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General => News => Topic started by: bml87 on April 23, 2021, 20:11:52

Title: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: bml87 on April 23, 2021, 20:11:52
Great news (I've seen it everywhere popping up)! A new advent calendar of the "Back to the Future" series is coming! Some nice parts for the Western collectors:

Click images to enlarge:
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0519/4573/4328/products/70576_7_Box_li_1024x1024@2x.jpg)

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0519/4573/4328/products/70576_1024x1024@2x.jpg)

But check this detail!

(https://i.imgur.com/rdUbayt.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/pkCpvhF.png)

On which tracks are we supposed to put the DeLorean?! Is a train coming, is this a hint?!  :o  :o  :o
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: Ismene on April 24, 2021, 06:45:16
Oh, hey, they unearthed the Victorian camera mold.
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: Redmao on April 24, 2021, 10:42:01
I've said it before, but it's great that Playmobil includes extra accessories for the 70317 DeLorean in these sets instead of selling 3 separate cars with slight differences like other big toy companies would do.
Great looking set and the klickies are pretty cool.
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: Erik on April 24, 2021, 11:52:18
That holster Marty is packing seems VERY interesting for customizing, if I'm seeing it right.
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: Oliver on April 24, 2021, 12:06:09
Oh, hey, they unearthed the Victorian camera mold.

Best bit for me, the camera man is one of the Victorian sets I don't have!

I think a train is unlikely because of the cost, unless it was very paired back
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: Tiermann on April 24, 2021, 18:33:51
The ten gallon hat in brown is a new color and looks great, excellent to see the camera back again. For those not familiar with the trains, the Steaming Mary train had the power unit in the coal tender. The main train part is just plastic parts so could be recast if the molds are still good. No more plastic in it than one of those village structures they have been releasing and the mold investment is already made. So I think it is a real possibility.
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: bml87 on April 24, 2021, 18:57:29
The ten gallon hat in brown is a new color and looks great, excellent to see the camera back again. For those not familiar with the trains, the Steaming Mary train had the power unit in the coal tender. The main train part is just plastic parts so could be recast if the molds are still good. No more plastic in it than one of those village structures they have been releasing and the mold investment is already made. So I think it is a real possibility.

I hope so... They can perfectly use the old mold (if it's in a proper state) and leave space in the coal tender for a wireless motor (which could be optional) and I tend to say that I'm sure the train will sell!
On the other hand, someone on Facebook pointed out somewhere that the width between the wheels of the DeLorean is wider than the G-scale tracks...
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: bml87 on April 24, 2021, 18:59:52
That holster Marty is packing seems VERY interesting for customizing, if I'm seeing it right.

I think it's a regular one, just a bit high on the waist of the klicky.
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: tahra on April 24, 2021, 19:32:30
I love the hats too :)  And Doc's coat.. And Marty's Roy Rogers getup :P 

Is Copernicus new? Tiermann?  :-[

A shame the woman (Clara?) is a speedo. :(

On the other hand, someone on Facebook pointed out somewhere that the width between the wheels of the DeLorean is wider than the G-scale tracks...

That was my next question (but I forgot to check) - I did notice the track is NOT the existing one (this one is prettier). IF they did a train, stands to reason they'd do something totally incompatible with everything that exists, and any standard. They must really make effort for this.  :(

... would it be possible that the new wheels for the car would make it fit the existing track? (hope is the last thing to die, we say here...)

I think it's a regular one, just a bit high on the waist of the klicky.

Yep, I think so too. And it doesn't really fit with the poncho, but that never stopped them... At least, it looks a lot better than the peg holster - that one is HUGE.

Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: Joshua D on April 25, 2021, 06:28:43
 :love: :love: :love: :love:
Everything is perfect!! Doc Browns rifle especially!! they’ve really outdone themselves with getting the outfits movie accurate. I haven’t seen western figures this cool since the mid 90’s!!
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: Erik on April 25, 2021, 11:36:21
I think it's a regular one, just a bit high on the waist of the klicky.

It seems to be slung "over the chest and shoulder" in the pic, like the sword belts-we'll have to see, could perfectly be wishful thinking on my part, but it WOULD be great if it's a new one.  :)
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: Oliver on April 25, 2021, 11:46:44
For those not familiar with the trains, the Steaming Mary train had the power unit in the coal tender. The main train part is just plastic parts so could be recast if the molds are still good. No more plastic in it than one of those village structures they have been releasing and the mold investment is already made. So I think it is a real possibility.

I didn't actually know the engine was in the coal tender ( I also didn't know that's what it's called....) - but that does probably make it easier. If they do make it, I'd expect it to not have the electrics, and probably only have a couple of bits of track.

If they wanted to, they could probably find a work around with the scale issue - could they make some sort of flat bed for the DeLorean to sit on?
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: tahra on April 25, 2021, 14:45:29
It seems to be slung "over the chest and shoulder" in the pic, like the sword belts-we'll have to see, could perfectly be wishful thinking on my part, but it WOULD be great if it's a new one.  :)

Looks like a normal one to me, with the "buckle" in front, hence the poncho all messed up..

Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: Tiermann on April 25, 2021, 17:04:30
It's hard to tell from the images if the dog is new or not. Could be an existing one, will have to wait for better images or the instructions. I want the set regardless so will end up with it. I skipped the last Advent from this theme but the Western is more down my alley.
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: tahra on April 25, 2021, 17:49:55
I remembered to try.

Uhm...

Like I said, it would be the sort ot totally senseless thing that we came to expect, right?

Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: Erik on April 25, 2021, 23:09:11
Looks like a normal one to me, with the "buckle" in front, hence the poncho all messed up..

Yeah, probably will be-like I said, just wishful thinking on my part...Odin forbid they should make a new and interesting part...
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: Ismene on April 26, 2021, 05:11:10
Best bit for me, the camera man is one of the Victorian sets I don't have!


 And the black tripod is nice.
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: tahra on April 26, 2021, 07:44:27
Odin forbid they should make a new and interesting part...

Indeed.. can you imagine? People would BUY them! The HORROR.  ::)
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: Hadoque on April 26, 2021, 20:53:57
Very nice set, like others above have said some very useful parts/accessories.  8-)
But I guess it will be overexpensive again  ::)
And I got me (my first and only) classic tripod-camera on evilbay some months ago. Darn...

Concerning the item which produces steam, rides on tracks and can carry passengers or cargo, I still think it will be a piece of cardboard.
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: GrahamB on April 28, 2021, 08:38:23
Concerning the item which produces steam, rides on tracks and can carry passengers or cargo, I still think it will be a piece of cardboard.

 :lol:
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: tahra on April 28, 2021, 08:53:08
Concerning the item which produces steam, rides on tracks and can carry passengers or cargo, I still think it will be a piece of cardboard.

Wallets all over rejoice!
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: Macruran on April 29, 2021, 01:03:28
Concerning the item which produces steam, rides on tracks and can carry passengers or cargo, I still think it will be a piece of cardboard.

All aboard!
All cardboard!
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: playmofire on April 29, 2021, 13:27:31
All aboard!
All cardboard!

Boom! Boom!
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: Hadoque on May 01, 2021, 19:42:01
All aboard!
All cardboard!

 :lol:
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: bml87 on August 31, 2021, 16:26:55
The detailed high-res pictures are now available on Playmobil: https://media.playmobil.com/i/playmobil/70576_product_box_back

(https://media.playmobil.com/i/playmobil/70576_product_box_back)
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: Tiermann on August 31, 2021, 16:44:21
Both the dog and horse are unique to this set, the dog being a totally new mold as well. The Brown ten gallon hat is also new and desirable to me.
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: bml87 on August 31, 2021, 16:51:34
Both the dog and horse are unique to this set, the dog being a totally new mold as well. The Brown ten gallon hat is also new and desirable to me.

That hat will be ordered more than once by me! The (Western) torso of Dr. Emmett Brown is also great! Can't wait to order the set.
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: Joshua D on September 02, 2021, 00:59:10
This is a must have for me although I could have done without the potbelly stove lid printed on Marty’s torso. Also, is it just me or does Doc’s rifle look bent? Hope it’s solid like the old winchesters and not rubbery like some of the more recent pieces....flagpoles, daggers, etc.
Title: Re: BTTF III Advent Calendar (70576), train coming?
Post by: Luftgaengerin on September 06, 2021, 15:08:47
All aboard!
All cardboard!

 :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: