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Title: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Gis on May 16, 2011, 20:44:56
Hello All, I have not been contributing much after the WJT, I guess I had a bit of a burnout!

But nothing helps you get back in the saddle more than opening more blue boxes and writing a review so here goes.

Wolf Knight said he would write a review of this set but I had already taken all the pics when I read that and I asked him if it was ok for me to make the review. Sir Wolf if you have anything to add feel free.

So after seeing the new DS catalogue I said I would order the Water Tower and Windmill but not start on the Western theme. However when I saw the take along set for 25 Euro I really couldn’t pass up on it and my wife happily agreed (she wanted the carriages).

First up are the box images where it is already clearly displayed what the “storyline” of this set is.

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/reviews/4398/IMG_4131.jpg)

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/reviews/4398/IMG_4132.jpg)

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/reviews/4398/IMG_4133.jpg)

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/reviews/4398/IMG_4134.jpg)

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/reviews/4398/IMG_4135.jpg)

It all comes neatly stored in the box, you can easily fold the buildings together and take it along. These are not designated buildings as the big signs are stickers so if you already have some of the old Western buildings, say a Bank and a Sherriff’s Office, you can design a new sticker and make this into a post office and a drug store if you would want that.

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/reviews/4398/IMG_4137.jpg)

Here is a picture of the loot that is included in this set. It isn’t much and personally I don’t understand why the Bandit is risking his neck for these meager spoils. I guess these are hard times in the west.

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/reviews/4398/IMG_4146.jpg)

The arms that come with this set are ok but there isn’t any access. The Sheriff has a single holster and the Bandit has two, so that takes care of the three revolvers. There are four slots in the weapon rack, which aesthetically is best filled with two short and two long barrel riffles. This leaves one short riffle for the sheriff.

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/reviews/4398/IMG_4148.jpg)

The klickies are very well done and a I think one of the reason I bought the set was when I took a closer look at this little guys. They all have a very well balanced design IMO. The legs on the Sheriff can be used for medieval klikies as well.

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/reviews/4398/IMG_4149.jpg)

There is quite a nice amount of furniture that comes with the set. The old vault is of course a nice item, but I was personally very happy to get one of these beds. I plan on getting loads of them as they are ideal for medieval castles/inns.

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/reviews/4398/IMG_4150.jpg)

The big cactus is always a great addition to any Western set and does wonders for the surroundings. The two horses are exactly what you’d expect of a this type of set nothing spectacular but great that they included one of those saddles with a blanket roll and a riffle holder.

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/reviews/4398/IMG_4151.jpg)

Here is the first of the overview pictures. This story does end well as the sheriff was just in time to catch the bad guy and lock him behind bars.

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/reviews/4398/IMG_4152.jpg)

Here is a better look of the Sheriff’s office.

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/reviews/4398/IMG_4153.jpg)

This is the inside of the Bank it would have been nice if there would have been one more chair but that might have been pushing it.

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/reviews/4398/IMG_4154.jpg)

And finally the overview shot with both office clearly visible.

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/reviews/4398/IMG_4155.jpg)

So honestly, I am not moving into Western (yet) but this set is too much of a bargain IMO to pass up on. I love how this as a set on its own tells a great story, not seen since the Hansel and Gretel (etc) sets.

Unfortunately I either missed or didn’t have those type of windows that were apparently included in the German version that was reviewed on klickywelt which had some plastic in place to prevent stuff from falling out. It would have been handy so I have no clue what is going on with that.

The carriage is a lovely set for 18 Euro’s but it is a pretty standard affair so I won’t do a review on that (and my wife had it together before I could take the pictures anyway)

Hope you enjoyed the review and maybe we’ll see many new Western Collections start with this.
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: flatcat on May 16, 2011, 20:49:50
Great review, Gis! :wave:

I might have to get this one! :)

I too like the klickies very much, and I think that micro cacti is a new one too! :D

Damo :)
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: tonguello on May 16, 2011, 20:55:53
That's a really nice review. A pity thought you didn't get the "glass" for the windows...not much of a take along if you can loose everything on the way....  8}
I would get it if I could.... I love western!
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Rasputin on May 16, 2011, 21:02:20
To me it looks like the windows are on the box image.

I can see why your banker was robbed. The teller has a bed in his office. Your crook though has to sleep on the cold floor.  ;D

Great pictures and review thank you

Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Wolf Knight on May 16, 2011, 21:06:06
Thank you for this pictures and review Gis! Now I am more anxious to get it, I believe, judging by the tracking number, I'll have it tomorrow. Neat set!

A sheriff usually had different rifles on his weapons rack so the different rifles are a good choise!

Just one thing, the bed goes in the cell, not in the bank  ;)

And most importantly, I love the fact they reissued the vault again!!!
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Gis on May 16, 2011, 21:11:22
Just one thing, the bed goes in the cell, not in the bank  ;)

I know that is how it is supposed to be. But the banker and the sheriff have no home. so I thought it would be weird to give the most comfortable sleeping place to the Bandit and have the banker sleep in his chair. The sheriff has his rocking chair out in front so he is sort of ok without a bed!

*grin*
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: bonniebeth on May 16, 2011, 21:12:23
I think maybe the banker is also a psychiatrist! :P Thanks for the great review, Gis! I'm definitely going to be getting this set. ;D Too bad you lost you window glass. :(
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: el jefe on May 16, 2011, 22:32:22
Thanks for the review Gis.  :wave: Very thorough.  I'm still excited to get these, but I now realize the interiors of the buildings are quite small.  But hey the price is right and they'll look nice nestled in a western town. 
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: bonniebeth on May 16, 2011, 23:29:42
BTW, that was also an interesting note that the signs are just stickers, so you could buy more than one set and make alternate stickers to have different buildings.  :thanks:
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: tonguello on May 18, 2011, 00:12:15
inspired by thsi thread I went and bought two Antex buildings. Sheriff office and the saloon.
Here is my review....


I WANT TO CRY.



 :'(
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: bonniebeth on May 18, 2011, 00:13:43
That bad, huh? :-\
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Playmoholics on May 18, 2011, 00:16:56
Wow, excellent review, Gis.  :thanks: You made even me want to get into the western theme  :love:
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: tonguello on May 18, 2011, 00:28:11
That bad, huh? :-\

worse that that. Bad quality, missing parts, extra parts from another sets...crazy!  8}
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: el jefe on May 18, 2011, 00:42:27
worse that that. Bad quality, missing parts, extra parts from another sets...crazy!  8}
I've been tempted several times to get the Antex western hotel.  But from what you've said Gaston, I think I'll forget it.   :hmm:
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: tonguello on May 18, 2011, 00:48:05
I've been tempted several times to get the Antex western hotel.  But from what you've said Gaston, I think I'll forget it.   :hmm:

Well im sorry.  :(
I thought the actual building would be ok, but the parts don't fit, there are missing parts and extra parts as I said. The best thing are the stickers. They are just perfect.
With a little work you could work something out, painting a triming some parts, but all in all it is a huge dissapointment.  :(
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: gisa on May 18, 2011, 00:53:44
do you think this set will come to the us?  you're pictures and description makes me want it!!
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: el jefe on May 18, 2011, 00:55:07
do you think this set will come to the us?  you're pictures and description makes me want it!!
Most assuredly!  It just won't be until next year.  :'(
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: bonniebeth on May 18, 2011, 01:05:47
And I'll be one of the first to get it, I'm sure!

Gaston, that's just terrible about the antex sets! I've never heard of such terrible quality control!
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on May 18, 2011, 04:26:58
Until you see the Made in China sets. :(
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: bonniebeth on May 18, 2011, 04:30:15
Yeah well, I'll see my first soon. I plan to get the schoolbus anyway.
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: playmo1989 on May 18, 2011, 04:56:19
i think i changed my my mind about this set .. i like it!!!!!  THANKS FOR THE REVIEW GIS   :)
 

  A pity thought you didn't get the "glass" for the windows...


what do you mean ? the windows have glass?  ??? ???
 
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: playmo1989 on May 18, 2011, 04:58:01
worse that that. Bad quality, missing parts, extra parts from another sets...crazy!  8}

yes antex sets are the worst quality... and they are expensive also!!!!!  >:( >:( >:( >:( how much did you pay for that?
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Gis on May 18, 2011, 07:14:03
Well im sorry.  :(
I thought the actual building would be ok, but the parts don't fit, there are missing parts and extra parts as I said. The best thing are the stickers. They are just perfect.
With a little work you could work something out, painting a triming some parts, but all in all it is a huge dissapointment.  :(

As you know we are all always happy to drag other with us into our holes. I am however sorry that the hole I was residing in was not available to you Gaston and made you jump in a hole that is in no way shape or form comparable to mine.

There is still some room in my hole but I guess you'll have to wait a while before you're able to join me. Hope to see you here soon :)
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: playmofire on May 18, 2011, 08:08:53
Excellent review and photos of an interesting set, Gis.  Many thanks. 
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: tonguello on May 18, 2011, 11:37:26
As you know we are all always happy to drag other with us into our holes. I am however sorry that the hole I was residing in was not available to you Gaston and made you jump in a hole that is in no way shape or form comparable to mine.

There is still some room in my hole but I guess you'll have to wait a while before you're able to join me. Hope to see you here soon :)

 :lol: :lol: :lol:
don't worry, I broke my leg jumping in that hole but I will heal! Thanx anyway  :love: though they are not great they are good for customizing. my antex shipping boat ended up being pretty beautiful, so I'll do something with these too.

Alex they are not expensive here. I guess they are only expensive on ebay because they are being sold as rarities or becuase shipping form here is expensive...that's my guess.
Remember one Special here is 10/12 dollars. And this 2 buildings were 80 dollars. Pretty cheap.

sorry to hijack you r thread gis...I will say no more!  0)
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: bonniebeth on May 18, 2011, 12:40:56
what do you mean ? the windows have glass?  ??? ???


Yep. Not real glass, of course, but fake glass at the windows to keep things from falling out, since it's a take-along.
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: skypurr on May 18, 2011, 12:50:21
Great review Gis :clap:
I'm undecided as to whether I want the buildings, but I do like the klickies - especially the banker, and the furniture would be useful.

Elaine (http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/mgqueen.gif)
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Gis on May 18, 2011, 14:00:57
sorry to hijack you r thread gis...I will say no more!  0)

No worries, sometimes conversations just go left right and center...as long as they end up center again it's great :-)

I'm undecided as to whether I want the buildings, but I do like the klickies - especially the banker, and the furniture would be useful.

Elaine are you not doing a Western theme for your dios this summer? I really think that these will look great in any western town, it's two houses in one. Soorry for being so enthuiastic but this really is an awesome set if you are planning to build a western town :-)
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Luis on May 18, 2011, 15:30:24
i love the safe! i hadn't seen it so closely, it's really cool

thanks for the review, Gis
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: highlandcattle on May 18, 2011, 21:19:01
Hi, can I see some pictures on how the roof parts are connect to the building? Is it system X?
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Martin Milner on May 19, 2011, 00:02:16
Definitely a great set to build up a little town with. I have Sheriffs offices, Saloons and Banks aplenty, but no normal businesses such as a Dry Goods Store, Barber, Undertaker etc., and no normal houses for people to live in, so the stickers will not be applied in my case. The Sheriffs office lock-up wold make a great store room for a dry goods store.

Shame they make the Sheriff's desk and chair red. Why? Why? What's wrong with a normal wood color? Is his desk not fashioned from wood? Maybe it's from a Californian Redwood...

Nice review Gis! I'll be getting two or three when they ride into town!
 
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: bonniebeth on May 19, 2011, 00:05:18
Maybe it's painted wood. ;D i'm going to do the same thing.... buy several and make different stickers (something I have never attempted) for them.
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Gis on May 19, 2011, 08:26:43
Hi, can I see some pictures on how the roof parts are connect to the building? Is it system X?

Here is a picture of the "front parts" of the buildings. The first and third parts are the roofs. They have four connectors that fit System-X holes. Hope this helps :-)

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/reviews/4398/IMG_4138.jpg)
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Elric on May 19, 2011, 11:54:00
Great review Gis.  This is on my wishlist.  Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: highlandcattle on May 19, 2011, 16:30:57
Here is a picture of the "front parts" of the buildings. The first and third parts are the roofs. They have four connectors that fit System-X holes. Hope this helps :-)

Much obliged
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: highlandcattle on May 20, 2011, 18:36:21
I couldn't resist and bought this as well!

This is a lovely set and although it mostly uses old parts, it is the best set for me of 2011!
Couple of remarks:
I had the glass windows as well, maybe yours were simply missing?
The quality of some parts is different: items are more shiny, klicky's bend more easily and hats don't stay on to well. This set is completely made in the Czech republic. I guess that is why they could make it so cheap!
Absolutely love it!
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: bonniebeth on May 20, 2011, 18:38:31
In the czech republic? ??? Really? What's with all this farming out production lately?
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: tonguello on May 20, 2011, 18:39:14
In the czech republic? ??? Really? What's with all this farming out production lately?
cheaper production costs  :(
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: bonniebeth on May 20, 2011, 18:40:49
I know, but we're willing to pay more for the quality! That's why we buy playmobil, not megablocks!!! Are they crazy? They're going to lose a lot of customers if they sell out like this. >:(
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: tonguello on May 20, 2011, 18:49:43
I know, but we're willing to pay more for the quality! That's why we buy playmobil, not megablocks!!! Are they crazy? They're going to lose a lot of customers if they sell out like this. >:(

absolutly...did I tell you that I throw away the clickies from the western I bought?  :(
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: bonniebeth on May 20, 2011, 18:54:27
You did? That bad?
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Wolf Knight on May 20, 2011, 18:55:16
I received mine today, checked the box and it does say Manufactured in czech republic... the stage coach is made in spain though...
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: bonniebeth on May 20, 2011, 18:55:55
In spain? ??? That's not a bad thing, just confusing.
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Giorginetto on May 20, 2011, 18:58:25
Wow, excellent review, Gis.  :thanks: You made even me want to get into the western theme  :love:

I am sinking in it since yesterdaywhen i bought the western train station  .. god help me  :loco: :loco: :loco: :loco: :loco: :loco: :loco: :loco: :loco: :loco: :loco:
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: tonguello on May 20, 2011, 20:26:55
You did? That bad?

yes... not even for spare parts... I just kept the hair.
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: bonniebeth on May 20, 2011, 20:32:58
Aw, that's a shame they were so bad. :(
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Hadoque on May 20, 2011, 20:34:27
Well, the Czech Republic is a neighbouring country of Germany and is part of the European Union, so possible production there is subjected to the same quality-demands/standards as products made in Germany or any other EU-countries.
Though labour costs there (and also in European countries like Slovakia, Poland, Baltic states, ...  and most certainly the poorest EU-memberstates Romenia and Bulgaria) are indeed still lower there then in Germany and other countries in the Western part of Europe.
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Bolingbroke on May 21, 2011, 11:30:47
Mah. Going to buy one in a couple of minutes, but I still think two of the three klickies would have looked 50% better with a kerchief round their necks.
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: bonniebeth on May 21, 2011, 14:14:56
You can always add one!
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Bolingbroke on May 21, 2011, 18:00:10
 :wall: :wall: :wall:

They did not have it at the Fun Park. Why?
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: playmo1989 on May 22, 2011, 05:57:01
This set is completely made in the Czech republic. I guess that is why they could make it so cheap!



Czech republic ??  ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? i thought playmobil produced the toys only in germany and malta... they made a new factory there?  ??? ???
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Rasputin on May 22, 2011, 16:05:58
I thought that factory has been there for years, at least 5
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Wolf Knight on May 22, 2011, 16:17:31
Finally managed to open mine... Wanted to share a few more details, if you don't mind Gis  :)

Firstly my set does have the plasticc glass over the window frame. (attachment 1) Gis are you sure its not there?  :eh?:

Secondly, the clips that keep the counter and cell bars in place are good designed and keep the bars well in place. (attachments 2&3)
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Wolf Knight on May 22, 2011, 16:21:29
Also, here is a comparison between the old vault and the new one! The new one is better designed and more flexible... no fear of opening it and closing it many times  ;D
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Wolf Knight on May 22, 2011, 16:24:37
Finally just to give you an idea of what the carrying case looks like when closed ;)

My verdict: this is a really great set!!! For a caryying case it provides so many possibilities!!!! you can easily seperate the two houses by loosening the hinges and use them as seperate house in a western town diorama!!!!
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Giorginetto on May 22, 2011, 16:25:08
i need to get one of these sets !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit:
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: bonniebeth on May 22, 2011, 17:06:37
Thanks for the additional details, Panos! I can't wait til these come available here! I will want about 4 of them. ;D
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Wolf Knight on May 22, 2011, 17:14:39
And the accessories are plentifull guys!!! And the klickies are great!!!
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Giorginetto on May 22, 2011, 18:42:38
And the accessories are plentifull guys!!! And the klickies are great!!!

 :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit:
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Rasputin on May 23, 2011, 04:04:41
are the hitching bars in the sidewalk removable ?
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: playmo1989 on May 23, 2011, 05:12:56
the quality seems good to me guessing from the pictures  ??? why they opened a factory in Czech republic? is it cheaper there?
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Wolf Knight on May 23, 2011, 05:33:59
are the hitching bars in the sidewalk removable ?

Yes, and so is the sidewalk!
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: grangel on May 31, 2011, 21:52:36
PLEASE LET GREECE TO BANKRUPT!!!!!!!! PLEASEEEEE!!!! LET US ALONE ,DO NOT LOAN GREECE ANYMORE!!!!

MAYBE GEOBRA WILL OPEN A FACTORY HERE!!!! I WILL WORK THERE FOR FREEEEE!!! PLEASE!!!!

 
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: playmo1989 on May 31, 2011, 21:55:21
PLEASE LET GREECE TO BANKRUPT!!!!!!!! PLEASEEEEE!!!! LET US ALONE ,DO NOT LOAN GREECE ANYMORE!!!!

MAYBE GEOBRA WILL OPEN A FACTORY HERE!!!! I WILL WORK THERE FOR FREEEEE!!! PLEASE!!!!

 

 
 :hmm: :hmm: :hmm: :hmm:
 

Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Tiermann on May 31, 2011, 22:24:24
As far as the made in Czech issue - I'm sure expense is part of the reason but I believe capacity is also a factor. They are building a big addition to the plant in Germany right now, so clearly they don't have enough room for their current volume.
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Hadoque on May 31, 2011, 22:54:49
DO NOT LOAN GREECE ANYMORE!!!!

Good idea, George has bought enough already... ;D







just joking, George  ;)
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: playmo1989 on May 31, 2011, 23:15:48
Good idea, George has bought enough already... ;D







just joking, George  ;)





which  george ?  ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???  ;D
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: tonguello on May 31, 2011, 23:19:46
PLEASE LET GREECE TO BANKRUPT!!!!!!!! PLEASEEEEE!!!! LET US ALONE ,DO NOT LOAN GREECE ANYMORE!!!!

MAYBE GEOBRA WILL OPEN A FACTORY HERE!!!! I WILL WORK THERE FOR FREEEEE!!! PLEASE!!!!

 

what?  ???
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: playmo1989 on May 31, 2011, 23:45:00
what?  ???


i think he says greece not to take loans from the european union ( bad polititians in greece they must kick them all out from the goverment they ate all our money  >:( >:( >:( >:( )... and maybe playmobil will make a factory in greece....
 
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: bonniebeth on June 01, 2011, 02:11:24
Ok, let's keep the political opinions out, please. This isn't the place for that.
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Giorginetto on June 01, 2011, 08:25:05
Ok, let's keep the political opinions out, please. This isn't the place for that.

Yeah , and i think most greeks  hope we dont go bankrupt etc !!!
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Wolf Knight on June 01, 2011, 08:38:04
Yeah , and i think most greeks  hope we dont go bankrupt etc !!!

I certainly hope we dont!
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Giorginetto on June 01, 2011, 08:46:44
Good idea, George has bought enough already... ;D
just joking, George  ;)

I know Hadoque 
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Wolf Knight on June 01, 2011, 09:44:31
No worries George! All jokes are done with a goodness of heart and not in any way to harm you! I will start saying how many playmobil I really buy and then everybody can find someone else to pick on  :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Giorginetto on June 01, 2011, 09:47:51
No worries George! All jokes are done with a goodness of heart and not in any way to harm you! I will start saying how many playmobil I really buy and then everybody can find someone else to pick on  :lol: :lol: :lol:

 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:, please take my previous post lighhearty. i wil delete it actually :) :)
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Hadoque on June 02, 2011, 22:58:04
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:, please take my previous post lighhearty. i wil delete it actually :) :)

I was too late to read the original post, but whatever it was it's taken lighthearted  ;)
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: tahra on June 04, 2011, 19:40:04
Great pics and review. I want one of these too... 

The only problem is.. how many banks and sheriff's offices can a western town have?  ???

I fell for the old western buildings  :love: on ebay sometime (as I tend to do). Shame they're not compatible :(
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Wolf Knight on June 04, 2011, 19:41:38
Great pics and review. I want one of these too... 

The only problem is.. how many banks and sheriff's offices can a western town have?  ???

I fell for the old western buildings  :love: on ebay sometime (as I tend to do). Shame they're not compatible :(


They may not be compatible but they are roughly the same size. and if you don't want to have a lot of banks and sheriff offices you can always customise them and turn them to something else!
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: tahra on June 04, 2011, 19:57:32
They may not be compatible but they are roughly the same size. and if you don't want to have a lot of banks and sheriff offices you can always customise them and turn them to something else!
Yes, I'm just not very... confident on my abilities to do that ;)

The klickys are awesome though... The bank guy is real nice!
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: bonniebeth on June 05, 2011, 01:40:45
Yep, that's my plan; customize them!
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Gis on June 08, 2011, 11:43:49
and if you don't want to have a lot of banks and sheriff offices you can always customise them and turn them to something else!

And as it uses stickers you can easily design some new stickers to go on the store-front-boards. So it shouldn't really take any customizing at all.
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Wolf Knight on June 08, 2011, 11:48:53
And as it uses stickers you can easily design some new stickers to go on the store-front-boards. So it shouldn't really take any customizing at all.

 :yup: :yup: :yup:
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Giorginetto on June 08, 2011, 11:58:30
have seen a few of these stickers and sets customised and based on standard old wetsern houses , customs such as a  barber shop, undertaker, weapons shop, miners shop , even a  :shhhh: :shhhh:


 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Justindo on July 24, 2011, 09:21:45
Thanks for the review and pictures, Gis and Panos!

Although I'm not a fan of the take-along idea, as I wish these were free-standing buildings with three or four walls and a roof, the klickies and accessories look great.  As a big Western fan, I'll definitely be picking this up. :cowboy:
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Elric on December 12, 2011, 23:37:26
Went to my local shop to pick up some green dragon knights and some specials but what do I see?  This set and the new stage coach. Of course I got both and ditched the green dragons. :)
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Rasputin on December 13, 2011, 16:21:57
Went to my local shop to pick up some green dragon knights and some specials but what do I see?  This set and the new stage coach. Of course I got both and ditched the green dragons. :)

How much were they ?
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Elric on December 13, 2011, 17:13:25
This shop prices their sets a little high but if you bring in your reuseable bag you get a 10 % discount. In other words, the stage coach was 32 dollars and the take along was 49. I think they are high but I love the western theme.
Title: Re: 4398 - Western Take Along (2011)
Post by: Rasputin on December 13, 2011, 17:20:19
This shop prices their sets a little high but if you bring in your reuseable bag you get a 10 % discount. In other words, the stage coach was 32 dollars and the take along was 49. I think they are high but I love the western theme.

They were close to the same price here and this store typically does not mark up, maybe on some special sets but even then its only a dollar or two. Our store does a 25% off sale once a year so I may have to wait because I do want a few  of each .