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Translated from German & linking to the original article. This is all the info it gives.
(https://i.imgur.com/kNTcrNI.png) (https://www.wienerzeitung.at/meinung/kommentare/2012862-Und-wann-kommt-der-Brio-Film.html?fbclid=IwAR0K6-5t27VjcjC5cXodtJj7gsbJ_oowmJsdrFvTFGNdw5hrvc8uLQby85s)
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Now I understand why some of the new klickies have actual names! It makes sense! And if you check the new Knights theme, it indeed looks like an animated series!
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Now I understand why some of the new klickies have actual names! It makes sense! And if you check the new Knights theme, it indeed looks like an animated series!
Thanks! I've only seen the short video clip teasing the new Knights theme. The beginning of a new era for the PLAYMOBIL knights (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5e4fAtJ0Xg) I wonder if this looks anything like what the show will be?
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Now I understand why some of the new klickies have actual names!
Goes against all that playmobil stood for, but... Besides, considering quite a few of those are BEGGING to be changed.. well... Meh.
Not sure how to handle that. Probably just ignore the names - I am too old to keep track of them anyways (my memory isn't what it used to be)..
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I've probably missed the forum posts concerning the new theme & the names - could yinz post a link for me?
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I've probably missed the forum posts concerning the new theme & the names - could yinz post a link for me?
I don't remember where it was posted here, but if you look at any of the new "knight" theme boxes, the ice and fire ones, they have names of the klickys... VERY lego like, imo.
Meh.
As to a new series, I suppose it will go the way of Super 4, and they won't allow us to purchase it :(
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I don't remember where it was posted here, but if you look at any of the new "knight" theme boxes, the ice and fire ones, they have names of the klickys... VERY lego like, imo.
Meh.
As to a new series, I suppose it will go the way of Super 4, and they won't allow us to purchase it :(
The new series will be about the new Knights theme ;-) and that's why some of the klickies have names. I guess the title of the series will be "Novelmore"....
(https://www.toychamp.be/media/catalog/product/0/1/01408515_002.jpg)
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I guess the title of the series will be "Novelmore"....
I do hope it sounds better in german. Does it?
Still, I LOVE the klickys (though quite a few of them need.. adjustements.. :P )
And the fire horsy. Let's not forget the fire horsy!! :love: :love:
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People in general don’t care for history nowadays, or at least not the ... ‘historically accurate’ kind of history we’ve known in the past.
All they seem to care about is identity politics, and history is more and more becoming a slave to it.
And that’s where fantasy, I assume, comes in - with fantasy, you can re-imagine history exactly as you want it.
Do you want female knights? You got them! Ethnic minorities knights? Servez-vous!
If they don’t ‘identify’ with whatever product they are consuming - be it a toy, a movie or a book - then it’s not worth a thing.
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People in general don’t care for history nowadays, or at least not the ... ‘historically accurate’ kind of history we’ve known in the past.
All they seem to care about is identity politics, and history is more and more becoming a slave to it.
I'd argue that people have never been interested in historical accuracy. History has always been used to further 'identity politics', it just happens to have been the identity of white, straight men as a general rule.
Academic, and popular history, is becoming more interested in different stories and more nuanced. Playmobil, which is a childs toy, is making what they believe will sell to children. The two are not particularly related.
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I'd argue that people have never been interested in historical accuracy. History has always been used to further 'identity politics', it just happens to have been the identity of white, straight men as a general rule.
Academic, and popular history, is becoming more interested in different stories and more nuanced. Playmobil, which is a childs toy, is making what they believe will sell to children. The two are not particularly related.
The more I think about it, I think you're right. Kids have never cared whether something is historically accurate. They just want something fun that will spark their imagination. When I was a kid, I really loved the Lego Dragon Knights. They were only loosely based on reality. :lol:
I think what really bothers me about the way toys and media are changing is that it seems like companies are having to make things extra flashy to catch people's attention. They have to compete with all the clickbait online, and kids who grew up with the iPhone pacifier aren't going to look at something that's as simple as what we grew up with in the 90s and earlier. It has to be have lots of bright colors and make kids go WOW! Whereas when I was a kid, I'd look at the sets in the magazines and imagine stories, even without actually owning the sets. They weren't super flashy, and they didn't need to be. They were just generic characters, and my imagination filled in the rest.
These days, kids expect the media and toy companies to fill in all of the details of the stories. They're so used to consuming media, they don't want to put in the effort to imagine something of their own. To me, that's really sad.
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For the Playmobil developers - the Brandstätter Group in Zirndorf near Nuremberg - this is only one step in many, in order to establish itself internationally as a strong media brand. "We are currently producing our first major TV series about a new world of knighthood titled 'Novelmore', which will be launched in the fall of 2020," announced the brand management board member of the Brandstätter Group, Lars Wagner.
(https://i.imgur.com/6s15iEa.png?1) (https://www.stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.playmobil-erobert-das-kino-kleine-figuren-auf-grosser-leinwand.f07bae47-5e91-48b1-8296-d8fd7a42aa4b.html)
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"We are currently producing our first major TV series about a new world of knighthood titled 'Novelmore', which will be launched in the fall of 2020," announced the brand management board member of the Brandstätter Group, Lars Wagner.
Oh, my poor poor wallet.
I can't stand the name, is it just me? Does it mean or sound like.. nothing.. in german? Cause in english it's dreadful. Or it could be me.
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I can't stand the name, is it just me? Does it mean or sound like.. nothing.. in german? Cause in english it's dreadful. Or it could be me.
I'm totally clueless about the name. Perhaps there'll be an explanation in the story-line, but as a name in & of itself... kinda meh.
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I'm totally clueless about the name. Perhaps there'll be an explanation in the story-line, but as a name in & of itself... kinda meh.
I can't help it - I see "novel more" - makes no sense at all to me :-\
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I can't help it - I see "novel more" - makes no sense at all to me :-\
Ditto 8}
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Anagrams include
Revel Moon
No more vel
Evel Moron
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I'd argue that people have never been interested in historical accuracy. History has always been used to further 'identity politics', it just happens to have been the identity of white, straight men as a general rule.
Academic, and popular history, is becoming more interested in different stories and more nuanced. Playmobil, which is a childs toy, is making what they believe will sell to children. The two are not particularly related.
Except most of playmobil ranges are modern sets and are very accurate with police and fire uniforms, garden centres, horse sets etc all being what you'd expect to see in real life. It's not made flashier or fantasy to fit some narrative, it's just as you'd expect it.
When you see a WWII movie everything is accurate from the hairstyles to the lapel badges on the uniforms. It's become a fad in the last ten years to pretty much make up stuff about history prior to the industrial revolution. So you have extras dressed mostly in leather who look pretty much the same whether they're in a musketeer film set in the 17th century or a viking film set in the 9th century.
Also most clothing experts tend to be women, as in those who take a special interest in historic clothing and fashion so the idea that only men are interested in historical accuracy is not true.
Also actual medieval clothing was flashier than what playmobil shows.
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I can't help it - I see "novel more" - makes no sense at all to me :-\
The writer Edgar Allan Poe wrote a poem with a dark theme about a raven called The Raven. The raven keeps repeating the word 'nevermore'. I wonder if it's meant to invoke that sense of dread? Not that many parents and certainly not the children would get such a reference.
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The writer Edgar Allan Poe wrote a poem with a dark theme about a raven called The Raven. The raven keeps repeating the word 'nevermore'. I wonder if it's meant to invoke that sense of dread? Not that many parents and certainly not the children would get such a reference.
I thought the same thing about the name! All I could think of was the poem.
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Well, I SERIOUSLY doubt it it was their intention, but of course I have no idea.
The only thing I know of Poe is what Orry and Madeline read to each other on the North And South books... Annabel Lee.
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I can't help it - I see "novel more" - makes no sense at all to me :-\
If I recall correctly, in a lot of the set images there's an emphasis on books and paper with designs for weaponry (like artillary and whatnot), so I think the emphasis on 'Novel' is 100% intentional. Maybe it has something to do with the message they're trying to send to kids? But regardless, it does sound a tad silly....
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I do hope it sounds better in german. Does it?
I guess "Novelmore" translates into "Neumehr" (*) or "Romanmehr" (**) ::)
(*): if "novel" = used as adjective meaning "new"
(**): if "novel" = used as a noun, meaning "a literature work of fiction"
Anagrams include
Revel Moon
No more vel
Evel Moron
:lol:
I'd argue that people have never been interested in historical accuracy.
Then I probably am an odd exception?
F.e. I bought my first 3940 (US 3286) "Pirates´ Flagship" almost 20 years ago for the reason it looked more historically accurate then it´s predecessors ...
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Except most of playmobil ranges are modern sets and are very accurate with police and fire uniforms, garden centres, horse sets etc all being what you'd expect to see in real life. It's not made flashier or fantasy to fit some narrative, it's just as you'd expect it.
Excellent point. History is being thrown overboard. But at the same time, with the museum specials, the Greek gods, etc., we're seeing a lot of enthusiasm for historical and cultural accuracy. There is a market for it.
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After looking deeper into the show
and sets, I think it’s starting to grow on me. I can’t help but feel like a traitor however. When I first laid eyes on the castles, I immediately thought “that looks like Imaginex!” But then I watched the first episode (several times)... and took a closer look at the klickies, and their names...and the sets...and now I like them. :-[ While I find the emblems gaudy (especially that plaid behind the gear), there are plenty of unique items and klicky design here. But what did it for me was naming them. That’s the quickest way to get me attached to something. :P
I feel like I’m torn between two major generations, neither of which really applies to me because of my age: the old “golden age” that was more historically inclined and larger than life; and the newer, flashier generation that adheres to tropes. On one hand, I like the idea of generic play and leaving things nameless so you can make your own story. I also love historical accuracy and details in sets to make those stories. On the other hand, I’m a major fantasy lover and love a good occasional romp into the bizarre and new. Heck, I think I’m one of the very few who actually liked the ghost pirates! ;D I felt apprehension against Super 4 once upon a time, but then it grew on me as well. It was still rough around the edges, really rough, but I appreciated the idea behind it.
In fact, Novelmore feels like a retread of Super 4 in several ways, but on a slightly better foot....so far. The first episode had some of the best combat scenes I’ve seen in a playmobil animation, (some) characters I liked (Lucifex and stole my heart), and an engaging plot to me. Instead of anthology, there’s an overarching story, which may or may not be tidier. However, it suffers heavily from cliches in an extremely predictable way: The prince who wants adventure (goody, Alex 2.0...), the girl who wants to take up a job typically for boys but would be ostracized for it (hi Ruby 2.0...), the idiot who’s secretly a genius, “fire bad, water good”; the stubborn, old king who shuns change, etc. I found myself mentally rolling my eyes when Gwynn showed up, like, “here we go again!” 8} God forbid we have actual lady knights in this exaggerated, fantasy setting (especially when the enemy technically has one already, and another will show up soon).
But anywho, only time will tell if this show’s good or not—or if Playmobil will continue this line of thinking for their products. I personally think it’s just a little joy-trip into the realm of make believe, and will possibly be over sooner than they think. Even if it isn’t, I don’t think they’ll truly get rid of contemporary and historical sets. Because I still believe someone, somewhere realizes there’s still a market for that sort of thing.
At least I hope....
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The series has started? Where? (I am afraid I didn't keep a proper eye on it :( )
I wish they would do a DVD release of Super 4... and this one too... :P
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The series has started? Where? (I am afraid I didn't keep a proper eye on it :( )
I wish they would do a DVD release of Super 4... and this one too... :P
It'll star on YouTube! And according to the news section, it'll officially premiere on Nov 4! ;D
And I'm surprised you like either one Lady Tahra, as I was under the impression that you didn't. ??? Sorry if I misunderstood. Either way, I wish the same. It took me and a couple of fellow fans to download what episodes we could off of YouTube (and Amazon) so they weren't lost forever. Some are still missing though.
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It'll star on YouTube! And according to the news section, it'll officially premiere on Nov 4! ;D
And I'm surprised you like either one Lady Tahra, as I was under the impression that you didn't. ??? Sorry if I misunderstood. Either way, I wish the same. It took me and a couple of fellow fans to download what episodes we could off of YouTube (and Amazon) so they weren't lost forever. Some are still missing though.
Ah, ok - then it IS under control ;D - thanks!
Me? I am easy to playmoplease... I just can't watch playmohigh because of the silly voices. And I tried!
I really liked Super 4, generally. There was at least an ep that was pretty insulting to women, imo, but... klickys moving? Hard to ruin. Possible, but hard.
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Ah, ok - then it IS under control ;D - thanks!
Me? I am easy to playmoplease... I just can't watch playmohigh because of the silly voices. And I tried!
I really liked Super 4, generally. There was at least an ep that was pretty insulting to women, imo, but... klickys moving? Hard to ruin. Possible, but hard.
I remember being skeptical of Super 4 myself at first, but it grew on me quickly despite it's faults. If only because the idea of Playmobil's themes converging and interacting with each other is a FANTASTIC idea! Shame the Playmobil Movie kinda fell short... Nonetheless, I too am easy to playmoplease as I am quick to turn my opinion on certain lines once the initial reaction settles. After all, the Burnham Raiders have a dwarf, dragons, a pyromaniacal jester and FIRE HORSES!!!!
FIRE HOOOOOORRRRRSEEEEESSSSS!!! I DIDN'T THINK THEY'D ACTUALLY DO IT! I CAN HAVE ACTUAL NIGHTMARES NOW!!!! :yippee: :(o): :rock: :inlove:
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The Novelmore animated series will start on YouTube on Nov 4. I'm looking forward to it.
(https://i.imgur.com/v3pZHXV.png) (https://toyworldmag.co.uk/2020-10-22-playmobils-novelmore-comes-to-youtube/?fbclid=IwAR0d8D-9H4Ab1nMJlipBVqeBP3c255KYtDAjZhnxtb7fY-V6dZtTHru6Zc4)
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To add, apparently there will 5, possibly 6, total kingdoms/territories in the series, according to the info over at AmClicks. I say "possibly 6", because some folks analyzed Arwen's color-changing weapon to represent different territories:
(http://amclicks.org/foro/novedades-playmobil/new-tv-serie-2020/?action=dlattach;attach=16537;image)
But a page of the book in the original trailer shows 6:
(https://amclicks.org/foro/novedades-playmobil/new-tv-serie-2020/?action=dlattach;attach=16541;image)
Some (possible) territory emblems:
(http://amclicks.org/foro/novedades-playmobil/new-tv-serie-2020/?action=dlattach;attach=16545;image)
The plot (possibly) thickens! :sherlock: I'm digging the wolf ones. It'd be nice if they're a more metal-based kingdom or mountain territory...but I'm pretty sure it's just the Novelmore knights' other emblem. If you look closely at the castle's windows in certain shots you can see it.
LINK TO AMCLICKS: http://amclicks.org/foro/novedades-playmobil/new-tv-serie-2020/
Edit: Map details!
(http://amclicks.org/foro/novedades-playmobil/new-tv-serie-2020/?action=dlattach;attach=17559;image)
(http://amclicks.org/foro/novedades-playmobil/new-tv-serie-2020/?action=dlattach;attach=18470)
Really just view the forum in its entirety lol.