Due to the fact that these toys are relatively cheap, they are virtually disposable. The can be set in a variety of ways thus encouraging creative play and stimulating the imagination. Children playing with them are usually seen playing simple wargames with these army men with rubber bands or marbles, which can be rolled or thrown at them.
Out to buy a bucket for your little tike? Consider the quality of the toys especially if buying them by the bucket. They may be a lot, but if they can break easily, what’s the point? The size should also matter. 2 inches is enough. Warning: do not buy this toy for those below 3 years old, and/or if your kid likes to put things in their mouth. They might swallow the toy, thus resulting to choking which is very hazardous for a young kid.
Go for buckets that offers variety in the stance and colors of the soldiers. If they all have the same battle pose and all are colored green, it wouldn’t make a very fun play would it? Kids don’t usually bother with the detailings but make sure that there are some on the toys.
One branded type of toy soldier are the GI Joes from Hasbro. These figures are aimed at children 4 years and over, the type who can act out mini battles and always make the good guys win. They com in different sizes with the smallest one standing 3.75 inches tall and sells for at least $10. this size comes along with weapons but to have real clothing and electronic sounds, buy the 12 inch figures, worth $20.
It cannot be denied that platic toy army men have a great impact on American culture with their presence in movies such as from the movie series Toy Story where it can be seen that Andy, the boy who is the owner of the toys, playing with them as an aid for protagonist Woody to save Bo Peep from the clutches of the evil Mr. Potato. There are also snacks molded in the likeness of army men such as the gummy army men candy.
They even have made it through the virtual world through computer and video games such as the Army Men series by 3DO and Global Star Software. America regards their soldiers with high respect, and every little boy has a tiny dream inside of him to one day serve and protect his motherland.
