Melissa & Doug Created by Me Train Craft Kit

A 3.5-inch wooden engine is the whole project. Item number 8846. Price on the brand shop is $10.99.

Spin Master of Toronto owns Melissa & Doug. This kit page does not name the factory that cut the wood. The brand has long built toys outside Canada.

Six wooden wheels go on 3 axles with the glue in the box, and no tools are required. Decorations are 4 pots of paint, one brush, and 32 stickers. Ages 4 and up, with a small-parts warning for anyone younger.

Product Highlights

  • •Item 8846
  • •3.5-inch wooden engine
  • •6 wheels and 3 axles
  • •Paint pots plus a sticker sheet
  • •Marked 4+

Category

40

Our Canadian score

Limited Canadian ties

Origin unverified

Spin Master bought Melissa & Doug and keeps its head office in Toronto. The train listing gives item 8846 and never says where the wood was cut.

Score breakdown (20% evidenced, low confidence)

Manufacturing30% of scoreNo data
Ingredients / Materials25% of scoreNo data
Brand Ownership20% of score90/100

“On January 2, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of MND Holdings I Corp (Melissa & Doug). Its head and registered office is located at 225 King Street West, Suite 200, Toronto, Canada.”

Headquarters10% of scoreNo data
Canadian Workforce6% of scoreNo data
Packaging5% of scoreNo data
Design & R&D4% of scoreNo data

This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score

Key Facts

Item
8846
Engine
3.5 inches, wood
Wheels
6
Age
4 and up
Shop price
$10.99

Where to Buy

Product Information

Warnings

  • Choking hazard, small parts, not for children under 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is in the Melissa & Doug train kit?

The Melissa & Doug train kit includes a wooden engine, 6 wheels, 3 axles, glue, 4 pots of paint, a brush, and 32 stickers. Item number 8846.

How big is the Melissa & Doug train?

The Melissa & Doug train engine is 3.5 inches long. The package size listed on the product page is 5 by 8.75 by 1.5 inches.

Is the Melissa & Doug train made in Canada?

The Melissa & Doug train page does not name a factory. Spin Master of Toronto owns the brand. That ownership does not place this wooden kit in a Canadian plant.

What age is the Melissa & Doug train kit?

Melissa & Doug marks the train kit 4+. The choking note bars toddlers under 3 because of little pieces.

Do you need tools for the Melissa & Doug train?

No. The Melissa & Doug train page says you insert the axles, add the wheels with the included glue, and no tools are needed.