Customizing the 5301 with the 7782 pavilion

[BlackPearl2006]

Joe, do you have any updated pics of your monstrosity of a mansion furnished?

I also wonder why the 5301 lacks full floors, no doorways, and no stairs?

Is it me, or is Playmobil just getting less detailed, less realistic, and more basic and kiddish lately compared to their earlier products?

This goes for the pirate line as well.  Victorian line is pretty much gone.  The newer mansions seem like watered down versions, even the accessory sets have less stuff in it, and also fewer paint applications.  The newest mansion doesn't even have the same level of detail as the 5300, or even the 5301.  So sad.  I wonder why playmobil is getting more basic?

[kaethe]

joe
very nice work, and i don't think you went overboard on the floors at all.  there are never enough rooms in the victorian house to put all of your furniture.  a couple of questions, as i am not familiar with the 5301, in the original design, where do the darker interior rooms go, and what is the dark and white floor trim ?  i did not realize the pavilion was the same color as the 5301, it looks great in your creation. 
i did not realize the 5301 was no longer available as i have the 5300, with plans to buy the 5302 when it comes out next year (hopefully) as i have lots of extra furniture and victorian folks ready to move in.  i also like the new floor plan of the 5302, i think the corner turn will add some interesting architecture possibilities, and of course the fence 7477, at last we will not have to get a second mortgage on our real house to buy a fence for our playmobil house.
kaeth

[basilsdad]

No, Atto I haven't taken any new pictures of the house (monstrosity) since I added the sunroom and stairs.  I want to tweak a couple of areas first before the Trolleys move in.
I have to say though that I was of your opinion, Atto before I got the 5301.  I thought that Playmobil was neglecting the quality of the Victorian line.  I have to say though that I was very much impressed with the quality.  The structure is quite stable and made of the same sturdy material as the 5300.  I like the enlarged rooms on the right side of the house and the extended attic space.  Playmobil has also added a clip that holds the roof to the top section, which I think is a great improvement.  I had a blast putting it together.         
I wasn't sure about the indented floors, but I think little hands would have a much easier time accesssing the rooms.  I am not a fan of the wallpaper choices, but that could be easily changed. 
I think we have to realize, that Playmobil is not going to reissue the 5300 that we came to know and love.  Sadly, time marches on. 
Joe

[Wesley Myers]

I also wonder why the 5301 lacks full floors, no doorways, and no stairs?

Is it me, or is Playmobil just getting less detailed, less realistic, and more basic and kiddish lately compared to their earlier products?

This goes for the pirate line as well.  Victorian line is pretty much gone.  The newer mansions seem like watered down versions, even the accessory sets have less stuff in it, and also fewer paint applications.  The newest mansion doesn't even have the same level of detail as the 5300, or even the 5301.  So sad.  I wonder why playmobil is getting more basic?

I believe the reason is to 1) save money - the less they have to put in the less it costs them, 2) making it much more basic toy (I have noticed sets for boys have much less accessories than they used to - girls sets have noticeably more accessories in them) and 3) possibly an answer to modern parents' complaints about small 'bits' that get "lost" (read negligence on behalf of parents who just do not care and can not be bothered and their lack of attention span - sadly the "mtv generation" is old enough, but not mature enough, to have kids ...).

[Wesley Myers]

No, Atto I haven't taken any new pictures of the house (monstrosity) since I added the sunroom and stairs.  I want to tweak a couple of areas first before the Trolleys move in.
I have to say though that I was of your opinion, Atto before I got the 5301.  I thought that Playmobil was neglecting the quality of the Victorian line.  I have to say though that I was very much impressed with the quality.  The structure is quite stable and made of the same sturdy material as the 5300.  I like the enlarged rooms on the right side of the house and the extended attic space.  Playmobil has also added a clip that holds the roof to the top section, which I think is a great improvement.  I had a blast putting it together.         
I wasn't sure about the indented floors, but I think little hands would have a much easier time accesssing the rooms.  I am not a fan of the wallpaper choices, but that could be easily changed. 
I think we have to realize, that Playmobil is not going to reissue the 5300 that we came to know and love.  Sadly, time marches on. 
Joe

Wait 'till you blow everyone's socks off with your 5300 with additional floor space.   

[basilsdad]

joe
very nice work, and i don't think you went overboard on the floors at all.  there are never enough rooms in the victorian house to put all of your furniture.  a couple of questions, as i am not familiar with the 5301, in the original design, where do the darker interior rooms go, and what is the dark and white floor trim ?  i did not realize the pavilion was the same color as the 5301, it looks great in your creation. 
i did not realize the 5301 was no longer available as i have the 5300, with plans to buy the 5302 when it comes out next year (hopefully) as i have lots of extra furniture and victorian folks ready to move in.  i also like the new floor plan of the 5302, i think the corner turn will add some interesting architecture possibilities, and of course the fence 7477, at last we will not have to get a second mortgage on our real house to buy a fence for our playmobil house.
kaeth

I am sorry Kaeth, I didn't read this until today.  I am not exactly sure that I understand your question about the wallpaper.  I mixed up the original room wallpaper arrangement in order to match up the extra pieces I added. 
I couldn't leave well enough alone  and have added another room on to the other side as well.  When I can take some pictures I will post them.
Joe

[basilsdad]

  Here are some pics of the new addition.
Joe

[basilsdad]

Here are two from the back.
Joe

[Gis]

That looks very cool Joe!! Good work :-)

[tonguello]

OMG Joe! that is exactly what I wanted to see!!!!!!!!!!!!
So it is posible to combine them then! this is so great!!!