Military action figures to hit shops
A BRAND new range of military action figures backed by the Ministry of Defence is about to hit toy shops.
The 10-inch soldiers, sailors and pilots come with authentic looking camouflage gear and weapons.
Vehicles will also be available, such as a tank with spring powered gun, a VTOL Fast Jet with opening cockpit for the pilot, retractable landing gear and detachable spring-loaded wing missiles and a remote control hovercraft which travels over water and land.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said: “We are rightly proud to be celebrating our Armed Forces through the production of these new action figures.
“These toys showcase our people and equipment and this commercial recognition proves the high level support for our forces among the British public.”
A total of 32 products will feature in the initial HM Armed Forces collection, including a Royal Marine Commando, an Army Infantryman and an RAF Fast Jet Pilot.
The dolls exclude Gurkhas but female and black soldier figures will be released at a later date.
The range, created by Character Options toy company, will be on sale from tomorrow - VE Day.
The makers hope to fill the "significant void" of authentic military-inspired toys left when Action Man went out of production in 2006.
