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General => Report & Review => Topic started by: Wolf Knight on February 15, 2012, 08:51:18
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Hi all!!! I must say, I am very impressed with this latest set!!! Apart from a lot of quality play time, it offers a game within the game, the keep the interest going... but first things first...
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The box is the same dimentions of a 5300 box, or a 3019 fairytale palace, but not nearly as heavy as any of them... surely because the pieces are fewer, but its also my bservation due to the new plastic composition that makes the parts lighter...
The pirate theme poster is not missing from the contents!!!
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Moving on to a first view inside the box... ;D
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Oh my!!! Lots of goodies!!!! :D
Biggest parts are on the table...
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...smaller parts, klickies and accessories in the carton tub...
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...there are more pieces of flaura but did not take a pic of it ... What I did take a pic of specifically...some people will love this ;D ... are the following treasure pieces....
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Yes ladies and gents! we have a new shade of gold :lol: :lol: :lol: the all new very shiny shiny shiny sort of gold shade :lol: :lol: ... some coins in some sets already have that shade, but we never had this colour on bigger items before...
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So, lets start putting the island together....
...and I must do it quickly because my supervisor is getting anxious to overlook the procedure...
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...and investigate structural integrity :lol: :lol: :lol:
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First there is a place that contains the mechanism with which the treasure game is played...
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...you need four AA batteries for it, not included in the set, and start building on the rock formation...
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As you can see, some parts are slidding into place... sliding is the new trend is playmobil construction principle...
But, clip on also is used in the set, it could not be otherwise... the module is clipped beneath a larger rock plate...
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...and then, the rock formation that needs to be placed on that plate must be put together...
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...it consists of two parts, a cave-like rock formation part and a flame pattern module...
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...which is connected to the first module via a cable...
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/5134%20new%20pirate%20island/DSC04046.jpg)
...and the cave-like formation is placed on the rock plate...
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What you finally have, is this small mountain-like sight...
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There are three more big pieces that need to be set on place for the island to be complete:
a small, green part with a pit
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another clip on rock, leading to the symbol cave, having a stair mechanism...
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and finally the big sand-plate... notice the teeth and point of insertion on the plate...
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The design is made thus to allow dismantling quicker and easier! But I'd not pick up all the island up at once... since structural integrity is maintained by those teeth and insertion points, the strain applied to each point for keeping it all in place must be quite big, especially since the island looks like it's gonna cave in from the strain...
You finally have your island!!!
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But wait! there is more ;D
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The klickies of this set are very awesome!! Very nice colours and a very sexy female pirate :inlove:
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lots of accessories...
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and here are the treasure coins...we'll get to them later...
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''What will I find on this island?'' our pirate friend seems to be wondering...
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There are a few interesting features on the island that an result to a very good quality time:
A small green hill with a secret cavern where you can place a coin for the treasure hunt, or any other item. This also serves as a defensive position with the mounted canon!
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The pit part of the baseplate serves as a quicksand pool... there is plank over it to reach a tree where another treasure coin is set... I have not opened the ''quick sand'' bag because of my supervisor... :lol: imagine all that scattered around the table and floor...
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I really like the design of the three... the red flower ends must be a new part...
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And here is tha back of the island...another interesting design of a cavern...
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While wondering how to reach the top of the treasure hill our peg-leg friend has found a mechanism on the stone structure...
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By placing his legs on the footprints, and by making a swirl motion, three secret stairs make their appearance...
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...what will happen next?!?!?...
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Looking great so far, all peg legged clickies must be cheering with joy when they see the treasure can't be reached without them. ;)
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Our peg-leg friend is now on top of the hill...
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He is looking at some symbols on the stone, beneath them somethings that looks like crystals...
He is not sure what to make of it... nor am I... but with a quick look on http://pirates.playmobil.com I figured it out....
In front of the huge stone door, you'll find a switch... you need to turn this on...
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..and the stone wall opens...
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..you'll find a difficulty level switch behind the door... set it to difficulty three...
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..close the door and press the gold button on the symbol cavern above the door...
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...a combination pattern will light up, depending on the difficulty level, since I placed the switch to three, three symbols will light up...
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..Then you have to find the coins with the three symbols...
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...and place them on the missing symbol insertion point in front of the door, in the sequence of the light up crystals...
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Each time you place the correct coin on the insertion point a mystical light lights up behind the door, and a jungle noise is heard...
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..Until all the coins are in place and the door opens with a loud sound and a mystical noise...
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...for our pirates to get hold of the treasure!!!
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All and all, a most excellent set produced by playmobil!!! Real quality time playing!!! Not only setting you own story on the island with the pirate klickies, ships, soldiers etc, but also playing a game to get to the treasure!!! This is awesome!!!
You can also use the coins form the pirate ship and the soldier fortress in the game.
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these coins can be used for two symbols each thus making it more fun with the combinations... it seems that each coin has a chip inside it, and there is a sensor in the insertion point that allows for the signal to be processed!!
Top marks for this set Playmobil!!!! Very well done!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Darn. Might have to get it..
Could do without all the "electronics" though...
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The blue light in the cave looks nice though, I'd love to see how it looks when filled up with lots of treasure instead of just the chest that comes with it. A truly legendary treasure.
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Great review. The red flowers are new and so is the bamboo. The pandas finally have something decent to eat.
I didn't realize the coins have animal symbols on them. They are nice, and the game part seems ok though a bit simple, but then it is for kids. I'm probably not going to get it, too big and specialized for me, but the new plant parts and the coins may eventually find their way into my collection.
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:yippee: :yippee: :yippee: Thanks so much for the review, panos! This set is even more fun than I realized! :inlove:
That's so cool that you need a pegleg clicky to pull the stairs out, kids will love this set!
But now we have to re-visit the shiny, shiny shiny, not so shiny topic all over again! :doh:
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... and the game part seems ok though a bit simple, but then it is for kids. ...
there is a catch... if the coins are not inserted in the correct order, a rock is pushed out of its way and hits the klicky that is standing in front of the door...
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Very nice review. I think I'll pass, though. It's too big, and a 100 euro, and only three figures ...
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I wasn't interested in this set at first, mostly because pirate landforms I have too many, and thought this one would be one too many (and too big).
However, darn it, you make me want it now.
Anyone notice the tan clicky looks a lot like Jack Sparrow? Especially having a red bandana that fits and is visible even when the tricorn is being worn? (by the way, wolf, can you take a pic of the clicky showing more of its separate parts? Is this a new hair/bandana, and the longcoat? And the boot cuffs look different too, are they?)
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(http://www.brickshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/legopirates.jpg) (http://www.collectorsgalleryonline.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/piratescoinset.gif)
And the aztec design looks pretty spot on with the Pirates of the Caribbean aztec design? Coinkidink I think not!
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Excellent review , thanks for all the detailed pictures and infromation. Superb looking set. ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Excellent! Thanks!
The central Aztec sun stone is quite similar to the original one...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aztec_calendar
I would love to see a Conquistador/Aztec theme, many pyramids and treasures here.
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Great review!!! Thank you WolfKnight. I have the set myself and as an addition to your review I agree with all your statements. 8-)
BTW the sensor in the coin is a RFID tag. It's a chip with a pattern, like a barcode, but also different.
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Anyone notice the tan clicky looks a lot like Jack Sparrow? Especially having a red bandana that fits and is visible even when the tricorn is being worn? (by the way, wolf, can you take a pic of the clicky showing more of its separate parts? Is this a new hair/bandana, and the longcoat? And the boot cuffs look different too, are they?)...
And the aztec design looks pretty spot on with the Pirates of the Caribbean aztec design? Coinkidink I think not!
Yes that is correct, the klicky does cary a certain similarity to Captain Jack Sparrow... and dont forget the Captain, Atto ;) ;D
The hair piece is totaly new, and the red bandana is part of the hair, not a seperate item! This type of hair are also found on one of the new pirate ship klickies... boots are new too...
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The central Aztec sun stone is quite similar to the original one...
I would love to see a Conquistador/Aztec theme, many pyramids and treasures here.
Good points about the aztec design from both of you... This rock formation can be used very nicely in a jungle setting/project ;) ;D
BTW the sensor in the coin is a RFID tag. It's a chip with a pattern, like a barcode, but also different.
RFID... interesting to know! :)
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Thanks for this great review!
I love this set, and I hope one of my kids asks for it, otherwise I guess I'll just have to buy it for myself ;D.
The game feature is fun, and the blue light in the cave as well.
In the accessories, are those new fire pits or piles of treasure?
BTW, Wolf Knight, your cat is adorable!
:wave:
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Thanks for the pics wolf! I must say I like that CAPTAIN Sparrow-ish clicky a lot, though his hair does kind of look a bit odd WITHOUT the hat on. Hmmm, I'm on the fence about that. At least he can have a bandana on at the same time as his hat (on my custom Jack I had to saw off the top of the bandana and custom fit the tricorn over it). I like this longcoat too, and especiallly the new longboots. I must have it!
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Wow, awesome set! I can imagine having so much fun with this when I was younger. Anyways, nice pics and great review! :)
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Great review, Panos!! :love: :captain:
Now I should go assemble my island, it hasn't been out of it's box yet since I bought it... in August :-[ :-[
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:omg: And you call yourself a pirate fan!?
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I think I'll pass, though. It's too big, and a 100 euro, and only three figures ...
I just noticed on the belgian official site the price for the new Western-fort... 120 euro! ::)
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:omg: And you call yourself a pirate fan!?
I first had to assemble a few ships ... ;)
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;D Now it's time to build their destination. ;)
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And battle each other for island dominion :D ;D
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Well the ship that has a pirate with a peg leg wins. :lol:
If they don't have that, they might need a volunteer to get a peg leg. :P
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Great review Panos!!!! And it is a great set too!! :love: :love: :love:
Thanks for the review!!
:love: :love: :love: :love:
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Wonderful review! :clap: It's nice to see a set that's so interactive. I appreciate your attention to all the details of this set in your review. It's sets like this that make me doomed to get into the pirates theme :thanks: I think.... 8}
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Well the ship that has a pirate with a peg leg wins. :lol:
If they don't have that, they might need a volunteer to get a peg leg. :P
:lol: :lol:
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Thanks for the review, Panos. :)
I won't be purchasing this set, but I do like the captain. I only wish he were Caucasian with full length sleeves, as that would make him more suitable for customization.
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Thanks for the review, Panos. :)
I won't be purchasing this set, but I do like the captain. I only wish he were Caucasian with full length sleeves, as that would make him more suitable for customization.
i may have to obtain this clicky so I can make a clicky version of me dressed up as captain jack, lol. Now, how to get this figure without buying the entire island. :eh?:...
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Maybe someone that has the island would be willing to trade this pirate in exchange for another pirate or two that you might have double? :)
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i may have to obtain this clicky so I can make a clicky version of me dressed up as captain jack, lol. Now, how to get this figure without buying the entire island. :eh?:...
I am currently unable to place a DS order, but when and if I manage, I'll include this chap in the order, Atto. Do you also need his hat?
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cool, great review 8-) i'am not sure if i'll get though ,perhaps ..... i'am getting the new ship for sure!!!!!!!!! i lke the light on the cave ,does it have other colors as well or only blue?? are they led? :hmm:
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I got this set in a secondhand lot recently. It's a great set, lots of fun. I managed to work out how to play the game (as Wolf Knight described in the final post of page 1), but the building instructions (pdf online) refer to a Web address where the instructions for the game could be found, http://pirates.playmobil.com This address is no longer available, so I was wondering if anyone has a download of the game instructions?