A wealth of boy’s toys from Character Options
New boys’ battle arena for Zhu Zhu Pets
The last quarter of 2009 could not have been more dramatic Zhu Zhu Pets became the number one toy for Christmas and the latest range of Kung Zhu hamsters are about to follow suit taking the boys market by storm.
Showcased at the 2010 Toy Fair, the Kung Zhu hamsters are definitely shaking off the ‘cute pet’ image of cuddly hamsters, by bringing them into a battling environment and giving them armour. These warring creatures, while at the onset appear cute enough, have to train their way in martial arts in preparation for the fracas ahead of them – a process that will definitely appeal to boys for role-play fights and battles.
With two sides of the battle field – Special Forces and Ninja – boys will have to choose their allegiance as these marauding mammals enter the arena prepared to fight their corner. An array of Kung Zhu play sets and accessories, providing a platform for interactive play with friends, will ensure that these creatures are as popular with boys as their fairer natured cousins are with girls.
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H.M. Armed Forces takes on a new mission
Now in its second year, and one of the fast growing boys’ properties H.M Armed Forces will take on a new mission when the military action figures enter the frozen climes of the Arctic. This important and most popular of themes is the perfect way for boys to re-enact arctic training and take on new manoeuvres in a completely different terrain.
Within the collection will be figures and accessories from all three services, Royal Navy Army and RAF, such as the Army Arctic Patrol Figure. Dressed in his Arctic whites he comes with body armour, a patrol vest and a fabric backpack to carry his rations, ammo, and personal survival gear, and a balaclava, helmet and snow goggles for added protection. He also has additional accessories as would be required for a soldier out in this challenging environment including a 5.56 mm assault rifle, skis, ski poles and snow shoes.
Also new will be an RAF Arctic Forward Air Controller Equipment Set and an Impressive Arctic Skidoo - the ideal rapid transport option for such a hostile terrain comes complete with a Royal Marine Commando.
The Arctic Mission collection follows hot on the heels of many successful new items for spring including the awesome Desert Sniper with hawk eye feature.
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Hero 108 – let the battle commence!
Set to top a ‘hot choice for boys’ list is Hero 108 – an awesome new range of collectable figures and play sets in line with the massive online hit and the recently launched UK children’s TV series.
Hero 108 follows the outrageous adventures of a group of brave young defenders determined to end a conflict between animals and humans. This collectable craze initially introduces 24 characters, which will expand to the 108 of the title as awareness grows, and each character has a unique number which can be used to battle against others. They can also be linked with online games on the designated website – again, the perfect mix of battle and technology which scores so highly with boys.
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New series Doctor Who Figures and Sonic Screwdriver launched
Hot on the heels of the very first episode from the new series of Doctor Who that aired on BBC One on Saturday April 3rd 2010, Character Options is proud to announce the release of a new Eleventh Doctor’s Crash Set and a replica of his trusted Sonic Screwdriver.
Both eagerly awaited pieces were released for sale after the first episode screened, to the delight of stalwart Doctor Who fans and the scores of children up and down the country eager to emulate the new Doctor played by Matt Smith.
The first of the new items is the Eleventh Doctor’s ‘Crash’ Set, a twin pack of figures that will enable the recreation of scenes from the ‘The Eleventh Hour’ featuring two authentic Eleventh Doctor five inch action figures.
Modeled to replicate the moment when the Eleventh Doctor’s TARDIS crashed into the garden of young Amelia Pond, the first figure is still wearing the remains of the Tenth Doctor’s suit, ripped and raggedy from the damage after the TARDIS control room exploded - an appearance that left Amelia knowing him as the ‘Raggedy Doctor’.
The second figure depicts the Doctor when he returns to Amelia’s life 12 years later after he has selected himself a new outfit, ‘borrowed’ from various lockers at the local hospital. Tweed jacket, bow tie and boots in place, the Eleventh Doctor is now ready to face the future…
Also hitting shelves on Easter Monday is The Eleventh Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver. This is the Doctor’s iconic multipurpose tool - a Gallifreyan device, with numerous settings, easily controlled at the press of his thumb. The Doctor has had many sonic screwdrivers of different designs throughout his life, and this latest one was created from within the TARDIS console itself after the previous one was destroyed during a confrontation with Prisoner Zero in the village of Leadworth. This new sonic is larger, with a luminous green light and continues to be an essential part of the Doctor’s equipment as he explores the universe.
Character Options’ faithful copy of the Eleventh Doctor’s Sonic Device has spring loaded extending action. Pressing the button on the side of the handle activates the LED and Sound FX which operates in CLOSED mode. Flip open the cap at the end of the Screwdriver to reveal an additional button that activates the light and sound effects when it is in full extension OPEN mode.
The Eleventh Doctor’s Crash Set and the new Sonic Screwdriver are the perfect way to celebrate the regeneration of the new Doctor and the many adventures that lie before him.
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