Duplo is a bigger version of Lego suitable for smaller hands. Designed for 2-5 year olds, this is an age group which sometimes gets neglected with so many toys made for 3+.
Besides being fun for both children and parents, Duplo helps to define fine motor skills and encourages their creativity and imagination.
We have been roadtesting the Duplo Pet Shop set, and it is so much more than just a pile of bricks. The Pet Shop comes with a selection of blocks to mix and match your shop design, as well as a shopkeeper (or as she is more affectionately known as “grandma”), a little girl, dog, cat, rabbit and a few accessories like food and bowl.
The characters and animals have special feet which can snap onto the Duplo blocks and the people can bend their legs and arms so they can change position as desired.
I would have liked the set to come with a storage container, but a cheap plastic tub will do the trick when not in use. It isn’t too complicated for small children and they will love creating their own story.
Duplo will keep them entertained for hours, and is worth investing in as it is strong and will outlast most other toys!
The Pet Shop RRP: $49.99
Available from all good toystores.
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