NEW YORK —  Fisher-Price will re-launch Rescue Heroes, a preschool toy line featuring action figures that honor real life heroes who work together to combat disasters whenever or wherever they happen. The product line will be available exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide and at Walmart.com beginning this summer.

Fisher-Price and Walmart are teaming up to bring Rescue Heroes to families and give parents and children a preschool-friendly way to engage in meaningful conversation about the heroism displayed in the world around us such as from first responders. In today’s world, it is hard to turn on the news without hearing about a manmade or natural disaster; from the California Camp Fires to a tsunami in Southeast Asia, these disasters are difficult topics to address with kids. As a way to engage and empower families, Fisher-Price is hosting an exciting Rescue Heroes parking lot event this summer at Walmart stores across the nation to give kids an opportunity to physically engage with fire trucks and police cars with the goal of getting familiar with how they work and the purpose they serve.

“We’re excited to be the exclusive retailer for the Rescue Heroes toy line that carries such a powerful and important message,” said Anne Marie Kehoe, vice president of toys at Walmart. “We hope that through localized parking lot events, we are helping guide young families in teaching their children about deserving heroes and how they too can help their community.”

“As Fisher-Price looks to reinforce its position in helping parents of kids zero to five years old, Rescue Heroes is a great example of a unique offering that works to provide greater purpose to play,” said Chuck Scothon, senior vice president of Fisher-Price and Global Head of Infant Pre-School. “Rescue Heroes for us serves to recognize and honor everyday heroes, from first responders to young children who perform incredible, noble acts. It’s a departure from action figures built around good versus evil storytelling, providing mom an alternative she can feel good about,” said Scothon.