Archery can just about win over any kid. Is it because archery brings back nostalgia for the bows and arrows of old cowboy-and-indian tales? Do Robin Hood and William Tell come to mind? How about images of Genghis Khan on horseback showcasing his mounted archery skills? In any case, archery captivates children, and here are some examples of its thematic presence in toys.
Here’s Steve from Minecraft with an archery bow at his feet. These toy figures are courtesy of Mojang.
Skylanders, from ActiVision, also feature archery motifs as seen in these PlayStation4 (PS4) game pieces. Featured here are the Arkeyan Crossbow and the famed crocagator SnapShot.
And, Disney also has its BRAVE royal archer, Princess Merida. Here’s a photo of Disney Infinity’s rendition of this Scottish toxophilite (which the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines as ‘a person fond of or expert at archery’).
Of course, one can never go wrong with the children’s archery and bow set sold at your local toy store.
Still, nothing beats getting bona fide lessons from experts seasoned in archery. Archery is more than just a recreational pastime; it’s even recognized as an Olympic sport.
Meanwhile, here’s our video of our first archery lesson from United States Olympian, archer Brady Ellison:
