Initially, Nikki really wanted to use real photos for the resources. There are difficulties with a family in representing all members of the community, all abilities, race and ages. Consequently, as with 'Tellytubbies' and 'In the Night garden', our own family of strange looking “neutral” characters were formed! As children are so used to these kinds of funny coloured characters – they took to them extremely well and the BLAST family are very popular.