It’s funny because my children, although they have been brought up in exactly the same way and had neither ‘boys’ or ‘girls’ toys thrust upon them, have both gone with stereotype and Florence is into Disney Princesses and the like while Jimmy likes wheels, rockets and dinosaurs!

When it comes to television Florence isn’t terribly keen on watching programmes which she deems ‘boys’ ones and poor old Jimmy doesn’t get command of it very much at all. She will however, watch certain ones. There are a select few she doesn’t seem to mind and Fireman Sam is occasionally ‘allowed’ which pleases Jimmy no end!

I think she doesn’t mind Fireman Sam so much because she loves to wave to the real firemen! We have a station on our high road and frequently get to see the truck leaving and the firemen are all really friendly and smile and wave at all the children in the area. So, Fireman Sam is on the ‘acceptable’ list which is why I said yes please at the offer of reviewing some of the latest toys from Character!

The Fireman Sam toys!

We were sent the Fireman Sam Playset With Figure – Fire Station, the Fireman Sam Vehicle And Accessory Set – Venus Fire Engine and the Fireman Sam 2 Figure Set -Sam and Penny.

I thought Florence would like them but I didn’t think she’d be as enthusiastic as she actually was. She couldn’t wait to get playing and with her brother they set about some great small world play! Look and see…

I think the sets are really good quality with some fab features like the flip up fire on the station and the fireman’s pole which the characters can spin around. I thought it was a little odd that the vehicle was far too big to fit in the doors of the station but the children didn’t seem to notice or care about this detail at all. The figures are very satisfying in the way they move and I like the fact they bend and can sit down when in the truck.

These are lovely toys and there’s quite a few to collect all at extremely reasonable (and pocket money when it comes to the figures) prices so is a great little addition to the toy box!

I was sent the toys mentioned for the purpose of an honest review.

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