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May 21, 2025

Wooden Train Sets: Introducing The Monster Railway

All claws on deck! Introducing our new & monstrously fun wooden train set. Learn everything you need to know about Bijigs Toys’ Monster Railway track and accessories, a beastly gift...

March 3, 2025

Toys For Girls That Break Gender Stereotypes

To mark International Women’s Day, we have picked out 8 inspiring toys for girls that’ll give your little lass the freedom & confidence to be her true self.

March 13, 2024

Choo-Choose From Our New Themed Train Sets

Gather round folks because 2 brand new train sets and a bunch of new rail accessories have arrived at the Bigjigs Rail station! Let’s take a look.

July 6, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About Wooden Railway

Your FAQs… answered! Learn all about why kids love wooden railway, what the benefits are, what age they’re for, which toy trains are best, and much more.

August 19, 2022

Why Are Trains Great For Autistic Children?

People of all ages love trains but they are an especially popular topic for autistic children. There are tonnes of theories about why autistic kids are thrilled by trains, so...

June 27, 2022

Pramworld Giveaway

Raise your hands if you’d like to nab some amazing Bigjigs Rail goodies! We’ve teamed up with Pramworld to give away a chuffing great prize bundle.

April 29, 2022

Small Business Spotlight: Perrygrove Railway

We chatted with Katherine Nelson-Brown at Perrygrove Railway. Perrygrove Railway is based near Coleford, on the edge of the Forest of Dean and is an award-winning Heritage Railway Association attraction.

June 19, 2014

WCML bid has run out of steam!

Good Morning Bigjiggers, Unfortunately we come bearing bad news. [caption id="attachment_954" align="alignleft" width="142"] Congratulations to Richard Branson and the Virgin Trains Team![/caption] The Government today informed us that our bid...

December 12, 2013

Day 9 of the Bigjigs Xmas Competition!

"Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding!" That sounds like Day 9 of the Bigjigs Toys Xmas Giveaway! We are offering you the chance to win this fantastic wooden Fire Station Play Set...

November 25, 2013

GUEST POST: In praise of the wooden train set!

If there's been one toy that has truly stood the test of time in our house, it would undoubtedly be our wooden train set. When I say set, it's turned...