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General => Report & Review => Topic started by: conniefrere on September 24, 2011, 15:23:30

Title: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: conniefrere on September 24, 2011, 15:23:30
Hello there to you all,

This is my first review, hope you like it. I must say, this theme is going to be one of my favorite themes.
I just couldn't wait for them and I hope you get a nice idea of this set too.

Font image of the box
(http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/1430/p9240161.jpg)

Back image of the box
(http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/9163/p9240162.jpg)
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: conniefrere on September 24, 2011, 15:38:02
The inside of the box
(http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/5266/p9240163.jpg)

One bag opened
(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/2379/p9240164.jpg)
The smilodon's (saber-toothed cat) neck is made as if it looks furry. One big disadvantage, and a major disappointment, is the fact the mouth cannot be opened or closed. The size is just a little smaller than the PM lion and tiger.

The colors of the fire are quite realistic and the material is soft like, the bone is made of the harder plastic.

To be continued... (have to do the dishes first)
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: Baron Marshall on September 24, 2011, 15:55:48
too bad about the mouths... but it was nice of them to put 2 sabertooths in the set so I only have to buy 1 set  :lol:
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: conniefrere on September 24, 2011, 16:40:20
The tools of these klicky's need to be assembled. You the need to put the spearhead and axe-head into the grip. Not much of a problem, however
the grip is made of hard plastic and the head and axeblade are soft. When putting them together I got the feeling it wil rip in pieces, like you have to handle it very subtle.

(http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/6925/p9240166.jpg)

Finally, the klicky's (still asleep). Details of the cloths they wear are good, looks like animal fur. Also, the necklace with bones are great. Love them. :love:
Another thing you notice is the heavy eyebrows, makes them look like neanderthal man. So maybe its a playmobil neanderthalensis instead of the common playmobil sapiens.  ;)
(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/373/p9240165.jpg)

Here they are on their feet with the Smilodon next to them. I think you can do some great customization with the heads and the hair.
(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/9360/p9240168.jpg)
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: conniefrere on September 24, 2011, 16:48:13
Here they are in full action. In the background you see my girlfriend cleaning the house, while I'm playing with playmobil. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

The price of the set was around 13 euro's (but it was a present from my girlfriend so no complaints whatsoever) and I think it's worth it. As far as i know the accessories are all new as are the smilodons. Worth the money.

(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/8380/p9240167.jpg)

Hope you liked the pictures! :wave:
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: Bolingbroke on September 24, 2011, 16:58:17
Thanks for the review. I didn't know these were out already!

Is the klicky in the skirt male or female?
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: Baron Marshall on September 24, 2011, 16:59:02
 :love: :love: :love: I LOVE THESE SETS cant wait til they come out here ... next year  :'(
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: Wolf Knight on September 24, 2011, 18:12:07
Excellent review!!! thanks for the pics!!! Too bad the mouth does not open still the smilodons are great!!! the klickies are also great!!! Looking forward to getting this set, which will probably become available to us from January 2012, onwards...
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: conniefrere on September 24, 2011, 18:41:56
Thanks for the review. I didn't know these were out already!

Is the klicky in the skirt male or female?

I've been strolling toystores for a 2 weeks now, cause I knew they had to come out here in due time. Came out today! Even the weather was good. :)
The klicky in the skirt is a male btw.

Excellent review!!! thanks for the pics!!! Too bad the mouth does not open still the smilodons are great!!! the klickies are also great!!! Looking forward to getting this set, which will probably become available to us from January 2012, onwards...

Thank you very much! Now I'm eager to make an other review......obtained some more sets ...ofcourse  8-)
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: bonniebeth on September 24, 2011, 19:44:25
 :love: :love: :love: These are sooo great! Can't WAIT to get them here in the US! Hm, I may not be able to wait, seriously.

Very good review, btw. :) Looking forward to seeing more.
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: Luis on September 24, 2011, 20:40:25
great review :thanks:

too bad about the size - i understand they cannot be very big (the cats) but SMALLER than a lion/tiger?! :hmm: :hmm: :hmm:

i thought the fig in the skirt was a woman :lol:
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: bonniebeth on September 24, 2011, 20:43:54
It's definitely a man, looking at how low the top of the garment dips on one side. ;)
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: conniefrere on September 24, 2011, 21:22:20

too bad about the size - i understand they cannot be very big (the cats) but SMALLER than a lion/tiger?! :hmm: :hmm: :hmm:


A little bit bigger would have been nice, I agree. Teeth are bigger though....much bigger in fact  :D :D :D
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: tahra on September 24, 2011, 21:53:46
:love: :love:

I CAN NOT wait. Love them...

It's a shame the cats' mouth doesn't close... And I never imagined they'd be smaller..

Thanks for the review!
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: PrimusPilus on September 25, 2011, 00:28:31
Thanks for the review, Connie!
I loved the big cats.
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: Elric on September 25, 2011, 01:03:18
Thanks for sharing!  I can't wait for this theme to hit the states!
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: Tiermann on September 25, 2011, 01:29:11
Thanks for posting this. It looks like a great set. I am really looking forward to the whole series.
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: bonniebeth on September 25, 2011, 01:40:20
Some species of smilodons were quite small, as little as 150-200 pounds. So being smaller than a lion or tiger isn't too bad. Of course there were other species that were huge, and that would have been cool. Honestly, I'm not wild about the color they chose for them. It's a little bright.
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: Luis on September 25, 2011, 04:29:55
they might have been thinking 'Ice Age'? that was a popular movie

i think the current lions skin tone is kind of flashy too, no? originally their color was a little more realistic imo
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: tonguello on September 25, 2011, 10:52:11
I love the set except for the lions mouth. I'm sure there must be a good explanation for the designers making that decision, but sorry, IMHO it was a stupid decision  >:(
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: WarriorOfToys on September 25, 2011, 18:36:30
It's definitely a man, looking at how low the top of the garment dips on one side. ;)

The need for a shave is a giveaway as well, in my opinion. ;)
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: bonniebeth on September 25, 2011, 18:48:30
 :lol: Yep. Though it could be a bearded lady. :P
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: WarriorOfToys on September 25, 2011, 18:48:58
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Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: Gis on October 03, 2011, 09:11:43
Thanks for the review!!! Will soon be buying the complete set, patience though for now.

Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: Giorginetto on October 03, 2011, 16:12:32
Great review , i shall be getting the entire of this theme, looks pretty good thought a bit limited in numbers and sets , still good though
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: Wesley Myers on October 05, 2011, 01:48:59
:lol: Yep. Though it could be a bearded lady. :P

And if her facial hair is that heavy, then no wonder her eyebrows (or vice versa!).

And with a tan like that - some ethnicities of cavemen are hairy like that ...
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: Rasputin on October 11, 2011, 15:22:58
Great review especially for your first one  :)9

I must agree with the comments about the size and non-moving mouth. I think it would have been a huge plus to the set if the cats mouth actually opened and closed so we can play "kitty eats the cavemen or stray animals" and the overall size is not encouraging. I would have wanted this fierce looking cat to have been a little bigger than the modern big cats. Smaller just does not make sense even if they are somewhat accurate. It would be like making the woolly mammoth smaller than the elephants

Overall I will also be getting this set and the whole theme many times over  <:> Time to sell some junk lying around to fund these purchases  :P
Title: Re: 5102 Smilodon with hunters
Post by: flatcat on October 11, 2011, 15:24:49
Excellent review! :clap: :clap: :clap:

It's a great looking set, and I really like that new flames piece :yup:

Damo :)