Character Building HM Armed Forces Toys and Figures

In the construction toy market Lego have been in front for so long in makes you wonder why other companies would want to join in. But, when you see what character options have done with the character building range in makes a really nice addition to the construction toy market.

The HM Armed forces was probably an easy choice for this range as Character have the main range of figures for HMAF.

So far there have been 2 series of figures featuring figures from the RAF, Royal Navy and Army. Series 1 had 8 figures and series 2 had 12 figures.

Series 1 figures

Series 2 figures

More information to follow on sets and other toys.
                                                                                                                                                                          

Deadly 60 - Character Building

 

The CBBC nature show Deadly 60 presented by Steve Backshall has taken the step into the realm of toys. Character Building, also known for the ranges of Doctor Who and HM Armed forces character building has now taken a third title.

The range will undoubtedly grow, but the initial offering looks like this will be a nice addition to the construction toy category and give children a different avenue.

Wave One of the figures includes 15 different figures with several variants of Steve Backshall himself and a number of different animals that have featured in the show. Animals include a snake, a wolf, a rhino and more.

Deadly 60 Deluxe Safari play set with Exclusive Steve Bagshall figure, Jeep and Lion figure

To accompany the figures there are 3 play sets. This are from different natural habitats, Jungle, Ocean and Mountain and each set comes complete with a mini figure that lives in habitat.

Deadly 60 Jungle Play Set with bird eating spider

Deadly 60 Ocean Play set with Great White Shark

Deadly 60 Mountain Play set with Snow Leopard

Deadly 60 Jungle play set with Gorilla figure

It is expected that other figures with be released later in the year as the other Character Building sets have done.

Mike The Knight Toys and Figures

Mike The Knight - Be a Knight, Do It Right!

MIKE THE KNIGHT TOYS DUE TO BE RELEASED IN MAY - WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE  INFO!

With the success of the Hit Entertainment show Mike the Knight on the CBeebies channel. In its first week it was top spot for the 0-3 years and 4-6 years age brackets.

Who is Mike The Knight anyway?

Mike the Knight is a 10 year old boy with a big future ahead of him. The son the the King and Queen Glendragon he is determined to follow in his father's footsteps to become a brave and noble knight. With the triumphant motto "Be a Knight, do it right" the brave young charge is joined in his adventures by a host of mediaeval characters including his trusty steed Galahad, two eccentric dragons Squirt and Sparkie and his Sister Evie, a trainee wizard.



Toys that will accompany the show will include figures of the characters. Basic 2 packs and deluxe figure sets. There will also be 3 play sets and a deluxe castle play set. Two plush characters with sound and phrases and a play sword with sounds will complete the initial toy launch.

The basic Mike the Knight figures will include the following characters and variations.

Mike in tunic with medieval sign

Mike with sword & target

Mike with sword & shield plus treasure chest

Evie & Mr Tickles plus wand

Fernando with lyre plus storyboard

Mike the Knight Figures (2packs) £4.99

The Deluxe Mike the Knight Figure sets will include the following characters

Mike with Sir Galahad

Matrel with the frying pan

Patrel and a giant pie

Sparkie plus accessory

Squirt plus accessory

Mike the Knight Deluxe Figures £9.99

There will also be 3 normal play sets and 1 deluxe play set. The 3 normal will be The Fuel Stop, The Viking Ship and the Jousting Arena (£14.99) The Deluxe set will be the Pendragon Castle Set (£29.99)

Mike the Knight Fuel Stop Play set

Mike the Knight Arena Play set

Mike the Knight deluxe Pendragon Castle Play set.

Along with the Plastic toys there will also be 2 x 10 inch plush toys. Mike The Knight and Sparkie the Dragon. Both will have sounds and phrases from the show. We're guessing one will be "Be a Knight, Do It Right!" Both will RRP at £14.99

Mike the Knight 10 inch plush figure

Mike the Knight Sparkie 10 inch plush

As and when we get further updates on this range we'll let you know.

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Fireman Sam Toys and Figures

So far their are 6 vehicles in the Fireman Sam range. These include the ever present Jupiter Fire engine plus The Mountain rescue Helicopter, Venus the fire truck, Neptune the fire rescue boat, Nurse Helen Floods
Ambulance and Mike Floods Van and now Fireman Sam Quad Bike.

Fireman Sam Rescue Quad Bike

Fireman Sam Venus Fire Truck

Fireman Sam Mike Floods Van

Fireman Sam Nurse Floods Ambulance

Fireman Sam Jupiter Fire Engine

Fireman Sam Neptune Rescue boat

Fireman Sam Rescue Helicoptor

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Bob The Builder Toys

Another show that whilst not around when I was younger, captured the imagination of a new generation. Bob the Builder. With a catch phrase that can't be mistaken - Can we fix it - Yes we can. He and his crew (a collection of talking vehicles) do the building work and odd jobs for the other characters. Bod started out in his builders yard with faithful cat Pilchard Muck, Lofty, Dizzy, Roley, Scoop. Mischief was often the fault of Spud the scarecrow and Bob would fix it!!

The toys that are now available are of the main characters including Wendy, Bobs girlfriend and fellow Fix it Building expert.

Fireman Sam Toys

Another favourite that has recently been reinvigorated for the new audience is Fireman Sam. The Welsh fire fighting hero from Pontypandy was always getting Norman out of the trouble he got himself and others into.

The updated version of the children's programme, like postman pat sds, includes a wider cast and a bigger area to adventure in.

The Show has a great toy tie in and these toys are in scale with the postman pat sds toys that are available. If your young ones like them both then they will happily play side by side.

TV advert for Postman Pat SDS Toys

Postman Pat SDS Vehicles

These are the current range of vehicles available. The most recent additions are the Fork Lift Truck and Alf's Tractor. Included in the range are Postman Pat's SDS motorbike and sidecar, PC Selby's police car, Postman Pats van, Ted Glen's Truck, Postman Pats Big SDS Van and Postman Pats SDS Helicopter plus the Greendale Rocket Train.

SDS Forklift Truck

Alfs Tractor

Greendale Rocket Train

SDS Motor Bike, Ted Glens Truck, SDS Big Van, PC Selby's Police Car, SDS Van and SDS Helicopter

When I was growing up back the late 70's and 80's I enjoyed many programmes on what was a limited TV experience. (3 Channels - My kids laugh when I say that).

I loved Postman Pat (apparently) driving around Greendale in his little red van with faithful cat Jess.

We now see a new series revamped for the modern age Postman Pat S.D.S. (Special Delivery Service). New characters have blended into the show along with timeless classics. The expanded world has led to the popularity of the programme and from that the love for the toys.

You can have your very own Postman Pat figures, vehicles and playsets.

Toys for the junior members of your family and maybe some of the big kids too. Character toys are often based on what's on TV and when you see what we have on channels like CBBC, CBeeebies, CITV, Nick junior, Disney Junior plus many others this becomes evident.

Since we have seen many TV / Toy and Movie / Toy tie ins its become the norm if you like for this practice. We see card games become cartoons and cartoons become toys.

The fact is we like that. It allows an extension of the programme in our front rooms and children's rooms. They can take action figures over duvet landscapes and carpeted battlefields. This use of imagination can help children express themselves, promote social interaction and to be honest just be fun!