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Character Building H.M. Armed Forces 2012
With the addition of Deadly 60 followed by Ben 10, Topps mini’s and Scooby Do to the Character Building range we have decided to re-arrange the way we cover these. Because of their compatibility with Doctor Who Character Building sets and figures there is sufficient interest to feature them all here.
In the future each range will have its own page which will be added to as items are released, Doctor Who will continue to have its own separate pages for each product.
With that in mind we have produced one page to cover all Character Building armed forces sets and figures that are released during 2012.
Please note these series 3 figure images were taken by ourselves…
The back of the leaflet has a write-up on various ranks within the armed forces.
Common
Royal Navy Fleet Protection Boarding Party
Army Apache Helicopter Pilot
Army Infantryman Machine Gunner
RAF Red Arrows Pilot
Un-Common
Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer Marine Engineering
Royal Navy Search and Rescue Winchman
Army Jungle Warfare Soldier
RAF Air Traffic Control Operative
RAF Medic (MERT)
Rare
Royal Marines Commando Arctic Patrol
Army Household cavalry Soldier
RAF Regiment TACP
RAF Red Arrows Pilot
With at least 3 years operational flying experience, the best 9 pilots of the RAF are selected to join the Red Arrows aerobatic team. Displays are conducted across Europe to audiences of over 4 million people each year.
The pilots must have exceptional flying skills, be out-standing team players and be fit in order to deal with the G-Forces they experience.
RAF Air Traffic Control Operative
By using radar and radio communications, an Air Traffic Controller is responsible for managing the flow of RAF aircraft in busy airspace at home and on operations.
By working closely with military and civilian pilots and other air traffic control operators, they ensure everyone gets to their destinations safely. Controllers are quick thinking, good at problem solving and are always alert to potential threats to flight safety.
RAF Regiment TACP
Tactical Air Control Party’s job is to help Air and Land forces work together by guiding attack helicopters, fast jets and remotely piloted aircraft to the correct targets. Always ensuring the safety of civilians and friendly forces near targets, team members are quick thinking and very fit, enabling them to carry their equipment and even parachute out of aircraft.
RAF Medic (MERT)
The MERT (Medical Evacuation Response Team) of doctors, emergency nurses and paramedics deliver world-leading pre-hospital emergency care from the point of wounding to the field hospital. Working under the most demanding of operational conditions, the medics work as a highly skilled team within the back of a helicopter to provide rapidly deployable forward aero-medical evacuation.
Character Building HMAF Army Infantry & Artillery Mega Set
All action Army mega set that enables you top create your very own military battles against the enemy forces. Contents includes 2 x light guns and 2 x 80mm Mortars with spring powered firing action. Also features Army MLRS tracked vehicle, fortified enemy bunker with vehicle and 6 micro-figures including 3 Royal Artillery Gunners, 1 Enemy Fighter Commander and 2 Enemy Fighter Soldiers. 738 pieces.
Character Building H.M. Armed Forces RAF Hercules C-130J Set
The Hercules C-130J C4/C5 aircraft has a modern glass-cockpit and head-up displays, allowing two-pilot, flight deck operation. The cockpit of the aircraft is also fully night-vision compatible with the use of night-vision goggles. The aircraft is used for operational missions involving parachute operations and air despatch. To defend the aircraft against incoming missiles, the crew use the infrared countermeasure system, a radar warning receiver and a chaff and flare dispensing system.
This highly detailed replica construction plane features access to cockpit with space for four air crew, has a large capacity cargo bay with rear opening loading ramp and realistic spinning propellers so you can now take to the skies and build your very own military missions. RAF Pilot micro-figure and two Army Paratrooper micro-figures with throw and deploy parachute included. For ages 6 years and over.
Character Building H.M. Armed Forces Royal Navy 30MM Gun Crew Set
The 30mm gun is the Royal Navy’s most adaptable general purpose weapon and is fitted to many of its ships. It can engage fast moving targets up to several miles away. These can include aircraft, missiles and attack boats.
It can be operated by sailors manning the gun on the upper deck or remotely from inside the Operations Room. The Royal Navy’s purpose is to prevent war, and often the mere presence of a warship is enough. However, when all else fails, ships armed with 30mm guns put them to good use. Includes Royal Navy Deck Gunner micro-figure. For ages 5 years and over.
Character Building H.M. Armed Forces Army Air Defence Launcher
The HVM (High Velocity Missile) is designed to destroy low-flying fighter jets and fast ‘pop up’ attack helicopters. The missile, which travels at more than three times the speed of sound, uses three dart projectiles to ensure multiple hits on the target.
HVM can be fired from the shoulder, from a lightweight multiple launcher (LML) or from the Stormer armoured vehicle. This version is the LML, which can be deployed to support light role infantry or paratroopers. Includes Royal Artillery Solider micro-figure. For ages 5 years and over.
Character Building H.M. Armed Forces RAF Reaper Aircraft and Remote Operator
The RAF MQ-9 Reaper is a medium altitude, long endurance remotely piloted air system, able to fly for 13 hours. The Reaper’s primary mission is to conduct Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, employing sensors to provide real-time imagery to commanders and intelligence specialists at all levels.
If required, the crew can also provide armed support to forces on the ground. Following the same Rules of Engagement as manned RAF aircraft, the Reaper crew is able to precisely engage targets with laser guided weapons. Includes RAF Remote Operator micro-figure. For ages 5 years and over.
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77 Responses to Character Building Armed Forces 2012 – Updated
Posted by: Jonathan October 24th, 2012
Tesco have this wave reduced to 98p at the moment
Posted by: Ianeck October 12th, 2012
Is it me or are less stores stocking CB? Amazon have a tiny sample with most from Marketplace sellers. John Lewis hold Dr Who but virtually no HM. Argos don’t seem to be keeping up. Smyths seem to be winding up CB totally. Tesco/Asda have bits but certainly not the comprehensive range they once had. At the beginning of the year I was falling over the stuff!
Posted by: the bbc September 1st, 2012
4 of 10 sorry
Posted by: Wouldyoulikeajellybaby? August 14th, 2012
BooBoo is it me or do Asda Stores seem to be stocking the new sets as I saw the RAF Reaper Aircraft and Remote Operator and the Army Air Defence Launcher today.
Posted by: booboo August 14th, 2012
they could be, have not been into Asda recently
Posted by: Ronronron August 14th, 2012
Am I seeing things, or is the Hercules Jet being sold for £6.99 on Amazon plus free postage?
Posted by: bob marly August 14th, 2012
yer iv brought that yesterday great deal
Posted by: booboo August 14th, 2012
well i have ordered one, bet it gets cancelled
Posted by: booboo August 15th, 2012
mine has been despatched – what a bargain
Posted by: booboo August 17th, 2012
arrived today
Posted by: Ianeck October 12th, 2012
Gone up to more normal price with 3-6 week delivery. Seem to be honouring 6.99 orders. Fingers crossed.
Posted by: The12thDoctor July 24th, 2012
I wonder when where going to to get more of those cool enemy figures
Posted by: The12thDoctor July 24th, 2012
Or i could probably just get some from http://www.firestartoys.com/Shop/Character-Building/Character-Building-~-HM-Forces.html#
Posted by: The12thDoctor July 24th, 2012
Its pretty expensive but its gonna be bought with B-day
Posted by: The12thDoctor July 24th, 2012
is it me or is this looking more like COBI Small Army?
Posted by: booboo July 24th, 2012
well its made by them
Posted by: The12thDoctor August 1st, 2012
well the COBI Small Army line didn’t really have enemies
and the parts and whatnot is made by COBI but not the ideas for the sets
Posted by: tardisiornside July 19th, 2012
when is the infintary and artillary mega set coming out i really need the machine guns for my tank
Posted by: booboo July 19th, 2012
character have them in stock now
Posted by: tardisiornside July 20th, 2012
i dont have a credit card though i was refering to when is it coming out in stores
Posted by: Ronronron July 24th, 2012
The Hercules is already out in Argos.
Posted by: booboo July 24th, 2012
yes we just got that, its very big
Posted by: BOOBOO JR July 13th, 2012
Should these be on http://www.characterbuildingtoys.co.uk/ soon?
Posted by: booboo July 13th, 2012
i think Luke is doing that this weekend
Posted by: BOOBOO JR July 13th, 2012
Ok, thanks
Posted by: The Flying Shark July 13th, 2012
These look very god, I will try and get them all. I am so happy we finally have enemies and a proper war zone, as with all the small sets and that massive plane! The figures look the best though.
Posted by: The Flying Shark July 13th, 2012
Sorry, I meant to say they look very good.
Posted by: dwmad1234567890 July 12th, 2012
thoose sets look realy cool i want the first one
Posted by: RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND July 12th, 2012
looks like a good line up. wont buy it though, i’ll save it for doctor who!
Posted by: Galifrayforever97 July 12th, 2012
I really hope they release series 3 of doctor who character building, it should be released before the dalek saucer as there part of the series
Posted by: cybermen rule July 12th, 2012
whats everyones favourite 3 figures what look the best 1 army cavalry 2 RAF medic 3air paramedic
Posted by: Wouldyoulikeajellybaby? July 11th, 2012
My nearest stores unfortunately still have loads of stock of Series 2 of the Micro Figures the only thing thats out at the moment is HM Armed Forces Series 3 in some Tesco Stores but aren’t in any near me.
Posted by: Anonymous July 11th, 2012
Has anyone got any more news on the Doctor Who delay yet?
Posted by: booboo July 11th, 2012
might know something later possibly
Posted by: booboo July 11th, 2012
Someone one who contacted says it because there are to many series 2 figures left, this news is looking correct.
Posted by: BOOBOO JR July 11th, 2012
Really? There’s virtually none left near me, they brought out Series 2 when there was still Series 1 in shops, so why can’t they just bring out Series 3?
Posted by: Jonathan July 11th, 2012
It’s the same here Tesco have just put out a box of Doctor Who wave 2 and they haven’t sold, the fact B&M and argos have them reduced doesn’t help.
Though with the first part of the new series only a matter of weeks away if rumors are true this may create enough interest to clear wave 2 and get wave 3 out
However the the HM Armed forces box of wave 3 is almost gone
Posted by: Anonymous July 11th, 2012
Sounds like a bit of an excuse to me, when Series 2 came out Series 1 was still everywhere.
Posted by: The12thDoctor July 11th, 2012
i never got series 2 in my area i had only gotten series 1 but there was a very low supply :/
Posted by: Bigger on the Inside July 12th, 2012
But everywhere still has series 1, and nobody is going to have bought them by 2013 evert one should get them, so we can get series 3 and maybe series 2 super rares
Posted by: Anonymous July 11th, 2012
BooBoo where did you find them?
Posted by: booboo July 11th, 2012
some, but not all of Tesco’s stores have them
Posted by: BOOBOO JR July 10th, 2012
Did you get hold of some in the end then Booboo?
Posted by: booboo July 10th, 2012
yes i got them all in the end thanks
Posted by: BOOBOO JR July 11th, 2012
Where did you find them, what shop?
Posted by: booboo July 11th, 2012
Tescos in the end but a different store
Posted by: BOOBOO JR July 11th, 2012
That’s good that you got them in the end then. TESCO was a bit more helpful that time I presume!
Posted by: Anonymous July 10th, 2012
I thought the Dalek Saucer was supposed to come out today? Character are being usless this year
Posted by: Mr Byzantium July 10th, 2012
does anyone know what happened?
Posted by: booboo July 10th, 2012
retailers were expecting it but it hasn’t showed yet
Posted by: BOOBOO JR July 10th, 2012
I’m surprised my Tesco had already got them in, I’ve had the same trouble with them before that you’ve had today! Maybe Argos will have them, my local one always seem to be good with CB. You could ask if they’ve already got them in stock for the catalogue launch. If they do, say you run a website and would like to do a feature on them. They might let you have it early!!!
Posted by: booboo July 10th, 2012
that’s the thing, they are supposed to be but they cant find them, Gloucester has them but its a long way
Posted by: BOOBOO JR July 10th, 2012
The packet looks great, you’ve managed to hide the rips that were on it! As I said yesterday, I’ll send you some pictures of the Micro-Figure, but what’s the best way to take a phot of it? If I go in too close with my camera it comes out fuzzy? How do you manage to get your pictures so clear?
Posted by: booboo July 10th, 2012
expensive camera
Furious with Tesco’s, was told 17 in stock and drove all the way there to find none – customer services most unhelpful behind desk “dont know how accurate the system is, if you cant find them we haven’t got them”
Posted by: dr who mad1234567890 July 10th, 2012
i want the royal navy chief so i can use it for captain jack from the empty child
Posted by: Mels July 10th, 2012
The Navy ones look like a pretty good match for Doctor Who adventures.
Posted by: Hellbelly July 10th, 2012
The Air Force Officer from Series 2 would be a better match. OR maybe the Royal Navy Rating with a different head.
Posted by: LOM July 10th, 2012
Thanks for all the info & pictures of the new Character Building stuff. We’re definitely collecting as much as we can and are using duplicates from the TOPPS minis to adapt some of the other duplicates as it can be a bit too much seeing exactly the same faces on the humans as well as the Cybermen. Think Slitheens would be too difficult to produce in this style as they carry too much weight in midriff & arms… Pity as my chemo nickname from my husband was Slitheen…
Posted by: BOOBOO JR July 9th, 2012
Looking at it again now, your probaly right, I can see what you mean!
Posted by: Anonymous July 9th, 2012
I’d say it looks more like Harry than the Brigadier.
Posted by: BOOBOO JR July 9th, 2012
Thanks, I’ve just sent them, let me know when you get them.
Posted by: BOOBOO JR July 9th, 2012
Can you give me the e-mail address again quickly? Thanks.
Posted by: booboo July 9th, 2012
no worries thats great
Posted by: BOOBOO JR July 9th, 2012
Right then, I think I’ll either try and get the guy on the skis or the Royal Navy Chief Officer to use as the Brigadier. Speak to you when I get back, and fingers crossed for a good journey. Thanks again by the way
Posted by: Bigger on the Inside July 9th, 2012
What’s on the back?
Posted by: BOOBOO JR July 9th, 2012
Just some information on the real Armed Forces. I’ve sent Booboo a picture of it, he might be able to put it up at some point so that you can see.
Posted by: Wouldyoulikeajellybaby? July 9th, 2012
Is Character Building Doctor Who Series 3 on back of the leaflet?
Posted by: BOOBOO JR July 9th, 2012
No, The back of the leaflet has some information on the real Armed Forces. I’ve sent Booboo a picture of it, he might be able to put it up at some point so that you can see.
Posted by: lett July 9th, 2012
it looks quite a good wave!
hopefully the dr who ones will follow!
Posted by: Wouldyoulikeajellybaby? July 9th, 2012
BOOBOO JR which Micro Figure did you get?
Posted by: BOOBOO JR July 9th, 2012
It wasn’t me who got it in the end, but I still might be getting one later. If so, I’ll tell you then hat I get.
Posted by: booboo July 9th, 2012
the line is different to the toy fair, quite a few changes
Posted by: Jonathan July 9th, 2012
I got 2 of the fleet protection officers, 1 infantry machine gunner, 1 medic (who is basically the machine gunner without the gun, just a tiny bit of red on the back of the back pack) and the helicopter pilot.
Looks like these must be in tesco now just wait till series 2 have sold out and they will be replaced on the shelves
Posted by: Jonathan July 9th, 2012
Sorry Booboo I’ve thrown the packaging out, only brought home the figures and the insert will check tomorrow though for you.
It is weird nothing is out, character has taken the pictures down but atleast the prices are still there and £6.99 for the RAF drone seems good value. Even the Ben10 car is out without any notice.
Posted by: booboo July 9th, 2012
no worries, trying to find out our nearest tescos who have them so we can pick up few, they cant readily find them on the system
Posted by: Liason Ice July 9th, 2012
Character Building is definitely improving, it was cool before but is getting better
Posted by: Give me a Dalek any day July 9th, 2012
The variety of figures avalible has certainly improved, but we need more Doctor Who stuff!