Nakia Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 My kids don't have any Playmobil toys. I actually had never even heard of Playmobil until I read about it here last Christmas. My youngest will be 5 on December 30th, and I am thinking about getting her a Playmobil set. I have no idea where to even start. We have a nice barn with plenty of horses (it's actually Anna's but she lets the others play with it...sometimes), but other than that, we don't have anything like it. So I am thinking of the animal nursery, farm, dollhouse, or maybe some of the zoo stuff because she loves animals, especially pandas! She is very imaginative, and I know she would love any of them, but I just can't decide which would get the most use. I would like get that giant castle, but I want to spend less than or around $50. So what are your young girl's favorite Playmobil toys? Also, do the kits come with everything that is shown in the picture unless otherwise noted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I don't have dds, but my ds used to have a lot of fun with Playmobil toys. If you have a Marshall's or TJMaxx in your area, give them a call and see if they have any Playmobil toys there this year. Last year, they had a bunch of different sets, and the prices were excellent. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 I don't have dds, but my ds used to have a lot of fun with Playmobil toys. If you have a Marshall's or TJMaxx in your area, give them a call and see if they have any Playmobil toys there this year. Last year, they had a bunch of different sets, and the prices were excellent. Cat We do have Marshall's and TJMaxx! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Costco has a nice animal set online for $50, including shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 Costco has a nice animal set online for $50, including shipping. Do you a second to link that for me? All I see is one for $99. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Academy Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 What about the take along farm? http://store.playmobilusa.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-US-Site/en_US/Product-Show?pid=4142&cgid=Mitnehmen My son has tons of playmobil, we love it! Very durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Academy Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Oh, and if you click on the picture it will show you another view. This shows you every piece that is included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I bought the Take Along Dollhouse for my dd when she turned 4 last year. I had no idea what to buy for her... she LOVES it. She will be 5 in Jan, and she has been eyeing up the Take Along Princess Fantasy Set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I agree with others who have suggested the Take-Along sets. They are an affordable start. We began ds with the Take-Along Castle, and we added a few extra knights that were available. You could definitely do that with the barn or dollhouse by adding other animals or people, possibly a car/camper. Playmobil is very popular in our house. Even though it is expensive, the play opportunities with it are endless and it lasts forever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Dd got that take-a-long dollhouse when she turned 4, and it has been a huge hit with both her and ds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Oh no. The set at Costco is no longer listed - it was a wilderness adventure set. I'm sorry. It was there last week. I had my eye on it for DS for his post-Christmas bday. Now to start the hunt again... You might try the Playmobil website. They have discontinued sets listed. And sometimes Tuesday Morning has sets, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 It's a bit more than you wanted to spend, but what little girl could resist their very own wedding chapel? :001_wub: I've seen it IRL and it is just so darling. And little girls just love that sort of thing. :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 It's a bit more than you wanted to spend, but what little girl could resist their very own wedding chapel? :001_wub: I've seen it IRL and it is just so darling. And little girls just love that sort of thing. :001_wub: OMG, I LOVE the wedding chapel! LOVE it! I love all the wedding accessories. I was so hoping this baby would be a girl so I would FINALLY get to play with some girly Playmobil sets. No such luck. Looks like I'm stuck with Knights and Pirates and Romans and Egyptians. Playmobil is HUGE in Germany and last night we went past one of the big stores and they had 7 of their big display windows dedicated to Playmobil. It was FREEZING outside, but we stood for a good 20 minutes looking at it. My friend's daughter has the take along playhouse and adores it. Here are some great sets your daughter might like (the accessories that come with them are so plentiful and detailed they make me want to swoon): Family Camper Forest Lodge (slightly over $50) Family Vacation Home OMG, I want them all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherryanne Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I just wanted to say that Playmobil has been a huge hit with our daughter! I had never heard of them until we moved to Germany and saw the sets everywhere. They even have a theme park here! :tongue_smilie: I don't think you can go wrong with anything you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 Thanks everyone!! OMG, I LOVE the wedding chapel! LOVE it! I love all the wedding accessories. I was so hoping this baby would be a girl so I would FINALLY get to play with some girly Playmobil sets. No such luck. Looks like I'm stuck with Knights and Pirates and Romans and Egyptians. Playmobil is HUGE in Germany and last night we went past one of the big stores and they had 7 of their big display windows dedicated to Playmobil. It was FREEZING outside, but we stood for a good 20 minutes looking at it. My friend's daughter has the take along playhouse and adores it. Here are some great sets your daughter might like (the accessories that come with them are so plentiful and detailed they make me want to swoon): Family Camper Forest Lodge (slightly over $50) Family Vacation Home OMG, I want them all! I really like that Forest Lodge. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 (edited) My dd's first intro to Playmobile was the bunny school house (mushroom set), and she adored it. Now, though, the pirate set is her most favorite. Her uncle bought her the ship last Christmas, and she has been adding to it ever since. She just received more pirate stuff from a friend for her b-day. This summer, dd purchased the pyramid with money she had saved up, but she hasn't played with it as much. Its walls tend to fall in when touched or moved, though, so it's not as fun to play with. Wish we would have realized that before stocking up on the accessories during a sale because those are part of her Christmas! She also has a Playmobile advent calendar that she adores, and she purchased the nativity set when she bought the pyramid. At one point, Playmobile made fairy tale sets. We have the Hansel and Gretel set. She seems to like it pretty well, too, but the backdrop is cardboard (sturdy and still in good shape after 2 years, though). I have yet to meet a child who doesn't like Playmobile. The problem, Nakia, will be not going crazy with purchases! The sets are too much fun. :tongue_smilie: Edited December 1, 2010 by kimmie38017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 We got the kids the pyramid, the pirate ship, and the stables last year. Frankly, it was too much. Princess plays with the sets, and will ask for them, but Tazzie remains pretty disinterested. *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret in GA Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 (edited) My kids loved Playmobil. And truthfully, I think I enjoyed picking it out and setting it up just as much. Interesting fact for those who are into not buying Chinese toys: most of the take along sets and less expensive sets sold at Target, Costco, etc. are actually made in China, not Europe. FYI http://www.chinafreechristmas.info/2007/08/playmobil-made-in-germany.html Margaret Edited November 29, 2010 by Margaret in GA added a link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Don't forget to check Home Goods, too! They are very hit and miss with toys, but sometimes you get lucky, and they're the same company as TJMaxx, Marshall's, and Tuesday Morning, so you never know what they'll have. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemongoose Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 My DD has the take along animal clinic. She too is an animal lover! She also has the horse bath one. This Christmas she asked for Ancient Egypt, so grandparents got her the Pyramid and the Sphinx, we got her the tomb. They also have the advent calendars. We are going to do the forest friends for DS and the fairy one for DD. We LOVE playmobil here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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