Freddy received a Bigjigs Trackside Accessory Set to test out for his latest Play Patrol mission. The set contains 34 wooden pieces such as workers, shoppers, farm animals, vehicles, houses and trees. It makes the perfect addition to his road and railway sets, as he can use the figures and vehicles as props for adding an extra element of story telling to his games. The fireman, the policeman, the nurse and the builder become the everyday heroes in Freddy's little world, while the cars, ambulance, fire engine and police vehicle whizz around the roads on their travels. An imaginative story unravels as he explores the day to day adventures in his Bigjigs town.
Freddy used the accessory set alongside his figure of eight road set. The extra people, buildings and vehicles added to the play value, allowing Freddy to make an elaborate set up. He enjoyed making up a story involving a pig that got run over by a car that came flying over the bridge (typical Freddy). The policeman, the nurse and the fireman came to the rescue so it all ended well!!
The wooden accessories develop a child's dexterity and coordination and spark creativity and imagination through play. The figures and vehicles are also great tools for counting, matching, comparing and for encouraging conversation. A child's vocabulary can be enhanced by discussing the various animals, the jobs done by the characters, the shops and the types of vehicles. There is so much to look at and talk about in the busy town set up.
Freddy's verdict on his new toy was that it was "awesome!" He loved being able to extend his play and enjoyed arranging everything exactly how it wanted it. The scope for imaginative play was increased by having the extra accessories to use in his games. He made a tower block out of the individual shops. He used the people as skittles, knocking them down with his cars! He made some of his characters into superheroes flying over his town and he raced the cars against each other. He had so much fun!
The Bigjigs Trackside Accessory Set is available on the Bigjigs website for £20.49 and is compatible with all road and rail sets from Bigjigs and other major wooden railway brands. It's a great add on set to engage young minds for hours of imaginative play.
