Mattel releases medical worker action figures to celebrate those fighting coronavirus

Mattel have released action figures to celebrate key workers fighting coronavirus (Picture: Mattel)

The brand behind Barbie has released a new line of toys inspired by emergency care workers to honour those fighting coronavirus.

Mattel’s #ThankYouHeroes collection is composed of 16 different action figures based on doctors, nurses and delivery drivers, to celebrate the everyday heroes working to support the public through the Covid-19 pandemic.

(Mattel)

Mattel is also launching a five-character Little People Community Champions set, which comprises a doctor, a nurse, an EMT, a delivery driver, and a grocery store worker.

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Here’s to our heroes! Check out the new @FisherPrice #ThankYouHeroes collection designed to honor and give back to the healthcare heroes on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19, and to thank the everyday heroes keeping our communities up and running.

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The collection is aimed at helping children learn about the emergency workers on the frontline of the fight against the virus.

It will raise also funds to help these everyday coronavirus heroes.