See what MNers and their DCs think of Nick Jr.’s new show, Digby Dragon. Plus, get your own Digby pack! NOW CLOSED

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This feedback thread is for the 100 Mumsnetters and their DCs who recently watched Nick Jr.’s new show, Digby Dragon, and had fun playing with the Digby Dragon activity pack full of stickers, games and lots more.

Here’s what Nick Jr. has to say: ‘Mumsnetters can get their very own activity pack too in Nick Jr.'s special giveaway. Just sign up to the Nick Jr. fan club at www.nickjrfanclub.uk and the first 5,000 will receive a fun Digby Dragon pack in the post.’

Please post your feedback on Digby Dragon and you will be entered into a prize draw where one Mumsnetter will win a £300 Amazon voucher.

Please answer these questions below, but also feel free to add your own comments:

1. What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon?
2. What is your overall summary of the new TV show?
3. What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Who was their favourite character?
4. Out of 5, how many stars would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it)
5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why?

Also, please post any pictures you took of the fun you and your DCs had with the activity packs – we’d love to see all your creations.

Thank you for taking part in the product test and good luck with the prize draw.

MNHQ

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1.What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon?
DD2 aged 3 and DS2 aged 6

2.What is your overall summary of the new TV show?
Both children enjoyed the show, they found it funny and were keen to watch all of them in one sitting. DD2 was probably more engaged than DS2.
3.What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Who was their favourite character?
DD2 loved Fizzy and the bit with her spells, and DS2 enjoyed Grumpy and Chips.
4.Out of 5, how many stars would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it)
5 stars from everyone.
5.If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why?
I definitely would recommend, it is a lovely programme and has lots of interesting characters.

Both DCs enjoyed the activity book and stickers, unfortunately I don't seem to be able to upload my photos.

1.What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon? 3 years, 9 months
2.What is your overall summary of the new TV show?
Very good, DS loves it. Asks to watch it and it's saved us from Paw Patrol!!
3.What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Who was their favourite character?

When didn't learnt to fly. He likes Digby and Mungo.
4.Out of 5, how many stars would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it)
4 from me
5 from him
5.If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why?

Yes, good length of time, British accents (not American!) and it captures his imagination. I think he likes that animated.

1.What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon?

3 years old

2.What is your overall summary of the new TV show?

A dragon and his friends, each episode has a theme and teaches a lesson. My son enjoyed it, I found it funny and so did he.

3.What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Who was their favourite character?

Digby followed by Fizz and Chips. His favourite part was the intro music lol and Digby learning to fly.

4.Out of 5, how many stars would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it

I'd give it 4 stars and he would give it 5 stars, we have had to put it on series record for more episodes.

5.If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why?

Yes I would recommend it, it is short but a lot happens and keeps my son interested. It is also funny for both of us so a good one to watch together.

The activity pack is great but most was a little too old for him but he did enjoy scribbling all over it

1.What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon?
10 and 6

2.What is your overall summary of the new TV show?
Absolutely brilliant. DS1 pretended not to initially care but within a few minutes he was sucked I hook line and sinker.

.What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Who was their favourite character?

The songs asits all in our heads now and I can see us have a brilliant summer with them. Digby is definitely top dg in our house.

4.Out of 5, how many stars would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it)
5 stars for sure as it keeps them glued to he screen without fighting.

5.If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why?
Would def recommend as its something new which e haven't had for a while as most shows are just a remake.

These images were at 7am. I wuld normally have been jumped on to wake me up but Digby has his attention (for now)

1.What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon?
22 months and 3yrs old
2.What is your overall summary of the new TV show?
Good characters easy names for them to remember fun story lines.
3.What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Who was their favourite character?
The sea nut episode ,Chips

4.Out of 5, how many stars would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it)
5
5.If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why?
Most defintely the kids love it everyday I get asked to put Digby on so its a hit in our household.

I watched the Digby Dragon DVD with my DD (8) DS (7), DD (3) and my nephew who is also 3!

My overall thoughts are that the graphics are very good, much more movie like than the normal cartoons my kids watch also a really song which got the kids attention nice and quick. Unfortunately my youngest DD decided that she was scared of the squirrel and that she didn't like him at all! My son and nephew were much more engaged and watched the whole DVD without complaint. Oldest DD wasn't really that interested but she is probably too old and it's not cool enough for her!!!!!!

I found it difficult to pick up the supporting characters names and I personally didn't enjoy it as much as some of the other shows they watch, where there is some subtle humour thrown in for the adults!

After we watched the DVD I asked the kids which bits they enjoyed the most my youngest DD said that the fairy is her favourite and that she too would like pink hair! DS said that his favourite part was when the fairy used her magic to make the nuts fly and when the green goblin was riding the tyre like a circus clown.

My nephew said his favourite part was at the start when Digby was trying to fly high and he crashed through the trees and that it looked like he was flying too when he watched it.

My kids gave this a mixed review the boys would give it 4 out of 5 as they enjoyed watching it and liked all the character, Youngest DD said she liked it only a little bit and didn't want to watch it again (so a 2 1/2 out of 5 from her.

If it came up in conversation I would say to other parents to give it a try, all kids like different shows and the boys enjoyed it!

1.What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon?

3 years old

2.What is your overall summary of the new TV show?

Interesting, colourful, my DS enjoyed it
3.What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Who was their favourite character?

Dig by
4.Out of 5, how many stars would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it

4

5.If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why?

Yes because it is a bit different to everything else on tv at the moment

1.What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon?
4 and 3

2.What is your overall summary of the new TV show?
Well animated and a really easy program for kids to watch, they both loved it! Even the theme song is good.

3.What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Who was their favourite character?
My boys both loved watching Digby learn to fly! And their favourite characters are Digby and Chips.

4.Out of 5, how many stars would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it)
I would give it a 5
My boys both want to know if there's another episode on after the one they've just watched so k would guess that as a 5 too.

5.If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why?
Yes I would definately recommend it a great new programme, let's face it we as mums get very bored of watching the same thing over and this a great new programme.

1.What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon?
4 and 3

2.What is your overall summary of the new TV show?
Well animated and a really easy program for kids to watch, they both loved it! Even the theme song is good.

3.What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Who was their favourite character?
My boys both loved watching Digby learn to fly! And their favourite characters are Digby and Chips.

4.Out of 5, how many stars would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it)
I would give it a 5
My boys both want to know if there's another episode on after the one they've just watched so k would guess that as a 5 too.

5.If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why?
Yes I would definately recommend it a great new programme, let's face it we as mums get very bored of watching the same thing over and this a great new programme.

My pics they would t load bedore

1.What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon?
4 Years old ( Twin DD's)

2.What is your overall summary of the new TV show?
Captured their interest, DD's found it funny, good animation and each episode is a nice length

3.What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Who was their favourite character?
First DD enjoyed when Digby Dragon was flying, her favourite character is Grumpy, DD 2 enjoyed when the crab went in the teapot she found this very funny, her favourite character is Chips

4.Out of 5, how many stars would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it)
I would give it a 4 only because I love the humour of Nanny Plum and think this could have a little bit more humour especially with grumpy, My DC's both said that they loved it and would give it a 5

5.If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why?
I would recommend Digby Dragon as it is really easy to watch, both DC's were very engaged and after watching wanted to talk about what had happened, it is a very nice cartoon to just relax and watch

1.What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon?
DD just turned 5.

2.What is your overall summary of the new TV show?
I like it, I like the theme tune and have found myself humming it around the house all week-very catchy! I like the animation and DD thinks it is funny.

3.What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Who was their favourite character?
My dd liked when Digby was flying, when asked her favourite characters are Fizzy the fairy and she also kept speaking about Archie (the mouse)

4.Out of 5, how many stars would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it)
I think a 4 from both of us , dd wanted to watch another episode once the first had finished.

5.If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why?
Yes I would, I liked the animation , DD found it funny and engaged with the characters and they weren't annoying. It is also nice to have a new programme to watch instead of the usual ones!

My daughter loved the activity pack , had great fun with the mask and liked the stickers. She spent a good while colouring in the wand to make one like fizzy's. Will try and upload photos. thanks

1. My 3 year old daughter was the one watching the shows.

1. Digby Dragon has been a breath of fresh air! My little girl has a lot of shows that she enjoys watching but we haven't really added anything new for a while. She was so excited as she believed that Digby had sent her the activity pack and she couldn't wait to get stuck in to the DVDs. She's just gone off to nursery and as a little treat DH said she could watch Digby on the way and she was cheering! I think that the show would appeal to both sexes and the episodes held my daughter's attention well.

1. My daughter's favourite episode was 'Dragon Day' and she said she like it when the dragon wings broke. She couldn't decide between Digby and Fizzy as her favourite character.

1. I would give the show 5 stars. It is well made, has cute characters and it is a good addition to Nick Jr. My little girl would also give it 5 stars - she said 'I love Digby!'

1. Yes, I think it is a programme that lots of my friends' little ones would enjoy. The storylines are good and it is something a bit different. My DD has also been telling her friends about the show and showing them her Digby mask.

DD2 enjoying the activity pack!

1.What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon?
Dd1- 5 and dd2- 2

2.What is your overall summary of the new TV show?
Great fun for kids and enjoyable for adults too!

3.What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Who was their favourite character?
Fizzy Izzy went down best here, followed (surprisingly) by Grumpy! Because he was so helpful!

4.Out of 5, how many stars would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it)
A big fat 5!

5.If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why?
I would because the morals of helping and sharing and all different animals and things communicating together was great and a moral we like to instil in our kids

1. What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon?

4yrs & 2yrs 7mths

2. What is your overall summary of the new TV show?

Fun, new and enjoyable characters. Maybe a little long though, didn't hold their attention for the entire episode.

3. What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Who was their favourite character?

They seemed to enjoy it all while they watched!

4. Out of 5, how many stars would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it)

I'd give it 4, kids I'd say around 4 too :)

5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why?

I'd recommend it, but possibly for the older NickJr audience more than the littlest ones.

Camera isn't working so couldn't get any pics but they did enjoy the activity pack a lot!

1.What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon?
Just over 5 daughter and just over 3 son

2.What is your overall summary of the new TV show?
Very cute, think the style of the show is really nice. Like that they are all very good at helping each other.

3.What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Who was their favourite character?
My son loves seeing Digby trying to fly and thinks that Chips is funny. My daughter likes Grumpy.

4.Out of 5, how many stars would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it)
5/5 from both myself and the kids

5.If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why?
Yes, they enjoy it and I think the characters are lovely

1.What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon?
DD aged 4 and DS who has just turned 7.
2.What is your overall summary of the new TV show?
Enjoyed it, kids have been keen to watch more episodes which we have found on nick junior. I must admit when they were first watching it, it looked like they were distracted but at the end they remembered everything about it and were talking about the characters.
I have found it relatively watchable for a kids show. Wasn't keen on the theme tune though, sorry.
3.What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Who was their favourite character?
DS liked Digby. He liked his accent.
DD of course liked the fairy Fizzy and also Archie the mouse. Oh and also Chips (she can't decide!)
Their favourite part was when one of the characters (sorry, they knew the name, but I have forgotten!) was turned into a giant.
4.Out of 5, how many stars would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it)
I would give it 4 stars.
5.If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why?
Yes I would; good characters and stories, nice to look at (animation was good).

1. DS1 is 7, DS2 is 3.

1. We all love it, we like the theme of helping each other & teamwork. We like the simplicity of the show, it's very captivating for both my children.

1. I asked both children, DS1 likes that its funny, DS2 likes Digby learning to fly.

DS1 likes Digby, DS2 thinks Archiestown is awesome.

1. I would give it 4. DS1 gives it 5, DS2 gives it 7!

1. Yes. Definately! It's a lovely show with a nice feel.

1.What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon?
A: 2, 4, 6
2.What is your overall summary of the new TV show?
A: Great fun - not twee or annoying which was my fear.
3.What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Who was their favourite character?
A: they thought Digby being unable to fly was really unusual and funny - they enjoyed all the different ways he tried and failed to fly. Digby was their favourite character but the also loved Chip and the seanuts.
4.Out of 5, how many stars would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it)
A: 5 - they watched the dvd on loop and talked about seanuts all evening...
5.If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why?
A: yes. I liked the morals of the stories which weren't too teachy preachy. I agree with other posters re the gender neutrality of the show, my DD and DS enjoyed this equally. The varied regional accents were a breath of fresh air. The tone and humour are just right and the storylines original and engaging. DD found the activity book engaging and DS thought the mask was hilarious (on me).

Thanks Mumsnet!

1.What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon?
6 and 4

2.What is your overall summary of the new TV show?
It shows the adventures of a small community of 'animal' friends who live in a woodland setting.

3.What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Who was their favourite character?
DS1 liked Mungo the owl and Ds2 liked Digby. They didn't seem to have a favourite part of the show but DH liked the scene where Chips accuses Digby of stealing his sea nut and then mimics him while he's spluttering in protest!

4.Out of 5, how many stars would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it)
2

5.If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why? Probably not. It didn't really seem to hold the children's attention and seemed a bit derivative of other programmes. Maybe it would be better for very young children.

Thanks

1.What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon? My daughters are 4 and 1 years(2 next week )
2.What is your overall summary of the new TV show? They show its great my kids love it and are glued to the TV the whole time the shows on.
3.What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Who was their favourite character? They love it all and dance to the songs and favourite character is fizzy and archie for my eldest and Digby for my youngest daughter and me :)
4.Out of 5, how many stars would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it) both gave 5/5
5.If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why? Yes I already have to few friends that have kids. It's so fun and characters are great.
My kids love the activities pack that came too.

1.What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon?
DD 7 DS 2y9m
2.What is your overall summary of the new TV show?
Really well animated, easy to watch and no annoying characters or noises

3.What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Fairy looses wings and When they had to stop the train.
Who was their favourite character?
Izzy the fairy was the favourite for DD, DS not quite as interested in the show but loved the digby dragon mask in the activity pack
4.Out of 5, how many stars would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it)
4
5.If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why?
Yes - nice friendly programme

1.What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon?

3.5 years old

2.What is your overall summary of the new TV show?

Great programme for kids. The characters are very likeable and my dd really switches between who she likes.
For me, it drives me nuts, the animation is just too blocky/jerky as in the characters seem to not move smoothly. Unfortunately it's the first thing I notice so I have to just not watch it now. Great for when I'm doing dinner though.

3.What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Who was their favourite character?

My dd loved the episode with the snails in the basket as pets. Especially when they fell into the river and everyone was trying to rescue them.

4.Out of 5, how many stars would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it)

I'd give it a 3/5 based on the way it is (although the story lines are fab). Dd would give it a 5/5.

5.If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why?

Yes I would recommend it, it was a fun and friendly programme, I think I'd just say I struggle with the actual format of them moving.

1.What are the ages of your DCs that watched Digby Dragon? 2 and 5
2.What is your overall summary of the new TV show? Fantastic animation and good song! The storylines didn't really captivate me, but then I'm not the target audience! Dc were both engrossed. An interesting range of accents!
3.What was your DCs favourite part of the programme? Who was their favourite character? Neither said they had a particular favourite part of the programme, but both said the squirrel was their favourite character. The 5 year old hates the fairy (Busy Izzy?) but I have no idea why! I think he's going through an anti-girl stage at the moment...!
4.Out of 5, how many stars how many would you give Digby Dragon? How many would your DC give it? (where 1 = did not enjoy at all and 5 = really enjoyed it) I'd give it 3.5, dc would give it 4.
5.If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Digby Dragon? Why? Yes, I would, mainly just because I was so impressed with the animation.