How to Gift a Birthday Train Figurine for Any Age
By Precious Moments | Published: 2026-10-21
Category: Buying Guides
Learn how to choose the perfect Precious Moments Birthday Train figurine for any age milestone, with practical decision rules and trade-offs for gifting.
Quick answer
For a 1-year-old, choose the Happy Birthday Little Lamb figurine; for a 15-year-old, choose the Go Bananas gorilla. Both attach to the Birthday Train series, creating a cherished tradition.
Why the Birthday Train series works for milestone gifting
The Precious Moments Birthday Train is a series of figurines that mark each birthday from birth through age 16. Each figurine attaches by a pull rope to the train, so recipients can build their collection year after year. This makes it a gift that grows with the child, turning into a keepsake of their childhood.
Trade-offs when gifting a single figurine vs. the full set
If you are starting the tradition, you might only give the figurine for the current age. The recipient can then look forward to receiving the next one each year. However, if the child already has several previous figurines, buying just one more completes their collection up to that point. Decide based on whether the family already owns any Birthday Train pieces.
How to choose the right Birthday Train figurine
- Match the figurine to the child’s age: The Birthday Train series includes a specific figurine for each age from 1 to 16. For a 1-year-old, the Happy Birthday Little Lamb figurine (product ID 1332447) is ideal. For a 15-year-old, the Go Bananas gorilla (product ID 1332561) fits perfectly.
- Consider the recipient’s personality: The Little Lamb figurine is gentle and sweet, great for a toddler. The Go Bananas gorilla is playful and humorous, suiting a teenager who enjoys a fun, slightly cheeky design.
- Decide between starting or continuing the collection: If the child has no previous Birthday Train figurines, buying the one for their current age starts the tradition. If they already have some, add the missing one to keep the set complete. Check with the parents to see if they have any previous figurines before purchasing.
Product facts at a glance
- Birthday Train, Age 15, It’s Your Birthday Go Bananas Figurine: Part of the popular Precious Moments Birthday Train, this gentle gorilla finds birthdays ever so ape-peal-ing! Attaches by pull rope to any of the Birthday Train figurines. It is a playful, age-appropriate choice for a teenager who appreciates humor and a growing collection.
Birthday Train, Age 15, It’s Your Birthday Go Bananas Figurine - Birthday Train, Age 1, Happy Birthday Little Lamb Figurine: This tender addition to the Precious Moments Birthday Train celebrates all that is pure and gentle about a dear 1-year-old boy or girl. Attaches by pull rope to any of the Birthday Train figurines. Its gentle lamb design perfectly suits a first birthday, starting the tradition with a sweet, age-appropriate symbol.
Birthday Train, Age 1, Happy Birthday Little Lamb Figurine
Who should choose which figurine
Best for
- Gift-givers who want a meaningful, collectible birthday present that grows with the child
- Families starting a yearly birthday tradition with a tangible keepsake
Not for
- Someone looking for a one-time, non-collectible gift without the expectation of future purchases
- A child older than 16, as the series ends at age 16
