I stumbled across these little gems in a boutique toy store last week. The German toy company Bruder is known for making very realistic toys. These toys take on the themes of farmwork, construction, forestry, etc, with detailed vehicles, playsets, and action figures. They really remind me of a hybrid of two of my early childhood favorites, Tonka & Adventure People. What struck me about these figures (aside from their realistic appearance) was the high level of articulation (especially considering they are aimed towards young children). There is only one female sculpt that I am aware of, but you can get her in a variety of color palettes. I chose two that seem very different despite being clones of each other. In a perfect world, the horses from the equestrian sets would be as articulated as the figures (they aren't), because the horse and rider combos would make for some amazing custom fodder. The playsets also come with accessories like the occasional helmet or tool. Let's check them out below!
