Jungle Junction Taxicrab Boat Play Set

My two little ones are big fans of Jungle Junction.

We were very lucky to be sent two fantastic Jungle Junction Play Sets to review: Taxicrab Boat Play Set and Race Launcher Play Set. Both were impressively large boxes that would wrap up into very exciting presents (how many shopping days is it till Xmas now?!?) Both were aimed at children in the 3+ age category (although I challenge you to tell my two year old son that he is too young!)

The following video shows 2 year old Dylan and 4 year old Addy playing with the Taxicrab Play Set.

There was certainly plenty of play value with this toy and with the exception of the doors which seemed to detach rather easily, it withstood a lot of boisterous activity. Other Jungle Junction characters that we already owned were too big to travel down the ramp but it didn't seem to deter the children from trying.

My daughter's 18 year old boyfriend is always  keen (perhaps a tad too keen!) to get down with the little ones and play. It didn't take him long to realise that the 'plank' made a brilliant springboard to launch unsuspecting Jungle Junction figures skywards, much to the delight of the little ones. Complete chaos and much laughter ensued.

Thanks to Ivy for the photograph.

RRP £29.99

(see also Jungle Junction Race Launcher Play Set review)

Jungle Junction

My little Addy has chicken pox which means 5 days away from nursery school. For this reason, I was especially grateful for the parcel of Jungle Junction toys from Flair that I was sent to review. It provided exactly the sort of distraction we needed.

Jungle Junction is Disney Junior's BAFTA nominated pre-school series which features a host of friendly animals on wheels sharing experiences as they zip around the elaborate network of roads in their jungle home. With catchy tunes, problems to solve, fun and adventure, Jungle Junction keeps my little ones thoroughly entertained. My daughter loves all the characters and my son loves anything with wheels!

Jungle Junction lends itself perfectly to great merchandising.

Our review parcel contained:

• Ellyvan collectible bath toy
• Zooter plush toy with working wheels
• Ellyvan pull back toy with moveable trunk
• Wheel Around Fun Set with playmat, signs and three characters

 

The toys were instantly recognisable with lots of appeal.

The video shows the toys in action with demonstrations of the features.

The toys were a huge hit with my two little ones.

My only critisism would be that the playmat in the Wheel Around Fun Set doesn't really serve any great purpose. Its folded cardboard construction doesn't sit flat on the ground and the road design doesn't really go anywhere to inspire a journey. This did not have an adverse effect on my children's enjoyment. Addy used her imagination to create play enviroments, including putting Ellyvan and Zooter to bed in my slippers!

For more information on the Jungle Junction Range from Flair, visit:

 http://www.flairplc.co.uk/brands/Jungle_Junction/