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General => Report & Review => Topic started by: Bas on June 03, 2015, 18:20:47
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Hello playmofriends!
Today I bought the brand new 5557 Treehouse from the theme Wildlife.
In Germany I collect Pay-Back point everytime I visit the Fuelstation, today I had saved enough points for a discount in the Warehouse.
20% FTW! In the store they had set-up a display with the new Wildlife scene, so I spotted all the boxes. I am no Fan of collecting other vehicles or planes, so I had no interress in buying the other sets. I found that the boat 5559 looks really small. The plane /jeep are reworks of an earlier set. The plane doesnt really fit the theme IMO.
They better had made a Jurassic Park-2 Trailertruck.
I normaly only collect Pirate/Farm/Zoo sets, but since this set has nice animals in it, it was worth it all.
Unboxing:
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_174646_zpstuachhxz.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_174716_zpsxqlxrhdc.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_174806_zpsildpnflm.jpg)
The last set I bought was the Pirate Island with hat over-sized baseplates, didnt fit in a Ikea storage box etc.
The plates/rocks of this set are luckely all compact, which is good!
Novelties:
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_181944_zpscaaxegqk.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_182115_zpsln1vsbru.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_190858_zpsrwd259du.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_190919_zpsderdgzik.jpg)
Looks like playmobil finaly found a sollution for the problem with the old ferns..... this new one doesnt dissambles out of nothing...
You hear a click and the opper/lower plants will stuck to each other.
Furthermore I noticed there are 3 types of treebranches instead of the 2 old onces, I had to take a second look at it wenn i tried to assemble the building. I dont know if its really new, the last GrandPirate island only used 2 out of these 3 types.
The birds ness can be put on a tree or on a branche, I never had a bird ness before but dont know if this one really is new.
Strange objects:
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_184555_zpsn3rlpuf3.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_184307_zps023v6n9w.jpg)
I found these 2 parts in the box, you can't see them on the inventarylist nor on the box's print.
If any of you have any more info's what that are, please let me know.....
Clickies:
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_184845_zpscyxi0pca.jpg)
I still like the pre-hair-removal and strange-faces clickies the most. :) They do feed the Wildlife theme, no doubt.
Stuff:
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_185338_zps05beb90q.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_185411_zpsakacq9hf.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_185426_zpsmjurxi05.jpg)
Those stuff all fits the theme nicely, but there are no great new introduction items, furthermore lots of stupped stickers.....
The fishingrod is NOT-magnetic but has a pinn on it to stuck on fishes.
I never had a PM bear before, must cost at least 5-6euro to buy it serparates in DS, also it makes the set really worth it.
Building:
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_185904_zpsjpxnf1th.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_190654_zpsaxgru0ue.jpg)
Perfect! the colours really fit the set and the house has everything a Wildlife ranger needs.
Allthough I really dont see the need to add that bridge in the set.
They better add some denn trees instead, giving a bit North America mountains.
Close-ups:
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_185837_zpssbdnnwmh.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_185841_zpsx2gypwoo.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_190004_zpssrjxgzhp.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_190525_zpslxqcmbfd.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_185944_zpsbj46tnla.jpg)
There is one big hole with 2 exits in which the great bear fits in. The tree and a rock on the back also have a nicely hiddingspot for smaller animals.
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_185932_zpsphlmlt2z.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_185926_zps4e1v0xhv.jpg)
The small table wont flapp down, they have thought about that.
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_190151_zps4k2rwqv8.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_190255_zpsjorcvjba.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_190411_zpsq6kqfx3g.jpg)
Inside there is all the rangers needs, above the door is a shelf for foodstorage.
Underneeth the lower bed there is a extra place for storage and a secred entrance.
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_190956_zps56qzikvn.jpg)
From the upper bed, the clickie reaches the roof.
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_191157_zpsp0vbmuaz.jpg)
I had not got an Eagle before ! :)
Custom build:
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_191741_zpsewgjjoar.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_191642_zps65hyab99.jpg)
I wondered if those tree parts were aible to put together without the house.... the answer, Yes , but it really isnt a sollid connection.
But still that tree looks great for a fairy forest or whatever.
I could not make better pictures at the moment.
But all I can say: for plamobil animal collectors this set is perfect.
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Thanks for the review! It looks like a great set, especially for people who like the forest animals and don't have many of them already. The tree trunks are the big interest for longer time collectors - they are larger and will make possible much bigger deciduous trees than have been available before. I saw a photo at Klickywelt comparing a tree made of them with the largest fir tree and the large fir looked small next to it. So that is a really good thing.
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Thank you for the excellent review! I am really really anxious to get that set now!
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Thank you for the detailed review..
It is a good looking set, and I really like the guy's torso :)
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Woah! This set is a must-have 8-)
Thanks so much for the review, I had been hoping someone would do one soon!
I really like the clickies that come with it, too.
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I wonder what the deal with the chunks of gold is. Like, is "wildlife ranger" just a cover story, and really they're hiding out after pulling off a successful heist over in the Police theme?
edit: theme not them
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I wonder what the deal with the chunks of gold is. Like, is "wildlife ranger" just a cover story, and really they're hiding out after pulling off a successful heist over in the Police them?
:lmao:
anyway, nice review. Curious about those parts too. Do they fit on the roof as exhaust cover?
You should work on your photo-skills though, the pics are very blurry and out of focus? ;) :lens:
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I can help with the "strange parts".
We had this question at the Klickywelt, too.
We identified them as the same parts, which are part of oven the Western Caboose 4123.
http://www.playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showinv.pl?setnum=4123 (http://www.playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showinv.pl?setnum=4123)
The small part is the chimney for the roof, you can see at the pictures. The other one is a samovar for the oven.
Nobody knows, why its part of the treehouse.
But it seems to be in every tree house packing.
Daniela
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Looks like a great set, reminds me that I still need to get a bear sometimes.
I do have several bear rugs, which kind of gives the idea my clickies hunted bears into extinction. :-\
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Thanks for the review. It is a wonderful set! I like very the the two extra parts you found in the box. I really want them!!
George.
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I wonder what the deal with the chunks of gold is. Like, is "wildlife ranger" just a cover story, and really they're hiding out after pulling off a successful heist over in the Police them?
:lol:
I do have several bear rugs, which kind of gives the idea my clickies hunted bears into extinction. :-\
:lol:
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Thank you for the review. Great set to have I think. Did your klickies ruin the bridge allready ;D n?
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Strange objects:
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_184555_zpsn3rlpuf3.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/Suptopfirst/IMG_20150603_184307_zps023v6n9w.jpg)
I found these 2 parts in the box, you can't see them on the inventarylist nor on the box's print.
If any of you have any more info's what that are, please let me know.....
I can help with the "strange parts".
We had this question at the Klickywelt, too.
We identified them as the same parts, which are part of oven the Western Caboose 4123.
http://www.playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showinv.pl?setnum=4123 (http://www.playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showinv.pl?setnum=4123)
The small part is the chimney for the roof, you can see at the pictures. The other one is a samovar for the oven.
Nobody knows, why its part of the treehouse.
But it seems to be in every tree house packing.
I just picked up the treehouse today, and I was surprised to find those mistery objects in my box too. I must have missed Daniela's explanation earlier.
But the best thing is: I have that railroad car and the chimney is missing! (along with some other parts, but still...)
Luckiest Playmo-coincidence ;D
And the set is fantastic, I love every bit of it.
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Hey Birdy,
Nice huh?
Which car are you talking about the recent SUV or the giant camper truck which is not available anymore.
PS: In the meantime I bought the lynx + beavers set of the theme aswell. Forgot all the pictures when I unboxed them aswell.
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I mean the red train car (Western caboose 4123) with the bed and stove inside. It's a very old set. That chimney goes on top :)
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Great looking set. I really am curious about this new tree and how it can be manipulated. The overall set looks very much like the old tree house. Couldn't the design team just started from scratch instead of reinventing the same concept. It would have added diversity.
The addition of the not so mysterious part is the best news of the set. I will been needing about half a dozen of those parts to restore missing caboose pipes. The light grey can be painted
Is the part really not on the instructions? We need part numbers to avoid having to buy 6 sets, not that I would complain getting 6 grizzlies.
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Is the part really not on the instructions? We need part numbers to avoid having to buy 6 sets, not that I would complain getting 6 grizzlies.
Nope, I've looked all over but no luck.