Playmobil recently launched a new line of play sets with a sports theme. There are two sports in the new line, Skateboarding/BMX Biking and Soccer. This move by Playmobil really goes into the “why didn’t some one think of this sooner” category. With children’s weight problems spiraling out of control, anything that fosters an interest in sports and outdoor activities is a welcome change for parents. Even if these are toys to be played inside, it is better than a screen that has them slaying dragons all day.

There are sixteen sets in all ranging in price from $3 to $40. The skate park set has an assortment of ramps and jumps your Playmobil characters can skate and bike over and around. The Soccer set comes with a field and enough characters to have a (pretend) soccer match. Both sets have small upgrades you can add like extra soccer balls and more characters. You can pick these up from any major toy retailer.