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General => News => Topic started by: Erik on September 17, 2012, 12:20:23
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Enjoy, and thank you to the original German poster! :)
I like the new fairies, and the "Super plus" wizard(s) and "wolf warrior" too!!!
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Fi?ures series 4.
A bit "weak" in my book, but I LOVE "Gandalf the green" and the BLUE alien!!! ;D
(And is that a "hula" girl I see, or just another Indian maid?)
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Jodelahitiiii!!!!
Helvetia (Switzerland)! :)
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:love: :love: :love:
Thank you for posting.. will gawk some more now.
(my wallet didn't stop cursing you yet though.... )
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OH HOLY! Thank you for sharing! Like the new fairies, too. The wolf knight kind of makes me think of the Assasins creed series. But -of course- I love the new animals! They brought back the mountain goat AND his family :woohoo: :woohoo: and did I spot there new types of cows?! AND the marmot? :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: Again: thanks for sharing!
:wave:
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Ibex! :love: :love: :love: It's finally been re-released! :yippee: Love that theme, the sky car is great, and will be useful in many themes! And I see some things i really like in that new vacation theme, like the changing rooms and the new tents! Did I see Snow White and Rapunzel in those F?gures?
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Did I see Snow White and Rapunzel in those F?gures?
Yep!!! ;D
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I just noticed in that angel and devil special, the angel is sitting on a cloud! I had talked a while back about how playmobil clouds would be awesome, they could be baseplates for a flying things theme. I think they spy on us here. :lol:
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Thank you, Erik, there are some interesting things there, especially the cable car.
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Looks like being a cheap year for me, with no new big theme that I want all the sets of.
The Fi?ures are getting less interesting with each release too, 3-4 of each set of 12 that I'm interested in, the rest are just repeats of existing figures with very little variation.
Here's hoping for Ancient Greeks, Aztecs or Feudal Japanese for 2014.
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Thank you for the pics!!!
I like the new mountain animals.
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Thanks for sharing. I like most of what i have seen. The wolf knight looks like they used the torso from the medicine man special with the legs of the cavemen. Im not into fairies but i like the boat.
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I also like the boat, though I think green would work a lot better (and not scare away insecure males! ;) )
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I see a lot of useful stuff in that fairy theme, too, especially the boat. I'm not in to fantasy themes at all, but I often buy all the fairy sets because of baseplates, plants, and other parts. Plus I see the afro hair is in there, and sleeveless black arms. Plus I like those arms that are green three quarters of the way up, like gloves. Really beautiful and could make a very elegant lady custom. Those giant butterflies could also be useful for a sign or decorations outside an insect exhibit or butterfly walk-through at a zoo.
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Plus I like those arms that are green three quarters of the way up, like gloves. Really beautiful and could make a very elegant lady custom.
Was rewatching my fave Xena ep yesterday, and though about how useful those arms in BROWN would be, to make myself a Queen Melosa :love:
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Yeah, that's an arm style we have needed for a long time. It has a lot uf uses in fantasy, gothic, victorian, even modern customs.
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Yeah, that's an arm style we have needed for a long time. It has a lot uf uses in fantasy, gothic, victorian, even modern customs.
Actually, I kinda strongly dislike it as a glove for a fancy woman...
End OT :-[
Are those cows in the pics? With something on their heads? What? Can't wait for better pics. (tonight I shall lock the wallet someplace.. just sayin')
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Yeah, I'm trying to figure out what's with the cows, too. Maybe I just don't know enough about Switzerland. Btw, the marmots are fantastic too. :love: Now I'll have prairie dogs in my western scenes! Not to mention a prairie dog exhibit!
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And I think there's something going on with the elves' faces... no?
And those tents... Are those plastic? :love: - not the core theme not the core theme not the core theme not the core theme not the core theme not the core theme not the core theme not the core theme. This isn't working.
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thank you for the pictures :woohoo: :banana: :apple: :confetti: :cheerlead: :yippee: :rock: :wow: :high5: :inlove:
as always I need it all and it will be a fun 2014 :love:
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in the figures lineup I really am glad to see the long legs.
I think the baseball player looks too much like the last one from years ago.
Why is the pirate woman wearing a dress?
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She looks more like a female musketeer to me. But the same question applies. LOVE the new long-legged clown!
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Are those cows in the pics? With something on their heads? What? Can't wait for better pics. (tonight I shall lock the wallet someplace.. just sayin')
Swiss cows on the march
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc457/Koretsky/1f56cd5f.jpg)
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Swiss cows on the march
Ah... thanks!
So, must be like a cowie-headdress?
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Finally a playmobil cross 0) now just a dozen or so religions to go, if you are going to educate you need to include it all otherwise its just propaganda ;)
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Finally a playmobil cross 0) now just a dozen or so religions to go, if you are going to educate you need to include it all otherwise its just propaganda ;)
Yeah. In their case, it's the latter. There's been plenty of those sets.
I wish they'd put the pics on the site :love:
What's with that weird open-petal-like thingamajig? Looks to belong with the aliens too.. The elves' vegetation looks awesome.
I could do without another freakish tall clown... But a new alien.. and a roman! :) And I guess the got the OBVIOUS. That hair is PERFECT for a mad scientist!
I really like the mountain house.. must cost a fortune :(
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I hope, but I know its a slim chance, that the house is expandable.
In the US the tall clown goes for a super premeim and to get one for $2.99 is great news. I saw a custom tall model made with one and it was very clever
Yes those plants look great, and I wonder if that open pedal thing will close up and look like a flower bud ready to open?
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I hope, but I know its a slim chance, that the house is expandable.
In the US the tall clown goes for a super premeim and to get one for $2.99 is great news. I saw a custom tall model made with one and it was very clever
Yes those plants look great, and I wonder if that open pedal thing will close up and look like a flower bud ready to open?
Yeah, shame about system WHY. It's just that the house would look good in a more ancient setting, I think.. Though I need to look better at it (and the price).
About the clown, we just recently went to the mount 3 to get a pair of tall legs back... for the sake of completion.. I never liked those, and we traded most of them..
I think the petaly thing has a blinkie-winkie.. not good...
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It's just that the house would look good in a more ancient setting, I think.. Though I need to look better at it (and the price).
It looks like the house is a front only with open back for play, you can see sky through the windows. That means you're only really getting half a house. I suspect it'll retail for $50-70, and for half a house, even a nice new style of house, that's a lot.
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It looks like the house is a front only with open back for play, you can see sky through the windows. That means you're only really getting half a house. I suspect it'll retail for $50-70, and for half a house, even a nice new style of house, that's a lot.
It looks to me like it has a full roof and is pretty much square, not just a house front. Of course it has an open back, how else would you see inside?
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It looks to me like it has a full roof and is pretty much square, not just a house front. Of course it has an open back, how else would you see inside?
Well, the ancient west ones had doors on the back. And even the old assembly ones had an open frame in the back... but they weren't just a front...
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Finally a playmobil cross 0) now just a dozen or so religions to go, if you are going to educate you need to include it all otherwise its just propaganda ;)
I believe the cross on the mountain top is an accurate landmark, not an attempt on the part of Geobra to promote Christianity. It's common in that area to mark the summit with a cross.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summit_cross
Playmobil does include objects having to do with worship for other religions, when it applies to a set. Like Kachina dolls in the indian sets (and medicine men), african masks, and Roman Standards, which were revered like idols much more than flags are in modern times. And the egyptian sets had items having to do with ancient Egyptian belief in the afterlife, not to mention a temple and incense. So I think it's unfair to say it is propoganda.
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I believe the cross on the mountain top is an accurate landmark, not an attempt on the part of Geobra to promote Christianity. It's common in that area to mark the summit with a cross.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summit_cross
Playmobil does include objects having to do with worship for other religions, when it applies to a set. Like Kachina dolls in the indian sets (and medicine men), african masks, and Roman Standards, which were revered like idols much more than flags are in modern times. And the egyptian sets had items having to do with ancient Egyptian belief in the afterlife, not to mention a temple and incense. So I think it's unfair to say it is propoganda.
Yes plamobil has made some other classical religious items but the ones were quite hard for a kid to recognize. A kid will instantly know the Christan cross and this one has a very prominent location. I am not complaining I just want to see more for diversity's sake. There are a lot of other modern religions on this planet
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I think religion has nothing to do with this, the mountain cross is just a very recognizable Swiss landmark, lets leave it at that. :)
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I think religion has nothing to do with this, the mountain cross is just a very recognizable Swiss landmark, lets leave it at that. :)
I agree completely.
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Very happy about the cable funicular, I've been wanting something like that fir use in a zoo for a long time. A bit like the cable system at the San Diego zoo.
Great mountain animals and the Swiss cattle will be a nice variation.
It all seems a little short, like we are missing a theme or two compared to recent years.
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WOW :o Thanks for showing this! Can't wait to get my hands on some of this stuff.
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Wow!!! Many thanks for the pictures Erik. :thanks: :thanks: Great new sets I like them very much.
The theme with the mountains is my favourite, I just love it!!!! :love: :love: The building is awesome!!!
I like very mush the ship of the fairies and the figures of playmobil special are wonderful.
And some figures of the series 4 are very nice!!!
From the cambing theme I like very much the new tents!! :love:
Keep your money guys, we will have a lot to buy. 8} 8}
Friendly George. :)
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I really like the lady pirate from those figures, seem to be a few nice specials as well.
The mountain theme looks great, it really shows some innovation with that lift.
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Very happy about the cable funicular, I've been wanting something like that fir use in a zoo for a long time. A bit like the cable system at the San Diego zoo.
Yep. ;D I had the same thing in mind, to try to modify it for a zipline to fly over the elephant exhibit. Or I might just leave it as a cable car to fly over, so that it's more available to young children, the disabled, etc.
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Thank you so much for sharing, Erik! This is really exciting :apple:
It's very nice to see a new theme and I agree the mountain house looks pretty great (although I'm a bit concerned about the inside). It's a lovely combo of wood and stone and it looks very authentic.
I'm not too sure about the fairy-type theme though. Maybe I need a better look, but it doesn't look that good imo
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Just noticed there's edelweiss around the mountains in the Switzerland theme... really nice touch!
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Woah! Thanks a lot for posting this! There are a lot of awesome sets! The wizard, knight specials, and Fi?ures are mostly great! :)
The fairy hair looks really awesome for fantasy figures too! But the faces I'm not sure about yet.
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Thanks for posting these! I love the European theme!
I also love the fairies, but they look too Disney/anime-ish to me.
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It appears that knowledge about Fi?ures 5 and possibly new packaging for the Fi?ures is possessed by some. :lol:
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Here are some updates thanks to Visual1971:
RC Pirate Ship
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa383/ajarasitis1/PirateShip.jpg)
It looks like the motor can be put on any Playmobil boats :love:!
Fi?ures Series 5
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa383/ajarasitis1/Figures.jpg)
Boys
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa383/ajarasitis1/FiguresBoys.jpg)
Girls
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa383/ajarasitis1/FiguresGirls.jpg)
Ace :brownhair:
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I LOOOVE that new mountain theme!!!! A gondola?!?! :apple:
I don't love the look of the new fairy theme, although the boat looks cool.
I also must take a closer look at that camping theme, it looks great!! :)
Here are some updates thanks to Visual1971:
RC Pirate Ship
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa383/ajarasitis1/PirateShip.jpg)
It looks like the motor can be put on any Playmobil boats :love:!
Fi?ures Series 5
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa383/ajarasitis1/Figures.jpg)
Boys
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa383/ajarasitis1/FiguresBoys.jpg)
Girls
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa383/ajarasitis1/FiguresGirls.jpg)
Ace :brownhair:
Thanks for those other pics, Ace! Is that a Mongol warrior I see in the third pic? :D
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Thanks for the pics :love:
How does the pointy hat work with that pinkish lady?
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If the underwater RC unit works with the standard underwater motor connection, then it means there can be an RC Nessie too. :D
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Fi?ures series 5 is the best yet, for certainty. :)
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I LOVE the series 5 figures!!!!!!! Some of the best yet, though I think series 3 may still be my favorite. All kinds of useful stuff in there, great pink and blue hairpieces! Great for teenagers or rock bands. :lol: And I love the miner. But my favorite is the lady with the basket on her head! :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
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It's really looking good for cool reincarnations of the Knight and Viking themes, and even Feudal Japan, but I might be most excited for the Archer Girl, since it might herald a fantasy theme! ;D
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Wow, some great stuff there - love the ladies from series 5 - especially love the black violin :inlove:
Must get the camping and Swiss themes - I can have my own mountain goat at last :love:
Thanks for sharing this Erik :wave:
Elaine (http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac300/skypurr/mgqueen.gif)
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It all seems a little short, like we are missing a theme or two compared to recent years.
But this is only the interim 2012/2013 catalogue, Tim, not the full 2013 one.
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finally a RC water motor. Now we can have battles on the high sees with any ship
That ninja in figure 5 look interesting
Thank for all the pictures and updates :wave:
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The mountain rescue team may go on my list, even though I already have the 5008 set:
http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=7017.0
I wonder if any of the climbing sets will be quite as neat as this one (one of my favourite stes):
http://collectobil.com/catalogue/items/3842.htm
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Wow!! Thanks for sharing. The archer girl is a must have.
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Ooh, lots of cool stuff!
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Wow!! Thanks for sharing. The archer girl is a must have.
A must have multiples of! :) And nice 999 post count, haha!
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But this is only the interim 2012/2013 catalogue, Tim, not the full 2013 one.
Oh, yes that would make sense then. I wonder if the funicular is motorized? And if not, if it could be?
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thanks for sharing and thanks everyone for your reviews. :love:
this is the first time I've seen the Fi?ures 4 AND 5 :P
they definitely overshadow the Specials.....so thank you Geobra! :wave:
but if I may say a little about the ninja & samurai :-\
the samurai looks even more wrong(I bought the samurai special and will buy one of these golden(???) samurai too just out of curiosity).
(shy to say, Geobra totally ignored my customs :-[ )
no improved legs (maybe I'm wrong...will wait for clearer photos)
and the ninja?
much better (I cant wait to see clearer photos of his new legs...I need tons of these legs in multi colours for samurai soldiers and fighting monks YAYYY :love: ;D)
but only will have to improve on his head cover...easy ;)
...I suppose these Japanese Fi?ures look just fine to western kids and are easily interchangeable with other Fi?ures' parts for playability :-\
But this is only the interim 2012/2013 catalogue, Tim, not the full 2013 one.
so dear Gordon, a full ancient Japanese theme in late 2013 is still possible? ;D :love: ;)
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Thanks for posting these pics!! :wow:
Fairy theme;
Hmm... not for me, perhaps just some parts here and there.
Isn't the boat based on the vikingship's hull?
Special Plus's;
Not much for me there though I'll have to get the princess and the pirate, of course.
At first instance I believe the pirate's torso has the same blue tatoos as the give-away pirate from the Nürnberg Toyfair 2011. (like the pirate captain from the 5135-ship, but blue tatoos instead of green ones)
Mountain Theme:
(is it debatable if it's Switzerland or Austia?); if that house turns out to be more then a facade I could perhaps use it as a 18th century country/farmhouse, so that one will need a closer look.
Figures 4 & 5:
Some very nice ones there!!
Pirates' schooner:
Darn, another one!! It is extremely similar as the black-blue schooner from sets 3029 / 3860 / 4067, with the difference that the blue colour is now green and the seasnake on the main black sail is red instead of white. The klickies are exactly the same ones as in those previous sets... :-\
But of course I'll HAVE to add this ship to my collection, though I'm not in a real need for more schooners so I'll probably stick to buying just 1 this time.
I wonder how expensive the ship will be, considering the high prices these days and the inclusion of the RC-module.
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A thought:
As the 2012-2013 cataloque is already out and these new sets weren't included, then in which catalogue will these new sets appear??
When from an already leaked 2013 catalogue, then the other new sets/themes for the 2nd half of 2013 should be included as well ... Or will there now be a 1st half 2013 and a 2nd half 2013 catalogue?!
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8} 8} 8} So much to digest. LOVE series 4 and 5, gotta give the nod to the ladies side for cooler figures overall.
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Visual1971 at KW has posted some more detailed pics... (klick for larger version)
(http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/thumbnail/akinx6qpuro_thumb.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/view/akinx6qpuro.jpg)
(http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/thumbnail/a1k2fu9m4oq5_thumb.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/view/a1k2fu9m4oq5.jpg)
(http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/thumbnail/bnhmtcix9p0_thumb.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/view/bnhmtcix9p0.jpg)
(http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/thumbnail/cle3vq148pj_thumb.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/view/cle3vq148pj.jpg)
(http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/thumbnail/d0q8jhmx9in_thumb.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/view/d0q8jhmx9in.jpg)
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:love:
Thnak you for the extra pics... this will be expensive!
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Two more new... (click for larger version)
easter eggs
(http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/thumbnail/21875gfxt26a_thumb.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/view/21875gfxt26a.jpg)
easter calendar
(http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/thumbnail/223e5b0g4anp_thumb.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/view/223e5b0g4anp.jpg)
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Thank you!
The eggs.. another dark scorpion, I think... and the indian woman.. :love: - just not very into the bike (we have too many as is)
We were just commenting this morning that it was strange that the creepy rabbits hadn't shown up. Me and my big mouth.
Edit: just saw the large pic.. the bike may be interesting after all :-[
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Some more detailed camping-pics... (click for larger version)
(http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/thumbnail/231zsgyc6xoh_thumb.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/view/231zsgyc6xoh.jpg)
(http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/thumbnail/2419v2qkdo0c_thumb.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/view/2419v2qkdo0c.jpg)
(http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/thumbnail/25h95p8s7ioj_thumb.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/view/25h95p8s7ioj.jpg)
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great figures, I love that violin lady and that archer lady. :)
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Thank you ZooKeeper!
I really like those 2 tents in the first pic!
great figures, I love that violin lady and that archer lady. :)
I'm in love with that archer, me thinks.. More perfect only in brown... :love: :love: :love:
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This Mongol archer has it all! Red legs with golden armor at last. Yeeepeeeeeee! ;D
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I like so much woman figures from 4+5 series!!!!!Also the country house is so perfect,and the camping series!!!!!!!From special,I like architect,princess,and angel/devil!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wow, thanks so much for the detailed pics, zookeeper!
Nice to see the inside of the chalet, it looks pretty good.
Those fairies have anime-inspired eyes! :o That's terrible! Hope that's not a trend.
Nice to see another indian maiden in an egg, it will be easy to buy multiples, and we're always short on women. One in the F?gures, too.
In that pool set, I spy a clear water bottle, and arm floaties!
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The new fairies may have 2 faces,because I think that her eyes and mouth are printed and not moulded!!!!!!!!
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Thank you for the new pictures Zoo Keeper, some one just needs to turn off the flash :P
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I think I love almost everything!
BUNNIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :love: :love: :love:
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Some great looking sets there...but has no-one mentioned the ipod/mp3 player in the series 3 figures? :love:
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Those fairies have anime-inspired eyes! :o That's terrible! Hope that's not a trend.
My thoughts exactly!!!!!! :hmm:
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Did you notice the bottom of the dress on the yellow fairy in Series 5? That's a new style I think. The woman with the bowl on her head and the blue alien will be my favorites from these sets.
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As I can see,in figures 5 ,fairy's wings are removable,and fairy can be used as a normal woman!Most of fairies had a hole in their back!
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As I can see,in figures 5 ,fairy's wings are removable,and fairy can be used as a normal woman!Most of fairies had a hole in their back!
What makes you think these don't?
I mean, some seem to have a neckpiece, but most seem to be the same mold...
And there's this one on the site: 5208 (http://www.playmobil.de/on/demandware.store/Sites-DE-Site/de_DE/Product-Show?pid=5208&cgid=Maerchenschloss)
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Some of the camping sets such as the shower block would go well with my beach scene.
The one wheeled stretcher with the mountain rescue set is interesting.
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Some of the camping sets such as the shower block would go well with my beach scene.
I really like that too.. It is a shame it's all part of the same set, must be expensive.. (the other part is the harbour cafe).. And I actually like those orange and yellow tents... :-[ Wonder if they're "solid" plastic...
GODS, so many questions... We stared at these pictures for a long time now :P
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Some great looking sets there...but has no-one mentioned the ipod/mp3 player in the series 3 figures? :love:
I noticed that, too! :love: About time!
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It is a shame it's all part of the same set, must be expensive...
I hadn't even noticed that! I thought they were two different sets! Anyway, the whole set (except of the tent) is pretty usefull for the beach or even the zoo :love: :love: , if you remove the "camping" sighn. Well, maybe you can use the tent for the beach theme somehow...
But there is always a reason to buy more Playmobil, you know. :lol:
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I hadn't even noticed that! I thought they were two different sets! Anyway, the whole set (except of the tent) is pretty usefull for the beach or even the zoo :love: :love: , if you remove the "camping" sighn. Well, maybe you can use the tent for the beach theme somehow...
But there is always a reason to buy more Playmobil, you know. :lol:
I like the tent.. And I don't REALLY need excuses :-[
How come there's no pics of the fairy sets? REALLY curious about them (my wallet too, in a bad way).
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I like the tent...
There is your excuse :P
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I need a Swiss house for Santa to live in :love: I need to cut back or I'd build the whole county :lol: Absolutely love the 2 new ladies hairpieces, the one with the long flowing hair is great and the other with the place to attach the flower or feather opens up a lot of possibilities... like a pigeon lady ;)
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Thanks for the detail pics!! I need to get every single set from the cottage theme!!!! :love:
The camping theme looks great too, I love those tents!! Although I don't love the look of that SUV. :hmm:
I'm pretty happy with this batch of new sets, although I do not like those anime faces, they definitely don't suit Playmobil. :no:
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Is the "rapunzel" hair piece available in black or brown? I didn't see it in the pics, but I could have missed something.
The bunnies are back. :0
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I love the Easy Rider-esque Bike egg and the Indian Maiden.
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Is the "rapunzel" hair piece available in black or brown? I didn't see it in the pics, but I could have missed something.
The bunnies are back. :0
rapunzel hair looks like only blonde (figures) and blue (fairies) so far ;)
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Well I have taken time to study the photos of the sets we know about and I am largely very pleased with the new batch.
I do like the camping theme although I'm not sure about the SUV, as it looks very large and perhaps out of scale.
The Swiss mountain theme is great and reminds me of some fab holidays. The cable car is excellent! :love:
I'm keen to see close-up photos of the fairies. The faces look a bit 'Avatar' like but perhaps they have the option of normal faces too. I do like the boat.
The specials plus and the Fi?ures series 4 and 5 will all be added to my collection also, as will the easter eggs.
I am surprised that there are not more photos at this stage as there seems to be a shortage of sets if this is a full years worth of releases. I suspect this may just be the first half year. I expect to see a new hospital theme in 2013, probably including a maternity ward now that we have the pregnant woman mold. I also expect an asian theme in 2013 too.
My wallet is cringing as I'll be buying it all :lol:
Claire :wave:
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rapunzel hair looks like only blonde (figures) and blue (fairies) so far ;)
That's what I thought. :'( I need some super long dark hair so that I can finally have an accurate Playmo me.
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Are not all the fairies sets available?For example,the boat in which set belongs?
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The bunnies are back. :0
Same reaction here! :lol:
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I see the triumphant return of the bunny folk we were recently talking about has arrived. :lol:
Some great looking sets there...but has no-one mentioned the ipod/mp3 player in the series 3 figures? :love:
I noticed it but don't care much for its being in a Playmobil set. The girl though... she's nice. ;)
As I can see,in figures 5 ,fairy's wings are removable,and fairy can be used as a normal woman!Most of fairies had a hole in their back!
How do you reckon that? It'd be great if that's the case.
That's what I thought. :'( I need some super long dark hair so that I can finally have an accurate Playmo me.
That'd be cool! :)
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Some great looking sets there...but has no-one mentioned the ipod/mp3 player in the series 3 figures? :love:
what? what ipod/mp3 in series 3?? ??? ??? ??? ???
I have series 3 and there's no such thing. and I don't see it in series 4 or 5 either. :eh?:
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oops saw it!
but it is series 5. the blue mini skirt girl has it. :love:
it looks like a book with cables though 8}
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A book attached to a stethoscope :lol:
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These make me happy- thanks! I am very intrigued by the fairies- can't wait for more detailed pics- my little girl will want those...
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thanks for those newer and clearer photos Zookeeper! :love:
This Mongol archer has it all! Red legs with golden armor at last. Yeeepeeeeeee! ;D
Arnaud, I thought he's another samurai? Perhaps youre right, I can accept a golden Mongol rather than a golden samurai ;D
....Mr.Zookeeper, do you have a clearer photo for us to determine whether he's Japanese or Korean? (the best PM clue would be whether he sports a 'fu man chu' beard or not) ;)
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I keep looking at the series 4 and 5 Fi?ures, and I notice that almost all of them now have the thick wrists... That's unfortunate. :( I suppose I better start stockpiling the old arms! :lol:
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Thanks for the addtional pics! :)
Besides specials, figures 4 & 5, the mountainhouse and the pirates-schooner, I spot some usefull pieces, especially for customizing my klickies. The mountainhouse looks good from behind too, much better then we were used too the last years.
Hopefully not too much more good sets for the 2nd half of 2013, my wallet needs a break ;D
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A book attached to a stethoscope :lol:
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: That is VERY accurate. Obviously not a creative product :love:
my wallet needs a break ;D
Join the club. Mine didn't stop cursing yet.
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Visual1971 at KW has posted some closer looks on the fairy theme... (click on the pic for a larger version)
(http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/thumbnail/a604l51dhxk_thumb.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/view/a604l51dhxk.jpg)
(http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/thumbnail/bje2x81aszu_thumb.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/view/bje2x81aszu.jpg)
(http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/thumbnail/cpogjdw7fuq_thumb.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/view/cpogjdw7fuq.jpg)
(http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/thumbnail/dn92c0f5ujq_thumb.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/view/dn92c0f5ujq.jpg)
(http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/thumbnail/eiked35myup_thumb.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/view/eiked35myup.jpg)
(http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/thumbnail/fe3v5dn1at9_thumb.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/view/fe3v5dn1at9.jpg)
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THANK YOU!!! :)
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Thanks for posting the pics!
I see a lot of useful parts, but it's all so... pink.
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"Cool" flying action...
(http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/thumbnail/036vt4hr123zg_thumb.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/view/036vt4hr123zg.jpg)
And a bit larger (but not quite better) version of Figures 5...
(http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/thumbnail/a0sdxg84p1k_thumb.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/view/a0sdxg84p1k.jpg)
(http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/thumbnail/bb9vx8zgcuh_thumb.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/view/bb9vx8zgcuh.jpg)
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Is that a "wrap around" skirt, or new legs for the bikini figures (the black fairy and the blond on the boat)?
They don't seem to sit :( Guess we'll have to wait.
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Is it just me, or are they less creative with female figures than with the male ones?
Theres always some nice ones there, but always quite a few that seem rather generic. Like theres always two or three princesses in a fancy dress.
The tennis and mp3 lady also seem very similar. The princesses seem to pretty much always wear pink too, they should at least go for some other colors.
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thank you thank you thank you again Mr.ZooKeeper! :love:
I keep looking at the series 4 and 5 Fi?ures, and I notice that almost all of them now have the thick wrists... That's unfortunate. :( I suppose I better start stockpiling the old arms! :lol:
you're referring to old sleeveless arms vs new sleeveless arms only?
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Is it just me, or are they less creative with female figures than with the male ones?
Theres always some nice ones there, but always quite a few that seem rather generic. Like theres always two or three princesses in a fancy dress.
The tennis and mp3 lady also seem very similar. The princesses seem to pretty much always wear pink too, they should at least go for some other colors.
I don't know. I tend to like the girl figures better than the guy ones. I don't want aliens and clowns and stuff, I just want historical and fantasy figures. I could definitely use less pink (how many blonde princesses in pink dresses do we need?), but I'm a sucker for the hoop skirts. Anyhow, Snow White has blue and yellow, and there's a Special princess in a lovely yellow dress.
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Very beautiful fairies sets!!!Some fairies seem to have normal face,while others have animed face!
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Is that a "wrap around" skirt, or new legs for the bikini figures (the black fairy and the blond on the boat)?
They don't seem to sit :( Guess we'll have to wait.
It is the same skirt as the fairy in Series 2 of the Figures
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It is the same skirt as the fairy in Series 2 of the Figures
I don't think so... You can't see the waist.. and the "bend"
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you're referring to old sleeveless arms vs new sleeveless arms only?
Mostly, but some of the others (like the Roman) have them too. :( It looks like all the Series 5 girls have them.
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Mostly, but some of the others (like the Roman) have them too. :( It looks like all the Series 5 girls have them.
A pain because you can't use the "bracers" on them :(
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Is it just me, or are they less creative with female figures than with the male ones?
Theres always some nice ones there, but always quite a few that seem rather generic. Like theres always two or three princesses in a fancy dress.
The tennis and mp3 lady also seem very similar. The princesses seem to pretty much always wear pink too, they should at least go for some other colors.
I think it's a matter of taste and interests. To me all the boys F?gures seem repetitive and uninteresting, just a bunch of knights and various warriors, and some sort of space dude or alien, boring. The girls F?gures seem absolutely fantastic to me!
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at first I thought the fairies in pants were male faries, (FINALLY I thought) but nooooooo. They are also female! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
When will we have a fairy prince?? A male fairy?? who said they have to be only girls??
:hmm: I wonder how faries reproduce? :hmm:
:P :P :P :P
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Completely agree Tongello.
I don't think those skinny creatures are very.. fairish..
We were wanting males too.. As usual, we'll have to do those ourselves.
Now I'm more worried about those torsos.. Hope I'm wrong (It DOES happen. Occasionaly. :P )
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Thanks for sharing more pics. I like the parachute klickies.
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I like the parachute klickies.
Yeah, I like them too.. When I was little there were small plastic soldiers attached to a parachute that you'd throw high and they'd parachute down... Somehow that was fun :) Anyways, though I don't see myself throwing a klicky like that, I think they look great!
What's with that rockety things? Can anyone who actually speaks german enlighten me? :-[
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Which of the figures do you think they have 2 faces???I think in Fi?ures 4,one of the boys,the second one with black punk rock hair, also this,in the second line,at the left (maybe a singer,as I can see) and skater man from Figures 5.
Also I think that fairies have 2 faces!I hope so,because I don't like these anime faces!
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Also I think that fairies have 2 faces!I hope so,because I don't like these anime faces!
From these pics, I don't really have a problem with the eyes... I think they're good, and would look good on males too.. I just wish they had normal mouths, same color. Now what I can't see is if the mouths are common playmomouths done in some weird lighter color (redish/pink), or it's one of those.... less... tasteful ones, like the working lady in the saloon. Those are NOT good for a fairy.. IMO.
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The parachutes look cool! I've always wished for parachute klickys. Do I see a peacock in new colors?
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The parachutes look cool! I've always wished for parachute klickys. Do I see a peacock in new colors?
Yes, I think so :)
And those HUMONGOUS butterflies :o I think the wings might fit a klicky too, no?
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I have definite uses in mind for the giant butterflies.
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I have definite uses in mind for the giant butterflies.
Well, my sister says they probably belong in the dino box ;D
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Yay more things to throw, finally.... as we have been asking for years
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Nice to see the harp in a more reasonable color this time. I don't like the trend of the painted details on the unicorns like the pegasus had. I like my animals to look like animals, even fantasy ones. The fairies in general are looking a lot like the styling of the Schleich fairy worlds (http://tgftoys.com/World-of-Elves-Fairies_c614.htm) sets except without the nice looking males.
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Nice to see the harp in a more reasonable color this time. I don't like the trend of the painted details on the unicorns like the pegasus had. I like my animals to look like animals, even fantasy ones. The fairies in general are looking a lot like the styling of the Schleich fairy worlds (http://tgftoys.com/World-of-Elves-Fairies_c614.htm) sets except without the nice looking males.
I love the schleich elves - got the boat last december or so..
And then playmobil makes a ... PINK.. boat?!
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Is that a "wrap around" skirt, or new legs for the bikini figures (the black fairy and the blond on the boat)?
They don't seem to sit :( Guess we'll have to wait.
on closer inspection I see what you mean, though I would guess that it is actually 2 new skirts (probably complete leg pieces) as the black fairy skirt looks like it have more slits/design through which you can see both feet at the bottom.
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I don't like the trend of the painted details on the unicorns like the pegasus had. I like my animals to look like animals, even fantasy ones.
I agree. This makes them look so... I don't know. I do notice Playmobil is really making a big diffrence between boy and girl pm. All the girl sets become more and more pink and anime :(
btw, I spotted the 'new' fox with black eyes :) I do like they are bringing back the forest animals like the raccoons and skunks.
:wave:
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on closer inspection I see what you mean, though I would guess that it is actually 2 new skirts (probably complete leg pieces) as the black fairy skirt looks like it have more slits/design through which you can see both feet at the bottom.
Yes, definetely 2 designs (the black fairy's seems to be leafy on the bottom)... but my concern was the "type"
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Cheng, I think he's definitely sporting that Fu Man Chu mustache. And most of all, he has a new helmet with cheek guards!
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I keep admiring the figures for series 4 and 5 that i forgot i hadnt picked up series 3 yet. Lol
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Could you explain some fi?ures?In figures 4 boys,Second one is a mad doctor with potions or sth else?And is there a singer with strange face?In the same series-girls,girl left,at the first line is an indian?And the girl with swords,what is?
While,in figures 5,I haven't understood the girl at the left at the first line,is it possibly a victorian lady?And woman with arc and darts,is possibly a female Robin Hood?
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That service buggy is the best new set in years
I drive one exactly the same at work :D
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That service buggy is the best new set in years
I drive one exactly the same at work :D
Sounds like fun! ;D
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and a short step to a golf cart for the resort theme
Retronio - your guesses are as good as anyones. I agree on the mad scientist, a good use for that hair type and will be good to have it in a different color.
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Could you explain some fi?ures?In figures 4 boys,Second one is a mad doctor with potions or sth else?And is there a singer with strange face?In the same series-girls,girl left,at the first line is an indian?And the girl with swords,what is?
While,in figures 5,I haven't understood the girl at the left at the first line,is it possibly a victorian lady?And woman with arc and darts,is possibly a female Robin Hood?
(this is all my opinion, DUH! :D )
Agree on the mad scientist (it IS the ONLY obvious use for that hair, IMO)... The "singer" must be one of.. THOSE "singers". (to me, apparently not even for parts, with those silly striped pants that seem that needs a change of diaper :P)
About the girls, my sister thinks the top right one is a hawaiian (sp?) with a straw skirt and a flower necklace (bet she's not topless! ;) )
The one with the sword must be a pirate, like someone mentioned. After all, Pirates had a female one this last time.
Figures 5, the first is another lady/princess/whatever.
The archer, with those colors and designs, to me is obviously something along the lines of an elvish archer :love: (shame the green of the gloves is no match still, probably my favorite)
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I am glad to see unicorns with saddles like I wanted, but they look so bizarre and too colourful.
A pain because you can't use the "bracers" on them :(
You can use the thick wrist version bracers, but those aren't nearly as good. The thick wrists allow for much less customisation. :(
The fairies in general are looking a lot like the styling of the Schleich fairy worlds (http://tgftoys.com/World-of-Elves-Fairies_c614.htm) sets except without the nice looking males.
I thought that too! Interesting...
About the girls, my sister thinks the top right one is a hawaiian (sp?) with a straw skirt and a flower necklace (bet she's not topless! ;) )
That sounds like a safe bet.
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personally in my opinion i simply love the mountain theme. its awesome. specially the mountain rescue. the stretcher with wheel seems so great and for the mysteries figures i think there are a couple of interesting items --the fireman, the astronaut, the pirate lady, the nurse........ and the special plus segway is awesome. in my opinion i´gonna end up adding loads to my wish list.
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I am glad to see unicorns with saddles like I wanted, but they look so bizarre and too colourful.
You can use the thick wrist version bracers, but those aren't nearly as good. The thick wrists allow for much less customisation. :(
Where are the unicorns with saddles? I don't think they have them ???
As to the bracers, there are so few options right now for those wrists...
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I don't like the trend of the painted details on the unicorns like the pegasus had. I like my animals to look like animals, even fantasy ones.
I agree, I like my animals to look like animals too, I was like that even as a kid (no purple teddy bears for me). I don't mind it quite so much on fantasy ones, though. I think the unicorns and pegasus could be easily customized into carousel horses.
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It almost looks like the ones in 5448 (the chariot, a pink saddle?) and 5450 (a grey or blue saddle?) have saddles.
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It almost looks like the ones in 5448 (the chariot, a pink saddle?) and 5450 (a grey or blue saddle?) have saddles.
The chariot one does, but I think that's a part of the get up to attach to the chariot... The other I don't think so... I think what we see in the rear is the top of the flowery design...
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The chariot one does, but I think that's a part of the get up to attach to the chariot... The other I don't think so... I think what we see in the rear is the top of the flowery design...
That might be the case. :( I don't know how the figures won't fall off without saddles though. :-\
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That might be the case. :( I don't know how the figures won't fall off without saddles though. :-\
They're all EXCELLENT riders.. all ride bareback!
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About the new cottage house,what's your opinion?I like it but I hope to be released an extra floor in DS.Also,I think there was space for one double bed and 2 bunk-beds instead these which look like beds!And it could be possible to have also a small bathtube in the bathroom!
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They're all EXCELLENT riders.. all ride bareback!
Impressive and nice-looking, but I wonder if there isn't some cleverly-devised way for them to stay on that we aren't seeing. I don't have any of the current unicorns to test out how this would work currently though. :(
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Impressive and nice-looking, but I wonder if there isn't some cleverly-devised way for them to stay on that we aren't seeing.
Well.. they ARE fairies... they're magical creatures. :P
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These new adult unicorns are completely different from the old ones. They look to be based on the new style horse molds and are much larger than we've seen in the past. There's a possibility the new style horse tack will fit on them.
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These new adult unicorns are completely different from the old ones. They look to be based on the new style horse molds and are much larger than we've seen in the past. There's a possibility the new style horse tack will fit on them.
Ah, I didn't think of that. I just looked at some of those newer horses - do they not have indentations for the saddles? It looks like they just wrap under the stomach of the horse. That'd be great if those could be used on these new unicorns.
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Of course I have no idea (after all, just speculating here), but if they can ride WITHOUT the saddles, it's very unlikely that the saddles fit...
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do they not have indentations for the saddles? It looks like they just wrap under the stomach of the horse.
That's correct.
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Cheng, I think he's definitely sporting that Fu Man Chu mustache. And most of all, he has a new helmet with cheek guards!
you are absolutely correct Arnaud, I see his Fu-Man-Chu moustage now, thanks to ZooKeeper's larger pic ;)
(I suppose Mongols can wear anything from the Far East right up to whatever they like in the Steppes...but Katana(s)? and gold helmets with cheek protectors?? ok ok its ok for kids :P) anyway it good to have another new helmet design to customise for my samurai(s) ;)
since there's a second release of a ninja, do you think we might see a small ninja theme with playable weapons and a house with trap doors and all? ;D
Mr.ZooKeeper, are you able to show us a clearer picture of the new ninja's legs? please? :)
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...When I was little there were small plastic soldiers attached to a parachute that you'd throw high and they'd parachute down... Somehow that was fun ....
a girl throwing those parachuted green soldiers(like those in Toy Story)?! we could have been great friends back then too :P
...I'd like to buy one to see if I can use his parachute harness to carry some samurai supplies
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I think I see small saddles on the unicorns. the one pullling the chariot has a harness that goes where a saddle fits also
The parachute looks like he holds the rope grabs in both hands, I just can not see if the string goes through his back pack or something
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Looking through series 4 again, the male singer looks like a lame wannabe rapper. :lol: :lol:
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. . . When I was little there were small plastic soldiers attached to a parachute that you'd throw high and they'd parachute down... Somehow that was fun :) Anyways, though I don't see myself throwing a klicky like that, I think they look great!
What's with that rockety things? Can anyone who actually speaks german enlighten me? :-[
Here is a very poor translation (from Bing):
Double spielspass with the power rockets. the white rocket revolves around its own axis the black produces sound. simply desired rocket stuck up, objective target and shoot down. Yeah! the power rockets are material made of ultra lightweight and you can on the gurtelclip anywhere to be taken.
So . . . I think the idea is that you use the rockets to shoot down the ultralight planes on the opposite page and then the pilots (from the planes) parachute to safety. Does that make sense?
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Well.. I don't think the pilots will parachute by themselves.. (probably doesn't even fit the plane with the parachute) I think the parachutes work as those of old..
Giving kids rockets to shoot at planes is, IMO, not a good idea. Some idiot could think birds make nice targets.. Anyways, odd for a company that doesn't even have infantry.
Also, the rockets don't take the klicky up, right? So he's just there because.. it's cool to bring a klicky, and it'd be odd to call it playmobil when it has nothing to do with playmobil?
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I hope mad doctor from fi?ures 4 to have also the option of a normal face!The same also for fairies!And I would like to have removable wings and not the hole in their back so that can be transformed into normal ladies!!!!As for their hair,I hope to be able to put in every figure,in order to create many teenager girls with pink and blue hairstyles!!!!!!!
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spielspass is matching game, and gurtelclip is a belt clip. So you can attach it to your belt to carry and go out and try to shoot down the flyers with it.
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Somehow I wonder if that one will ever even make to the US. Seems like a toy a lot of American parents would feel their kids don't have sense enough to use without hurting themselves.
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And I would like to have removable wings and not the hole in their back so that can be transformed into normal ladies!!!!As for their hair,I hope to be able to put in every figure,in order to create many teenager girls with pink and blue hairstyles!!!!!!!
I think some are removable (the skinny bikini ones), but some must be the same, attached to the back :'( To make matters worse, that torso has an AMAZING sculpt, ruined by a square hole... Would be awesome if they fixed those. But I doubt it..
I still wonder about the other ones...
Somehow I wonder if that one will ever even make to the US. Seems like a toy a lot of American parents would feel their kids don't have sense enough to use without hurting themselves.
Yeah, no comment!
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There are several rockets of this variety already available for purchase in the USA from other companies so I see no reason why playmobil ones wouldnt make it over here... in fact some people might buy playmo looking for the rockets or parachute guys... because they can be a pain to find sometimes :lol:
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Thanks for the larger pics! Lots of new things to digest!
Concerning the rockets, the white missile indeed spins around it's axis and the black one produces sound, both come with a clip to attach to a belt.
I wonder if Iran will try to purchase them... ;D
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Giving kids rockets to shoot at planes is, IMO, not a good idea. Some idiot could think birds make nice targets.. Anyways, odd for a company that doesn't even have infantry.
sounds great to me and the boys, and yes birds do make great targets, they are called European starlings and we shoot as many as we can. Around here they are an invasive pest that is killing all of our native, needed, bug eating birds. Those starlings just eat our fruit and leave all the bugs.
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hey guys anybody now the dates of release i mean if they are 2012/2013 some may be released round December or so right???
its so i may start setting my Christmas wish list up hahahahahaha
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hey guys anybody now the dates of release i mean if they are 2012/2013 some may be released round December or so right???
its so i may start setting my Christmas wish list up hahahahahaha
the month of release is at the top of each page Jan.-May
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Oh bb!!!!
They actually made a cloud!! :o :o :o :o :o
I can't believe it, they ARE reading!!
Please the VICTORIAN TYPEWRITER AND CASH REGISTER!!!!!
:prays: :prays: :prays: :prays: :prays: :prays: :prays: :prays: :prays:
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Oh bb!!!!
They actually made a cloud!! :o :o :o :o :o
I can't believe it, they ARE reading!!
Yep, I really think they are!
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Please the VICTORIAN TYPEWRITER AND CASH REGISTER!!!!!
:prays: :prays: :prays: :prays: :prays: :prays: :prays: :prays: :prays:
An old typewriter would be awesome! Also an antique sewing machine :prays:
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Big companies are spending a lot of money for market investigation, they hire agencies to set up official accounts in social networks (and to fake reviews at shopping-platforms) and they're annoying people calling them on the phone for customer questioning, all to get an idea about what the potential customers are thinking about their products. Nowadays an honest customer-feedback is pure gold in nearly every branch.
For that it would be idiotic if Geobra would not take advantage of the different forums in their main markets while other companies are fighting for every "fan" on facebook. I'm sure there is somebody at Geobra who filters and summarizes the reactions about novelties, product quality and even new ideas (in word or picture). There were different examples in the past when new sets or parts had a suspicious similarity to customs that were presented by forum-users two years earlier ;)
@bonnie: I liked your idea about the cloud-baseplates much more than this cloud but its a cool thing for some future plane-in-flight-dios etc.
@tiermann&bonnie: My first thought on the new funicular was the cable-car at sandiego-zoo, too. That was one of my dreams for my playmo-zoo since i was a child and i still can't really believe that it'll become reality (still have to figure out where i get the money for 10-15 of this set :lol: ). I hope there'll be a way to extend the line with additional poles to get a route around the whole zoo.
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i love almost everything, especially the rail way, figs s4 and 5 and the fairies - i don't love the new look on the fairies though, they look very anime/tinker bell/polly pocket inspired...anyway, i'm glad grea things will come out next year, can't wait to know what's going to be the rest on the catalog :)
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can't wait to know what's going to be the rest on the catalog :)
Some new Knight sets...? :)
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@tiermann&bonnie: My first thought on the new funicular was the cable-car at sandiego-zoo, too. That was one of my dreams for my playmo-zoo since i was a child and i still can't really believe that it'll become reality (still have to figure out where i get the money for 10-15 of this set :lol: ). I hope there'll be a way to extend the line with additional poles to get a route around the whole zoo.
Well, since they're listening, ;D the next thing that would be awesome is a train that can be used as a train to go around the zoo. What zoo doesn't have a train? It's pretty much a necessity. It wouldn't even have to run on tracks or be electric, it could just be a roll-along tram. And a carousel is getting to be pretty much required, too!
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yeah i want a small train for my zoo too
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yeah i want a small train for my zoo too
its called 123 train ;)
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Big companies are spending a lot of money for market investigation, they hire agencies to set up official accounts in social networks (and to fake reviews at shopping-platforms) and they're annoying people calling them on the phone for customer questioning, all to get an idea about what the potential customers are thinking about their products. Nowadays an honest customer-feedback is pure gold in nearly every branch.
For that it would be idiotic if Geobra would not take advantage of the different forums in their main markets while other companies are fighting for every "fan" on facebook. I'm sure there is somebody at Geobra who filters and summarizes the reactions about novelties, product quality and even new ideas (in word or picture). There were different examples in the past when new sets or parts had a suspicious similarity to customs that were presented by forum-users two years earlier ;)
collectors are groupies ;) to take us seriously is dangerous :P
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its called 123 train ;)
Nooooo. :no:
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There were different examples in the past when new sets or parts had a suspicious similarity to customs that were presented by forum-users two years earlier ;)
;) ;) ;) ;) ;) I KNOW!! ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
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There are some interesting sets here, although I don't know if I'll be buying many. The alpine house looks nice, but it's a shame that it's only two-sided instead of three or four. :'(
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It is three-sided, and looks very nice inside to me! One of the links Zookeeper posted: http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/uploads/akinx6qpuro.jpg
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It is three-sided, and looks very nice inside to me! One of the links Zookeeper posted: http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/uploads/akinx6qpuro.jpg
I guess it is basically three-sided and the inside does look nice. :)
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I want a dozen of these houses. I think they look very nice and I will use them in all kinds of dios
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Yes, with modifications, I can see them as western houses, vacation cabins, all sorts of uses! I'm actually pretty excited about it. I think it's the best small house we've seen in a long time.
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Yes, with modifications, I can see them as western houses, vacation cabins, all sorts of uses! I'm actually pretty excited about it. I think it's the best small house we've seen in a long time.
I agree! I think it is a beauty. Do you think its construction is System X, Steck or a hybrid? I don't see any holes in the floor or walls, so maybe Steck. :crossed:
Joe
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I too wish it was steck but I doubt it. To me it looks like it is 3 large rock wall pieces w/wood sections on top and they attach at the corners. For some reason it reminds me of the system the tree fort is made of.
I wonder what kind of oven is in there
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I see what you mean about the construction, Ras. The cowshed on the side reminds me of the 3716 barn in your dio. Love that set.
Joe
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I see what you mean about the construction, Ras. The cowshed on the side reminds me of the 3716 barn in your dio. Love that set.
Joe
I think you are talking about the red barn I had no idea where to put so just threw it in :lol: I had so many parents say what a joy it was to see a toy look so realistic and why do they have to add all the colors to toys today? Many moms said their kids prefer toys to be realistic in design and look
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I too wish it was steck but I doubt it. To me it looks like it is 3 large rock wall pieces w/wood sections on top and they attach at the corners. For some reason it reminds me of the system the tree fort is made of.
It makes me think of the tree fort too. I think it's because of the shape of the roof.
Couldn't agree more about the realistic colors. I think that was part of what drew me to the toys as a seven-year-old. If the covered wagon had been pink I would have hated it.
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Yes, with modifications, I can see them as western houses, vacation cabins, all sorts of uses! I'm actually pretty excited about it. I think it's the best small house we've seen in a long time.
A western hunter's cabin would be sooooo cool! This is a very awesome and versatile house coming.
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I laso think the cabin is one of the best small buildings of the last few years. I've always hated the many cut-outs and 45° oblique floorplates in the buildings for so called higer playability. This is just a straight rectangular building with a beautiful design and colours. I like the wooden look of the 1st floor and the porch. The house will definitely fit a lot of themes.
As to figures 4 en 5, a lot of useful parts are there to keep customising forever :yippee: :yippee: I like the new rapunzel style hairpiece.
As to the fairy theme, there seems to be a darker green version of the willow's leaves, very nice and a lot better than the first fluo green version. Those leaves were made of a soft rubber-like plastic and couldn't be painted well.
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As to the fairy theme, there seems to be a darker green version of the willow's leaves, very nice and a lot better than the first fluo green version. Those leaves were made of a soft rubber-like plastic and couldn't be painted well.
As much as I do not like the soft rubber and all the willow was one instance where it actually made the tree realistic in nature. Willow trees have this "bright" appearance compared to other trees. They also have a "soft" feel to them especially weeping willows .
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As much as I do not like the soft rubber and all the willow was one instance where it actually made the tree realistic in nature. Willow trees have this "bright" appearance compared to other trees. They also have a "soft" feel to them especially weeping willows .
I agree, I really loved the willow tree, though it didn't seem to have enough branches to give as full an appearance as I would like.
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I agree, I really loved the willow tree, though it didn't seem to have enough branches to give as full an appearance as I would like.
Completely agree! And I'm also glad for the darker leaves.
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Wow! I must have the Switzerland sets!
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The upcoming sets are really awesome.
Great possibilities.
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After going back through and looking at the pictures again I now wish for 2 trains! One passenger train to go along with the Swiss Alps feel, the other a monorail type that could be used in a zoo.
I have so many ideas running through my head for many of the new sets (including parts of the fairy sets- and I generally dislike the fairy theme.)
My wishlist is getting larger and larger. With the new mountain (and goats) we need a Snow Leopard! I am planning an awesome zoo!
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I agree about the monorail! The side-facing type that they have in zoos. :love: Also agree about the snow leopard. I'm planning a custom one, but one from geobra would be a lot better.
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I don't see no train 8}
Love the swiss sets, I'll get them all. It has been a very long time since I bought some playmobil sets.
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ooohhh...such nice stuff! I love the alpine cabin and was excited about the fairies until I noted the colours. Geobra - if you are listening - PLEASE don't give up the seemingly niche market of natural looking toys. Girls don't want pink all the time. Why couldn't the boat have been dark green or brown or something? Loving the green wizard figure. I must get more figures. I only have a very few from the first series.
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the month of release is at the top of each page Jan.-May
thanks mate sry i skipped your answer i just saw it now. and by any chance you know when will the mystery series come.
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I like that magician with the lamp 8-)
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I would like camping set to include patio in two buildings,in order to put one table and chairs.Also the caravan to have space for putting the table and chairs disassembled.
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thanks mate sry i skipped your answer i just saw it now. and by any chance you know when will the mystery series come.
It looks like they have Series 4 down for February and Series 5 for July.
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thanks again buddy
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Oh, here are the pics.
Never mind, then, post 11763/221961 (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=11763.msg221961#msg221961) ... ::)
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at first I thought the fairies in pants were male faries, (FINALLY I thought) but nooooooo. They are also female! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
When will we have a fairy prince?? A male fairy?? who said they have to be only girls??
:hmm: I wonder how faries reproduce? :hmm:
:P :P :P :P
:lol: :lol: :lol:
They need to tell Zirndorf that boys want fairies (or elfs/elves) too ...
I refuse to buy a pink boat! :P
( :hmm: )
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I'll edit this message, instead of adding a new entry.
I see people speaking so little about the new Special Plus, in this thread ... I like a few of them and, of the series of Specials that there's been lately, I guess this is the one I'll get to buy the geater number of them. (Usually in each series there's only one or two that I "must-have", in this series there's much more than only one or two.)
Here they are, in order of preference:
5295, Persian/Turkish (...) wizard with ghost: :love: perfect set;
5412, timber guy (too bad it isn't a medieval civilian ::) but that's okay ;) );
5408, wolf warrior: not perfect but quite cool :) ;
5293, a green knight: kinda' cool ::) ...;
[5294], architect-engineer (between brackets because not exactly a must-have, but I'll get one, I like it well ... I don't usually buy modern city 8} ).
Maybe I'll buy the little angel and devil too (5411).
(Must say something about red knight and pirate with cannon: they are shamefully ugly :0 ... The night is another one that looks more like an astronaut than like a knight to me :no: ... Now there seem to be one in each series of Specials, from some time ago :no: what a shame, shame on Zirndorf!)
Others are indifferent to me. I should get one yellow lady, but I know I won't, and that's okay, but she looks okay.
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I agree on what was said about the willow tree. I'll probably buy the whole set just for that.
+ I've been wondering about that very clear distiction between girls and boys sets too. Do you think this is what the surveys and customer reactions pointed out: 'girls want pink, boys want weapons'?
I simply hate that idea :-\
There are now several big sets and even themes that I would definitely go for if they weren't so distinctly 'girllike': the princess castle, the hotel and all its add-ons, the fairy garden...
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Well, that's the general trend in toys at least here in the US right now. THere are huge sections in every toy store of nauseatingly girly toys... pink and frilly and glittery and with disney princess faces plastered all over them. I was noticing at Target, even the shelving units are pink on half the aisles, and blue on half the aisles, in their toy sections. In the blue aisles are toys that really could appeal to both genders, like legos and electronic stuff, but every girl is going straight for the pink aisles with polly pocket, bratz, barbies, and princess dresses, plus things that could have appealed to boys, like zhuzhus and littlest pet shop. Seems a crazy thing for toy companies to be doing, severely limiting their markets on both ends. For playmobil, it's especially bad because it is placed on the blue aisles, so they can make girly sets all day long and girls will never see them because they are on the blue shelves. Unless maybe they are hoping to change that. But I don't like the trend at all. I grew up with one brother and no sisters and we played together all the time. Now I think it would be hard for a brother and sister to find anything in common to play with. :-\
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I notice now that the Special Plus red and black knight has a long cape and a gorget (neck armour). That's very promising. :) His helmet still seems a bit weird to me though.
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Sorry, if this already came up, but has someone mentioned we got BLONDE SIDEBURNS??
I just saw this! :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
http://www.playmobil.de/on/demandware.store/Sites-DE-Site/de_DE/Product-Show?pid=6276&cgid=Ds_Western
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Yes, and I have them already! Very nice! :love:
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And I was on the fence with that one... thanks a lot tongello....
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Sorry, if this already came up, but has someone mentioned we got BLONDE SIDEBURNS??
I just saw this! :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
http://www.playmobil.de/on/demandware.store/Sites-DE-Site/de_DE/Product-Show?pid=6276&cgid=Ds_Western
If you zoom in on the front via this link there are also blonde sideburns on a union soldier too!
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13338570&cp=2255956.2273442.2256395.2256456&green
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Oh, I never clicked on your link earlier, I assumed you were talking about the one in the fort! That's the one I have, but it's nice to see they are available in a smaller cheaper set, too.
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When looking at the clearer images provided you know where, I noticed the new shortened headwear of the Native American Chief in Surprise Figures series-4. :gent:
I think perhaps they got a bit of inspiration from my Aztec-customs...?? :sherlock:
Anyway, if I get a few of those I won't have to cut off feathers any longer! 8-)
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Well when I first saw (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=11716.msg218874#msg218874) the cross on the mountain I was a bit amused to its propaganda-ish intent. I would be totally fine with religion as long as it is used to educate not propagate. If Geobra had released educational religious sets I would be more than happy as I would love to use toys to teach my sons all the diffrent religions that exist and one is not better than the other.
Seems Goebra now decided to remove the cross and not have it in the set, gee thanks Kenc :lol:
I know some of the Christians will be upset but think of the bigger picture and what it is teaching kids.
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I think it is a good move for a "modern" set but for sets that are decorative in nature (nativity) and historical (or quasi-historical) I hope they will continue to produce "religious" figures... we won't ever be able to have proper Asian themes without including their priests and monks... and what use is a medieval setup without including the bulk of medieval history? We got Egyptian priests not long ago though so I am guessing this is a "we don't want to be taken out of context" thing... that and the PR department must have gotten notified that the cross was even in there... somehow ::)
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Ras how do you know they will remove the cross?
Is that on the PCC site? ???
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Well when I first saw (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=11716.msg218874#msg218874) the cross on the mountain I was a bit amused to its propaganda-ish intent. I would be totally fine with religion as long as it is used to educate not propagate. If Geobra had released educational religious sets I would be more than happy as I would love to use toys to teach my sons all the diffrent religions that exist and one is not better than the other.
Seems Goebra now decided to remove the cross and not have it in the set, gee thanks Kenc :lol:
I'm happy it won't be there. Now what I don't understand is how they can keep the OTHER sets... They should be consistent...
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well I'm not happy, not because of the religiousness of the cross but for the Swiss landmark that it represents.
Weird they changed their plans. Were there any complaints?
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I don't understand what you're talking about, Ras. ??? Where did you see that there won't be a cross? All the pics I've seen have it.
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@bonnie: Look on the PCC-Page in the "Novelties first half-year 2013"-Thread...it was written by the official Playmobil-account (Page 6)...
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@bonnie: Look on the PCC-Page in the "Novelties first half-year 2013"-Thread...it was written by the official Playmobil-account (Page 6)...
Thanks! Found it.
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So... anyone knows if the new "noah's barge" is different? Cause I don't get their stance on that cross, considering the rest..
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It doesn't have NOAH painted on the side... so maybe that is enough... any word on the nativity sets or St. Nikolaus pack :lol:
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It doesn't have NOAH painted on the side... so maybe that is enough... any word on the nativity sets or St. Nikolaus pack :lol:
well... if they are going to get rid of ALL religious references, there won't be any more nuns, monks, priests, churches, Xmas, easter stuff, calendar, THAT's A LOT!!! ..... even ALIENS for all I know! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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It doesn't have NOAH painted on the side... so maybe that is enough... any word on the nativity sets or St. Nikolaus pack :lol:
Not enough at all. There's the booklet thing....
I wish I didn't have the set. Then maybe I could get this one without the name...
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well... if they are going to get rid of ALL religious references, there won't be any more nuns, monks, priests, churches, Xmas, easter stuff, calendar, THAT's A LOT!!! ..... even ALIENS for all I know! :lol: :lol: :lol:
or just start making other religions as well, a better option in my opinion ;) and it opens up new markets and set ideas. There are plenty of sets to satisfy the atheist but we are very limited in the religions of the world
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I'm AGAINST the removal of the cross and will complain about it's deletion! :hehe:
Seriously, I'm not a religious fanatic (far from, one could rather describe me as an agnosticus), but a cross is part of European and American culture! It it used indeed as a Christian symbol, and in mountainous Europe as a landmark as well.
In the Roman Empire in the centuries before JC, a big wooden cross was the equivalent of... a gallow in later centuries!
Darn, it is just a cross on the top of a mountain!! Oh yeah, but maybe the Taliban & Co. will get upset by such a toy and send suicide-bombers to Geobra's factory in Dietenhofen! ::) What does one expect to get to see on the top of a Swiss or Austrian mountain? A Totem? A minaret??
Congratulations to the complainers, you probably have succeeded now in convincing Geobra to never release a Templar Knight, a medieval monk or a f****** nun again! Not even mentioning a church. >:(
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I'm AGAINST the removal of the cross and will complain about it's deletion! :hehe:
Seriously, I'm not a religious fanatic (far from, one could rather describe me as an agnosticus), but a cross is part of European and American culture! It it used indeed as a Christian symbol, and in mountainous Europe as a landmark as well.
In the Roman Empire in the centuries before JC, a big wooden cross was the equivalent of... a gallow in later centuries!
Darn, it is just a cross on the top of a mountain!! Oh yeah, but maybe the Taliban & Co. will get upset by such a toy and send suicide-bombers to Geobra's factory in Dietenhofen! ::) What does one expect to get to see on the top of a Swiss or Austrian mountain? A Totem? A minaret??
Congratulations to the complainers, you probably have succeeded now in convincing Geobra to never release a Templar Knight, a medieval monk or a f****** nun again! Not even mentioning a church. >:(
:)9 :)9 :)9 Go Erwin! :P
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Perhaps it has to do with the true origins of the symbol of the cross?
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AFAIK, the cross was originally a Roman instrument for (rather slow) executions.
I don't think one would associate a cross on an Alpine mountain with executions.
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I also think it is stupid to pretend that religions don't exist... and then make fairies which could also be considered religious items... I've even heard that some people worship the color PINK :lol:
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Geobra should have put a big "$" sign on the mountain seeing as this is the new god of our time. I guess it could have been the euro symbol for the Eropean markets and a dollar sign in others, A PINK ONE
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I'm AGAINST the removal of the cross and will complain about it's deletion! :hehe:
Seriously, I'm not a religious fanatic (far from, one could rather describe me as an agnosticus), but a cross is part of European and American culture! It it used indeed as a Christian symbol, and in mountainous Europe as a landmark as well.
In the Roman Empire in the centuries before JC, a big wooden cross was the equivalent of... a gallow in later centuries!
Darn, it is just a cross on the top of a mountain!! Oh yeah, but maybe the Taliban & Co. will get upset by such a toy and send suicide-bombers to Geobra's factory in Dietenhofen! ::) What does one expect to get to see on the top of a Swiss or Austrian mountain? A Totem? A minaret??
Congratulations to the complainers, you probably have succeeded now in convincing Geobra to never release a Templar Knight, a medieval monk or a f****** nun again! Not even mentioning a church. >:(
I COMPLETELY and TOTALLY agree with this!!!
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AFAIK, the cross was originally a Roman instrument for (rather slow) executions.
I don't think one would associate a cross on an Alpine mountain with executions.
The symbol dates back to ancient Egypt, and perhaps even earlier, and was not a nice symbol. However, I also think no one will associate the marker on top of a mountain with that or with execution. It seems an obvious choice since that is what is really used on mountain tops.
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The symbol dates back to ancient Egypt, and perhaps even earlier
Aha, that is interesting. What did it stand for in Ancient Egyptian Culture?
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Not sure about egypt but AKAIK originally the cross represented the 4 elements, earth, water, fire, air.
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It's had many meanings, but let's just say that in Egypt it is thought to have had to do with fertility.
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I'm having a discussion about the cross-subject on the PCC with... someone from here ;D
let's just say that in Egypt it is thought to have had to do with fertility.
Now I'm imagining a farmer distributing crosses across his fields :lol: ;)
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Reading Rasputin's posts at pcc reminds me a bit of this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh2sWSVRrmo
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Reading Rasputin's posts at pcc reminds me a bit of this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh2sWSVRrmo
8}
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Now I'm imagining a farmer distributing crosses across his fields :lol: ;)
I don't think that's what bonniebeth meant. :lol:
Anyway, all I'll say is that it would be disappointing if this heralds the end of sets like the Crusade ones. The Nativity sets are still out though, so I'm not worrying yet.
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Ras said exactly what I meant over in the PCC!
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It's a monument! It's silly to pretend it doesn't exist in real life.
or just start making other religions as well, a better option in my opinion ;) and it opens up new markets and set ideas. There are plenty of sets to satisfy the atheist but we are very limited in the religions of the world
They've done some Ancient Egyptian stuff and things that could be seen as druid-ish. It would be awesome if they did some Greek/Roman gods. Noah is present in three major religions (and nearly every cultural in the world has a flood story). I would love to see more Old Testament figures.
The options for sets for modern religions are limited because of design feasibility and cultural acceptance. It's easier to offend people and do ''something wrong'' when trying to represent a religion with an entirely different cultural background. Joseph can wear bright red, which makes no sense given the period and his social status, and no one cares. They've already made some faux pas in the Native American sets; imagine how much more risk would be involved in specifically tackling modern religions. Hindu gods and even Buddha would be very challenging to represent in klicky form. They could do Buddhist monks, though they'd look random since there isn't an existing theme for them, unless you just want to throw them amongst the modern klickies. A klicky Muhammad would get them death threats. Klickies can't kneel, so a mosque is out. A rabbi would be interesting, as would Hanukkah sets.
Ultimately, from a business standpoint, they know Nativity sets, Noah's Ark, and St. Nick will sell because these are themes that have a long-standing tradition of being represented as toys in their main markets. It's not like they did the Last Supper. They're picking themes they know parents will buy.
For me personally, I say, bring it on! I want saints and nuns and Greek goddesses and monks and menorahs and churches and cathedrals and chapels and temples....
And while we're at it, pink nuns would be awesome. ;)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Spirit_Adoration_Sisters
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All very good points Ismene. You're right, nearly every culture in the world has a flood legend, so it is not unique to Christianity. Granted the set depicts it in the way usually depicted by Christians, but that is the way it is familiar to the entire western world, and kids wouldn't relate to it otherwise. That traditional ark looks nothing like the Bible describes, anyway, it's just a popular fictionalized way to depict it in children's stories.
And you're right that Islam would be difficult to represent... they don't believe in making any sort of images of living things, as they are considered idols, so the whole idea would be offensive to their beliefs.
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But then why not do political monuments as well, they exist or at least the ones that have not been destroyed? Wouldn't it also be silly to ignore them as well? They are a part of the culture and history of a nation. You see if a company only were producing one political parties symbols and they never complimented it with other ones, then claimed "oh yes we did, just look at this 1000 year old one for the lost city of Atlanta" it just becomes a political statement/advertising for one modern party.
I again am not against the symbol, just that it should be accompanied with other modern symbols that are of different backgrounds. You can not have yang with out yin. I personally want lots more religion, just more diversity. Its similar to why I do not want only white klickies in my towns. There are people of all kinds and I want them all to be represented for a realistic world.
Yes every one has a story, I was talking to some professors the other night and a few gave me this elaborate alien story. An alien was genetically modified with some ape to make slave humans to mine gold. The humans would not listen so they scratched the plan. A large chunk of ice fell into the ocean and created a wave to cover the land. One alien told a lone human to build a boat as it knew the ice was melting and would slip off and make the wave. ....you are all familiar with the repetitive, boring, unimaginative stories :lol:
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You have to wonder what sort of person would complain about a cross symbol on a mountain, though. Honestly: don't people have better things to do with their lives? It's like those people who complain about crucifixes in classrooms, in Europe. What these people have to understand is that religion is not just about religion (as silly as that may sound). It is also about culture. And while I am not a particularly fervent Catholic, I am certainly proud of my Catholic heritage. It is what made me - and the continent I live in - what I am and what it is. I don't mind atheists, buddhists, hippies etc - they're all free to do whatever it is they do to get their kicks, but there are certain boundaries I do not cross and which I do not want others to cross. I am not going to a Muslim country and ask them to start removing their crescent symbols from atop their minarets, for eg - because it's not only their religion but also their culture. And I would like the same thing for Europe and the Christian religion. Now - I am not following what's going on over at the PCC because I haven't joined yet, so I am not really sure what's going on and whether PM has bowed to pressure to get these crosses removed. And lastly, I would like to point something out that relates to American members. Now: I absolutely love America, American people and the American way of life: last year I visited three times and loved each and every one of those trips. But there's a world of difference between America (and the outlook of American people) and Europe (and the outlook of Europeans. Sometimes it's difficult for Americans to fully understand and appreciate what is dear to us in Europe, and vice versa of course. And the Christian religion in its cultural form (as opposed to the plainly religious) - a cultural form that goes back two millenia - is one of them. There. I hope I haven't offended anyone this time around :)
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Personally, I find Noah's set offensive... though I never actually complained to playmobil. Not that cross on the mountain.. and though I'm completely ok with their decision, considering the rest, I don't really understand it.
(as for cruxifixes in public places, if they're PUBLIC, with MY money, I'm against it - but OT, and better not go there.)
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(as for cruxifixes in public places, if they're PUBLIC, with MY money, I'm against it - but OT, and better not go there.)
I think if its with Tax's it would be "OUR" money ;) I think the carrear politicians unfortunately take the "Its Mine" mentality :P
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I think if its with Tax's it would be "OUR" money ;) I think the carrear politicians unfortunately take the "Its Mine" mentality :P
Yes, I meant with everyone's money, including mine. The law is SUPPOSED to be that the State has no religion. So, they should NOT be funding one. But we're VERY OT...
Regarding the novelties, I'm a LOT more interested to finding out what's with those fairies bodies.. But apparently I'm the only one.................
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Regarding the novelties, I'm a LOT more interested to finding out what's with those fairies bodies.. But apparently I'm the only one.................
what about? if they have the giant system x hole in their back?
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what about? if they have the giant system x hole in their back?
I'm not even talking about their back! I mean those with the new skirts... the bodies seem the new skinny ones... but.. I can't figure it out. Maybe I just need glasses, as noone else seems to see anything. That could be it. :-[
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I had to go and peer at the catalogue again to see what you meant here - buuut...(looking at the picture with the boat on it) you mean like with the yellow one, back centre? (and the one on the swing, earlier on in the cataloge?) - um...kind of see what you're saying, but I honestly don't think I'd have noticed it if you hadn't pointed it out!
Trust me, it's not your eyes that are going ;)
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I had to go and peer at the catalogue again to see what you meant here - buuut...(looking at the picture with the boat on it) you mean like with the yellow one, back centre? (and the one on the swing, earlier on in the cataloge?) - um...kind of see what you're saying, but I honestly don't think I'd have noticed it if you hadn't pointed it out!
Trust me, it's not your eyes that are going ;)
:yippee:
Maybe they're just prototypes? Cause the new bodies don't have the "space" to fit a skirt about like that.. I don't know.. I'm not too keen on these bodies, and I'm REALLY not ready to face a new type I don't like...
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You got me thinking...and looking at the tutu's some of the new fairies are wearing, I trotted upstairs to my figures box and looked again at the series 2 cheerleader body. Then I took her apart and tried the body with the legs off one of the others...a good few mm difference!
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e216/Gyps1/tutu.jpg)
Now I'm VERY interested to see what these are going to be like - before your comment, the fairies weren't anywhere near the top of my interest list :D
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Now I'm VERY interested to see what these are going to be like - before your comment, the fairies weren't anywhere near the top of my interest list :D
Glad I could be of assistance ;D
I really don't understand that body.....
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i have missed so much! Are these images from the 2012 Catalog?
Will these be available in the U.S.?
OH MY! i love the new fairy sets! I have not been able to find the super specials in my area :( but i am loving the new ones too!
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oh, and all i have seen is series 1-3....are there photos of 4 and 5 available??? sheesh! i feel like i have been in a cave!
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But then why not do political monuments as well, they exist or at least the ones that have not been destroyed? Wouldn't it also be silly to ignore them as well? They are a part of the culture and history of a nation. You see if a company only were producing one political parties symbols and they never complimented it with other ones, then claimed "oh yes we did, just look at this 1000 year old one for the lost city of Atlanta" it just becomes a political statement/advertising for one modern party.
Most themes are too generic to be placed in one specific city, so political monuments don't make sense. But if they were doing a specific city, then I don't see a reason to take out a famous landmark. And it's one small piece in an entire set. Why can't the people who don't want it just throw it out or not buy the set? While I understand your point about including other modern religions, there aren't many possibilities that will be as feasible or as marketable as their current/past religious toys (who, besides Christians, buys plastic representations of an apocalyptic event and gives them to children to play with?). If we continue the analogy of political parties, it's like we have two major parties, with a bunch of smaller ones. One major party buys toys with its landmark. The other major party gets offended seeing a representation of its landmark. And the smaller parties have really intricate landmarks but represent a much smaller part of the market. It's very different than offering klickies in different skin colors, which requires no new molds or new themes. Plus, unless they exaggerate features or play into stereotypes, merely making klickies in different skin colors isn't likely to offend people of those skin colors (though some of the early dark-skinned klickies were a bit questionable). They haven't done my skin color yet; I doubt they will.
Bolingbroke, I agree. It's not a religious issue. It's cultural one. I find it strange that there is no medieval chapel of any sort. That's a huge part of the Middle Ages.
I am interested to see how the fairies will be put together. Even klickies are on a diet these days! Maybe I can get some fairies as gifts, so that I can see them better without dedicating space to the pinkness.
oh, and all i have seen is series 1-3....are there photos of 4 and 5 available??? sheesh! i feel like i have been in a cave!
See pages 1 and 5. :)
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The fairies seem to have either the body of the series 2 fairy for those in dresses or the ballerina for those with shorter skirts. Except for the newly designed eyes on some, I don't see anything wrong with this upcoming series.
I can't wait to get a new tent for my adventurers. I hope that it'll fit in the adventure truck (4839).
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The fairies seem to have either the body of the series 2 fairy for those in dresses or the ballerina for those with shorter skirts. Except for the newly designed eyes on some, I don't see anything wrong with this upcoming series.
See the black one with yellow dress... That's the kind I'm talking about.
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It looks to me like it's a mix. The 'normal' ones are the yellow one with the harp, the white/green one on the boat, and the blue one in the big set. Can't tell about the one in the chariot. The rest are the smaller waist/new style ones. The obvious way to tell is at the waist. If it has a smooth waistline rather than the usual gap then it's new style body. Of course with them in long dresses I don't think they will be able to sit.
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The rest are the smaller waist/new style ones. The obvious way to tell is at the waist. If it has a smooth waistline rather than the usual gap then it's new style body. Of course with them in long dresses I don't think they will be able to sit.
That's what I'm afraid of. That would be SOOOO LAME. And it would have to be a new mold for the lower body.
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can anyone tell me what page of this thread has the BEST pics of the new fairies? i love the fairy line! I am also totally pumped about the bunnies coming back! :love: :love:
is there any way to see this "new" catalog on line? OH MY! i want so much of what i am seeing! ;D :love: :love: :love:
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can anyone tell me what page of this thread has the BEST pics of the new fairies? i love the fairy line! I am also totally pumped about the bunnies coming back! :love: :love:
is there any way to see this "new" catalog on line? OH MY! i want so much of what i am seeing! ;D :love: :love: :love:
There is on the pcc if you are a member. It is asked that the catalog not be shared publicly
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There is on the pcc if you are a member. It is asked that the catalog not be shared publicly
what is the pcc? and how do i become a member?? lol
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what is the pcc? and how do i become a member?? lol
Oh sorry, pcc.pm.com
playmobil collectors club......... its official
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oh wow. see, i've been living under a rock! l am so out of the loop on things!
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Oh sorry, pcc.pm.com
playmobil collectors club......... its official
it's not .com .... just www.pcc.pm
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it's not .com .... just www.pcc.pm
Right ;)
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:lol: thanks. i found it and joined!!! yay! i downloaded that catalog and have been drooling over it ever since. Will those items be available in the U.S. do you think? and do you have any idea when??? best guess?
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The normal release of them will be one year after they are released in Germany. Lately they have been offering some to Toys R Us as exclusives, so right now we can get the Western and Horse Ranch themes from them earlier than they will be in general release shops.
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The normal release of them will be one year after they are released in Germany. Lately they have been offering some to Toys R Us as exclusives, so right now we can get the Western and Horse Ranch themes from them earlier than they will be in general release shops.
Argh, there's no Toys R Us down here, and I seriously doubt that my patience will be able to withstand my desire for the new batch of sets! :hissyfit:
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Don't worry Playmoman, there's a whole new bunch of sets that will start hitting Canada after the Holidays.
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Hello everybody.
In this link you can see pictures from all the new sets for the first half of 2013. There are 4 pages. ;)
http://www.spielzeug-world.de/playmobil-neuheiten-2013-c-81_918.html
Friendly George. :)
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Hello everybody.
In this link you can see pictures from all the new sets for the first half of 2013. There are 4 pages. ;)
http://www.spielzeug-world.de/playmobil-neuheiten-2013-c-81_918.html
Friendly George. :)
Nice, thanks. I don't see the Alpine house, though I see the other pieces for it.
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Take a better look. There are 4 pages and in one of them you will see the Alpine house too. ;)
George. :)
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Hello everybody.
In this link you can see pictures from all the new sets for the first half of 2013. There are 4 pages. ;)
http://www.spielzeug-world.de/playmobil-neuheiten-2013-c-81_918.html
Friendly George. :)
Thanks!
Does anyone know the store? The prices are much better than here. From what I can understand, it's 18 shipping - regardless of quantity/volume? (didn't see an english button)
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That archer special with the wolf seems nice, I can find a use for him for sure. Not a fan of the pirate with the cannon, nothing special. I dont have that many pirates and already two with that hat.
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I saw that, but thought that was just for add-on accessories at that price. I figured it would be around 59Euro or more.
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Looking through that link... Am I seriously the only one wondering about those bodytypes?! (well, and my sister)
I wish for new pics of those! Soooo curious. And scared.
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Thanks for the closer look! Very excited for these new sets!