Captain America Toys

July 22nd as come and gone already but on that particular day the official release of the Movie Captain America hit the theaters around North America.

Some of you might not know who Captain America is….  Most comic collectors, however, won’t hesitate to give you a bit of information on this fictional character from Marvel Comics.  His real name is Steve Rogers and he was enhanced to become the super hero wearing a costume resembling the America flag and armed with an indestructible shield.

He fights various enemies but his main one is definitively the Red Skull.

To celebrate the new movie, Hasbro Canada has a variety of fun toys that you boy will more than likely enjoy.

My boys have seen these while I was watching videos of the NY Toy Fair earlier this spring.   I had not received my package from Hasbro yet.   I knew what was coming though so I kept an eye open on their reaction…   My 5 and 7 years old were super excited to see the disc launching shield and the mask.    They also had bright eyes when they saw the various action figures.    I knew that what I will receive from Hasbro will hit a spot.

Being comic collectors, we have a tendency to be attracted by anything comic related – movies, posters, stick-ons for walls, t-shirts and so on.    Since the Free Comic Book Day, the boys have started their own comic collection.   I pray and hope that their wives will enjoy this hobby as much if not more than themselves.    I don’t mind comics – in fact I have read more than my own husband (a young guy even told him he married the perfect woman once).   And every time a new movie comes out, we are generally going to see it at the movies.  This year however is different…   This is the third movie coming out in about two months and we haven’t seen it yet – neither Thor or Green Lantern for that matter.   *Sigh*   I am looking forward for my oldest son to go through his babysitting course tomorrow and we shall have a babysitter in the house… 

So Captain America’s movie is out there and apparently it is doing well.   Hasbro Canada has a variety of toy related to the movie and the character that any boy will love.  I have received three fabulous products to review.

CAPTAIN AMERICA Disc Launching Shield

Built especially for the Allies’ own super soldier, this indestructible shield became a symbol of strength for people around the world. In the hands of Captain America, it is a powerful weapon. Now you’ve got the chance to wield the shield of the most skilled fighter in the world!

Make crime-fighting action “come alive” with this Disc Launching Shield. When enemies appear and it’s up to you to defeat them, wield your shield to protect yourself from their advances. Just when they think they’ve got you cornered, use your shield to launch your five discs up to 20 feet to take out their forces! With your power and this shield, there’s just no stopping you!

My Thoughts

Ahhh…. A shield that shoot discs.   We have a few of these things around the house – mostly fast food restaurants toys!   Still anything that shoots something is a BIG attraction for boys I find.    I do have rules in our house though – not in the living room and not in the dining room.   So mostly, they would do that in their room or in the basement.  There is always outside but if you don’t see where the disc has gone – it will be gone for quite some time if you don’t find it.     

The shield can launch discs up to six meters of distance.   The shield is made of sturdy plastic that will sustain the roughness of play of boys.   The child can hold it easily in his hands and shoot the discs to take a target down.   I am thinking that my boys will like to try this one with some cans stacked as a tower.  Beware that 4 AA batteries are needed to enjoy the shield.  These are not included in the package.

CAPTAIN AMERICA Hero Mask

Make super hero action “come alive” with this awesome Captain America Hero Mask. When villains rear their ugly heads and you’ve got to save the day, put on your mask to feel just like your favorite hero! With details that make this mask seem just like the real thing, you’ll want to wear it all the time — or until your evil enemies are defeated!

My Thoughts

This is definitively the perfect item to pretend play as Captain America.   I almost wished I have some sort of America Flag costume to make it more real.  But a simple blue turtleneck will do.   If you get the Disc Launching Shield as well, your child can have an instantaneous Halloween costume this year.  And if you have more than one boy, you could create your own Avengers team with a Thor and Iron Man costume…   The mask is made of plastic and is quite comfortable to be honest.   It would stay properly on the head of any kid with the use of the velcro.   

Make believe items have gone a long way since I was a child.   I am quite impressed with the quality of the mask as well as the design.   The part that goes around the eyes is soft and comfortable.  It won’t bug your boy when he will wear it for a long period of time.  

Hero Power CAPTAIN AMERICA

When young Steve Rogers became Captain America, he gained amazing, acrobatic combat abilities. With his indestructible shield strapped to his arm, he charges into battle against his foes!

Your electronic Captain America figure is ready to take on whatever evil forces come his way! When villains approach, activate his lights, battle sounds and phrases including, “Let’s take them down!” His shining shield star and glowing grapple launcher give the bad guys just a taste of what they’re in for. Attach his shield to his back, and then launch his grappling hook to grab his enemies and bring them right where he wants them. Even when you’re surrounded, you and your Captain America figure can battle your way to victory!

My Thoughts

This is the ultimate action figure for any little boy.   It is about the size of a Barbie doll and had lights and sounds coming out of him.   Press on the star on his chest to hear him talk and fight.  Some people might not be impressed with this toy simply because you hear fighting sounds.  But honestly knowing the character and how he fights villains, I have no problem with it.   The sound is also accompanied by light coming out of the shield.    The action figure also has a gun and a shooting tool that launch an hook.    The shield can be placed either on his arm or his back.  My son Jérémy will more than likely enjoy this action figure because he will be able to play with his little sister when she takes her dolls out.    He can become the defender of her dolls while they play together.

So what do you think of the new toys based on the Captain America movie?  Pretty impressive isn’t it?  Each of these Captain America toy (and other ones as well) is available at your favourite toy store.

GREAT NEWS!

Hasbro Canada has offered the to one of my readers the same set of products – Captain America Disc Launching Shield, Captain America Hero Mask and Hero Power Captain America.

Simply tell me how Steve Rogers has become Captain America.   Hint:  You can find the answer on the wiki page.

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