the Theseus and the Minotaur set
Unless my crude Greek is failing me that's Odysseus vs the Cyclops.
I understand the enthusiasm that's on display here, but cannot help but feel disappointed about the sets: I haven't spotted one single new part – unless they made a new head for the troll/cyclops.
(Oh, and can you imagine parents explaining what's going on with Circe and the pigs? :lol:)
... inside a Trojan Horse...
Tiersammler kindly sent me this link, which has better picture:
http://amclicks.org/foro/novedades-play ... /#msg48826 (http://amclicks.org/foro/novedades-play ... /#msg48826)
... inside a Trojan Horse...
You may have to buy a Barbie horse and a saw!
Thanks for posting Tahra! Nothing gets past you, does it? Can I get bigger pictures without having to join Fakebook? It amazes me how much detail everyone sees (like how many eyes Cyclops has!) on catalogue pics like these.
You may have to buy a Barbie horse and a saw!
You may have to buy a Barbie horse and a saw!
Hopefully it's just a test release in Greece with wider to come (why don't PM tell us this stuff), but I'd also be happy with different countries getting their own cultural themes.
It is a whole theme (7 sets), wouldn´t that be a bit too much for a Greek-market release only?
(Oh, and can you imagine parents explaining what's going on with Circe and the pigs? :lol:)
Or even better, this:
Pics are now in that usual place, amclicks: link (http://amclicks.org/foro/novedades-playmobil/nueva-serie-de-mitologia-griega-para-septiembre-de-2020/)
Also is that Hercules on the Argo? That would make him a duplicate too.
Yes, let's hope so... It would help us plan if they actually bothered to answer, right?
The superlarge Trojan Horse in the pics posted a few posts above, is it Play Big, or some other brand?
It's not Mattel then?
(I was joking about Mattel- they make Barbies!)
He is! Atalanta, Hercules, Jason and Orpheus are included in the set.
Was it any better when the PCC was still up and running?
Kai Jal Inustries Ltd., according to the small print. A Hong Kong firm which has produced quite a few PM-lookalikes (search Google Images for Kai Jal).
In the present context I assume "Barbies" is short for Barbarians 8-)
I want one of those Trojan Horses too! But none showed up on eBay.co.uk, luckily for my wallet.....
For the interested :
https://www.todocoleccion.net/videojuegos-y-consolas/trojan-horse-castle-playset-juguete-tipo-playmovil-completo~x188695478
I haven't spotted one single new part
I had another (and closer) look at the pics of the new Pirates´ sets for 2020. No new parts there either... ::)
(https://i.imgur.com/YHz9cvi.png) (https://sosoir.lesoir.be/playmobil-cree-des-figurines-homosexuelles?fbclid=IwAR3ObMvFsiRAW4k8_cWeOox0KSF7-ViwQ412pj1r3ebbkCKzbfZmyx8H3cA)
Headline's a bit oversold - they're referring to the Achilles and Patroclus figures in the new Greek myths theme. In other words this set isn't being introduced because of homosexuality, but because of Greekness.
Clickbait :lol:
Very much so. >:(
Are there prices for these sets yet? And any confirmation of availability in other countries?
Didn't the gods appear in other countries? Some of them? My poor old head.
The other article linked by JMat says "Pas de vente en Belgique pour l'instant
Dans un premier temps ces figurines ne sont disponibles qu’en Grèce, elle pourrait arriver chez nous dans quelques années." Translate tells me: not available in Belgium now, they "maybe" will arrive in a few years. So they don't know.
This blog is linked, mayhaps they know more, have to run though will look more closely later! https://antiquipop.hypotheses.org/7254
The Iliad also inspired a box… and we could almost say that Playmobil represents for the first time a same sex couple: Patrocle and Achilles. With its chariot, the set echoes a famous episode from the epic: Achilles’ anger after his lover Patrocle was killed by Hector.
For this set, the brand selected the most popular and recognizable gods and godesses of Greek mythology, although one may be surprised by the presence of Hestia and the absence of Dionysus and Hades. The latter was perhaps considered too associated with the death and the rape of Persephone for children’s toys (which is not always a problem, see the children’s literature on this myth).
It seems that this set [the Olympus palace set] is notably intended to accommodate the 12 deities already on sale and that, in addition to the king of the gods, Dionysus, a muse and Pegasus are also included.
For Greek myths, we identify above all a desire to give a place to women, through the selection of myths and divinities, but the skin colour of the characters remain quite uniform and white for Mediterranean people… Children are not yet ready to discover Greek Antiquity in all its nuances. Maybe next time?
As for acquiring these sets, I will move heaven and earth to get them. Even if they are not released outside of Greece, I am confident that there will be many sets on the market - sadly the looming economic situation will see a lot of sellers. :( Shipping might be awful, but I don't care. I must have these.
Some high res pics to drool over would be good too.. ;D
Are the amclicks ones not hi-res enough for you? http://amclicks.org/foro/novedades-playmobil/nueva-serie-de-mitologia-griega-para-septiembre-de-2020/
http://amclicks.org/foro/novedades-playmobil/nueva-serie-de-mitologia-griega-para-septiembre-de-2020/
70467, The 12 Labours of Hercules seems to include only seven!
So, to complete the set, you will need horses, cows, a 3-headed dog, a girdle and lots of brown chocolate!
So, to complete the set, you will need horses, cows, a 3-headed dog, a girdle and lots of brown chocolate!
Funnily enough that's also what you need for an enjoyable Saturday night!
Are the amclicks ones not hi-res enough for you? http://amclicks.org/foro/novedades-playmobil/nueva-serie-de-mitologia-griega-para-septiembre-de-2020/
Funnily enough that's also what you need for an enjoyable Saturday night!
Tiersammler kindly sent me this link, which has better picture:
http://amclicks.org/foro/novedades-play ... /#msg48826 (http://amclicks.org/foro/novedades-play ... /#msg48826)
Achilles's armour looks promising – Patroclus too if the helmet is proper black.
You are aware that all high resolution images can be accessed with this link?
https: // media.playmobil.com/i/playmobil/SETNUMBER_product_detail (add the set number and remove the blank spaces before posting).
Mount Olympus
- Owl throne used for convenience, Zeus would have an eagle throne wouldn't he
- Columns are Ionic, not Doric like in the Roman arena. I assume Ionic columns have appeared before?
- I like Dionysus's muttonchops! Also is that the first official appearance of the green laurel wreath?
Argonauts
- Green laurels again. Orpheus looks good, some white at his neck? Can't quite make out what's going on with his front.
Seven Labours
- And really, a lion hat wouldn't have been that hard to make. Come on PM!
Circe
- Nice octopus shield. Wonder why they chose that symbol?
The colours are really nice overall in this theme. Can't wait for these sets!
5303 (https://media.playmobil.com/i/playmobil/5303_product_extra2/Deluxe%20Dollhouse?locale=en-GB,en,*&$pdp_product_zoom_xl$&strip=true&qlt=80&fmt.jpeg.chroma=1,1,1&unsharp=0,1,1,7&fmt.jpeg.interlaced=true) comes to mind, something else too possibly.
As for the green wreath, so far it only came with an Aventura de la Historia klicky as far as I know.
By the way, the Charis did look familiar (https://www.playmobil.it/sposa-e-sarta/70275.html#imageMain0).
When is the theme due for release in Greece?
Maybe a planned Fi?ures gladiator?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, PlaymoCollector! :wave:
Yes, I've got two or three of those guys. One of the best klickies ever made in my opinion, and it's hidden away in a non-official line. Mine will be overjoyed to finally have more Greeks to talk to!
Source?
The legs aren't Odysseus's, he's got sandals not greaves.
70302 (https://www.playmobil.it/gladiatore-con-supporto-per-armi/70302.html), like Hadoque said.
.de has put all twelve Greek gods up for sale. https://www.playmobil.de/online-shop/griechische-goetter
This is a very good sign, it shows there is strong demand outside of Greece and thus that the chances of the new mythology sets being released outside of Greece are high!
The set with the hydra has a unique colored vulture, deer and unique paint on the boar. So it's a must have for me.
(closed quote, GrahamB)
- Did the Greeks have barrels?
No, they used amphora like the Romans.
Oopsy. Oh well. ::) It's another romanISH fort? (I have plenty of barrels on my dio)The Gauls traded with the Greeks and Romans so barrels would have existed in those cultures as imported goods but they were probably confined to port cities and would have been very rare elsewhere.
The Gauls traded with the Greeks and Romans so barrels would have existed in those cultures as imported goods but they were probably confined to port cities and would have been very rare elsewhere.
playmoMABR13 posted pictures of sets 70470 and 70471 on their IG profile. In the comments, they state the sets were purchased in the Madrid FunStore.
There is also a Play & Give - Aesop's myth (or something like that) - very pretty
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1778977465647978/permalink/2662894133922969/
Any idea on official prices?
Group is private, could you pull the pic for us? :prays:
www.redline.gr lists the sets with prices:etc.
- Cyclops 70470: 13,49 € discounted from 14,99 €
- Icarus and Daedalus 70471: 8,99 € discounted from 9,99 €
counting the days to get me hands on these sets :yippee: :yippee:
(...) it's a lot cheaper to nag someone in Germany for a crate than from Greece (...)
Feel free to do so. ;)
Also odd (and worrying) I didn't see ANYTHING from these sets about.. Except a couple of skirts on ebay... nothing.
Also odd (and worrying) I didn't see ANYTHING from these sets about.. Except a couple of skirts on ebay... nothing.
Me neither... And also (almost *) nothing with regard to the new Scooby Doo sets, due for official release here this month. Did you encounter parts / figures from those new sets on ebay?
(*) with exception of the Zombie-"Cleopatra" which did show up, but that´s it I think.
And also (almost *) nothing with regard to the new Scooby Doo sets, due for official release here this month. Did you encounter parts / figures from those new sets on ebay?
(*) with exception of the Zombie-"Cleopatra" which did show up, but that´s it I think.
The logical conclusion must be that they clamped down on the once boundless factory leakage at Malta. P)
The logical conclusion must be that they clamped down on the once boundless factory leakage at Malta. P)
Is it possible they've stopped the practice of people assembling the figures at home (which I assume is where the parts/figures came from), either because of the issues around employment law or because of Covid?
A Gr eek article posted by JLMatterer (:thanks:) has some different angle shots of the Argonauts set. The contents pic shows that pineapples and bananas are in the Argo's cargo (c'Argo?) - wildly anachronistical! >:(
The contents pic shows that pineapples and bananas are in the Argo's cargo (c'Argo?) - wildly anachronistical!
You'd think they'd have put a bunch of grapes in there! :banana:
Hm I could have sworn they did but it seems the "grapes" that came with the first caesar figure are listed on playmodb as "flower bouquet" :o
How can they not have grapes? ???
There are also two images of what looks like an independent creation of an Argonauts set, with a different feel:
Update: Theme is now available in webshops of BeNeLux as well.
Except they don't have any... not really :(
The first ancient Greek Gods PLAYMOBIL were released at the end of 2016. In June 2018, after studies and with the valuable contribution of archaeologists and educators, the first collectible six of the twelve gods of Olympus will be completed. The creation of the collectible figures required long-term research and preparation, so that the result is as representative as possible, according to historical data.
Did someone notice the the speedo in Olympus? What's that?
Where? I am more concerned that Dionysus appears to be naked under his toga :0
Where are you seeing that? "Olympus" turns up no results on playmodb.
On the pdfs - from playmodb, since they were apparently removed from the site. >:(I can see where you're looking - page 15 of the plans (http://playmobil.a.bigcontent.io/v1/static/70465_buildinginstruction) - but from peering at the largest image of the back (https://media.playmobil.com/i/playmobil/70465_product_box_back/Palast%20auf%20dem%20Olymp?locale=de-DE,de,*&$pdp_product_zoom_l$&strip=true&qlt=80&fmt.jpeg.chroma=1,1,1&unsharp=0,1,1,7&fmt.jpeg.interlaced=true), he has shorts on. Probably the Roman split-skirt like this: 30 26 2850 - Legs with split skirt, Roman sandalled boots (https://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-26-2850) in magenta/gold. A skintone torso would look naked under a toga, I agree.
The speedo would be a lot better naked. Just sayin'
The fact that these sets are appearing on the official site in more than one country has me feeling pretty good. 8-) There are multiple offerings on ebay already, so even if they don't come to the US I will be able to get all the ones I want without having to engage in skullduggery. :skull:
Our...beloved?
Ah, a light dawns. Yeah at the end of the day I'm not sure if a PF arrangement wouldn't work out as about the same price as ebay. Some of the boxes are fairly large. Thanks for the offer though!
Playmobil.pt is showing the Argo for 50euro, about 60%.
Cheapest current ebay listing for the set is 109$ with 10$ shipping - 120$, about 100euro.
So the question is, is Portuguese shipping to US for a box that size less than 50$?
Given the widespread availability of these sets, it's practically guaranteed individual Dionysi will show up in the usual places.
Good point about Hades, they could make some great sets from it, Styx and Charon, Cerberus, Persephone, Hades's throne...come on Gnomes!
I WANT the three headed puppy!
... bananas are in the Argo's cargo (c'Argo?) - wildly anachronistical! ...
Also makes me feel better about skipping brushing my teeth - I'm helping future historians! :rudy:
also "it’s also possible the long-dead Tell Erani banana eater was a trader or seafarer who ate the fruit while traveling in Asia before dying on the shores of the Mediterranean" . Still pretty fascinating. Also makes me feel better about skipping brushing my teeth - I'm helping future historians! :rudy::banana::banana:
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