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The Range Of Camouglage Bedding For Boys, Girls And Babies

The camouflage design has become popular with both child and adult army fans and those with loved ones in the military.

It has progressed in civilian life from only being found in kids army costumes to a range of bedroom accessories as well. As such you can now kit out yours or your child’s bedroom with camouflage bedding for boys AND girls, curtains, and more to create the perfect military themed look.

Both the patterns and colors of camouflage bedding available are immense and you can find everything from camo crib bedding sets to those for younger boys and girls (with pink camo bedding) and even adults. The number of colors available means that you are sure to be able to find something to match your existing color scheme.

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Green Pink Blue
Green Camo Bedding

Although most kids camo bedding is available in the classic green or olive colors, there are other options for you to consider. Blue camo bedding adds an interesting and cool look to a bedroom. It is also very popular for new born baby boys. Crib bedding in this color is masculine but also very cute. Pink camouflage bedding is ideal for girls and there is lots of it available to buy so your daughter needn’t be left out of any army bedroom makeovers. The ‘no particular shape’ type effect of camo bedding sets makes even gray an interesting option.

The camouflage design is quite a bold decorating statement, and as such you may not want to go overly mad on accessories unless your room is quite large. You want the camouflage to be the accent, not for your room to look like an army camp. If you decide on one color rather than any other, make sure you keep to that color with other accessories such as curtains. Mixing camo colors would be going a bit too far.

 

What to look for in army camouflage bedding sets

Due to the large range of colors and styles on the market, it is best to buy all of your bedding in one go as an ensemble rather than decide a few months later that you wanted a bed skirt after all. It could be hard at that stage to find something that matches.

It is also worth considering whether you will want accessories such as curtains to tie your room’s theme together so you can buy them all at once.

Sets are also likely to be cheaper than buying individual items and postage costs for one delivery will also be less so save yourself some money by planning ahead. Most sets include a mixture of comforter, bed skirt, fitted sheet, flat sheet and pillow cases. Just read the fine print to make sure you know what you’re buying.

 

Camo bed set costs

Most camo bed sets cost between $25-$100. For details of what you can get for different prices please follow the links below:

 

Top army bedding for kids & camouflage baby bedding

If your child has conned you into some camouflage bedding then you will need to know the best sets out there to ensure you spend your money wisely.

As such here are our top picks of the kids camo bedding sets available as well as those for babies.

 

InStyle Boys Camo Bedding Set

This brown and green camouflage bed in a bag is made of a cotton and polyster mix, which can be washed, tumble dried and ironed as detailed in the directions. The traditional print covers the entire comforter and one of the pillowcases. The other pillowcase, bedskirt and sheets have a criss cross pattern.

This InStyle range also includes window drapes and a valance as well as a jet plane rug in the same design to complete the army themed bedroom look.

The comforter is not the heaviest and the sheets are not the softest but they are still very comfortable. Being lightweight it can be used all year round. Overall the whole set works nicely in any boy’s room. The design also matches the pink camo set so your son’s and daughter’s bedrooms can be happily matching. The quality is good, the color lasts after washing and for what you get the set is good value for money.

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JoJo Designs Khaki & Pink Camouflage Bedding Set

This 3 piece twin sheet set looks beautiful whilst adding a touch of camo to any girl’s bedroom. It includes a flat sheet, fitted sheet and pillow case made from 100% cotton. The khaki and pink design can be accessorized with a window valance, lamp shades and more.

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Boutique Baby 10 Piece Blue Camouflage Bedding Set For Cribs

Why not start your kids off at a young age with this great camouflage crib bedding set. This design is quite unusual for baby bedding, so will make a bold but cute statement in your nursery. It is a good value for money complete nursery set which includes 10 accessories being a crib quilt, bumper, sheet, skirt, diaper stacker, two window valances, toy bag, baby pillow and bib. It will fit all baby cribs and even toddler beds.

The bedding in this set is extremely soft and smooth, perfect for your little one. The design is attractive and very original. Also buying it as a complete set is very economical. Before you buy it though just note that the colors that look white/light cream in the picture are actually tan.

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JoJo Designs 9 Piece Pink Camo Bedding Set For Cribs

If you have or are expecting a baby girl and want to decorate their nursery with something just a little bit different, why not go for this nine piece pink and khaki camo baby bedding set. The nine pieces you get are a comforter, crib bumper, fitted sheet, skirt, two window valances, diaper stacker, toy bag and throw pillow. The modern but cute design is a bold camouflage print predominantly colored in pink, cream and khaki combined with wide pink borders. It is soft, non allergenic and machine washable being made of 100% cotton and you can buy other items in the range to match.

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Camouflage bedroom theme

If your child wants the complete army look in their bedroom, then as the bed is the focal point, boys camo bedding is an ideal place to start. If you are after the cheapest change possible, bedding should be your first choice as the bold design could easily be enough.

If you are going to paint the room first choose cream or beige to best blend and emphasize your camo accessories. If you want to decorate further, you can find camo curtains and valances for your windows and wall stickers of tanks, jeeps and aircraft for the walls. More soft furnishings can be found in cushions or lamp shades and you can even get army styled light bulbs and switches.

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Camo Curtains Army Wall Stickers Camo Lights

Ultimate Soldier Action Figures: Large Army Men Toys

21st Century Toys has been making their Ultimate Soldier action figures and vehicles since 1997. Their figures are either scaled as 1:6, 1:18 or 1:32 although the 1:6 or 12″ figures were the most popular until they stopped being made in 2002. These Ultimate Soldier figures cost between $20-$30.

To accompany the plastic army men, they make sets of Ultimate Soldier weapons and uniforms that can be swapped and used to make more complete and interesting role play scenarios. The uniforms cover the following wars: WWII, Vietnam, Korea, as well as Operation Desert Storm. The uniform sets costs between $10-$30.

The Ultimate Soldier toys are in direct competition with the GI Joe range, although their USP has been their more detailed accessories. Depending on the figure, it will either have 15 or 27 articulated joints and will be made with flexible plastic. Those with the extra joints can be posed in more positions than a human body! They are also made of tough materials that will hold up under the fire your little ones might dish out during play.

The best selling 12″ figures include:

WWII US Tank Commander

Start your Ultimate Soldier action figure collection with this authentic US Tank Commander. He comes with tanker’s coveralls and a waist jacket. He looks tough and can be kitted with a large number of accessories, including a cigar! He has a helmet, removable goggles and binoculars, a belt for his ammo packs, a holster for his sidearm and a scabbard for his knife. He is weapons ready with a grease gun machine pistol and don’t forget his working jerry can.

Russian Spetznaz Soldier

This highly detailed Russian soldier comes with a lot of accessories for hours of role play fun.

 

WWII British Commando

This Royal Marines Commando figure is authentically detailed like all of the Ultimate Soldiers. He has the improved articulated body from the new Super Soldier line. He comes in fatigues, a knit cap and fake leather commando vest. He is well accessorized with an automatic sidearm and holster, ammo pouch, a sheath to hold his commando knife, a canteen, a backpack as well as a Sten machine pistol with silencer.

Pack Of 3 Vietnam War Veterans

This is a great multi figure pack to honor those soldiers who served in Vietnam.

 

Weapons & Accessories

There are various weapons sets that you can buy to accompany your Ultimate Soldier. The WWII US .30 Caliber Machine Gun set for example is a six piece 1:6 set that works with all of the 12″ action figures. It is highly detailed and contains a Browning water cooled machine gun which was used a lot in WWII, a tripod mount, a water reservoir, hose, ammo case and ammunition. The toy version is 6″ long showing how large this gun was in real life and why it was operated by a two man crew. It is a great replica even down to the tiny cartridges – perfect for collecting and displaying.

As well as weapons you can accessorize your Ultimate Soldiers with uniform and accessory sets such as the US Modern Radio Telephone Operator set and the German Infantry Eastern Front set. The ‘gear’ included comprises uniforms, boots, weapons and accessories and fits all 12″ figures. The WWII German Officer Uniform set comes with a uniform, hat, boots, rifle, canteen and more. The British Commando accessory set includes a cap, two ammunition pouches, a handgun and holster, a rifle, knife and sheath, boots, a small pouch and a satchel. As you can see all sets are very comprehensive, highly detailed and authentic but only contain the uniforms etc, not any figures. They provide a good opportunity to try out different uniforms on your figures.

Bestselling Mega Bloks Army Sets

If you have read our post on Army Legos you will know that the choice of army themed Lego toys is limited at best. As such if you want some building block army toys for your kids, you will need to look elsewhere.

Thankfully the well loved Mega Bloks brand has a great range of alternatives on offer. Their building blocks are very similar to Legos so your child will probably not notice any difference. Mega Bloks army sets can be found in the Probuilder range and cover many vehicle types including racing cars, speed boats and motorbikes, but also features a large number of army toys, specifically ships, tanks and aircraft.

As the name suggests these Probuilder sets are not quick fix kits and as such are recommended for children aged 7+. They typically have a large number of bricks (anywhere from 224 up to 2450) and can take many hours or days to finish.

The larger sets can be a challenge to build but the instructions are clear and all of the pieces fit where they are supposed to.

If you just want to build your model once and then play with it for years, you will get a stronger finished product if you use small drops of glue when building to hold the model together.

Once completed the Probuilder models are well detailed in regard to color and design. These sets are great educational toys – not only will your children learn about army vehicles, they will sharpen their motor skills during the build and will enjoy imaginative play once complete. Overall these outstanding military kits are fun to make.

The 5 bestselling kits are listed next as well as the whole army range by kit size at the bottom of this post.

Mega Bloks Probuilder Navy Destroyer

This very popular Battleship set contains 545 pieces. It is styled with very realistic military detailing and is great for role play with its working missiles that fire. It has a command tower, loading deck, articulated Navy figure and a pulley to deploy hovercraft and is actually a 3-in-1 toy set. The instructions allow you to build the large battleship or two other smaller vessels at the same time. The battleship is designed to safeguard other ships in the fleet, so why not choose some of the other sets in the range to accompany it?

Mega Bloks Pro Builder USS Nimitz

This monster Mega Bloks Lego army set has close to 1400 pieces which enables a super US aircraft carrier to be built. The result is a true to life replica with many special features such as underside wheels for more mobility or display purposes, aircraft elevators that move up and down, missile cannons, a control tower, directional lights and take off runways, not to mention the eight F-14 jets that are included and fit inside the ship to store. Stickers are included to complete the attention to detail. Being such a large set it offers many hours of fun building time for your kids followed by exciting role play afterwards. When it is finished it measures a whopping 36″ in length. Unfortunately this model is no longer made which pushes the price up. If shopping on Amazon look to the ‘More Buying Choices’ box to find non-featured sellers where you may get a better price. It may also be worth trying for a more acceptable price range – just watch your shipping costs.

Mega Bloks Probuilder Gromitz Minehunter Boat

It seems that the Mega Blocks Probuilder boats, top the best sellers of this range, however the Gromitz Minehunter is the last of our top choices. At 343 pieces it is not the biggest set but it does have a host of features including a large rotating cannon. The detailing is authentic so once built, this boat can be used to detect and neutralize mines in army role play games.

Mega Bloks Probuilder Eurofighter Typhoon

This state of the art twin engine fighter aircraft can be built from the 291 piece set. The detailing is great thanks to the delta wings, impressive nose and variety of weapons, so will look the part for a multitude of air attack role play scenarios. The cockpit opens to reveal a fighter pilot figure who is fully articulated, making the overall look of the aircraft more authentic.

Mega Bloks Probuilder M1A1 Abrams Tank

Why not complete your military set with this Abrams army tank? It is authentically detailed with a rotating cannon turret, side camo net and working treads as well as other moveable parts such as opening hatches. It has 850 pieces that will keep you busy for a while building this big, 18.5″ model. Once finished you can create your own custom camouflage design on the plain tan tank with the two included washable ink camouflage pens – one black and one dark brown. The only downsides to this tank are that no figures come with it and the side panels and gun turret are prone to falling off if not secured well.

If you are interested in some of the other Mega Blocks Pro Builder army toys, here is the full range ordered by number of pieces.

  Kit Pieces
Sea Wolf 2450
Aerial Assault 2100
USS Kittyhawk 1700
USS Nimitz 1400
Abrams Tank 850
Battleship Collector Series 780
Battleship Stealth Ship 733
Leopard 2 Tank 562
Navy Destroyer 545
Tactical Fighter 525
Assault Chopper 420
Gromitz Minehunter Boat 343
Eurofighter Typhoon 291
Hydra Airborn Support Unit 235
Snake Mobile Defense Unit 235
Fighter Jet 224

All Mega Bloks Probuilder instructions are available on the Megabloks website.

Airfix Toy Soldiers: The Whole Collection

Airfix has been well known for its high quality model kits since the 1950’s, as they are loved by kids and adults alike. Their range of plastic army men toys includes small 1:72 models as well as larger 1:32 scale versions. They are a great option to use to create your kids toy army as they are almost indestructible – a much needed trait in boys army toys.

There are many different Airfix toy soldiers to choose from covering British, German, and US Paratroops and Infantrymen and many others. With the military of so many countries represented, you can recreate the great battles from history with these army action figures and their accessories.

The original versions are now very collectible with collectors being particularly interested in the slightly different features between sets. As well as army toy soldiers, Airfix also make army vehicle and building model kits. These include tanks, dioramas and battlegrounds and are equally well made and collectible. The best place to find the more collectible items is on .

For those parents interested solely in the play value of these toy army soldiers though, brand new sets have recently been released. These more up to date versions have set the bar high with the plastic toy soldiers being increasingly accurate and paying minute attention to detail. With the use of precision mouldings, sophisticated techniques and modern materials, scale models have truly arrived in the 21st century. Gone are the days of messy glue fingers and fiddly stickers.

Airfix Toys Soldiers 1:72 Scale

For around £5, you can buy a number of Airfix 1:72 scale models. These sets contain the smaller versions of army men toy soldiers (approx 1″/2 cm tall) but come with 40-50 pieces. Despite their small size they are highly detailed and durable. They are easy to put together, having the lowest skill level of the Airfix kits (level 1). They contain accurately modeled soldiers from a number of different armies. Both officers and infantry men are included along with weapons such as swords and rifles. The figures come in a good mix of poses and with the size of these sets, your child will be happy to play for hours. They do require painting although their small size makes this a tad tricky! The Classic Kits contain figures using the designs originally worked on in the 1960’s.

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Airfix WWII British Paratroops Figures Classic Kit Series 1
More than ever with British Paratroops you imagine action and this set allows great action scenes to be created. The pieces include collapsed parachutes, suppy containers as well as a mortar and crew.

Airfix British Commandos

Just right for role playing amphibious operations, this exciting British Commandos set contains scaling ladders, grapnels and an assault canoe.

Airfix WWII British Infantry Figures Classic Kit Series 1

The models of British Infantrymen who served in Western Europe during WWII include riflemen, machine gunners, and radio operators.

Airfix Gurkhas Figures Classic Kit Series 1

The Nepalese Gurkhas were part of the British Army who fought in Europe, the Middle East and the Far East.

Airfix WWII US Marines Figures Classic Kit Series 1

Create action scenes with these “Leathernecks” – choose US Marines with bazookas or flame throwers or even an inflated assault boat.

Airfix WWII German Infantry Figures Classic Kit Series 1

German infantry soldiers ready to do battle with the British. Weapons include grenade throwers and an anti-tank gun.

Airfix Afrika Corps

Afrika Korps toy soldier figures.

Airfix Japanese Infantry

Japanese army soldiers from the Pacific. Weapons include swords, buglers, rifles, sub-machine guns and grenades.

 

Airfix Toys Soldiers 1:32 Scale

For around £6, you can get great value for money from the Airfix 1:32 toy soldier sets. These are a better size than the 1:72 models being around 6cm tall but you only get 14 pieces in a set. They are still easy to put together, only requiring a skill level of 1 but do need painting. There is a good range of poses on offer, but the only downside is that the contents of the box may vary so you could get a few of the same or not the one you are hoping for.

Airfix British Commandos Figures Classic Kit Series 2

British Commando figures.

Airfix British Paratroops Figures Classic Kit Series 2

Paint these British Paratroops in their maroon beret and distinctive shoulder patch before sending them into battle.

Airfix British Infantry Figures Classic Kit Series 2

British Infantry soldier figures.

Airfix British 8th Army Figures Classic Kit Series 2

The Eighth Army soldier figures represent those who fought in the North African and Italian campaigns.

Airfix US Paratroopers Figures Classic Kit Series 2

US Paratroops figures.

Airfix US Infantry Figures Classic Kit Series 2

US Infantry soldier figures.

Airfix German Paratroopers Figures Classic Kit Series 2

Figures representing the German Paratroops who invaded Norway, the Netherlands and Crete.

Airfix German Infantry Figures Classic Kit Series 2

German Infantry soldier figures.

Airfix Afrika Korps Figures Classic Kit Series 2

Defeat these Afrika Korps figures with the set of the British 8th Army.

 

James May’s Toy Stories: The Airfix Handbook

For true Airfix fans, James May, the well known co-presenter of the BBC’s motoring show, Top Gear, has written an Airfix Handbook just for you. It is a fascinating insight into how each scale model comes into being from starting life as just a drawing.

 

Airfix plastic toy soldiers offer great value for money in their 1:32 and 1:72 scale model kits. They will certainly add some variety to your child’s collection of traditional green army men toys. They offer a huge amount of detail compared to the bag of 100 soldiers you can pick up for 99p so are well worth this small investment. Don’t forget to collect vehicles, buildings and landscape kits to create very real battle scenes.

Army Costumes For Kids For Dressing Up Fun

Army costumes for kids may be needed for a fancy dress party or just for role play dressing up. They can be fun for both and come in a wide range of styles. The term covers quite a broad spectrum of military themed clothing so you can pick from various get ups from the army, navy or air force.

Your basic costume will comprise a uniform – this could be a real one, borrowed from friends or family or bought from an army supplies store, or those specifically made as costumes that can be bought online at places like Amazon or . A real one will obviously be a lot more authentic but if you are looking for kids army costumes, you will be stuck as they are not made in such small sizes.

Army Officer Costume

This Army Officer Costume comes in many sizes from child to adult.

Special Forces Kids Army Costume

This Special Forces Kids Army Costume is a jumpsuit that comprises a muscle chest, detachable face mask, goggles and helmet.

Desert Comando Kids Army Costume

This Desert Comando Kids Army Costume is a jumpsuit that comprises a padded chest, helmet with removable foam face mask and goggles.

The uniforms can be those from the lower ranks of the services or for something a bit more fancy, those for officers. The former would be better for role play and the latter for party wear. A basic uniform will comprise a shirt, pants and a cap. Once you have the uniform, you can then dress it up with accessories such as military boots, caps, helmets, replica weapons, dog tags, badges and bullet belts. But perhaps most importantly, don’t forget your camouflage makeup, to get you really into character.

Army fancy dress outfits are available for men and women as well as children. Some of those for ladies are very much on the sexy side and the army girl fancy dress costume is very popular these days. These are available in a wide array of camouflage patterns and come as short skirts or cut off shorts and tight tops, long or cropped. They can be worn with high heel boots to complete the look.

When looking for an army fancy dress costume, you first need to decide on which branch of the military you want to represent – army, navy or air force. You then need to consider whether you prefer a period, traditional or more modern costume and even whether you want a costume that represents the armed forces of another country. More unusual costumes are best found on Ebay where you can find , those worn in and even costumes amongst others. Once you have narrowed down the basic uniform, you can begin to accessorize and even go as far as restyling your hair to get the right look.

Army costumes are popular for fancy dress parties as they give off a sense of patriotism and power. But they are also worn by those in social groups whose hobby it is to role play military exercises in their free time. Similar events are also undertaken by businesses as part of team building workshops. You may also be looking for an army costume if you are an actor and have a relevant role that you need to get into character for.

Whichever uniform you go for, make sure it is realistic and made of good quality material. Costumes come in many age ranges and cost from $20 upwards. They are the perfect gift for a child with a large collection of other kids army gear.

Top Army Toys For Kids Brands

There are many cheap and cheerful army men toys and army playsets available online but if your child plays with kids army toys a lot, you may want to consider some of the better quality versions on offer. Whether they are toy soldiers, army toy tanks or role play toys, those from the following brands will typically offer larger, more detailed and more durable toys to last the test of time.

Army Men Toys

For large scale detailed army action figures, GI Joe will probably spring to mind and rightly so. The range of toys was revamped in 2009 following the popular GI Joe movie and so these articulated military style army figures are as popular as ever. They can be played with following the movie themes but also offer great imaginary play for any army scenarios. They are aimed at children four years and over, who can act out mini battles and ensure good triumphs over evil. There are numerous different size army men figures, as well as vehicles, so you will be sure to find one that suits your budget. They are well made as you would expect from the toy giant Hasbro, so you can be assured of spending your money wisely. The smallest army figure stands 3.75″ tall and starts at around $10, whilst the 12″ figures go for around $20. Even the smallest come with weapon accessories but for the extra money you get real clothing and electronic sounds.

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Parents in the UK have another good choice of army men action figures in the recently released HM Armed Forces toys range. These large scale plastic toy soldiers standing at 10″ tall cost around $15 and are extremely detailed versions of members of the British Armed Forces. They sport life like military uniforms and weapons and are fully poseable.

Army Toy Tanks & Other Vehicles

For detailed models of an army toy tank and other vehicles, your best bet is the Unimax range of toys. They offer many different styles of toy army tank, battleship, helicopter, airplane and other army vehicles. Their models are either 1:32 or 1:72 scale models and start at around $16 going up to over $500. They are made from die cast metal and plastic and are very detailed. They are probably best for children aged at least 7 years old and are even suitable for serious collectors.

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Army Lego

Unfortunately Lego does not have a range of modern day warfare sets. Of course, you can build anything with Lego and you just have to look online to see what serious Lego builders can achieve. But if you are after army building block sets for your child you will have to look elsewhere. The Mega Bloks Probuilder range is well thought of and includes many military models. There is a good range of toy helicopters, ships, airplanes and tanks suitable for children aged over 8 years old. They range in price from about $20 for the 343 piece Gromitz Minehunter Boat to closer to $300 for the 1,700 piece USS Kittyhawk. As you can see from the number of pieces they are very detailed and quite advanced building block sets but come with easy to follow instructions.

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Role Play Army Toys For Kids

Moving onto role play army toys for kids, Hasbro’s Nerf seems to lead the way in blaster style toy guns. Whilst not exactly military issue replicas, for some good shooting and battling fun, they are ideal and receive rave reviews. One of the hot picks from last Christmas, the Nerf N-Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS-35 Dart Blaster, is still a top choice and can be bought for around $30. For more covert operations and night time fun, EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Binoculars and Goggles are well thought of but are top end toys. Toys may in fact be an over simplification as these bits of kit feature real night vision technology allowing you to see up to 50 feet away. They are not cheap though starting at $50 for the binoculars.

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So if your child is army toys mad, then it may be worth investing in some of the better quality military toys, rather than the cheap plastic junk you can find in most dollar stores.

What Kids Army Toys Can You Buy?

If your children are into kids army toys then you will not be stuck for choices when it comes to buying them presents. The range of army related gifts is very varied and includes soldier action figures, army vehicles, role play toys such as guns and costumes and even board games.

Build up your collection with army, navy and air force figures and send them into battle in their army toy tanks, boats and airplanes for lots of army toy action fun.

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Plastic Army Men Toys

You can buy army action figures quite cheaply in various sized sets. They are typically small, green toy army men who are posed in fixed positions so children can arrange them in their imaginary battles. A smaller set of 40 pieces will cost about $7 while larger collections of 1,000 army toy soldiers of less quality sells for about $25. Anyone who has watched the Toy Story movies will know these little green army characters are often found helping out, so you can also buy buckets of Toy Story army men or a 90 piece Toy Story Army Legos set which includes figures and an army Jeep. Also staying with the movie theme, GI Joe toy army soldiers are hugely popular following the movie in 2009. This range includes larger scale army action figures which are highly detailed and articulated. These cost upwards of $10 per figure. Finally, for kids who are more into the whole model scene, you can buy Airfix soldiers in two different sizes which can be built, painted and then played with.

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Army Toy Tanks & Other Vehicles

There are various toy army sets of vehicles that seem quite good value for money. You can get 100 items including toy army tanks, jets, trucks, flags and more for around $25. You can also buy larger scale, more detailed models individually. Unimax do a good range of authentic vehicles made from die cast metal and plastic. They are 1.72 scale models and include many battle tanks, a cargo truck, helicopters and airplanes costing from around $16. You can also find MegaBloks ProBuilder sets covering many army vehicles such as the 545 piece Navy Destroyer battleship for $35 as well as many other army boats. Remote control helicopters seem to be a particular favourite with kids today as well.

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Kids Army Toys & Costumes For Role Play

Moving onto role play toys, you can find army camouflage helmets and many toy guns. These guns come in various forms such as machine guns, some of which have rotating bullets and sounds, pistols, shot guns and even a pistol and knife set. Dressing up wise there is a large range of costumes costing around $25 covering the army, SWAT and Special Forces. Some even come with a helmet and walkie talkie.

Board Games

For children who are more into army strategy than role play, there are a few board games available. A version of Monopoly has been made for all areas of the armed services including the army, navy and air force. The game play is similar to what you are used to although the board is a custom design. You travel from basic training to HQ collecting troops and equipment cards as you go and you fortify your properties instead of building houses. For $17 it is well thought of. Perhaps the most well known military game is Risk where you employ strategy and hope for some luck as you attempt to persuade your attackers to move on somewhere else. Of course there is always Battleships to keep you busy seeking and destroying your enemy.

With such a collection of games and army toys for kids out there to choose from, there is plenty to satisfy your child’s interest in the armed forces.