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Title: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on February 12, 2012, 15:57:26
The most iconic German sports car  is without a doubt the Porsche 911. First made in 1963 , its latest incarnation was debuted a couple of months ago

Given also that Playmobil is an iconic german toy with almost 40 years presence in the market now, what better than to combine these two and make a Playmobil Porsche  911. I think this would be a great idea and i really hope Playmobil takes that into consideration.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: playmofire on February 12, 2012, 16:31:24
The most iconic German sports car  is without a doubt the Porsche 911.

Well, maybe...but then again:

http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/autopia/images/2009/03/12/mercedes_300_sl_gullwing.jpg
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: tahra on February 12, 2012, 16:46:50
Well, maybe...but then again:

http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/autopia/images/2009/03/12/mercedes_300_sl_gullwing.jpg

That one is fugly!

Give me the Porsche! Like those Playcars of a few years ago... I think there was a second batch, that I don't have :(
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on February 12, 2012, 16:54:42
That one is fugly!

Give me the Porsche!

 :yup: :yup: :yup: :yup: :yup: :yup: :yup: :yup: :yup: :yup: :yup: :yup:
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on February 12, 2012, 23:24:51
It would be great to see a version like they did of the BMW Z4. :)9
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: BlackPearl2006 on February 12, 2012, 23:33:29
I doubt an official porsche will ever be made by PM because of political connotations, though they might make something that looks a lot like one in generic form perhaps?
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on February 13, 2012, 08:40:32
I doubt an official porsche will ever be made by PM because of political connotations, though they might make something that looks a lot like one in generic form perhaps?

Why not  ??? ??? ???   There was a Porsche 911 in the movie ' Cars' - A light blue version of the 996 Carrera model with Carrera Wheels....


http://disney-clipart.com/Cars/Sally.php (http://disney-clipart.com/Cars/Sally.php)
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: BlackPearl2006 on February 13, 2012, 08:57:07
Why not  ??? ??? ???   There was a Porsche 911 in the movie ' Cars' - A light blue version of the 996 Carrera model with Carrera Wheels....


http://disney-clipart.com/Cars/Sally.php (http://disney-clipart.com/Cars/Sally.php)


Isn't there a whole association with a certain former axis power leader's involvement in Porsche/Volkswagen that PM would like to steer completely clear of?  Do correct me if I'm wrong please (I'm only going off un-researched grapevine tidbits I've read here and there).
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on February 13, 2012, 09:52:24
Isn't there a whole association with a certain former axis power leader's involvement in Porsche/Volkswagen that PM would like to steer completely clear of? 

 ??? ??? ???
PM did something  similar with BMW whose involvement was much bigger during WWII.....  The VW Beetle that was deisgned by FA Porsche was in the 30s and is a  flower revolution / hippy symbol  of the 60s also !!!  :) :) :)
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: cachalote on February 13, 2012, 16:53:32
:) maybe a lamborghini countach would do the trick - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborghini_Countach.
 ;) it has butterfly doors (like the mercedes 300 sl) and the company is now german-owned.
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Justindo on February 13, 2012, 17:46:16
I'd like to see a 911, a Gullwing, and a Countach! ;)
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on February 13, 2012, 18:40:56
I'd like to see a 911, a Gullwing, and a Countach! ;)

 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I would love that too  but even just the iconic 911 would suffice for starters....  :love: :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on February 13, 2012, 19:01:51
I wish people would let go of the past. We can learn from what we did wrong, but bringing it back to light with political reasons is not healthy. The German people are still stereo typed by many, generations after what happened, & as time goes by less & less people that actually lived through those horrific memories are no longer alive, but their children & generations down the line, are still made to live in the shadows of what someone else did. We don't want to ever forget the mistakes that were made, but there comes a time in history that forgivness is to be given, & the acts of cruelty forgotten, severing ties with any company that was associated with those times even decades later is not a healing measure. If you look at most TV's, many are made by corporations that built war machines for the Japanese cause, but we don't say don't associate with them for what their involvement during the war was. Double standards.
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: cachalote on February 13, 2012, 19:05:59
you are so right bill.
3 generations after the end of the war we should be able to forgive but not forget.
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on February 13, 2012, 19:22:29
Bill is absolutely right. I want to remind all also that i started this threat as a suggestion for playmobil and my casue was noble and sincere given my true love for Playmobil and for Porsche . I think references to WWII are irrelevant to this threat and i want to suggest to foucs the conversation back to my proposal

So assuming that Playmobil created a nice playmo 911 in that beatiful latest   911 shape


http://www.porsche.com/international/models/911/911-carrera-s/gallery/# (http://www.porsche.com/international/models/911/911-carrera-s/gallery/#)

what color do you think it should be ? I think all the classic Porsche colors should be available - like the many colors of the playmo z4-  i.e.  red, white , black , grey and without a doubt green !!!   :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on February 13, 2012, 19:28:37
That is a smashing idea George! It could be done as a collectors version through Porsche! The Z4 concept was accepted quite well, so it's my opinion that a Porsche 911 which is a bench mark in the automobile racing world, would be warmly accepted also!
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on February 13, 2012, 19:39:27
That is a smashing idea George! It could be done as a collectors version through Porsche! The Z4 concept was accepted quite well, so it's my opinion that a Porsche 911 which is a bench mark in the automobile racing world, would be warmly accepted also!

I couldnt agree more with you Sir !!!! Now , I wonder to whom is the best person to send this email/idea to ???  :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on February 13, 2012, 19:47:03
I couldnt agree more with you Sir !!!! Now , I wonder to whom is the best person to send this email/idea to ???  :) :) :) :)

You're on first name basis with them aren't you George? Just don't sign this letter, Please bring back Steck & Nuremberg Knights! :lol:
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: tahra on February 13, 2012, 20:23:53
I wish people would let go of the past. (...) Double standards.

THANK YOU!  Besides, anyone think it was probably not even a real choice?

You're on first name basis with them aren't you George? Just don't sign this letter, Please bring back Steck & Nuremberg Knights! :lol:

Oh, no, please do... I'd LOVE to see their faces.. or they'd just say, "ah, from George".. with a knowing look  :P
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on February 13, 2012, 21:48:11
Just don't sign this letter, Please bring back Steck & Nuremberg Knights! :lol:

I already did  :hmm: :hmm: :hmm: :hmm:

 ;D

seriously now where should i sent this letter to , anyone has any names etc , i can always sent via playmobil greece but i thought it might be better to sent it directly to Germany .... i will sent the same letter to Porsche too  ;)
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on February 13, 2012, 22:18:28
Oh, no, please do... I'd LOVE to see their faces.. or they'd just say, "ah, from George".. with a knowing look  :P

He does have a reputation, doesn't he! ;)
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: BlackPearl2006 on February 13, 2012, 23:45:47
but it's not us collectors (myself included) who are saying don't associate with the past reference....it's PM who doesn't want the stigma, right?  Isn't that why we're not even allowed to post customs of WWII warcraft made from PM toys?
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: bonniebeth on February 14, 2012, 00:20:40
Yeah but I don't think anyone much associates those car companies with that era anymore, so surely it wouldn't be an issue.
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Hadoque on February 14, 2012, 00:36:52
Well, concering cars, personally I'm still waiting for Geobra to release a PCC-van.
An oldstyle 70's VW-van would be the most appropriate for that.  :love:

 ;D
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: BlackPearl2006 on February 14, 2012, 03:46:01
other than LGB, PM never makes toys that require licensing of an outside company's design anyway, so they could still get away with making a generic PM version of any vehicle (or real life or movie character), including a very Porsche-esque car without it actually being an official Porsche.
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on February 14, 2012, 07:23:04
other than LGB, PM never makes toys that require licensing of an outside company's design anyway, so they could still get away with making a generic PM version of any vehicle (or real life or movie character), including a very Porsche-esque car without it actually being an official Porsche.


Well the idea here is that this 911 is made with licence / collaboration with Porsche, just like PM did with BMW some years agao with the Z4 / Herpa car. Given that 911 has its 50th birthday next year  this would be perfect timing if you ask me  :love: :love: :love: :love:. A 911 like car wouldnt mean a think. Playmobil created a Ferrari 348 convertible 'look alike' in the late 80s

http://collectobil.com/catalogue/items/3708.htm (http://collectobil.com/catalogue/items/3708.htm)


The similarities to the 348 were all there, but that set went unoticed . I wonder how many more sets it would  have sold if there was a Ferrari badge in it. There is a massive market for 1:18 cars out there , i am pretty certain a 911 Playmobil would sell very well . I would buy a dozen to say the least  :love: :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on February 14, 2012, 07:50:21
I forwarded my idea to Playmobil.  ;)
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: BlackPearl2006 on February 14, 2012, 09:02:25
Well the idea here is that this 911 is made with licence / collaboration with Porsche, just like PM did with BMW some years agao with the Z4 / Herpa car. Given that 911 has its 50th birthday next year  this would be perfect timing if you ask me  :love: :love: :love: :love:. A 911 like car wouldnt mean a think. Playmobil created a Ferrari 348 convertible 'look alike' in the late 80s

http://collectobil.com/catalogue/items/3708.htm (http://collectobil.com/catalogue/items/3708.htm)


The similarities to the 348 were all there, but that set went unoticed . I wonder how many more sets it would  have sold if there was a Ferrari badge in it. There is a massive market for 1:18 cars out there , i am pretty certain a 911 Playmobil would sell very well . I would buy a dozen to say the least  :love: :love: :love: :love:

oh my mistake!  i had no idea PM actually did make an official licensed product through BMW.  So here's hoping for the Porsche!
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on February 14, 2012, 09:17:57
oh my mistake!  i had no idea PM actually did make an official licensed product through BMW.  So here's hoping for the Porsche!

I am not sure if that was through BMW or Herpa or both, as there was a Herpa logo on those boxes and Herpa manufactures 1:18 etc car models . These Playmo/Herpa  sets were sold through the BMW dealers when i was in the UK at some point and i know for a fact that one of  the BMW UK official dealerships ( in Farnborough)  would give to any Z4 buyers with kids one of these as a present.

Anyways , i did sent a letter to Playmobil and i will update if i have an answer...  :)
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: tahra on February 14, 2012, 11:09:36
And there was another Herpa playmocar later, right?

Maybe a mercedes? (Sorry, I know nothing of cars)

Does anyone have it? I THINK I have the first repeats.... and I'd love a trade. Of course, THIS TIME I'd settle for one (or two  :-[ ) colors... instead of all of them.  ::)
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on February 14, 2012, 12:27:02

The Herpa Man truck with Playmobil advertisement on it yuou mean probably  ;)

http://www.wir-lieben-modelle.de/154710-Herpa-MAN-TGX-XXL-Gardinenplanen-Sattelzug-Playmobil (http://www.wir-lieben-modelle.de/154710-Herpa-MAN-TGX-XXL-Gardinenplanen-Sattelzug-Playmobil)
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: PlaymoMan on February 15, 2012, 00:56:12
Oh, I absolutely love this idea! Since the Herpa BMW Z4 is rare, I'd definitely appreciate another opportunity to get a licensed Playmo vehicle. Good luck with the email. :)
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: tahra on February 15, 2012, 08:58:14
The Herpa Man truck with Playmobil advertisement on it yuou mean probably  ;)

http://www.wir-lieben-modelle.de/154710-Herpa-MAN-TGX-XXL-Gardinenplanen-Sattelzug-Playmobil (http://www.wir-lieben-modelle.de/154710-Herpa-MAN-TGX-XXL-Gardinenplanen-Sattelzug-Playmobil)


No, I meant on playmoscale.. though I'd love this one too..
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on February 15, 2012, 18:32:00
I spoke to Playmobil Greece today and my proposal will be put forward but i was told not to have any  hope as playmobil's policy is totally against licensed products ....  :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Rasputin on March 18, 2012, 13:56:00
I thought the herpa car only came with a klicky but geobra had nothing to do with the manufacturing or distribution. It was a clever trick to keep out of the licensing b.s.

Mr b is to smart of a business man to share with anyone giving him total controll of his creation AKA playmobil

I thought members thought the new white sports car looked like a Porsche ?

Around here the 911 is very common so I prefer the unique gullwing Benz.

Now if geobra made the classic 959 group B, or the super quatro coupe . Now there is a sports car with 1000 HP.
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on April 01, 2012, 07:32:31
Now if geobra made the classic 959 group B, or the super quatro coupe . Now there is a sports car with 1000 HP.

959 is a lovely car but not that many people know it. The 911 is the most iconic sports car in the world as it has been around since 1964 and i think it woukd make sense to make it.

Actually not that long ago I sent an email to Geobra about my suggestion / idea along with my arguments for it.  :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on November 20, 2014, 15:01:31
Counting the days .....  ;D

I wonder if the emails I sent have  anything to do with that lovely red 991 that is coming out soon ..... even slightly ....  :)
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Rasputin on November 21, 2014, 14:46:21
Counting the days .....  ;D

I wonder if the emails I sent have  anything to do with that lovely red 991 that is coming out soon ..... even slightly ....  :)

Yes George, your insatiable appetite for a 911 is why we have one. Now if geobra will only make you a Nuremberg guard the balance of the world would be restored.  :xmascheer:

It is fun to think how our suggestions might influence them though. I have plenty of examples how this happens to many members., even myself  :-[

Keep those ideas and request flowing  :sleigh:
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Rhalius on November 24, 2014, 07:18:30
I've been throwing most suggestions I made here at the brainstorming board on the PCC suggestion thread, let's hope it pays off.   :crossed:
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on December 22, 2014, 10:35:56
Yes George, your insatiable appetite for a 911 is why we have one. Now if geobra will only make you a Nuremberg guard the balance of the world would be restored.  :xmascheer:

 :xmascheer: :xmascheer: :xmascheer:

Here is to the Nuremberg  Guard comeback. I can then replace all my black lion guards with nuremberg guards, use the lion guards as arrow fodder and have a proper nuremberg guard army in the castle/ city of Krull !!!  :love: :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: PlayMoto on May 10, 2015, 03:45:43
funny reading back this thread, with all comments made way back then and now seeing it released and being VERY popular.  :love:
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on March 10, 2016, 21:40:45
bring a Playmobil 911 turbo too !!!!! after the carrera and the targa the turbo is a must !!!

 :love: :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on February 01, 2018, 19:53:25
Macan is out now as well , 4 playmo Porsches ... wow !!!

I hope they bring a historic one as well , like the first 911 or the 356 ....  :love:
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Pynedor on February 02, 2018, 02:05:02
I hope they bring a historic one as well , like the first 911 or the 356 ....  :love:

That would be great! I'd still much rather have a BMW E30 though! :lol:
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on May 09, 2018, 16:51:00
An E30 M3 would be amazing but I doubt today's kids know this car unfortunately  :wave:
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: PlayMoto on June 11, 2018, 11:58:40
Macan is out now as well , 4 playmo Porsches ... wow !!!

I hope they bring a historic one as well , like the first 911 or the 356 ....  :love:

yeah they are nice, especially the GT cup is a nice one. I have them all, and have all 4 smaller shopdisplays too.
Still looking for one big display and then i have them all :-)  :-[
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: tahra on June 11, 2018, 12:10:37
Now we've been thinking we need all of them :-[
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on December 10, 2018, 12:06:09
I bet we will see another Playmobil Porsche very soon .. they are selling like crazy down here !!!!
Title: Re: A Playmobil Porsche 911
Post by: Giorginetto on February 06, 2019, 17:09:04
And indeed , apart from the red Macan there is a new 911 Police car and a Mission E RC controlled cars coming out in 2019 !!!!  :love: