New Toys! Playmobil's Egypt Set

Submitted by Sean Williams on Fri, 09/04/2009 - 17:24

Are you a huge fan of the pyramids? Read all the books, got the t-shirt, watched The Mummy too many times to know (it had better be the original)? Contemplate running away from home because you never got any Egypt-based toys for Christmas? Well worry no more, for long-running kids' stalwarts Playmobil have come up with their latest incarnation: the sparkling new Egypt range.

Ever wondered what was between the Great Sphinx's legs? What about the catacombs of Khufu's Pyramid? Playmobil have got all these bases well and truly covered with the toys, though Dr Hawass might have something to say about the handy mezzanine level peering over the pyramid's edge (could make a tidy little flat, actually).

Take a look at these tasty pics and tell me you don't already feel like you're in the Egyptian desert:

Brilliant, I'm sure you'll agree - better crack out the Christmas gift list asap. If this rocks your boat, you might also want to ask Santa for some pyramidal Lego, or perhaps a pack of duty-free Nefertiti cigarettes.

Images courtesy of Playmobil UK.

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Comments

Ann:

Do you think the HK headquarters can apply for review copies?! *volunteers*

Fri, 04-09-2009 16:45

MalcolmJ:

*WARNING: MAY NOT ACCURATELY DEPICT ANCIENT MONUMENTS.

I like the little fella quietly making off with the vase in the second pic.

Fri, 04-09-2009 16:47

Prad:

I'm totally digging the drawbridge Sphinx!

Fri, 04-09-2009 17:06

Gen Swart:

Hilarious! But that last one reminds me of a slot machine in Vegas. Maybe the Playmobil designers stayed at the Luxor Hotel for inspiration?

Sat, 05-09-2009 20:07

Keith Payne:

I wonder if the Sphinx goes Moooooo when you open the door? Oh, sorry, wrong toy!

Tue, 08-09-2009 04:23

MaryV:

My two small sons love Playmobil and their Egyptian line is one of their best yet! This pyramid is the main set - and most expensive - in this line with a lot of additional smaller and cheaper sets available to add to their fun. The boys can play with this set for hours and I love that it encourages creative play. Some of the Playmobil additions did not go over too well with my boys. The Romans and Circus did not last long. This one brought smiles, exclamations of joy as they discovered the hidden areas and hand tugging as they showed me what they discovered. At a little over $100, you want a toy to be worth it. Although I have noticed a slight deterioration in quality from older sets, it is solid and better built then 95% of the toys out there. This combined with the hours of enjoyment equals a great buy in my book. There is an order form for an interactive CD if returned with copy of receipt. So for the price of a stamp, you get a free CD. Maybe it's a reward for all the stickers you need to affix to this set. Be forewarned, you need a steady hand since you need to get this right on the first attempt. For those parents concerned with the manufacturing: Playmobil has production plants in Malta, Spain and the Czech Republic. It helps not having to worry about safety issues (lead paint comes to mind) when purchasing your child's toy.

Tue, 17-05-2011 10:26

playmobil:

This set is simply awesome! These playmobil is very colorful and great. I'm so excited to have this kind of set.

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