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Following the success of the now discontinued Action Man figures, toymakers the Character Group, not so long ago made a bid for a portion of the action figure market by launching it is new HM Armed Forces range. This new military range is taking the Amazon Action Figure Bestsellers list by storm with 4 entries in the top 10 at the time of writing. So what are they all regarding and are they worth buying? 1. What are HM Armed Forces Toys? The HM Armed Forces toy range includes action figures, vehicles and role play toys inspired by the modern British military. The initial range of nine action figures on sale includes three from each of the services – Army, Royal Navy and RAF. The vehicles are those applied by the services and to inspire role play, realistic kit replicas are available. In total there are 32 toys in the range. The action figures feature authentic gear and weapons:
As well as the basic figures, likewise on sale are deluxe versions that come with extras such as further and added weaponry, a canoe or a stretcher. 2. For what age group are HM Armed Forces Toys suitable? The range is mainly purposed at boys aged 4 to 9. 3. Are HM Armed Forces Toys any good? Since the demise of Action Man any child who loves playing with toy soldiers has most likely been stuck with the little green plastic variety. Fortunately for them, this new armed forces range takes army role play to a new level. These toys are precise, scaled down versions of the real thing. They have been designed with tremendous attention to detail of uniforms and weapons. The costume and instrumentation are meticulous copies from real life even down to the Adam’s apple! The wholly articulated action figures are rather big at 25cm but well made and robust. The moveable parts make the figures very lifelike and enable you to pose them in all sorts of positions even down to the finger on the trigger! Most of the costume and accessaries are not removable which reduces lost parts though the hands and feet are prone to coming loose. The life like military instrumentation will be arousing and attention holding to any boy. 4. How much do HM Armed Forces Toys cost? The action figures will have to cost among £15 and £25. The vehicles cost up to £50. 5. Which is the best HM Armed Forces Toy? The attention to detail on the action figures makes them stand out as the best of the range so far. Go for the deluxe version with a few extras to save cash on buying distinguished vehicles or equipment. 6. Which is the worst HM Armed Forces Toy? The price of the vehicles and role play instrumentation seems to be a stumbling block but you may get what you recompense for if these toys prove to be of superior quality and durability. With the range only having been launched for the duration of May 2009 it is a little early to say but watch this space as we will update it with developments. 7. What toys and productions does the HM Armed Forces Toy range include? The range includes action figures, vehicles and role play toys. The action figure range features: Infantryman, Armoured Infantryman, Royal Marines Commando, Royal Marines Commando with Stealth Canoe, Royal Navy Diver, Mortar Man and Heavy Mortar, RAF Fast Jet Pilot, RAF Falcons Parachutist, RAF Winch Man and Stretcher. The vehicles range presently features a Fast Pursuit Battle Tank, a Royal Navy R/C assault hovercraft and a Vector Thrust Fast Jet. The role play toys include instrumentation such as a Stealth Kit (including Night Vision and Compass), Walkie Talkies, Metal Detector, Tent, Camouflage Netting, Uniforms for dressing up and respective other things but no replica weapons. There are presently no female soldiers in the range but one will be launched before the end of the year, along with a villain to finish the role play experience. 8. What instructional value does the HM Armed Forces Toy range provide? Playing with toy soldiers provides strong, positive role models for children. It helps invent their moral reasoning by identifying the good from the bad characters. When used to interact with other children, they will engage in cooperative and dramatic play. The range of toys will educate children in the precise combat uniform of our troops, what the armed forces do and show them that there are a assortment of jobs and prospects in a heap of fields. 9. Which toy will have to I buy for a child that has most of the HM Armed Forces Toy range already? Take a look at the Pop Up Field Tent or the Utility Belt. 10. Where may I buy HM Armed Forces Action Figures online? Amazon, ToysRUs and Argos. |
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