Army Ants
If it weren’t for my younger brothers, I would likely not remember Army Ants. However, my youngest brother was crazy about them. (I recall some sibling skirmishes wherein one of the others would ‘relocate’ his army ants, and wow, the yelling!) These little critters would probably be a big hit in today’s toy market too.
X-entertainment lists Army Ants on their list of Top 10 Most Obscure 80s Toys, at #1:
Army Ants were, well, ants. But they weren’t any ordinary ants – they were insectoid machines of mass destruction, each two-inch figure adorned with soldier helmets and rifles. And you know, since ants can hold ten times their weight over their head, it allows for some really big rifles.
Yep, judging by the complex games enacted throughout our house and yard by my little brothers, I’d have to agree with that. I actually don’t remember which army predominated at our house, but I think the Blue Army looks the nicest.
For a great website showcasing both the Orange Army and the Blue Army, with pages describing each individual Ant, check out VirtualToyChest.
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