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The interlocking mechanism is smooth enough that even my 3-year-old can turn one cog and watch the whole chain of characters wobble into motion — it’s oddly satisfying to see the whole board react. The wood feels sturdy and the paint is bright, so it’s held up to daily play for two weeks without a s

The interlocking gears actually work smoothly, which surprised me since a lot of wooden toys have stiff cogs that jam. My niece spent a solid twenty minutes just watching the little characters spin around every time she turned one.

My 2-year-old figured out that turning one cog makes all the others spin, and now it's the first toy she grabs every morning. The little characters riding on top are her favorite part, and I like that the whole thing is wood instead of plastic.