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Title: US catalog 2018
Post by: tahra on January 11, 2018, 08:45:01
(saw it on THAT site, of course :( )

From the spanish forum (again!), amclicks: link (http://amclicks.org/foro/novedades-playmobil/novedades-usa-2018)  - there is the link to the pdf.

Some really promising stuff there.. I do hope it appears on this side of the pond as well.
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: bml87 on January 11, 2018, 10:02:20
I really like the colors of the “new” farm! Also the truck is amazing!
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Rhalius on January 11, 2018, 10:40:23
That take along haunted house looks great.
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: leefert on January 11, 2018, 10:42:44
I saw the catalog on the US site last night and was rather surprised (and happily so, I might add) with some of the new additions.  I especially love the new Winter playbox, that Tractor Trailer, the new camping sets, and I was surprised by the new take along Haunted Workshop. Of course I love the new Hockey Advent calendar too...

I was disappointed in seeing the lack of the Porsche SUV with the horse trailer though (since we got the rest of the equestrian line.) I’m still not happy that we didn’t get the Police Horse Trailer either. Looks like I have a few sets that I’ll be needing from across the pond.
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Redmao on January 11, 2018, 13:17:18
The haunted house and the Egyptian play box are pretty cool. I love that new mummy.
I'm very surprise that the Explorers line will also be available in the US as it's just coming out in Germany.
I'm hoping that they'll be available in Canada as well.
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Tiermann on January 11, 2018, 16:04:30
Wow, they are making up for last year clearly. Not only the expected series but the new Dinos series that hasn't even been publicly announced for Germany yet. I do notice that the Spy theme isn't there. There is at least one or two things I want from that so I will have to order those from Germany I guess. No Super 4 either.
The Halloween theme stuff is great though. Did you notice the three two figure packs in that theme? Great stuff.
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Oliver on January 11, 2018, 19:07:20
I love the halloween duo-packs! There's also what looks like a (massively over-sized) coffin in the Haunted House - a Playmo-first?
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Hadoque on January 11, 2018, 19:10:56
Wow... Some great stuff there!
That 9312 Take-Along Haunted Hause is really  8-) I hope we´ll get that one in the assortment here in Europe too. The Take-Along Pirates´Stronghold 9112 (rather a tavern) didn´t make the trip across the pond (yet), nothing about it in the novelties announced in the late PCC for first-half 2018...
Those 3 spooky duopacks Tiermann mentions are very nice as well. The Egyptian-Zombie box is nice too, but as meanwhile usual the contents are on the low side.

What´s with that red barn?  :o Are they bringing back the real System-X ?!
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Hadoque on January 11, 2018, 19:13:20
There's also what looks like a (massively over-sized) coffin in the Haunted House - a Playmo-first?

Yes, a true Playmobil-coffin!! That is a must-have! I´d like to see better pics or a pic of the real deal to judge it´s size...

There was the Snowwhite "coffin" some years ago, but without customising that one is only suited for displaying dead royals.
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: The_Mad_Hadder on January 11, 2018, 20:15:30
Yes, a true Playmobil-coffin!! That is a must-have! I´d like to see better pics or a pic of the real deal to judge it´s size...

There was the Snowwhite "coffin" some years ago, but without customising that one is only suited for displaying dead royals.

I agree, it is a very nice piece. I wont get the set, but I will order a few of those parts from the parts department.
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Macruran on January 12, 2018, 03:25:08
 :lol: @ 9217 "Park Ranger arrests Poacher"
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Tiermann on January 12, 2018, 16:32:26
I've done my blog post about the new animals. The dinos obviously, but also two new spider colors and a few others.
Located here. (http://animobil.info/animoblog/)
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: bml87 on January 12, 2018, 17:19:42
I've done my blog post about the new animals. The dinos obviously, but also two new spider colors and a few others.
Located here. (http://animobil.info/animoblog/)

I appreciate this, Tim! As a collector of the animal themes, your contributions are really nice! Thanks a lot!
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: tahra on January 12, 2018, 19:03:46
I've done my blog post about the new animals. The dinos obviously, but also two new spider colors and a few others.
Located here. (http://animobil.info/animoblog/)

Thanks Tiermann :)

The white fox in the carrycase thing is different from those sets with fairies? (and some weird gyzmo)
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: bml87 on January 12, 2018, 20:15:12
The white fox in the carrycase thing is different from those sets with fairies? (and some weird gyzmo)

Well, it looks like that the US fox has coloured eyes and nose, while the EU fox doesn’t have that, according to the pictures...
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: tahra on January 12, 2018, 20:43:58
Well, it looks like that the US fox has coloured eyes and nose, while the EU fox doesn’t have that, according to the pictures...

 :-[
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Tiermann on January 12, 2018, 21:51:05
Actually I think they are the same, but the European one hasn't been shown publicly yet so this is the first we are officially seeing of it.
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Robbie on January 13, 2018, 00:51:44
Is it just more or are the Mystery Figures more bizarre than past years? I can't even figure out what many of them are supposed to be.
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: cheng on January 13, 2018, 01:33:41
Is it just more or are the Mystery Figures more bizarre than past years? I can't even figure out what many of them are supposed to be.

I suppose it all depends on what are own particular interest(theme) is in....for me, I'm excited by new parts/colours for parts I can use in building my Asian theme....so I'll never keep any Fi?ure in its original combination...except maybe the statue of liberty...but luckily I never got her  ;D 
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Klickteryx on January 13, 2018, 04:26:27
Is it just more or are the Mystery Figures more bizarre than past years? I can't even figure out what many of them are supposed to be.

Series 13

Female:
Lady/princess, skier, cheerleader, fairy, vet, firefighter, Madam Curie?, Rockabilly girl, Spanish woman, cowgirl, 20s dancer, tradesperson.

Male:
Sushi chef, Rocky, early pilot, butcher, traffic cop, paper boy, biker, fantasy knight, fairy fighter, king, Arabian warrior, trapper/hunter

Series 14

Female:
Bee woman, flapper, dentist, ice skater, bat woman, cave woman, Roman, shower woman, bride/spring maid, ninja, vendor/hawker, horse rider.

Male:
Nutcracker, cyborg, ice warrior, fantasy warrior, sailor, Van Helsing, SWAT/anti-terror cop, welder, archer, mexican style wrestler, prohibition era gangster, soldier.

I agree though some are weird.
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: StJohn on January 13, 2018, 07:09:20
Series 13

(...)

Male:
(...) Arabian warrior (...)

Shall we label him harem guard? The facial hair makes it unlikely he is meant to be a eunuch, but the dress definitely suggests something along this line.

Best wishes
StJohn
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Klickteryx on January 13, 2018, 10:23:10
Shall we label him harem guard? The facial hair makes it unlikely he is meant to be a eunuch, but the dress definitely suggests something along this line.

Best wishes
StJohn
I called him Arabian rather than Arab because he seems like the kind of guards/mob who appeared in those tales like the Arabian Nights, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Aladdin etc rather than historic soldiers. For sure I'd expect him to guard a harem, but those were palace guards weren't they?
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Pynedor on January 13, 2018, 16:01:00
Thanks for the link, tahra! <*)

I like the undead warrior in the Egyptian Tomb set, but the new DuoPacks are the best that I see. They have some great parts! The scythe, brown wizard hat band, and the additional robes, cloaks, hoods, and hats are definitely welcome.
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Customizer on March 06, 2018, 18:59:39
hiho,

close up pictures !!

ENJOY !!

(http://media.playmobil.com/i/playmobil/9312_product_detail?locale=en-US,en,*&$pdp_product_zoom_l$)

(http://media.playmobil.com/i/playmobil/9320_product_detail?locale=en-US,en,*&$pdp_product_zoom_l$)

(http://media.playmobil.com/i/playmobil/9314_product_detail?locale=en-US,en,*&$pdp_product_zoom_l$)

more at the link !  8}

Greetings

Andi

Take Along Haunted House
http://www.playmobil.us/take-along-haunted-house/9312.html (http://www.playmobil.us/take-along-haunted-house/9312.html)

Wolfman and Witch
http://www.playmobil.us/wolfman-and-witch/9309.html (http://www.playmobil.us/wolfman-and-witch/9309.html)

Mummy and Grim Reaper
http://www.playmobil.us/mummy-and-grim-reaper/9308.html (http://www.playmobil.us/mummy-and-grim-reaper/9308.html)

Vampire and Monster
http://www.playmobil.us/vampire-and-monster/9307.html (http://www.playmobil.us/vampire-and-monster/9307.html)

Egyptian Tomb Play Box
http://www.playmobil.us/egyptian-tomb-play-box/9311.html (http://www.playmobil.us/egyptian-tomb-play-box/9311.html)

Cabin on Lake !!
http://www.playmobil.us/cabin-on-the-lake/9320.html (http://www.playmobil.us/cabin-on-the-lake/9320.html)

Camping Adventure
http://www.playmobil.us/camping-adventure/9318.html (http://www.playmobil.us/camping-adventure/9318.html)

Camping Adventure Carry Case
http://www.playmobil.us/camping-adventure-carry-case/9323.html (http://www.playmobil.us/camping-adventure-carry-case/9323.html)

Winter Princess Play Box
http://www.playmobil.us/winter-princess-play-box/9310.html (http://www.playmobil.us/winter-princess-play-box/9310.html)

Mermaids Carry Case
http://www.playmobil.us/magical-mermaids-carry-case/9324.html (http://www.playmobil.us/magical-mermaids-carry-case/9324.html)

Barn with Silo
http://www.playmobil.us/barn-with-silo/9315.html (http://www.playmobil.us/barn-with-silo/9315.html)

Tractor with Trailer
http://www.playmobil.us/tractor-with-trailer/9317.html (http://www.playmobil.us/tractor-with-trailer/9317.html)

Take Along NHL
http://www.playmobil.us/nhl%C2%AE-take-along-arena/9293.html (http://www.playmobil.us/nhl%C2%AE-take-along-arena/9293.html)

Advents Kalender NHL
http://www.playmobil.us/nhl%C2%AE-advent-calendar---road-to-the-cup/9294.html (http://www.playmobil.us/nhl%C2%AE-advent-calendar---road-to-the-cup/9294.html)

Fire Rescue Mission
http://www.playmobil.us/fire-rescue-mission/9319.html (http://www.playmobil.us/fire-rescue-mission/9319.html)

Big Rig
http://www.playmobil.us/big-rig/9314.html (http://www.playmobil.us/big-rig/9314.html)

Go Kart Carry Case
http://www.playmobil.us/go-kart-racer-carry-case/9322.html (http://www.playmobil.us/go-kart-racer-carry-case/9322.html)

Farm Animals
http://www.playmobil.us/farm-animals/9316.html (http://www.playmobil.us/farm-animals/9316.html)

Music Class Carry Case
http://www.playmobil.us/music-class-carry-case/9321.html (http://www.playmobil.us/music-class-carry-case/9321.html)
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Tiermann on March 06, 2018, 21:19:20
Thanks for pointing that out Andi!

I love that they used the bunny people feet for the wolfman this time!
And there is a new color on the bat ornament too I had missed - with the vampire duopack.
And new grey squirrels in the camping adventure set!
Those dragon? heads from the haunted house are probably system x connecting, which will make them very useful to some people. The silver branches in the winter carry box likewise.
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Craig659 on March 07, 2018, 13:18:56
Has anyone heard if we will be getting the new Chimney Sweep in the US?
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: tahra on March 07, 2018, 13:35:12
hiho,

close up pictures !!

ENJOY !!

Thank you!

I love that they used the bunny people feet for the wolfman this time!

Agree! Interesting.

And there is a new color on the bat ornament too I had missed - with the vampire duopack.
And new grey squirrels in the camping adventure set!

Thank you for pointing them out ;)

Those dragon? heads from the haunted house are probably system x connecting, which will make them very useful to some people. The silver branches in the winter carry box likewise.

Yes! Let's hope these make their way over the pond...
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: leefert on March 07, 2018, 16:28:27


Yes! Let's hope these make their way over the pond...


If not, you know someone who will order them for you from Direct Service whenever they come available   :D
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: tahra on March 07, 2018, 21:04:58
If not, you know someone who will order them for you from Direct Service whenever they come available   :D

:wow:
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: cheng on March 08, 2018, 03:22:04
thanks for sharing Customizer!
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Klickteryx on March 08, 2018, 05:09:34
What does 1017 on the coffin refer to? Anything? The numbers on the inside of the door are the set number so I assume this means something too.
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: StJohn on March 08, 2018, 06:31:44
What does 1017 on the coffin refer to? Anything? The numbers on the inside of the door are the set number so I assume this means something too.

I guess it is a mistake for 2017, the year of release, just like it was done (correctly!) on the Fackwerkhäuser and the Roman statue base.

Best wishes
StJohn
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Klickteryx on March 08, 2018, 06:59:41
I guess it is a mistake for 2017, the year of release, just like it was done (correctly!) on the Fackwerkhäuser and the Roman statue base.

Best wishes
StJohn
Mm, that makes sense, thanks.
The framework one is still the best, it's actually part of the mould.
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: bml87 on March 08, 2018, 07:41:05
I guess it is a mistake for 2017, the year of release, just like it was done (correctly!) on the Fackwerkhäuser and the Roman statue base.

Best wishes
StJohn

Well, my guess is, that 1017 is correct, it is the year that the Vampire was born / the human died ;-) , that makes sense in this case. The set nr on the door however, no exact clue...
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Hadoque on March 09, 2018, 20:42:34
Thanks for the close-up pics & the links to the US site!

Several of these US sets are must-haves for me, much more then the new European ones.
Especially the Haunted House and other Halloween-like sets!  8-)

I assume we won´t see them in Europe, like the Pirates´ Tavern Take-Along didn´t make it either. I got me the tavern one on ebay...with a lot of shipping-costs and high (re)import-costs.  ::) 8}
So HELP from US MEMBER(S) would be very much welcomed...
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: GrahamB on March 09, 2018, 21:33:10
So HELP from US MEMBER(S) would be very much welcomed...

I am sure someone will step forward and help you, Hadoque. What I am less sure of is if there is any way around the cost of duties when exporting from the US. Shipping costs can be fairly steep, but the export duties are eye-watering!

There is a chance some of the "US" exclusives may be sold in the UK, certainly worth a look on UK sites....
And before the UK leaves the EU, export duties are non-existent to other EU countries. After that, who knows? Theresa May certainly doesn't.
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Macruran on March 10, 2018, 01:29:48
I'm always willing to help my Playmobrothers and Playmosisters out. We USians even get 25% discounts, and I can PASS THOSE SAVINGS ON TO YOU  :apple:
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: leefert on March 10, 2018, 02:24:05
Thanks for the close-up pics & the links to the US site!

Several of these US sets are must-haves for me, much more then the new European ones.
Especially the Haunted House and other Halloween-like sets!  8-)

I assume we won´t see them in Europe, like the Pirates´ Tavern Take-Along didn´t make it either. I got me the tavern one on ebay...with a lot of shipping-costs and high (re)import-costs.  ::) 8}
So HELP from US MEMBER(S) would be very much welcomed...

Absolutely! Always glad to assist.
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: tahra on March 10, 2018, 19:18:42
Some of the "carry cases" appeared on iberia recently: link (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=16462.0)
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Hadoque on March 11, 2018, 20:55:09
Absolutely! Always glad to assist.

Thanks!  :)

Hopefully the US and Europe won´t be in a trade-war by the time these sets are released...  :crossed:
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: PlayMoto on June 09, 2018, 08:57:49
 :love: :love: that big rig looks very nice! Really want a couple of those!!!

new trailer design, without the flatbed top and also same coupling, so can be used with the other trucks :-)
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Hadoque on September 04, 2018, 20:30:02
Have meanwhile the new Halloween duopacks 9307, 9308 and 9309 shown up in US shops?
They aren´t available yet in the Playmobil-USA webshop, while the US-catalogue says new for "august 2018"...
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Tiermann on September 04, 2018, 22:53:25
Haven't seen them yet. They usually show up on the website first, so probably not here yet. Hopefully soon since they are a seasonal item for the next couple of months. The Haunted House is here, it's nice for a carry along box. Some great accessories in it.
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Ismene on September 06, 2018, 05:03:56
Any idea when we are going to get the pet daycare theme? #needhamsters
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Tiermann on September 06, 2018, 17:09:45
Should be March next year at the latest. It waas new to Germany this year. I assume they will do it here.
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Ismene on September 07, 2018, 07:26:05
Should be March next year at the latest. It waas new to Germany this year. I assume they will do it here.

If they don't bring it over here, I'm having a fit.  :lol: 
:crossed: It would be lovely to see it before Christmas.
Title: Re: US catalog 2018
Post by: Ismene on October 16, 2018, 10:35:29
I asked and got "next year" as an answer.  :( So, after much debating, I ordered the cats and small animals from Germany to get us through Small Child's birthday and Christmas. :shhhh: She's not getting any younger (nor am I for that matter).