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Bigfoot the Monster
Choose a remote-control action, watch Bigfoot’s performance and build a shared character scene with the original Imaginext toy.
The play at a glance
Give a character one clear cue at a time
Imaginext Bigfoot combines movement, sounds and exaggerated expressions. Its remote lets a player choose the next part of the performance, from a step across the floor to a sleepy scene.
Begin by recognizing a few controls and watching each action finish. Then take turns directing a short story in which everyone knows what is about to happen.
Choose a movement or a performance
The illustrated remote separates walking from character routines. A brief press on the walking control makes a forward or backward step; holding it continues the movement. Other buttons select performances such as exercise, excitement or sleep, with some actions changing when the button is held.
Find the matching symbol in the guide before trying it. Start with a short press and let the action finish. That pause gives the player time to notice what one cue produces before comparing it with a held press.
There is no need to learn every routine at once. Choose two that feel easy to recognize, then build a scene around them.
Make a small monster scene together
- Arrive
- Choose a short movement into a clear play area.
- Perform
- Use a familiar character button and give the action a line of narration.
- Finish
- End the scene before passing the remote to the next player.
One person can direct and another can narrate. Agree on a friendly, silly or sleepy scene before starting, and let anyone who prefers watching stay outside the moving area. Swap roles so the story does not belong only to the person holding the controller.
The player supplies the reason for a reaction. A routine that looks angry or happy is a performance; it does not establish that the toy understands someone’s emotions.
Keep accessory play separate
The guide shows a supplied ball and its throwing routine. Bigfoot also has belly and mouth buttons for particular sounds. Use the matching illustrations to identify these interactions; the old product photograph alone cannot show whether a surviving set includes everything.
Explore the remote first, then add one documented interaction if the correct equipment is present. Give the ball routine its own clear space. If the ball is missing, a story using movement and sound still has a beginning and an ending; it does not require a substitute object.
Prepare the older toy before a session
The T2742 guide specifies indoor use, adult preparation, a 7.2V NiMH pack and its supplied charger. Do not use damaged equipment or recharge a leaking or corroded pack. Point the remote toward Bigfoot with a clear path between them.
If a cue does not produce a response, pause and consult the troubleshooting section. Check the operating state and matching equipment before interpreting silence as part of the character. Keep the complete guide nearby for preparation and care; this short play outline does not replace it.
The historical record
Original Toysit coverage
The original commercial observation and complete Bigfoot folklore essay remain below. The sibling-intimidation premise is preserved as a description of the advertising, not a suggested activity. The folklore essay is historical background rather than newly researched evidence about the creature or the toy.
RC toy listens, walks, and responds to your commands
This is one of those toys for younger siblings who want to feel that they have something powerful to overcome the dominance of their older siblings. Thus the commercials show a younger brother controlling his RC monster and making his older brother run scared. The Fisher Price Imaginext Big Foot monster is controlled by a remote that gets him to move around or express different emotions including anger. When he sleeps, he makes snoring sounds.
The legend of Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, has intrigued and mystified people for generations. Originating in North American folklore, particularly in the Pacific Northwest, Bigfoot is described as a large, hairy, bipedal humanoid creature. It has been the subject of numerous eyewitness accounts, alleged photographic evidence, and even some grainy film footage. The creature is often associated with the wilderness and remote areas, far from human habitation. Despite extensive efforts to prove its existence, including countless expeditions and scientific inquiries, definitive evidence has yet to be presented. Nevertheless, the enduring appeal of the Bigfoot legend has cemented its place in popular culture, inspiring documentaries, movies, books, and endless debates among believers and skeptics alike. While the legend has often been dismissed as mere myth or the result of misidentification of known animals, it continues to capture the human imagination as an enduring mystery of the natural world.
Sources and editorial notes
Reviewed October 16, 2026 against the original image and Fisher-Price/Mattel T2742pr-0920 instructions, copyright 2010. The character and control diagrams were visually reviewed, along with preparation and troubleshooting guidance. The photograph does not show a complete accessory set. These activities are editorial suggestions; no physical toy, battery or charger was tested.
- Fisher-Price/Mattel: Imaginext Bigfoot T2742 instructions (PDF) — Matching preparation, remote-control actions and troubleshooting guide.
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