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General => Report & Review => Topic started by: Bolingbroke on December 20, 2010, 20:04:04
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So here's a review of the new PM crib: I had the old one already ... but I wanted the new one too :love:
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Contents of box:
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This new crib has a solid plastic base, which the old one didn't. I quite like the idea, and I also like the fact that it now comprises two 'rooms' in which baby Jesus can shelter from the elements. The only cardboard element in this new set is the backdrop - I would still like to see a totally plastic crib one day, because cardboard ends up dog-eared once you put the crib away. Still, at least it's a move in the right direction.
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Both the donkey and the cow are new-style. I think I prefer the old ones. I like the manger however - it now looks more 'mangery' if you see what I mean, especially the base. I also like the two klickies. The only think I don't like is the fact that Joseph has no collar accessory: I hate that because without the support of a collar, a klickie's beard starts to flop about his face.
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Accessories. There's also a couple of doves and a rat included. The old set, on the other hand, had two cats and also a goat, which was better imho. The lantern lights up. A bit pointless I would say, but who am I to argue with the designers of the set?
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This is almost the same as the old shepherd. He's ok. Three sheep is a little bit too tightfisted for my liking however. At least you can get an extra bag from DS.
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The angel. I think the old one's wings were different. I don't like the way the halo fits on its head: it keeps falling off. Oh well.
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There is also a new Three Kings set, which I didn't buy: my wife put her foot down at that point, telling me: what are you going to do with SIX kings? (I have the old set already). Which is fair enough ::) ::) ::)
There's a great Birth of Jesus diorama to be made with the inclusion of other such character as well as Roman soldiers etc. Anyway: Merry Xmas guys!
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Thank you Bolingbroke! I really like this set. I love the new Mary and the angel wings.
The new lantern is great too.... at least I haven't seen it before.
The modern axe is a bit off for me... I don't like it in the manger...
The plastic floor is really an improvement. :love:
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Now I have to get BOTH sets. :lol:
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Thank you for the great review and pictures Bolingbroke!!
I think I like this set better than the previous one!! Ilkie the klickies better, and stong plastic base makes it easier to move around and the angel design is very nice!!! I got the new Three Kings set but the klickies are stored at a box somewhere...let me see if I can dig them out and, if is ok with you, post a pic of them here, just to give you an idea!
Great review once again!! Oh and I love the lantern!!! ;D
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Nice review, Bolingbroke - thank you.
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Wonderful set, thanks for all the the information and great pictures, Bolingbroke.
Joe :xholly:
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Thank you for the very informative review Bolingbroke! Another one to be added to my want list :wall:!
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Great review....thanks for sharing the pics! I love the lantern and I really like all the pieces it comes with. Does anyone know when it will make it to the US market?
Cheers :xmascheer:
Jenna
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I think it's really cool that the lantern lights up! Nice touch. Thanks for the review!
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Thanks. I really think that PM should expand its religious theme - not that I am particularly religious myself - but it does result in great sets. If you look at Noah's Ark for example, it's one of my favourites, even in its PM 123 incarnation.
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thank you for the review, i have been waiting to see close-ups of the set, as it has been on my wish list since we first saw the catalogue previews. i like the changes to the animals, never did like the saddle on the old donkey, and prefer mary's simpler dress. i love the new stable, i always hated the cardboard original, and currently am using the robber's tomb from the egyptian series. the lantern is a nice touch.
kaeth
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Thanks for the review. The angel does have a new printing. Does it have any special meaning?
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I dont think so - though funnily the angels from my childhood catechism classes were always grown ups (Gabriel etc). I agree re the robber's house from the Egyptian theme - I bought it specifically because it can be used for Jesus and biblical dioramas.
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I dont think so - though funnily the angels from my childhood catechism classes were always grown ups (Gabriel etc). I agree re the robber's house from the Egyptian theme - I bought it specifically because it can be used for Jesus and biblical dioramas.
Thank you for the review! (That's what I love about this site!)
Actually, angels are neither children nor adults - they are pure spiritual beings - who cannot breed nor multiply, to continue the Catechism lesson. :)
I am thinking that maybe they are respresented as children because God stated that to be able to enter Heaven you must become like children (Matthew 18)? http://www.newadvent.org/bible/mat018.htm (http://www.newadvent.org/bible/mat018.htm)
It might also be because this is a children's toy and I know from my kids, they like the children figures better.
Or a combination? (Boy it would be nice to have an official rep or Playmobil to be on here to answer so many of our questions!!!)
For those who never had Catechism and/or want to learn more about angels so they can add to their Playmobil angel dioramas and customs:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01476d.htm (http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01476d.htm)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01485a.htm (http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01485a.htm)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07049c.htm (http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07049c.htm)
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Actually, angels are neither children nor adults - they are pure spiritual beings - who cannot breed nor multiply, to continue the Catechism lesson. :)
Absolutely right! It's always been a mystery to me why so many portray angels as children or even babies. In the Bible, when they appeared to various ones, they took the form of men. of course, they are neither male nor female, but it seems one would portray them the way they appeared. You almost never see them portrayed as men, but rather as women, children or babies.
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Maybe it is beacuse the image of a child is closer to the ideal image of inocence?? So PM thought it would be better portrait angels as Playmokids...?
Just guessing.... <*)
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It's because of the way our patriarchal society works, I presume.
Still, whenever I think of angels its always Gabriel visiting Mary: a man, an adult.
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Right, me too.
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Which is fair enough for me :P :P :P
God IS a man after all :P :P :P :P
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:lol: Some would take issue with that statement... :P
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Thanks for the review, Bolingbroke. :) I really want to get this set for the new klickies and parts.