like the collection, but become very frustrated when doors fall off and the umbrella on the top of the bakery is useless! It just falls off! There's no way for it to stay attached. There are definately many parts that need to be re-designed.

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My three year old loves this toy and all the accessories. It is gender-neutral and is fun for both boys and girls. The puzzle mat provides a sturdy village atmosphere for imaginary play and the buildings and accessories can be moved around in several different configurations. There are several buildings, vehicles, animals, and people to play with for the kids. The sound effects are cute, and and the toy set is very engaging for youngsters. It is a sturdy toy except for the umbrella which does not fit properly. We used some glue to fix it. It is a favorite toy here and I can't wait to buy more to add to the village.

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These are great sets. Very cute and my daughter loves them. I was looking for an American made alternative to similar toys on the market. I did not realize these are made in China when I ordered them. (It is clearly stated, I just did not read the entire description.) It is a shame how hard it is to get American made products. Bravo on the products Step 2 DOES make here. Hopefully they will bring their other lines to the states as well.

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I think the series is great. I do think some of the pieces are a little small for 18 months. The accessories are fun and good for preschoolers.

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entertains children for hours

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My two grandchildren, ages 18 months and 4, expand their imaginations while playing with the buildings, figures and road on the playmat. The 4 year old boy even uses the roads for his small die cast cars as well. The only drawback is that the playmat puzzle is too slippery for children who like to run across it.

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My twin two year old boys got this toy for Christmas they played with them all day. It was their favorite gift.

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The village itself is great. My 19 month old and 3 year old both love it (and play with it in different ways). There are quite a few sounds with it which they like. My two complaints are (1) the mat is made out of paper and will break easily; and (2) the umbrella that is supposed to snap into the cafe does not and does not come close to fitting (this is a small item). Yes the mat is sturdy paper, but paper none the less and will not stand up to little kids very long. Also it does not work on carpet (it breaks apart). I would buy the village without the mat if I had it to do over again.

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My 2 year old really likes to play with all the parts of the Village. The Vet Shop has sound effects and she really likes moving the cars down the streets. It is very child friendly and the people are just chunky enough for her fingers.

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My son received the town square collection from Santa. He hasn't stopped playing with it since. I loved that it was ready to play with when I removed it from the box. All of the pieces were pre-assembled and batteries already installed. The detail in all of the buildings is great, especially the cottage. There is even a computer by the kids' bunkbed! My son will enjoy this for a long time and it is sturdy enough to be passed down to his younger brother.

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My 3-year-old daughter received this for Christmas and has not stopped playing with it. At first, I'd hesitated ordering it as she already had some Little People sets and this seemed a little pricy in comparison. Once it arrived, however, I was quite impressed by the quality and details of each piece. I can see that she will play with it for a couple of years, so am happy with the investment. I also love the fact that there are additional pieces available for birthdays and special occasions. What an easy suggestion for grandparents!

I initially considered MainStreet Village because my son had enjoyed playing with this product at a friend's house when he was young -- At the time, we were living in Europe and he had a Scottish playmate. The product is sold in the UK under a different name. My son and his playmate spent hours together imagining wonderful stories! The set was so big that they could easily share the many pieces. It is also quite gender neutral so that boys and girls can play happily.

My hope is that Step2 will continue to bring more of the European pieces into this line. (The carnival set and harbor set are especially cute!)

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We have always found Step 2 products safe, sturdy, easy to assemble and hours of fun for our grandchildren.
Thanks!

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The product is cute and even the adults love to play with it!

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We love this product. It keeps our 3-year-old busy using his imagination. It helps to read the product information PDF for this toy on the Step 2 website because it specifically notes all the sounds the town makes (door bell, stove top, TV, etc.) Also, I had to call customer service to inquire about something and they were very helpful. Since we've ordered this product, I've ordered another cool Step 2 product! Can't wait to receive it!

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I was so excited to revcieve the Mainstreet Townsquare Collection. My 3 year old daughter can't put the toys down. I can't either. We play together and I create stories as we play. It's fun for both of us. I have already started looking at other Main Street Village Collection to collect.

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MainStreet Village is a wonderful toy! I bought my first item in this line in the UK - it's called "Happy Land" over there. My eldest son loves these toys. I bought the village for my younger son for Christmas and I know he is going to absolutely love it!

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I don't know who enjoys it more...me or my daughter. We bought this in conjunction with other Main Street Collections. We spend hours spreading out the playmats, and building our village. She just turned three, but I think I have more fun with it than she does. It really brought back a small part of my childhood. If I had to say anything negative it would be that the puzzle mat is a thick paper/cardboard product. My daughter is notorious for ripping up her board books, and I fear that it is only a matter of time before these suffer the same wrath. Also, do beware if you buy the entire collection as a group, you don't get instructions....but it isn't all that hard to figure out where things belong.

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I bought this for my 2 yr old grand daughter. It is large enough and interesting enough so that when her 4 yr old sister joins in to play, there is no fighting.