Back to topic now.
Today 70288 SCOOBY-DOO! Mystery Figures Series 1 was released in Germany. I know this is old news for the US Playmofriends, but here in Europe we were utterly excited – I was, at any rate. I looked forward to this day. 
I was lucky and could pluck the entire range of 12 figures from an unblemished retail box, and am very happy with my new toys. The whole idea of scary figures that can be unmasked and pacified is quite appealing to young players, and the new parts are great for customizers. Still, let me start with a complaint.
It is about the "Ghost Diver", with the attractive head of the type first seen in the world of SUPER 4, seen on Dr. X, Sir Ulf and Grimmagus. I was looking forward to see it with a Figures-compatible neck, and was appalled that Geobra hadn't produced one: They just used the known SUPER 4 head, whilst supplying a grey Figures inlet! 
I know that one can use regular heads with grey inlets, but it isn't easy to pull the head off again, especially with the lower part of the diving helmet in the way. And the head doesn't turn well, things are just too tight. But what bugs me most is that Geobra has been cutting corners, again: Clearly, it was considered too expensive to produce a new mould for this head with a new neck. I wish they wouldn't do that. 
Other than that I'm quite happy with the lot. Some great characters!
Best wishes
StJohn
I would appreciate some photos in which some heads can be compared with others, and to be able to understand well the problem that there is to remove the heads from the figure.
Maybe I can find out why when we are making figures my son and I sometimes can't get the heads in, and sometimes the heads are too loose... This happens to us by mixing old pieces, modern pieces, etc. to make different customizations. The mixes my son makes are truly eclectic and fun.
I guess this takes time, so if anyone can do it, I reiterate my thanks.
