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Title: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: tonguello on January 03, 2011, 18:29:39
So, friends!, here are the 2 sets that I bought.
First let's start with set number 4473, Research Submarine.

I love this set. As I said before it is almost perfect.

(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/Set%204473%20Research%20Submarine/14-5-09111.jpg)

the design is very well done, from shape to colors, from clickies to features.
The clear bubble cockpit is awesome and very realistic. The battery motor is very well adjusted to the general design and it does feel as part of the submarine. This does not happen in the rest of the water vehicles.
The details are really great.
The motor detaches joined to those tray-like things on the sides. Those are made of metal as well as the "tanks" on the belly of the submarine. Of course they are meant to sink the ship.

(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/Set%204473%20Research%20Submarine/14-5-09115.jpg)

The top part or roof if you will can be taken off to insert the clickies. There is not much room in there but that is realistic too. It has a clear window to look inside. The roof is locked in place by the "triangular" piece that rotates permitting to take off or to lock the roof.
The submarine has two lateral rotating propeller, two movable front lights and two working arms. Again all this great to play.
The inside is narrow, just enough room for the clickies to sit. In here I see a flaw. There is no stickers for the console. I guess it is because the cockpit gets full of water when diving.... and that is the other flaw. I wish it wouldn't.

(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/Set%204473%20Research%20Submarine/14-5-09120.jpg) (http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/Set%204473%20Research%20Submarine/14-5-09121.jpg)

The arms have grabbing hands, very cool too for playing.

(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/Set%204473%20Research%20Submarine/14-5-09125.jpg) (http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/Set%204473%20Research%20Submarine/14-5-09126.jpg)
(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/Set%204473%20Research%20Submarine/14-5-09127.jpg)

The clickies are excellent. I love the clothe design and colors. The only silly thing I didn't like is the girl's white ribbon. I just don't find that necessaryfor a scientist  :lol: :lol:

(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/Set%204473%20Research%20Submarine/14-5-09122.jpg) (http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/Set%204473%20Research%20Submarine/14-5-09123.jpg) (http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/Set%204473%20Research%20Submarine/14-5-09124.jpg)

In my opinion the best modern life set that I've ever bought.
Gaston


Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on January 03, 2011, 19:52:24
I agree, Gaston! The details are fantastic! Have you noticed how heavy it is? :o Thank you for this excellent review!
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: Wolf Knight on January 03, 2011, 19:58:34
Great review Gaston! It certainly looks a great vehicle and quite close to the real thing!! I love the metal details....
Since I finally got hold of a 4469 exploration ship this could be my mext addition  ;) Very helpful review indeed!!
The catalogue shows a pump included for the submarine submerging and emerging... it is any easy to show us that as well please?
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: tonguello on January 03, 2011, 20:00:55
Here is the other one. Set 4489 Research boat with whale.

this is an unique set, for it has an unique clickie. the whale!

(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/4489%20%20Research%20boat%20with%20whale/14-5-09128.jpg)
(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/4489%20%20Research%20boat%20with%20whale/14-5-09129.jpg)

Again the design and color scheme is really good! The size of the whale is very realistic too.

The clickie is gorgeous. It is simple and I love it. Colors go well together and the hat, vest and features are great!
The boat is simple but really nice too. Even when pretty basic colors are used it doesn't look childish to me.

(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/4489%20%20Research%20boat%20with%20whale/14-5-09131.jpg)
(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/4489%20%20Research%20boat%20with%20whale/14-5-09134.jpg) (http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/4489%20%20Research%20boat%20with%20whale/14-5-09135.jpg) (http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/4489%20%20Research%20boat%20with%20whale/14-5-09136.jpg)

(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/4489%20%20Research%20boat%20with%20whale/14-5-09132.jpg)

But the star of the set is the whale. It is huge and very nicely design. Only thing I don't like is the gap between the 2 molded pieces that form the body.

(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/4489%20%20Research%20boat%20with%20whale/14-5-09139.jpg)
(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/4489%20%20Research%20boat%20with%20whale/14-5-09140.jpg)
(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/4489%20%20Research%20boat%20with%20whale/14-5-09150.jpg)

the mouth opens and when you submerge it, bubbles come out from the hole on the top of the head (don't know it's name)

(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/4489%20%20Research%20boat%20with%20whale/14-5-09151.jpg)

Now a few pictures to show you it's size compared to a clickie.

(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/4489%20%20Research%20boat%20with%20whale/14-5-09145.jpg)
(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/4489%20%20Research%20boat%20with%20whale/14-5-09149.jpg)
(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/4489%20%20Research%20boat%20with%20whale/14-5-09148.jpg)

The kid in me would say that the best part is that you can fit 5 clickies inside!!!  :lol: :lol: :lol: So it could eat people!!!!!!!!!!   :yippee: :yippee: :yippee:

(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/4489%20%20Research%20boat%20with%20whale/14-5-09153.jpg)
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: tonguello on January 03, 2011, 20:02:45
I agree, Gaston! The details are fantastic! Have you noticed how heavy it is? :o Thank you for this excellent review!
yes Bill thanx, I forgot. It is really heavy due to the metal parts, meant to sink it.
I haven't tried it in the water yet. It comes with a pump to go up and down in the water! MUST BE COOL!!!
Did you try it?
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: Wolf Knight on January 03, 2011, 20:11:36
Great review on the whale set too Gaston!! Lovely creatures whale!! So awesome and beautiful!
I agree that playmobil should have come up with a method for these lines not to be visible!!
It must be fun submerging it and have the water come out of the rostrum! Very realistic!!!
Thanks for measuring the whale by klicky length  ;) very clever!
The opening mouth is a great addition too!!! This whale could actually be used for a Moby Dick diorama!!!
 
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: playmofire on January 03, 2011, 20:18:55
Great review, Gaston; thank you.

The submarine really looks the job, although I'm not sure that my wife, a science graduate, would appreciate your fashion comments! Edit: and keeping long hair out of the way (man's or woman's) is safe practice.

The whale, is superb.  The hole in the head is the blow hole through which it ejects water.
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on January 03, 2011, 20:49:07
I want that whale set soooo bad! :hissyfit: Now I want it even more, thanks, Gaston! :lol: BTW, I've never put mine in water yet!
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: bonniebeth on January 03, 2011, 21:41:19
Thanks for the reviews, Gaston. That whale is absolutely awesome!! I've been trying to decide if I should get it and the answer is now definitely YES!!!  The fact that it can swallow klickys seals it for me!  :lol:

The submergible... whatchamacallit is really great, too! I'm thinking Titanic re-enactment...
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: tonguello on January 03, 2011, 23:36:15
Great review Gaston! It certainly looks a great vehicle and quite close to the real thing!! I love the metal details....
Since I finally got hold of a 4469 exploration ship this could be my mext addition  ;) Very helpful review indeed!!
The catalogue shows a pump included for the submarine submerging and emerging... it is any easy to show us that as well please?
Panos, sorry I just read that.
You mean with photographs?? NO problem... but I can't do till next week.... wedding is on the way.... too close in fact!   8} 8} If you can wait I'll gladly do it.
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: tonguello on January 03, 2011, 23:38:57
The submarine really looks the job, although I'm not sure that my wife, a science graduate, would appreciate your fashion comments! Edit: and keeping long hair out of the way (man's or woman's) is safe practice.

 :-[ :-[ Tell your wife Im sorry!! I didn't mean to offend anyone, it just looks prettier with out it   :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: tonguello on January 03, 2011, 23:42:54
I want that whale set soooo bad! :hissyfit: Now I want it even more, thanks, Gaston! :lol: BTW, I've never put mine in water yet!
Thanks for the reviews, Gaston. That whale is absolutely awesome!! I've been trying to decide if I should get it and the answer is now definitely YES!!!  The fact that it can swallow klickys seals it for me!  :lol:

The submergible... whatchamacallit is really great, too! I'm thinking Titanic re-enactment...

yes friends...the whale is a MUST!!!
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: bonniebeth on January 04, 2011, 02:32:09
I looked at this again, and I forgot to comment on my favorite thing! i love the stickers on the gps and the clipboard. So cool! I am definitely getting this set!
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: racerx on January 04, 2011, 02:36:17
There is no stickers for the console. I guess it is because the cockpit gets full of water when diving.... and that is the other flaw. I wish it wouldn't.

Wow, that's too bad.  I thought it was supposed to be water tight.

My 4478 stays pretty dry even after going to the deep end of the pool.
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: Ronastoo on January 04, 2011, 02:36:46
Now I want a whale!   And I'd been successfully resisting that purchase (until now.)   I think that I'll wait until it becomes available from Playmobil US DS by itself and not in the set, though.   I don't have anywhere to float the boat.   :)
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: bonniebeth on January 04, 2011, 02:38:04
Whatever floats you boat!
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on January 04, 2011, 02:42:28
 :lol: :lol: :lol: You're sounding more like yourself smarty britches! ;)
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on January 04, 2011, 02:43:42
Wow, that's too bad.  I thought it was supposed to be water tight.

My 4478 stays pretty dry even after going to the deep end of the pool.

That's what I thought too! :hmm:
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: bonniebeth on January 04, 2011, 02:45:01
:lol: :lol: :lol: You're sounding more like yourself smarty britches! ;)

 :lol: Why does that nickname seem to follow me? When I was a kid my mom used to call me bonnie britches. i have no idea why!  :lol: I may regret telling that.  ::)
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on January 04, 2011, 02:55:49
:lol: Why does that nickname seem to follow me? When I was a kid my mom used to call me bonnie britches. i have no idea why!  :lol: I may regret telling that.  ::)

You may be right! ;D
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: bonniebeth on January 04, 2011, 02:57:13
 :doh:
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on January 04, 2011, 02:59:32
:doh:

 ;D bonnie britches, bonnie britches, bonnie britches :giggle: :woohoo:
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: bonniebeth on January 04, 2011, 03:00:38
remember I have the power to remove your posts.  ;D
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on January 04, 2011, 03:02:08
remember I have the power to remove your posts.  ;D

Ditto,....War of the moderator wizards, bonnie britches! :evilplan:
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: bonniebeth on January 04, 2011, 03:02:57
 :yup: :yup: :yup:
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on January 04, 2011, 03:04:13
 ;)
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: bonniebeth on January 04, 2011, 03:07:43
Hey, isn't this why we created the radio topic?
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on January 04, 2011, 03:15:57
Yeah, we're posting on the wrong thread again! :lol:
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: bonniebeth on January 04, 2011, 03:16:41
yup.
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: playmofire on January 04, 2011, 09:33:41
:-[ :-[ Tell your wife Im sorry!! I didn't mean to offend anyone, it just looks prettier with out it   :-[ :-[

Don't worry, she's not offended!   :wave:
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: flatcat on January 04, 2011, 09:36:22
Great reviews, Gaston :wave:

I have the expedition ship, and the diver, but didn't get round to buying these two - but now I think I might have to get them now :P

I am especially impressed with the whale - it looks great fun! :D

Damo :)
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: Gis on January 04, 2011, 10:30:49
Great reviews Gaston and lovely sets they are. The Sperm Whale is actually slightly small, it should have been one ckicky longer to fully represent a full grown cow (female) I guess that would have been slightly TOO bulky *grin*

bonnie: are you planning to incorperate the Whale in your Zoo?
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: bonniebeth on January 04, 2011, 15:14:56
No, I don't really like the idea keeping whales and orcas in captiviity. But I have thought about having them as statues near the marine area.
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: Gis on January 04, 2011, 16:01:53
Good idea bonnie. We were thinking of having one suspended in the aquarium as a stuffed animal.
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: bonniebeth on January 04, 2011, 16:05:22
Ooh, that would be cool! I was going to have mine where kids can climb on it.
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: playmo1989 on January 04, 2011, 16:07:09
very nice review gaston thanks
 
 
i'll buy the whale set for sure .... :love: :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: playmo1989 on January 04, 2011, 16:08:52
Great reviews, Gaston :wave:

I have the expedition ship, and the diver, but didn't get round to buying these two - but now I think I might have to get them now :P

I am especially impressed with the whale - it looks great fun! :D

Damo :)
 


out of subdject ...... i'am looking at your new avatar damo you died your hair blonde? looks nice  :)
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: tonguello on January 04, 2011, 16:09:56
Ooh, that would be cool! I was going to have mine where kids can climb on it.

you are gonna need a huge pool!!!!
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: bonniebeth on January 04, 2011, 16:10:59
 :lol: No I just mean as a statue on dry ground.  ;)
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on January 04, 2011, 17:41:55
Drats! :no:
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: tonguello on January 04, 2011, 19:25:41
:lol: No I just mean as a statue on dry ground.  ;)

Oh now I get it.... I thought kids were going to ride it like in Orcas and dolphins shows  :(
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: bonniebeth on January 04, 2011, 19:31:06
No!  :no: :no: :no: Not in my zoo!  :lol:
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: Andy R on January 05, 2011, 05:30:45
The top part or roof if you will…
two lateral rotating propellers
I tried, but I just couldn’t let it go.
It’s not a “roof” it’s the deck hatch. (The “roof” is the deck, the hatch is the thing that opens.)
Those propellers are called “Screws” (“propellers” are things you put on airplanes).
And one more thing- Look up. No, seriously, look up. ¿see that thing over your head? ¿Maybe you call it a “Ceiling”? Ya, that’s the “Overhead.” Like, “It’s over your head.”
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: BlackPearl2006 on January 05, 2011, 06:55:35
that submersible is so coool!   I wonder if there is a way to seal up the cockpit so it is water tight (but then I wonder if that would affect its submersible capabilities).

Can't wait til you try it out!  If I hadn't just blown all my money on beefing up my castle this week, I would have gone out and bought one myself!
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: tonguello on January 05, 2011, 10:44:39
I tried, but I just couldn’t let it go.
It’s not a “roof” it’s the deck hatch. (The “roof” is the deck, the hatch is the thing that opens.)
Those propellers are called “Screws” (“propellers” are things you put on airplanes).
And one more thing- Look up. No, seriously, look up. ¿see that thing over your head? ¿Maybe you call it a “Ceiling”? Ya, that’s the “Overhead.” Like, “It’s over your head.”

Sorry for the mistakes. English is not my main language :-[
Anyway.... I think you understand the terms.... mistakes and all.  ;D
BTW...I'll Pm you with some questions...navy related for my photostory. I'm sure you can help me!
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: playmofire on January 05, 2011, 11:05:23

Those propellers are called “Screws” (“propellers” are things you put on airplanes).


"Propellors" is the technical term and "screws" is the informal term.

Both can be used in either a maritime or an aerial context.
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: Rasputin on January 05, 2011, 14:15:19
HI

Great review of a really beautiful theme. The whole theme in my opinion was well designed and has a lot of features that really stood out. If you get the ship you will see the see through floor and how it really works in water.

The sub is one that always get brought into our hot tub so it not only gets great reviews from collectors but the kids like it a lot too.

thanks for sharing

Rasputin "The Mad Monk"
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: el jefe on January 06, 2011, 23:37:43
Thanks for the nice reviews Gaston.   :wave:
I really want that whale.  Just today I picked up the two divers set with coral reef, marlin, and stingray.  I like it alot.  Maybe I shall review the set later.  Anyway, it really made me want all the other ones.  I told my wife I was going to take a bath when I got home and she just rolled her eyes.   ;D
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: bonniebeth on January 06, 2011, 23:43:03
 :lol: :lol: So we have another grown man who plays with toys in the bathtub!
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on January 07, 2011, 01:35:30
:lol: :lol: So we have another grown man who plays with toys in the bathtub!

SOOOO :hmm:? If women can do it, so can men :builder: P) :fireman: :cowboy: :sherlock: :arrr: :knight: :)9!
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: BlackPearl2006 on January 07, 2011, 02:06:54
SOOOO :hmm:? If women can do it, so can men :builder: P) :fireman: :cowboy: :sherlock: :arrr: :knight: :)9!

no comment
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: bonniebeth on January 07, 2011, 02:08:11
i think I'll pass on that one too.   ;)
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: tonguello on January 07, 2011, 11:13:26
SOOOO :hmm:? If women can do it, so can men :builder: P) :fireman: :cowboy: :sherlock: :arrr: :knight: :)9!

 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Right back atcha!
Title: Re: Sea diving expedition sets
Post by: bonniebeth on January 09, 2011, 02:50:43
:-X :-X :-X :-X :-X