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General => Report & Review => Topic started by: Wolf Knight on September 23, 2011, 19:32:45

Title: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: Wolf Knight on September 23, 2011, 19:32:45: Well, I could not resist for some reason... maybe because I never had a RC car as a kid... So i went ahead and ...

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4878/DSC03245.jpg)

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4878/DSC03244.jpg)

I have to admit, I never intended of getting this vehicle, but I guess I love playmobil too much, and also I was curious to see that all the fuss is about...

From the box pics, this looks more like a Transformer truck or a Cobra (as in GI Joe vs Cobra) vehicle, and I have a feeling Playmobil had Cobra in their mind when creating these Robo Gangsters...

anyway, lets get started...
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: Wolf Knight on September 23, 2011, 19:37:28: First and foremost... those dreaded wheels and tires again ::)...

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4878/DSC03246.jpg)

second, the vehicle is supposedly carrying a satellite of some kind which has a new coloured flame ... although it falls easily from the exchaust so I had to replace it with one of the roman catapult flames...

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4878/DSC03247.jpg)

perhaps the worts feature of the truck is this missile launcher on the door... one on each side... it is too much GI Joe like, as in later years GI Joe toys used this type of launchers to be fired with the snap and tip of a persons' finger... ::)

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4878/DSC03259.jpg)
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: Wolf Knight on September 23, 2011, 19:42:19: The truck itself... in isometric views...

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4878/DSC03248.jpg)

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4878/DSC03249.jpg)

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4878/DSC03250.jpg)

I has a brute appearance which I really like in a vehicle like that, and I am sure a kid between the ages of 7 to 12 will be thrilled with it... also an adult who is crazy about pick up trucks :P

The wavy designs add a nice charactert to it...

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4878/DSC03251.jpg)

and we have the slidding compartment with the satellite...

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4878/DSC03252.jpg)

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4878/DSC03253.jpg)

the satellite itself gives the opportunity to reaquaint ourselves with some of the old space parts....

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4878/DSC03254.jpg)
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: Wolf Knight on September 23, 2011, 19:45:35: the klickies...

:-\ I am not really sure what to think of them...

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4878/DSC03260.jpg)

but the female, has an interesting hood around the neck that might be interesting to many people... the baseball helmet though is not appropriate in this case... and the hair is lovely :love:

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4878/DSC03261.jpg)
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: Wolf Knight on September 23, 2011, 19:48:52: Finally, the doors open upwards... thats a nice touch, me thinks...

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4878/DSC03262.jpg)

and ready for (evil) action ;D

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4878/DSC03263.jpg)

So there you have it.. the future of playmobil desing... good to attract older kids and it probably is as I see many shelves in toystores getting empty off these, but not very attractive to the adult collector.
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: Baron Marshall on September 23, 2011, 19:53:02: i don't know... i think it would look pretty good without the designs all over it... and I have recently found a way to get rid of screen printing without... its fabulous :)
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: Wolf Knight on September 23, 2011, 19:59:10: Ok I'll move on to the camera set...

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4879/DSC03283.jpg)

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4879/DSC03284.jpg)

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4879/DSC03285.jpg)
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: Wolf Knight on September 23, 2011, 20:01:20: I like the way its packed, makes it more safe..

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4879/DSC03287.jpg)

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4879/DSC03288.jpg)
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: Wolf Knight on September 23, 2011, 20:04:04: You'll need a screwdriver to take the screws off...

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4879/DSC03293.jpg)

and you need to place four AA batteries in the screen module and two in the AAA in the camera...

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4879/DSC03294.jpg)

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4879/DSC03295.jpg)

and we are ready to ''look and see'' ;D

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4879/DSC03296.jpg)
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: Wolf Knight on September 23, 2011, 20:08:46: Now for the RC module:

Remove the bottom lid of the vehicle, build the parts of the module and get ready to place it on the chasis

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4879/DSC03289.jpg)

oh you'll need four AA batteris for that ;D

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4879/DSC03290.jpg)

Just be careful to place the antenna correctly,

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4879/DSC03291.jpg)

and place the module in the chasis...

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4879/DSC03292.jpg)
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: Wolf Knight on September 23, 2011, 20:11:12: Now turn the vehicle on its proper place, pull out the chair next to the driver and place the camere in its place

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4879/DSC03297.jpg)

You are hot and ready for action...

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x335/Baldthar/4879/DSC03298.jpg)

Now, I did practice with the camera and its fun, but I have not managed to understand how you download the videos on the PC... :eh?:

But thats it for now!!!! :)
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: tahra on September 23, 2011, 20:11:53: I love the car - except for the missiles and satelite.. I actullay like the designs..

And I WANT THAT WOMAN.

Thanks for the pics Wolf Knight ;)
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: Wolf Knight on September 23, 2011, 20:41:15: Quote from: Baron Marshall on September 23, 2011, 19:53:02
i don't know... i think it would look pretty good without the designs all over it... and I have recently found a way to get rid of screen printing without... its fabulous :)

You're probably right Baron, I especially dont like the Robo Gang logo all over the vehicle, but I guess they tried to do something like the Cobra Stinger (see attachment) so its like having written Cobra all over it...

Tahra, glad you liked it!!
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: Baron Marshall on September 23, 2011, 20:44:30: yes!! this would look awesome with the cobra logo on it!!! :lol:
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: Wolf Knight on September 23, 2011, 20:54:41: Quote from: Baron Marshall on September 23, 2011, 20:44:30
yes!! this would look awesome with the cobra logo on it!!! :lol:

Hey you mean... hmmm Nice thought!!! Very nice thought ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: bonniebeth on September 23, 2011, 21:38:57: It is a pretty cool vehicle! Thanks for reviewing it! Can't really see myself spending the money on this, but I'm glad they are popular with the kids. After all, if kids don't buy playmobil, there will be no more playmobil.
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: conniefrere on September 23, 2011, 21:49:15: Glad you made this nice review, got a good idea of how the car looks like im real.

But, what about the strange blond haired klicky, i don't get the haircut???
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: tonguello on September 24, 2011, 13:25:21: I LOVE IT AND I WANT IT! I've never had an rc vehicule of any kind. My cousins had but hey never let me use them.
I want to cry. :lol: :lol:
I'll get this one asap! I don't care for the cam really... but the van is amazing!!!!!
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: bonniebeth on September 25, 2011, 02:08:41: You guys have never had any RC cars? ??? Well, I guess i didn't as a kid, but now Chris and I have quite a few... not fancy ones, just cheap ones.
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: Wolf Knight on September 25, 2011, 07:49:22: Quote from: bonniebeth on September 25, 2011, 02:08:41
You guys have never had any RC cars? ???

Where would I use a RC car in a city appartment? :-\
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: tonguello on September 25, 2011, 10:28:22: Quote from: Wolf Knight on September 25, 2011, 07:49:22
Where would I use a RC car in a city appartment? :-\

oh my cousins drove my aunts crazy using them in the appartments... you could hear the screaming from my house :lol: :lol:

Panos there will be a video of the van running? :-[ ;D
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: Wolf Knight on September 25, 2011, 11:47:35: Quote from: tonguello on September 25, 2011, 10:28:22

Panos there will be a video of the van running? :-[ ;D

after three days trying to make it work I gave up :-[ I believe this was a waste of money :(.... But I will try again when I find the appetite...

---edit---

However, I did find it easier to drive the vehicle through the camera, than without it...
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: bonniebeth on September 25, 2011, 19:39:24: Yeah, they work fine indoors. ;D Though they are more fun outside on a driveway or in a parking lot, somewhere with a lot of concrete.
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: Playmofool on September 25, 2011, 20:54:53: Quote from: Wolf Knight on September 25, 2011, 11:47:35
after three days trying to make it work I gave up :-[ I believe this was a waste of money

Depending on the OS you're running on your computer, users on KlickyWelt have reported different problems getting the camera work. If I find any I'll post solutions here. As far as I remember Vista gave them the worst problems.
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: PrimusPilus on September 26, 2011, 00:35:05: As much as I like the idea of a RC PM vehicle (knowing myself I'll probably get the module in the future :hmm:), this particular set doesn't float my boat.
That car is just too GI Joeish for my tastes.
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: Wesley Myers on October 15, 2011, 15:26:51: I think it's pretty neat that you can put the camera in the vehicle and get a driver's eye view and control the vehicle that way.

I just wish the individual components were less expensive. I know you get some good quality with Playmobil, but the RC module has always seemed overly expensive to me. Then to get the camera on top of it ... It just puts it way out of the price range of most children (and they are the ones who will be wanting it).
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: PlaymoMan on October 15, 2011, 21:05:50: Nice review, Panos!
I have to say that I'm not very fond of that set. Although, frankly, I'm not very fond of the entire top agents theme. (http://planetsmilies.net/tongue-smiley-8883.gif) (http://planetsmilies.net)
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: flatcat on October 15, 2011, 21:26:24: OMG I have to buy this now! :love: :love: :love:

Thanks for the excellent, excellent review, Panos! :clap: :clap: :clap:

I love the way the truck looks, but it's the missiles on the doors that spoil it for me. What do the doors look like without them? (If they are removable) Is there anything that can fill the hole?

Ooooh I really really want one now 8} 8} 8}

Damo :)
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: tahra on October 15, 2011, 21:28:43: Quote from: flatcat on October 15, 2011, 21:26:24
I love the way the truck looks, but it's the missiles on the doors that spoil it for me. What do the doors look like without them? (If they are removable) Is there anything that can fill the hole?

Ditto. Love the woman too.
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: Rasputin on October 15, 2011, 23:27:37: We have two of them and I want more. Anybody not happy with theirs let me know ;D

The hole in the door becomes a system X hole, quite annoying
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: tahra on October 16, 2011, 12:40:08: Wonder if we could put a sticker over the hole in the door...
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: flatcat on October 16, 2011, 16:29:06: Or stick something else System X in, which looks more like a door handle :P

Damo :)
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: Wolf Knight on October 16, 2011, 20:47:09: Ras is right, its a system x hole that I am not sure how to fill... maybe a sticker would be a solution, but beter be one that over just the hole.
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: skypurr on October 17, 2011, 00:41:51: Thanks for a great review Panos.
It's not really my type of thing, but I do love the female klicky :love:

Elaine (http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/mgqueen.gif)
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: playmogal on October 17, 2011, 01:04:15: Panos,
Great review of a very cool car!
I bought most of the RoboGang set yesterday and love it! Am customizing the station into a seaside chalet with spare SysX parts.
Love the boat and the cars...wish they were not quite so gadget oriented, but most of the gadgets come off.
The driver of the white car is really a nice looking dude, and the the other figures are just fine. Cheers, Pgal :wave:
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: conniefrere on October 17, 2011, 18:10:20: Quote from: playmogal on October 17, 2011, 01:04:15
Panos,
Great review of a very cool car!
I bought most of the RoboGang set yesterday and love it! Am customizing the station into a seaside chalet with spare SysX parts.
Love the boat and the cars...wish they were not quite so gadget oriented, but most of the gadgets come off.
The driver of the white car is really a nice looking dude, and the the other figures are just fine. Cheers, Pgal :wave:

Maybe you could make a review or do you have some pictures of the boat. I did not buy these sets yet, with the exception of the robolab, and I'm very curious about the size of the boat, the gadgets, how the klicky fit in etc.
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: playmogal on October 17, 2011, 18:13:41: Sure! :wave:Will try to review the boat on Tuesday. Cheers, Pgal
Title: Re: 4878 Robo Gang Truck combined with the 4320 RC module and 4879 Spy Camera
Post by: conniefrere on October 17, 2011, 18:39:19: Quote from: playmogal on October 17, 2011, 18:13:41
Sure! :wave:Will try to review the boat on Tuesday. Cheers, Pgal

Thanks! :wave: CF