The HM Armed Forces toys range has been on the market for about a year now and is taking over where Action Man left off. Before the launch of these immaculately detailed army toys, children who wanted to play with toy soldiers were stuck with the small green plastic versions brought to prominence in the Toy Story films. Thankfully they now have a wide array of figures, vehicles and role play accessories to take their army role play to the next level.

The HM Armed Forces figures are extremely precise, toy size versions of real soldiers. Their design meticulously follows the uniforms and weapons seen in today’s forces. The figures are a bit smaller than Action Man was but still large at 25cm, fully poseable and built to last. Every joint moves making them very life like so your children can arrange them in any number of positions during their play battles.

They generally come with removable uniforms and accessories making them interchangeable between figures but you have to take care not to lose any pieces. The weapons and other military accessories that come with the figures are very life like and will fascinate most young boys. They are bound to set off their inquisitive minds so be prepared for a barrage of questions about what does what.

These soldier figures will provide positive role models for children and the recently released enemy figure will help them separate the good from the bad characters. Playing with these army toys will lead to children interacting with each other as they organise themselves and cooperate in dramatic role play which can take place both in and out of doors.

The HM Armed Forces action figures make the perfect gift choice for army mad children with fathers or other relatives in the military. Watch out though, being so highly thought of, your children are sure to want to build up their army with more and more of the figures in the range as well as the vehicles such as the HM Armed Forces tank to complete the experience.

Here are our top picks from the range:

#1 HM Armed Forces RAF Fast Jet Pilot


This large scale 25cm RAF Fast Jet pilot is very detailed and comes with a lot of equipment to make him truly authentic. His removable flight clothing is made of green fabric and he has a side arm and holster. His helmet has a flip down black visor which is also removable as is his face mask and oxygen tube. If your child is mad about aeroplanes, then he will have lots of fun defending the skies with this combat ready, fully articulated action figure. It will teach children things about military equipment and get them questioning the world of flying. It is robust, even the removable equipment, and will stand up to the daring action play demanded by this toy. If you also buy the HM Armed Forces jet, this pilot figure will of course fit in for more realistic role play.

#2 HM Armed Forces Royal Marines Commando Desert Raiding Party Set


For an action figure and vehicle combination set, this Royal Marines duo is a winner. The large 25cm moveable Commando action figure comes with removable green camouflage fatigues sporting an authentic Royal Marines Commando badge as well as body armour. Accessory wise he has a removable combat helmet for superb protection as well as a respirator, goggles, ear defenders and a radio set. As a real Commando would carry all the latest weaponry, this toy has to do the same, so he is battle ready coming with a pistol and light machine gun. The all-terrain quad bike that makes up the rest of the set also mimics real life where such vehicles are used to deliver essential supplies of ammunition as well as food and water to the troops on the front line. It is also camouflaged and has storage compartments to give added interest to youngsters. As with all of the HMAF toys, this set is a lot of fun and being of such good quality will be a long lasting favourite.

#3 HM Armed Forces Armoured Infantryman


This 25cm infantry soldier figure is incredibly detailed making it a highly authentic army toy. The green camouflage uniform is removable as is the protective gear comprising body armour and a patrol vest. He also comes with a set of ID tags. As with the Commando, the infantryman sports the combat helmet and equipment including a respirator, ear defenders, goggles and a radio set. On the weapons side, he is fully armoured with a choice of three guns to call upon: a heavy machine gun, an assault rifle and an anti-tank weapon. The latter comes with three missiles which can be realistically fired thanks to the spring powered mechanism. With such a diversity of weapons, your child may be interested in finding out about the detailed uses for each one, something not all toys encourage.

#4 HM Armed Forces Royal Marines Commando


This Royal Marines Commando action figure is fully articulated and quite large standing at 25cm tall. The figure features a realistic and removable green fabric camouflage uniform, equipment belt with pouches and a replica assault rifle. He is a true Commando style toy as he is robust and will not end up in bits after a few play sessions.

#5 HM Armed Forces Royal Navy Diver


The stunning likeness to a real Royal Navy Diver in this action figure is amazing. The diving suit is made of a realistic fabric, the breathing apparatus is lifelike and the figure also comes with a spanner accessory to help him with his missions. He is fully poseable, his hood can be removed as well as his face mask and air tanks. Great for realistic play at bath time or in the paddling pool although this figure does seem more prone to his hands and feet falling off than the others.

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