Heidi - More Than a Girl from the Alps

In the heart of the Swiss Alps, unfolds the story of Heidi, a girl who captivated countless hearts and is still remembered today. Over the years, she has become a cultural icon, reaching the status of one of the pioneers in children's literature.

The Story of Heidi

The novel Heidi was first written by Johanna Spyri in 1881. It was a complete success and quickly became a classic. Heidi was an orphaned girl who was sent to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. What is captivating about this cheerful girl is that she changes the lives of everyone around her thanks to her unparalleled vitality and joy. We all have a Heidi in our lives whom we love to be around, which might be why she is so successful.

Heidi Trivia

• As I mentioned before, the work was published in 1881, a time when women did not have much prominence. Well, the story of Heidi was one of the first children's works, where a girl was shown as the protagonist, with values like bravery, in times when female roles were usually more passive.
• Heidi was not only a success among the little ones. Soldiers in World War I were given this work so that when they read it, they would feel a glimmer of peace and tranquility.
• The work was written with the purpose that children from cities would learn about life in the countryside and how much this life could offer them.
• In Japan, Heidi is a very important figure, which led to an animated adaptation, which I believe is why we know Heidi today. Heidi, without a doubt, was one of the cartoons that marked the childhood of more than one of us.

Playmobil Heidi at todotoy

Playmobil released a Heidi Playmobil collection, surely with the intention of keeping this iconic figure alive (and to sell more, who are we kidding?). But it's true that Heidi is no longer broadcast on television and fewer and fewer children know her. So this is a step for new generations to get to know her.

Also for people of our generation, it's a nice nostalgic memory. Personally, I have Playmobil Heidi on my office desk. It was my childhood, when I get stressed I love to look at her, remember my childhood and I immediately feel at peace and calm.

I invite you to take a look, at todotoy we have several figures that will transport you back to childhood.

Discover them by clicking on the images below!