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General => Report & Review => Topic started by: Lindama on November 15, 2011, 02:16:27

Title: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Lindama on November 15, 2011, 02:16:27
My castle has arrived! It was indeed New In Box and I cant describe the feeling of seeing all of those sealed bags! As George suggested, I will do a review. It will take me a while though (work, children etc must intrude  ;) ).

Here are some shots of the unveiling..

The set was very well packaged.

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The front of the box. Some of the original tapes securing it closed were still in place. I am unsure it it had ever been opened to look at the contents. There was a tear to the front, but the box was otherwise in good shape.

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First peek inside. As you can see, the contents were unsecured, with larger pieces just randomly placed inside, however some wall pieces were held in compartments at either side. The building pieces were secured by elastic bands and the small parts were all in their sealed bags (except for one trunk!).

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The set contains two carboard "drawers" - each holds a number of pieces. This photo is of the top drawer (jumbled unfortunately, as I was excited).

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This is the second drawer.

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Both drawers side by side.

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contents of drawer 1, photo 1

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contents of drawer 1, photo 2.

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bigger pic of contents of drawer 1.

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photograph on the back of drawer 1

Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: PlaymoMan on November 15, 2011, 02:23:27
Great start, Linda! Can't wait to see the rest of the review! :)
Looks like a great set!
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on November 15, 2011, 04:26:12
 :omg: Magnificent set, Lindama! Now that they are no longer produced, it's like the end of a dynasty! Thank you for showing us this true gem!
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Wolf Knight on November 15, 2011, 08:52:44
Thank you for these wonderful pics Linda!!! I never had the chance to own a new-just-out-of-the-box 3666  :love: Such a great set!!!! I love it!!
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: kenc on November 15, 2011, 09:49:40
The 3666 indeed is one of a kind. It further has 8 klickies! 8, huit, eight, acht!!! Today none of the current sets in any theme has 8 klickies (the hospital has 7, the school has 9 but most of them are children). I think the last set with 8 klickies was the viking longship

In my eyes this castle would have looked even better if it had the green bull's eye glass windows.

Ken
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Giorginetto on November 15, 2011, 11:03:42
Excellent review of the best set thatn playmobil has EVR created . i had the joy to buy 3 or 4 i am not sure 3666s new and eveytime opening this huge box was a great joy , i still recall my first in 1994 ...

The current castle line and the previous system x ones pale in comparison to the greatness of this set , the plastic quality is superb, the detailing is amazing, customisation and different designs possible, the round tower and the lowering gate were massive improvements over the previous aged steck castle that lasted from 1977-1993  has to be noted !!!! and the 3666 didnt do very bad in terms of life in the shops, especially when compared to the horrid system x castles and the current one that look like chinese doll houses if you ask me  :hmm: :hmm: :hmm:

However as  a collector and steck enthusiast and havign a bit of steck quantity by now , i think the greatest achievement of the 3666 and the medieval sets of that time was that they linked and combined so well together , the heraldry made sense , the sets were associated very well with each other and the intro of magic and dragons into all this was a welcomed move by all . Never again has playmobil done so well in medieval sets . the silly ugly castles of today, the strange xmen like weapons and lights, the actual armour and siege machines are sooo unrealistic and out of proportion they might be selling but they are ugly and contemporary .

The 3666 is eternal !!!! :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow:
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Hadoque on November 15, 2011, 14:00:54
Congratulations with your 3666!  :)9


the best set thatn playmobil has EVR created .

 :hmm: :hmm: The 3940-ship is the best set ever!!  :P  ;)
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Giorginetto on November 15, 2011, 14:07:10
:hmm: :hmm: The 3940-ship is the best set ever!!  :P  ;)

 :hmm: :hmm: :hmm:

Second best  :hmm: :hmm:




 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Lindama on November 15, 2011, 14:10:04
George - your enthusiasm is contagious! Steck just feels so strong and well made...love the stuff :)
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Hadoque on November 15, 2011, 15:41:06
:hmm: :hmm: :hmm:
Second best  :hmm: :hmm:


 :hmm: :hmm: :hmm: :hmm:


 :loco:

We'll never agree on this one!  ;)


Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Hadoque on November 15, 2011, 15:43:37
Steck just feels so strong and well made...love the stuff :)

I guess you've never had the 3940's cannons in your hands  ;D

I know, I'm making the thread going off-topic, I just can't resist... ::)  :P
Sorry!!  0)
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Rhalius on November 15, 2011, 18:53:36
I got to agree with all the good things said about the 3666, I got mine last week finally after wanting it for 20 years.
There are just so many possibilities with it.. finding the flaws would be harder.

The only one I can think of is that the storage room under the living space is fully closed, it could have used an open wall so the inside could be played with.
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Giorginetto on November 15, 2011, 20:45:14
I guess you've never had the 3940's cannons in your hands  ;D

I know, I'm making the thread going off-topic, I just can't resist... ::)  :P
Sorry!!  0)

I have 3 x 3940s , teo of them are still in the boxes , untouched and unopened !!! and have abut 25 unopened proper pirate cannons from DS to occupy them , a great ship , the best of all i agree but not a 3666....... ;D
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Elric on November 17, 2011, 04:25:53
Thanks for sharing.  Wouldn't it be cool if PM rereleased this set!  I have two so far.  Would love to get a new in the box one!
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: playmofirth on November 24, 2011, 16:34:27
The 3666 is one of the great sets.  I am with Giorginetto on this - I think its the best.  It was a real thrill to get a boxed set.  I got it off e-bay for £50 about three years ago and it was close enough to collect so no postage.  It was virtually complete - missing just a couple of small accessories which I was able to replace.

(I have two 3940s and they are in a strong second place in my affections.)

Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Rhalius on November 24, 2011, 21:14:05
Same here best thing ever made after sliced bread. (nothing beats sliced bread of course, good luck eating it whole.  :lol:)

Theres just so many possibilities since this castle is not strictly millitairy. Probably the only playmobil castle ever released where only a quarter of the included clickies are soldiers or knights.

Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Gustavo on December 18, 2011, 00:49:35
*L* lovely

 :snowman:
Gus
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Giorginetto on December 18, 2011, 06:47:03
.. I have two boxed 3940s but no boxed 3666, perhaps i should get one but i prefer to get two unboxed instead of a boxed one...  :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Rhalius on December 18, 2011, 13:54:56
Playmobil isnt to be kept in a box, its to be played with.  :)
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: PlaymoMan on December 22, 2011, 22:30:47
Playmobil isnt to be kept in a box, its to be played with.  :)

Exactly. I've thought about keep some special sets MISB, but the thrill of receiving the set pushes away any desire to keep it boxed. <*)
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Ace on December 23, 2011, 00:43:04
Playmobil isnt to be kept in a box, its to be played with.  :)

Agreed! Klickies can't live out their lives in a box  ;)...
Ace  :cracker:
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Erik on December 23, 2011, 07:13:52
Playmobil isnt to be kept in a box, its to be played with.  :)

My thoughts exactly!!! :)
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Elric on December 23, 2011, 20:46:01
Thanks for sharing this gem again. On a side note, the only reason I have boxed playmo is because I haven't had time to open theme yet.
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: gloobey on December 24, 2011, 08:16:59
The 3666 was the first big set I ever bought for my sonand I, and it has a special place in my heart. Truly a great set. The world needs more Playmobil like this.
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Lindama on December 31, 2011, 23:39:14
I have not yet opened any of the sealed packages. Part of me wants to keep the whole thing pristine but I have a little boy who doesn't know I have this and I think he would be thrilled to put it together with me - just waiting for the right moment.
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Rhalius on January 01, 2012, 09:35:03
Maybe after watching a movie or cartoon about medieval times?  Unless you plan to visit Europe sometimes to see a real castle.  :)

Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Luis on January 01, 2012, 20:15:50
that was an excellent purchase, Linda! the 3666 is the best steck castle playmobil has ever made imo, and is a must-have!
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Riversplaymobil on January 14, 2012, 21:30:15
Awesome set, this is the first set I got after the yellow submarine.
This is the one that hooked me onto playmobil :love:
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Coyote on January 14, 2012, 21:38:15
Man, the best set I never got...  Though I think the only piece (other than klickies) I don't have through the purchase of other steck sets and add-ons is the staircase...  Man, I want that staircase...    :'( :lol:  Nice purchase!!!
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Skywalker on January 17, 2012, 14:25:05
wow.congrats. i would love to see it complete. in this condition a rare find. :love:
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: QUINOA on February 02, 2012, 00:12:59
Congrats! It is lovely.
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: naflibomyalp on February 10, 2012, 18:06:59
 :love:  Congratulations on a super MISB purchase.   :)
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: baboune on February 16, 2012, 13:56:37
Wow!  very nice purchase with the box and everything! 

Funny thing....I also was able to get my hands on this #3666 Knights set this week-end!  no box :'(, but I was so happy to get it and assemble it.... 

You'll have so much fun building it!  don't leave this gem in the box... Play with it and enjoy!

Baboune :wave:
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: bootgypsy on February 16, 2012, 22:27:51
How do all you people manage to find this set! wow...lucky! ???
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Lindama on February 17, 2012, 02:43:01
Boot gypsy, I bought it on eBay Australia and it was not cheap- all up I paid $260au, but as George would say, worth every cent! I subsequently bought two smaller castle sets on eBay.com and postage was more than the cost of the sets but also worth it! Keep searching eBay and you will find them listed and you might just get one for a good price.
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: hauden_lukas on February 17, 2012, 05:19:40
I am dreaming of a re-released "super 3666":
instead of the house another one similar to the tavern including a balcony, chimney and double-arch, maybe a second building (museum style). Maybe also including the 3667 (small castle)... then a third building would be nice (bakery), and it could also include the rock tower...
 8}
Best,
HDL
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: Giorginetto on February 17, 2012, 08:15:04
I am dreaming of a re-released "super 3666":
instead of the house another one similar to the tavern including a balcony, chimney and double-arch, maybe a second building (museum style). Maybe also including the 3667 (small castle)... then a third building would be nice (bakery), and it could also include the rock tower...
 8}
Best,
HDL

Now that is what Dreams should be  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: JackLeftTown on February 21, 2013, 11:53:37
This is WITHOUT A DOUBT my absolute favorite Playmobil set EVER! I have 4 of them PLUS tons more pieces I got from the Parts Department at Playmobil!
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: spiked_spiegel on February 21, 2013, 14:51:32
It is a great set. I bought one last night locally via kijiji for $50 without the figures, though it did come with other knights, vikings even Romans!.  It was a bit dusty but I have cleaned it all off and set it up for the boys downstairs. It's our second one but after the fight over who owns the first one I'm happy to have two now.  (My older son even put all of his brother 123 klickies as a surprise). 
For the debate between 3940 vs. 3666.  They are both the "Gold standard" of their respective catergories.  Like the 5300, for mansions or 3773/3806 for Western Forts.   I'm still partial to 3740 myself. (But I think more for the klickies).
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: el jefe on February 21, 2013, 18:26:55
This is my first and only castle.  I absolutely love it.  Had to buy that dang circular roof off of ebay and i'm still missing one or two wooden posts but all in all it looks fantastic.  I wish I had a bigger place so I could leave it set up all the time. 
Title: Re: Playmobil castle 3666
Post by: MikeW on June 18, 2013, 10:29:06
Anybody looking for a 3666, or any of the parts, should look on German e-bay. There are loads for sale. I recently got one for 41 euros.