Army men facts for kids
Army men, also known as plastic soldiers, are simple toy soldiers. They are usually made from green or other colored plastic. Unlike more expensive toy soldiers, army men are often sold at low prices in discount stores, supermarkets, and dollar stores. They are usually unpainted and look like modern soldiers, carrying weapons from the 20th century.
What Do They Look Like?
Army men are often sold in plastic bags or buckets. They come in different colors like green, tan, or gray, which can represent different sides in a pretend battle. They have many kinds of weapons, from World War II times to today. These include rifles, machine guns, submachine guns, sniper rifles, pistols, grenades, flame throwers, and bazookas.
Some army men figures might also be radio operators, minesweepers, or soldiers with bayonets. Sometimes, army men sets come with extra items. These can include tanks, jeeps, helicopters, half tracks, artillery, jets, and even small buildings. The vehicles are often made in the same size to help keep costs down.
A Look at Their History
The very first American plastic toy soldiers were made in 1938. They were created by a company called Bergen Toy & Novelty Co., often shortened to Beton.
Images for kids
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Green army man from Toy Story at Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Army men candy
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See also
In Spanish: Soldado de plástico para niños
