PlaymoFriends

General => Report & Review => Topic started by: cachalote on June 02, 2010, 17:30:22

Title: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: cachalote on June 02, 2010, 17:30:22
following giorginetto's suggestion in another thread - http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=4623.0 - and a lot of oppinions expressed by a lot of members - http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=4644.0 , http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=4514.0 , etc. - i decided to run this poll.
so, what do you think - steck? system-x? you really don't care?
  :hmm:
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Wolf Knight on June 02, 2010, 18:35:35
Just wandering... can we give more than one answer?
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Martin Milner on June 02, 2010, 19:06:39
Just wandering... can we give more than one answer?

It says in the poll you can pick up to six, so you can pick all the options if you like. Wouldn't make much of a survey though, like when we have a "what's your favorite set/klicky" thread and then people choose several.

@cachalote, any reason you've left out the other existing construction systems? Like the one used for the old Western buildings, or the new click system used in the Lighthouse and Dragon World theme?
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Abbot Hamilton on June 02, 2010, 19:22:57
Not even close for me, steck all the way.

Abbot Hamilton
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Wolf Knight on June 02, 2010, 19:30:17
It says in the poll you can pick up to six, so you can pick all the options if you like. Wouldn't make much of a survey though, like when we have a "what's your favorite set/klicky" thread and then people choose several.


Sorry, did not see that...and yes you do have a point!!! So yes, to agree with Abbot Hamilton, steck all the way!!!
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Giorginetto on June 02, 2010, 21:53:22
( good thread cachalote or shall i say Pirate captain chachalote !!! ) Steck , steck , steck, as it was and nothing more , nothing less ( well ok perhaps a 4 way connector .... )  . I bet this answer doesnt come as a surprise !!!! ;D ;D ;D

Bring back steck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!   :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Elric on June 03, 2010, 13:04:30
Steck. Revised or old does not matter.
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Giorginetto on June 03, 2010, 16:37:40
Bring back steck! bring steck ! bring back steck !!!!!!






 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: WarriorOfToys on June 03, 2010, 20:28:28
Steck, steck, and even more... STECK!

I voted for steck, but maybe with new additions,
Such as a 4 way connector and a few new platforms,
Along with 45* angles and 135* angle connectors.
(You will need different platforms for these...)
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Martin Milner on June 03, 2010, 23:16:10
Steck, steck, and even more... STECK!

I voted for steck, but maybe with new additions,
Such as a 4 way connector and a few new platforms,
Along with 45* angles and 135* angle connectors.
(You will need different platforms for these...)

Ditto, I like steck but it is still limited. The new angles would be a great start, with the necessary floor pieces to make it all fit, and a 4-way connector. Then let's have all the wall pieces in the 3 colors, "Pirate" grey, normal and "Dark Steck", and add a white so we can build white fantasy castles and Roman etc. It was quite common even for European castles to be whitewashed. Then, how about a warm honey-colored stone limestone Steck that many British castles are built of?

If you like Steck, why would you NOT like an improved and expanded Steck?
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: playmo1989 on June 03, 2010, 23:42:59
Ditto, I like steck but it is still limited. The new angles would be a great start, with the necessary floor pieces to make it all fit, and a 4-way connector. Then let's have all the wall pieces in the 3 colors, "Pirate" grey, normal and "Dark Steck", and add a white so we can build white fantasy castles and Roman etc. It was quite common even for European castles to be whitewashed. Then, how about a warm honey-colored stone limestone Steck that many British castles are built of?

If you like Steck, why would you NOT like an improved and expanded Steck?


yes that's the spirit new and improved steck !!!! that's what i voted
 i would like to see a ancient greece playmobil theme the parthenon erehtion stateus there are plenty of things they can take from the greek architectural and mythology !!!!
 
 
 the parthenon in 1855
 
 http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_b__23BtPA_8/S4l6M54iKmI/AAAAAAAABfw/7-VBUtCB3zs/s320/032.++%CE%A0%CE%91%CE%A1%CE%98%CE%95%CE%9D%CE%A9%CE%9D%CE%91%CE%A3++++1855++(+%CE%A6%CE%AF%CE%BB%CE%B9%CF%80%CF%80%CE%BF%CF%82++%CE%9C%CE%AC%CF%81%CE%B3%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%B7%CF%82)+.jpg
 
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Wolf Knight on June 04, 2010, 07:00:49

 the parthenon in 1855
 
 http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_b__23BtPA_8/S4l6M54iKmI/AAAAAAAABfw/7-VBUtCB3zs/s320/032.++%CE%A0%CE%91%CE%A1%CE%98%CE%95%CE%9D%CE%A9%CE%9D%CE%91%CE%A3++++1855++(+%CE%A6%CE%AF%CE%BB%CE%B9%CF%80%CF%80%CE%BF%CF%82++%CE%9C%CE%AC%CF%81%CE%B3%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%B7%CF%82)+.jpg
 

My word!!! What a mess!!! I have never seen this picture before!!!
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Giorginetto on June 04, 2010, 11:11:18
Though not a big number of votes, the trend towards steck is obvious !!!  ;)
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Wolf Knight on June 04, 2010, 20:04:21
Though not a big number of votes, the trend towards steck is obvious !!!  ;)

Obviously!!!
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: macgayver on June 05, 2010, 07:30:46
I don't care

I like both systems
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: socrates on June 05, 2010, 11:30:51
Though not a big number of votes, the trend towards steck is obvious !!!  ;)

Well, so most people are in favour of an improved and revised steck system. :)
So, please use the corresponding threads to submit your wishes and advises to improve and revise steck.  ;)

I am aware that you want to have a 4-side connector.  :P

best,
socrates
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: playmo1989 on June 05, 2010, 18:51:18
My word!!! What a mess!!! I have never seen this picture before!!!

 yes !!!! there were no Archaeologysts then!!! about that period when the greek revolution started  the turks were bringing the colums of the parthenon down to take some burning material for their guns from the thing that hold each colum and the greeks were giving their guns so they would not destroy our history!!!!!

 the parthenon then
 http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_b__23BtPA_8/S4l6M54iKmI/AAAAAAAABfw/7-VBUtCB3zs/s320/032.++%CE%A0%CE%91%CE%A1%CE%98%CE%95%CE%9D%CE%A9%CE%9D%CE%91%CE%A3++++1855++(+%CE%A6%CE%AF%CE%BB%CE%B9%CF%80%CF%80%CE%BF%CF%82++%CE%9C%CE%AC%CF%81%CE%B3%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%B7%CF%82)+.jpg
 
the parthenon today 

 http://www.oedb.gr:8080/bookimages/60/PAGE11_2.jpg
 
a bit out of subject but a chance to bring some tourists to my country!!!!
 
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: cachalote on June 07, 2010, 23:56:46
this is a surprise, to have so many steck lovers and so few system-x.  :o
if you look closely, there are even more votes for the "i really don't care" option than for the "old" or "revised" system-x.  :'(
at least the desire for a totally new system interested only one of us.  ::)
preferring system-x to steck i confess i am a bit disappointed with this (provisional) result.  :hmm:
maybe the "tide" will change...
  ;)
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Martin Milner on June 08, 2010, 01:03:43
this is a surprise, to have so many steck lovers and so few system-x.  :o
if you look closely, there are even more votes for the "i really don't care" option than for the "old" or "revised" system-x.  :'(
at least the desire for a totally new system interested only one of us.  ::)
preferring system-x to steck i confess i am a bit disappointed with this (provisional) result.  :hmm:
maybe the "tide" will change...
  ;)

There's a moral in there somewhere...

In terms of castles, Steck builds better lookign castles.

In terms of Hospitals, Police Stations, Fire Stations, Magical Fairy Castles etc, there isn't a Steck version.
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Wolf Knight on June 08, 2010, 05:04:38
There's a moral in there somewhere...

In terms of castles, Steck builds better lookign castles.

In terms of Hospitals, Police Stations, Fire Stations, Magical Fairy Castles etc, there isn't a Steck version.

I think I will agree with Martin!
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Gis on June 08, 2010, 06:28:05
There's a moral in there somewhere...

In terms of castles, Steck builds better lookign castles.

In terms of Hospitals, Police Stations, Fire Stations, Magical Fairy Castles etc, there isn't a Steck version.

I think the love for Steck stems from the fact that there are quite a lot of medieval lovers around here and the fact that Steck does what it does so very well.

There are Steck castles and System X castles and amongst castle lovers Steck wins out. Personally this is because it is just much faster to build with and looks VERY good.

However there is none (very little) Steck available for Modern projects. I recently got the building from
(http://playmodb.org/backs/3634_back.jpg)
cheap and it's a great Steck building. With even more modern looking steck I can easily see how it could work. But for now SysX wins out because of availability by a long way purely based on availibity.

Thats why I chose the "improved Steck" option. Some of the people that like SysX might like Steck more if it was available for their theme.

Or maybe I have only used SysX to build modern buildings yet and no castle and I am biased because of that and I am entire;y wrong :-)
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: playmo1989 on June 08, 2010, 18:38:57
There's a moral in there somewhere...

In terms of castles, Steck builds better lookign castles.

In terms of Hospitals, Police Stations, Fire Stations, Magical Fairy Castles etc, there isn't a Steck version.

 there was a steck hospital !!!!
 here is it: 
 
 
http://www.playmobil.ch/on/demandware.store/Sites-CH-Site/de_CH/Product-Show?pid=3432-A&cgid=1982
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Wolf Knight on June 08, 2010, 19:04:01

 there was a steck hospital !!!!
 here is it: 
 
 
http://www.playmobil.ch/on/demandware.store/Sites-CH-Site/de_CH/Product-Show?pid=3432-A&cgid=1982


Ah yes!!! I've forgotten about this!! Its beautifull, although limited and not suitable fro modern age...it reminds me of hospitals that we can see in WWII movies...like Bridge over the river Kwai, or others like that...
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: playmo1989 on June 08, 2010, 19:09:13
Ah yes!!! I've forgotten about this!! Its beautifull, although limited and not suitable fro modern age...it reminds me of hospitals that we can see in WWII movies...like Bridge over the river Kwai, or others like that...


true it's not a sity clinic it's for somewhere africa or somehow i don't take it from my mind it's listed with animals elephants etc... and with the safari house http://www.collectobil.com/images/items/3433.jpg
in dioramas !!!
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: cachalote on June 08, 2010, 23:44:32
;) if you all steck lovers could help me on this - if we follow indianna's simple and clever idea to use plugs on system-x (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=4623.45) do you think the result would be so different from steck?  :hmm:
just let me say that i can see some advantages on system-x:
- it already has a 4 way connector;
- it already has base plates;
- it is a completely "reversable" system, allowing to create walls with 2 different texture finishings.
the way i see it, playmo-figures are not that "realistic" in their proportions and looks.  ::)
don't you think that steck ends up being too much "realistic" than it should?
  ::)
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Gis on June 08, 2010, 23:47:01
I see your point. To me the beauty of Steck is in the way you build with it. It's just so much faster to built stuff at least in my experience it is and no little red and yellow bits to worry about. The change would mean even more tiny bits!

That for me is a big reason for liking steck!
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: playmo1989 on June 08, 2010, 23:59:22
;) if you all steck lovers could help me on this - if we follow indianna's simple and clever idea to use plugs on system-x (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=4623.45) do you think the result would be so different from steck?  :hmm:
just let me say that i can see some advantages on system-x:
- it already has a 4 way connector;
- it already has base plates;
- it is a completely "reversable" system, allowing to create walls with 2 different texture finishings.
the way i see it, playmo-figures are not that "realistic" in their proportions and looks.  ::)
don't you think that steck ends up being too much "realistic" than it should?
  ::)
the point is what is better looking these holes on the systemx is the worst thing not speaking for castles they are not nice!!!! steck is connected with playmobil castles and if you move it a little all the walls of the castle splits!!!!!!
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: cachalote on June 09, 2010, 00:48:37
well gis, to me taking time to build is an advantage - it just prolongs the pleasure each set gives me and, in a way, i think it will be the same to children.
remembering an old thread (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=2115.0) i have to agree with richard's point of view - that playmobil is a construction toy.
at the time i didn't quite feel the same way - i guess it happens often with me and richard - but now, seeing the way playmobil is going (fewer parts, simplistic designs, finished-no-need-to-build sets) i guess that "construction" is the right way to go.

hello playmo1989, i also disagree with you - if you add new "inside" plates on each floor the resistance of system-x will be suficient.
remember that system-x works over an "outside" base plate that can be easily "slided" in a polished floor.
i agree that system-x is not something that you should move vertically with confidence but i don't think this is a tremendous handicap.
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: WarriorOfToys on June 09, 2010, 03:20:33
You know Cachalote...
Everything you have said has been true and well thought out...
But I just can't get over my burning hatred for SysX and desiring love for Steck!
Dunno why, just can't.

Maybe it is because steck was here first... :P
Or because I like it because it is older, and brings back memories for me...
The holes are a problem, but you have said that can ofcourse be fixed with rubber plugs.

I just can't imagine myself building with SysX... Steck I can go aways building in a heartbeat and have a blast...
But I can't see myself customising, or building anything I would really like with SysX.

Part of it may be that SysX is quite small.
Really, it is much smaller then Steck, and I dont like it... :(

I can't list a very good reason for not liking SysX
(Unless these count... but I'm not sure they do... ??? )
I really have an unrasionable disliking of SysX... but I can't stop it.

I JUST NEED STECK!!!!!!!
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Gis on June 09, 2010, 06:53:52
well gis, to me taking time to build is an advantage - it just prolongs the pleasure each set gives me and, in a way, i think it will be the same to children.
remembering an old thread (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=2115.0) i have to agree with richard's point of view - that playmobil is a construction toy.
at the time i didn't quite feel the same way - i guess it happens often with me and richard - but now, seeing the way playmobil is going (fewer parts, simplistic designs, finished-no-need-to-build sets) i guess that "construction" is the right way to go.

I see your point and agree with parts of it.

For me time is at a premium. I only have the weekend around my Playmobil and lead a generally busy life with a wife and two kids. So I don't have loads of time to work on my constructions, being able to built something fast is valuable to me. Please don't get me wrong I am looking forward to building our Zoo with SysX but for castles I like working with Steck.

I have to disagree with you statement that playmobil is a construction toy for kids (it is for grownups dont get me wrong). You average blue box does not contain any building materials and only the more expensive ones do it in any decent amount of quantities. This will mean that most kids will have a very limited amount of building blocks available to them so they are quickly done with building things. Compare to Lego where every set comes with a couple of building blocks no matter how small the set is and they number of ways you can put them together is of course far greater then with Playmobil. For adults who can spend a lot more money on it, it is easier to actually make something creative out of Steck/SysX because if you have enough it becomes fun.

Depending on the age of the kid Playmobil is seen as a easier toy to actual play with and Lego is more seen as a construction toy. So when they receive a big blue blue which does need some building they still want to get it together as quick as possible so they can start playing with it and the other figures they have.
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: socrates on June 09, 2010, 08:47:20
I don't think that building with SysX is slower than with steck.
I don't know how you are building, but once the connectors are plugged in, the building is exactly like with steck.

Steck is a cool system, without doubt, but it has some flaws also. Especially, I dislike the sockets that hold the floors and starwairs. They have a tendency to break. There I love SysX because almost all parts that can break can very easily be replaced. I have a lot of broken steck floors at home, but never ever a broken piece of SysX.
If Playmobil would decide top reintroduce Steck I would be happy. But I would like to have all these nice features from SysX. I just feel that the way of SysX replacing Steck is the more realistic one (in terms of Playmobil basically discontinued steck almost 10 years ago now!), and I do like the new SysX-castles (esp. the rock castle and except of the huge junk pieces). If they would keep it more modular, SysX would be just as flexible as steck was.

Several people are complaining about the walls falling apart with the Kings Castle. I do not have this one, but clearly this is a flaw that can be improved. Either by an additional connector slot or simply by introducing a more rigid connector. They have something like this already!
The owners of the Kings Castle should try these connectors:
30 26 1780 - System X plug (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-26-1780)

I would bet, the walls hold together more strongly.

best,
socrates
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Gis on June 09, 2010, 09:01:15
I don't think that building with SysX is slower than with steck.
I don't know how you are building, but once the connectors are plugged in, the building is exactly like with steck.

I dislike the connectors but think I have to agree with you on the building speed Socrates. However it is grudgingly *grin* (just kidding)

It is probably my perception that building with Steck is faster because:

A) I have more Steck so I don't have to plan as much and I can keep building and building and building!

B) My Steck is sorted, as it all recently arrived I know where everything is. My SysX is spread over several boxes, a lot is in our entrance and then some is still to be sorted or part of when we build the set fot the first time.

So yeah I will agree that the building speed is probably the same. I don't know, I guess I must agree with WoT, Steck is just awesome!
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: skypurr on June 09, 2010, 11:05:04
Perhaps it is just me, but I find building with system-x more time consuming. 
On large projects I usually find putting in the last piece of wall difficult without destroying the rest of the building. 
I admit that it does look better for modern buildings but I don't like the holes and even filling these with a plug would be time consuming. 
However one of my main dislikes is having to put all the connectors in place to start with, and hoovering the day after is a nightmare as there are always stray yellow connectors waiting to jump up the hoover.
I suspect that in years to come archaeologist will discover small yellow pieces of plastic (together with hama-beads) and wonder what on earth they could have been used for!   ???   ;D ;D
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Martin Milner on June 09, 2010, 13:41:19
I recently put together the 3079 Space Station, a System X construction.

I was planning to do a photo review of the building process, and the finished set, but it was so exhausting and time consuming putting it together I ran out of energy!

The finished building looks very good, and the sys-X holes look alright, but goodness me, the horrid process of getting all those connectors in place.

This space station was the second one from Playmobil, but the first Playmo Space series wasn't Steck, more of a clip system.
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Martin Milner on June 09, 2010, 13:47:40
Several people are complaining about the walls falling apart with the Kings Castle. I do not have this one, but clearly this is a flaw that can be improved. Either by an additional connector slot or simply by introducing a more rigid connector. They have something like this already!
The owners of the Kings Castle should try these connectors:
30 26 1780 - System X plug (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-26-1780)

I would bet, the walls hold together more strongly.

Unfortunately it won't really help. The problem is that some wall pieces are too large and heavy for the number of connections between them, so they still fall apart even if you use every possible connection joint. In other places, such as a corner tower, once you've put the tower together it's very hard to take apart again.

The flimsiness of Sys-X may have been a response to complaints that Steck did not come apart easily enough, and so occasionally got broken by rough handling, but I suspect it's just a design flaw. The newer click buildings are clearly designed to avoid this problem, by being so securely held together that they can be picked up and carried about as if they were one moulded piece.
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: playmo1989 on June 10, 2010, 18:25:36
.
 hello playmo1989, i also disagree with you - if you add new "inside" plates on each floor the resistance of system-x will be suficient.
remember that system-x works over an "outside" base plate that can be easily "slided" in a polished floor.

i don't understand what do you mean here  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ i guess my english is not so good

I WAS WONDERING IS SYSTEMX MORE EXPENSIVE THAN STECK IS ?? i compare the two castle prices the 3666 costed 120 euro and the lion castle 200 euro accually they are two different sets but of the same size and theme  what do you think??
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: WarriorOfToys on June 11, 2010, 14:51:01
OK, following this discussion I tried a little playing/customising with my SysX...
Atleast with the 3 pieces that I have! ::)
And Ill admit that it is not that much harder to customise then Steck.
But for me, it just does not look right!
It's not the holes, it just... doesn't feel right. It looks to little kiddish. :P
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Coyote on June 13, 2010, 01:14:01
I dunno, I love system X-  but then I love steck too.  I just wish they'd settle on a system-  I am very much opposed to a system that isn't customizable. 
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: CountBogro on June 13, 2010, 08:21:12
It's rather simple for me - I hate the plugs and I hate the holes of System-X. And with all the diiferent parts it takes quite some planning before you order.
That's why I prefer Steck. It's easier to build up and it's better looking.

But that's my own 0.02 worth ...

Bogro
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: playmo1989 on June 13, 2010, 15:48:04
It's rather simple for me - I hate the plugs and I hate the holes of System-X. And with all the diiferent parts it takes quite some planning before you order.
That's why I prefer Steck. It's easier to build up and it's better looking.

But that's my own 0.02 worth ...

Bogro

 
but why they discontinioud steck? perhaps because systemx is a bit simular to lego ?? what company is the best in sales lego or playmobil??
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Giorginetto on June 13, 2010, 19:35:51
It's rather simple for me - I hate the plugs and I hate the holes of System-X. And with all the diiferent parts it takes quite some planning before you order.
That's why I prefer Steck. It's easier to build up and it's better looking.

But that's my own 0.02 worth ...

Bogro

Couldnt agree more !!! Bring back steck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: skypurr on June 14, 2010, 15:35:22
I recently put together the 3079 Space Station, a System X construction.

I was planning to do a photo review of the building process, and the finished set, but it was so exhausting and time consuming putting it together I ran out of energy!

I agree wholeheartedly Martin.
i remember when we bought this for Junior's birthday, we decided to have it built ready for him in the morning when he got up...
I think we got to bed about 3am !!!  8} 8} 8}
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Giorginetto on June 16, 2010, 11:36:48
Time to bring back good old steck, with the latest dark roofs and colours some amazing sets are possible !!! someone tell playmobil please !!! we want to see new inns, smiths, taylor houses etc etc
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Elric on June 16, 2010, 15:50:49
I'm with Giorginetto on this!
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: playmo1989 on June 16, 2010, 16:07:34
Time to bring back good old steck, with the latest dark roofs and colours some amazing sets are possible !!! someone tell playmobil please !!! we want to see new inns, smiths, taylor houses etc etc


 i like the way you beg georginetto !!!!! in every topic you always say to bring back the steck !!!!!!
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Elric on June 16, 2010, 16:25:15
Playmo1989, the sqeeky wheel always gets the oil. :)
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: playmo1989 on June 16, 2010, 16:34:14
Playmo1989, the sqeeky wheel always gets the oil. :)


with praying perhaps someone will answer and bring the steck back
that is your point i think!!!! :)
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Elric on June 16, 2010, 16:48:16
Yes that's my point playmo1989. It's an american saying but maybe it is used in other countries. Back to the point. Bring back steck!
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Giorginetto on June 16, 2010, 17:17:12
Playmo1989, the sqeeky wheel always gets the oil. :)

... my point exactly  :wave:
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Wolf Knight on June 16, 2010, 17:20:37
Can i put some more oil???

We want steck! We want steck! We want steck! We want steck! We want steck! We want steck! We want steck! We want steck! We want steck! We want steck! We want steck! We want steck! We want steck! We want steck! We want steck! We want steck! We want steck! We want steck! We want steck!

Oh yeah, and a few Nuremberg guards would not hurt!!!!  ;D  ;D ;D :wave: :wave: :wave:

Please!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Rasputin on June 16, 2010, 17:36:43
Playmo1989, the sqeeky wheel always gets the oil. :)

Hello

I will have to disagree on this American saying. In America the squeaky wheel gets replaced, we save and fix very little in our disposable society.

I would love to see Stecks come back and to some limited extent it has with some DS offerings. It was a fun system that I have loads of and would love the market to be re flooded with parts. I especially could use the rare ones like the red corner roof from the train station or the 4 way connectors in brown. It was a system that was not fully thought out so there are a lot of pieces that could be invented to complete the ability for customizations. I would welcome a similar system but we need to keep in mind the market want Playmobil for instant play value. If you want a construction toy we have Legos. Parents who make up the majority of the purchasing power of Playmobil seem to want a toy that has quick set up time, especially at Christmas morning when you have many children demanding your hands for assembly

Rasputin "The Mad Monk"
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: playmo1989 on June 16, 2010, 17:44:09
i think richard at his conversation with Mr. Brandstätter must ask and talk about these why they don't bring steck back to the market with new pieces ,and why they prefer the systemx and the new system??
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Giorginetto on July 30, 2010, 07:24:54
Well i bought a few 4 way connectors yesterday at a very high premium , i relly hope that playmobil makes these for collectors and enthusiasts!!!! One only needs to see some of the designs that Steck allows which are so impressive see the pics Sir Wolf has posted in the Medieval castles poll thread !!! They are fabulus !!!!!
Title: Re: STECK vs. SYSTEM-X, a poll
Post by: Celeste in New Orleans on October 04, 2010, 04:07:27
I know the poll is closed, but I love :love: my steck castles. I sold my huge system X castle.