Playmobil and LEGO were staples of my childhood, I can’t believe there are so-called toy collectors out there who dislike Playmobil figures and want them changed?? Playmobil is an icon of toy history!
I had never heard about this before turning a corner in Hamleys in London and coming face to face with it on display. I practically dropped to my knees. It is spectacular.
The amount of love you poured into this review is present in every frame, bow to stern. From the shot you created of her in drydock to the crew watching the Ballad of Bilbo Baggins, this was a thing of beauty. Thank you again for the very touching dedication and for all the journeys, past, present, and future.🖖
Spot on Michael, I was just gonna compliment Michael on the use "Ballad of Bilbo Baggins" 'cause he could have used any episode in there instead he throws that in, superb! Bravo Michael Bravo.
I saw this at our local toy store (we actually HAVE a toy store again in Dallas). It's marvelous. I would never have said this as a kid, but man, Playmobil is nailing it right now.
I remember thinking they were dorky figures, and maybe I still feel that way, to an extent. But they certainly created an amazing toy Enterprise... the core that switches power on and off, the sounds, the chairs being faithfully recreated and everything. Got to respect that level of commitment, and also that they stay true to their character style, working with what they like instead of trying to chase the currently hip, cool, popular thing and ending up a lame copy of some better-known thing.^^
My daughter bought me this for Christmas/birthday. She, my Mom and I really enjoyed putting it together, and It makes me smile every time I look at my dining room table. I've even made custom Klingons & Gorns. I really hope we see a shuttlecraft, a Sickbay & Transporter room playsets, and aliens! I'd LOVE to see a Klingon Battlecrusier.
Playmobil puts other toy companies to shame, with their incredible Classic Star Trek Enterprise. And Michael knows exactly how to comprehensively review such an awesome toy!
The Playmobil Enterprise is on my wish list and their version of `Knight Rider` is already on pre-order - absolutely loving their ip related stuff at the moment and long may it continue.
I had many Playmobile sets that I loved playing with,while in grade school during the 70’s.Their toys were always some of my favorites.If this Enterprise had come out then,I’d have lost my mind!
The Playmobil Enterprise is out of my price range, but I have an Ecto 1, a Delorean, a Ghostbusters Headquarters, and several of the smaller licensed sets. They're just good, fun toys. They're made well, have tons of play value, and look great.
@@sunnyfrisch agreed. They have become more expensive, and are now at the limit of what I (personally) would call fair pricing, unlike LEGO, whose prices just became ridiculous. True, you can find the Enterprise for 299,- at certain websites and in certain shops. Same as with most of their items. I always wait a few months and then buy their products, did so with BTTF, Ghostbusters, A-Team and will do so again with Knight Rider.
I have the Galoob 3 3/4 scale Enterprise D prototype that includes the bridge, engineering section, medical bay and working transporter room. It’s an amazing toy that sadly never made it to market because of poor ratings of the first two seasons of ST:TNG. That said, I recently picked up this Playmobil Enterprise and it is a true beauty. As a playset person, and former Galoob designer, it does the Enterprise proud. This thing is a pure piece of art that somehow got made in this sadly declining world of large scale, large tooling toys. Playmobil is the only toy company that knows that playsets still have a place in the hearts of kids and collectors alike. Thank you for posting this video and echoing my thoughts about this piece and your continued love of playsets.
their pricing is super strange when it comes to unlicensed sets. some of the more mainstream stuff they sell is a bit expensive while more niche stuff can be very cheap.
The Playmobil Enterprise is the closest vehicle/playset to what has been in my imagination since I was a kid. It's really nice. Thanks for the detailed review!
Mr. T in the Time Machine is a show I would definitely watch. Also, I definitely see the lack of secure seating as a feature. When you shook the Enterprise and all went flying around the bridge, it looked VERY accurate to the show. I love the look of this toy. I hope to get it some day.
Whilst Star Trek isn’t my jam, I can certainly appreciate the beauty, engineering, and sheer spectacular presence this piece has, playmobil sets in my opinion give some of the best value for money, as well as best play value when it comes to toys that are on the market today. Brilliant review Michael. And damn you!!! Now I’m on eBay looking at playmobil sets! 🙆🏻♂️😂
I bought this amazing Toy last October and my jaw still hits the floor every time I look at it. As a 39 Year old Man and life long Star Trek fan, this is the Toy I dreamed of as a kid. Recently I seen Playmobil teasing the Bird Of Prey on Facebook. So.... that's a thing
Thanks a lot, Michael, for this video! I love Star Trek and I also love Playmobil, Lego and Mega Construx. You are probably my most favourite 'negative TH-camr'. :-D Just teasing and referring to one of your previous videos. :-D
It's always such a treat when I see you gush over a product and give kudos to its quality because I know it's genuine and I can trust it must be great quality indeed. I live vicariously thru your collecting.
Great video, and I 100% agree with the "fun" of putting this together. I was so impressed with the instructions and placing the (amazingly accurate) stickers on the bridge was a labor of love for this classic trek fan. You can really tell that the company LOVES the properties they license, and spare no expense at the "big bet" of making the best toy they can for each and every one. I really hope your video encourages more folks to buy this set. Because, like you, I want a Playmobil scale refit Enterprise!
Totally agree! Could you just imagine the figures in monster maroon uniforms. Sweet! That said, I’d love to see them expand the line with baby steps. It would be amazing if Playmobil add a play set of the transporter room and sickbay (also with lights and sounds); including figures like Nurse Chapel, Mr. Kyle, Khan, and maybe a little NOMAD on top of a translucent stand. Playmobil also has add on sets or bundles, like a 3 figure set of a male/female from each department (bonus points for having the figures roughly resemble the DS9 crew from Trials and Tribble-ations), and an alien pack with a Klingon, Romulan, and Gorn. They could even do Galileo Seven with crew. Oh, to dream!!!
RetroBlasting has done some excellent video's in the past, but this is now my new favourite (high praise indeed). I can completely relate to Michaels passion for the franchise and the product. I salute Playmobil for doing a toy that I've yearned for for decades . Fantastic product, I hope it sells well, and another brilliant video! Well done! 😀
Another astounding video featuring a truly amazing product. Where was THIS when I was a kid? Oh to be that age again right now. Thank you VERY much for this one!
Same!!! This is arguably the greatest Playmobil thing I think I have EVER seen! It's like every other feature had me literally like 😮😮😮😮. I literally was not prepared for the greatness of this review! And yeah, if this was around when we were kids, I would have bagged my parents to get it for me. (Given the price point, I would have probably ZERO chance of actually getting it! Hahahaha, but I would have given it my best shot!😄) I think to celebrate the greatness of this review and WORTHY homage to the Original Series, (and myself as being a proud DS9er!) I think I'm going to bring those proverbial worlds together and go rewatch....."Trials and Tribblelations"!
They probably could get the license if they really tried, but with all the competition in Star Wars toys, especially trying to compete against LEGO, it would probably be wise to stay in their corner, and tackle licenses others don’t have, or produce many products for.
I always loved Playmobil as a kid (specifically their medieval sets) but more for role playing than building. They were never as malleable or customizable as Lego and for that reason they haven’t had as much staying power for me as an adult. This set however looks brilliant
Great review, man. I always enjoy your enthusiasm for the toys you review and it really comes through in this video. This reminds me of the GIANT space 1999 Eagle I had as a kid. Just a massive fun spaceship that could, with both hands, be swooshed around the house while holding the entire crew. Good times.
it's INSANE how great Playmobil's vehicle lines have been. I hadn't bought Playmobil since I was a kid, but these things have got me spending. The Enterprise is a bit out of my price range, but I respect the hustle.
I was on e bay looking for this before I got halfway through your review. A beautiful, sympathetic and classically realised homage to what a toy, model and tribute to the show should be!
They are totally nailing it with not just these licenses but toy design in general, with so many companies it's like they've forgotten what toys are at the core. I completely agree about that false expectation "You want Playmobil to do what, are you crazy?". O_o??? I've enjoyed their figures picking up some from each of the waves sometimes, think they've evolved well. Do kind of wish for more "eye twinkle" like their movie characters but it's been a point of contention breaking from the original simple faces. Personally I'd like to see more flourishes like modern Lego in the face prints at least for the licensed sets, think that might help increase their general appeal.
How wonderful to have this company that has the guts to go where no-one has gone before!!! A truly great toy company that never disappoints!! The figures identify this range-- leave them alone. To seat them just stick magnets on their bums and a washer glued to the seats,(which are literally banned by the toy trade, how far do people want to go?). Great entertaining promo feature AGAIN, so keep these coming!!!
Hi Michael! -beautiful video! -as always; Mon Capitan! So many great ST references :) loved the ST-III intro visual, your verbal nods, classic cut-aways, comping the Playmobil Enterprise into drydock- LOL! - and you built it to the Jerry Goldsmith STTMP OST, -spectacular piece of music :) Awesome! Thanks Man x - love to Retrobalasting, Star Trek, and Playmobil -want one now ;)
BRILLIANT! That's it. Totally INCREDIBLE and absolutely amazing! All other toy companies should take notes and then feel ashamed of themselves. Thanks for this review. As usual, extremely well done!
WOW... and here i remember playmobil as being for really really little children. Yet with lines like A Team, Knight rider, Back to the Future and Star Trek... I am changing my opinion on them. Id love to see a playmobil Airwolf.
This playset was recently on sale on my country, I don't have any other Playmobil toys, thanks to your review convinced me to make the purchase, I know I'll enjoy it as much as you.
Anybody else love how the figures’ shaggy Battlestar Galactica hair reflects how the crew’s hair might’ve evolved had TOS lasted into the 1970’s? You can more easily imagine their adventures from toward the end of that five year mission now! Thanks for the review! What an awesome play set! I hope it does well!
Thank you for the video - made up for an ugly day at work 😊. It’s awesome that you listened to Jerry Goldsmith’s soundtrack while assembling this - I used to listen to my Return of the Jedi cassette soundtrack while basement building SW models in the 80s lol.
I had couple of Star Trek action figures in the 70s, and they were big compared to later Star Wars ones by Kenner, and always wanted the Enterprise playset that came with the transporter room.
@RetroBlasting I missed out on winding Michael up, I was going to try and get myself Banned by wishing him a "HAPPY STAR WARS DAY" on May 4th.... LOL! But glad I did miss it now... Honestly, I have never been a big fan of Playmobile.... But WOW! THIS IS FREAKING AMAZING! My only complaint now is - You have gave me an idea of something I want and I need to watch my finances!!! LOL! No, Genuinely, Its stunning... Amazing work! Just amazed!!! Great Video!!!
Great review Michael thanks for sharing! Never once played with or collected Playmobile but I have always respected the amount of detail and quality they put into their product - kind of like a mating of Lego/1980’s Gi Joe into one
(Sung to the Honeycomb cereal song) En-ter-prise big, yeah yeah yeah! It's not small, no no no! Playmobil has, the big big size! Fit your figures in, a big big En-ter-prise!
This looks amazing and is loaded with fun features! This must have been a blast to assemble. Playmobil has been able to recreate the iconic U.S.S. Enterprise and pack in many wonderful aspects of Star Trek I remember fondly. Thanks for this great review.
My pirates had a swimming pool -- only in the summer, and only 12' diameter x 3' deep, but as a kid it seemed huge. I used scrap wood to make a floating island for them. Then I'd sink the ship, put on goggles, and go diving on the wreck like Jacques Cousteau. Sigh... good times.
I loved Playmobil in the late 70s early 80s , I had the fire engine ,fire station and a police bike and car with the police station , the fire engine was a birthday present ( my birthday is in the first week of November) I must have played with the fire engine none stop throughout November because the presents Santa left were a massive fire station with some figures and a police bike and car each with the driver and s police station with a couple of cops and two baddies I could put into the cell, they were so well made and stood up to real playing , I have to say I love all the new TV stuff Playmobil make and in my opinion Playmobil did the right thing sticking to their long established and successful figure design , the fact that they are super strong and can survive any drop from the bedroom window , playmobil have shown all the other toy companies how it should be done .
Wonderful review! It's very apparent that the Playmobil designers that work on these licensed products are fans on some level. The extra love and little details always make me smile.
🥷🏻🥺 Thanks to your (Retroblasting) PLAYMOBIL GHOSTBUSTERS vids, I’m a proud Patron of modern PLAYMOBIL; of which I display, play, and create Visual Storytelling-based Full Motion Videos. This set, (TOS) ENTERPRISE, I wanted badly, but I had no budget for it when I first learned of it months ago. Alas, I’m excited for this video and happy to see it in your (Michael) collection!
The level of awe you describe I experienced with Playmobil Asterix sets. I never intended to collect Playmobil but I am pretty hooked now. Incoming Magnum P.I. Ferrari looks also like a perfect representation of the show.
Hey Michael, that was great. I agree with that you are saying as some friends had the 1970s original bridge set and figures and it would have been great to have an entire ship. I can just imagine 10-year old me playing with this. And then me now (age withheld but you can guess) having this proudly on display.
I agree. There's nothing wrong with Playmobil's figures. They are as Playmobil as GI Joe figures are GI Joe. Props to them for making such generic figures look so individualistic. In this day of hyper-realistic figures, it's nice to have a toy that looks like a toy, and clearly is doing what it can to look like the real thing at the same time. I never had much Playmobil as a kid, but man, I wish we'd had these things!
I’m not a playmobil fan, I’m not big on action figures or licensed themes, but this thing is great. It feels like a time capsule in the best way, it’s like looking at a brand new toy from the 70’s or something. There’s something special about that I think
Kudos for being the first american I hear that so openly and thoroughly appreciates Playmobil. I guess many people in the USA can't come to terms with the figure design (born in 1974, four years before Lego's) because in your country there's no nostalgia for them.
I'm not even a real Star Trek fan. I AM a huge Playmobil collector. I bought this set because it really is awesome. Thanks for the review. Btw... your studio tours with your vintage Kenner Star Wars and 3 3/4 inch GI Joe collections is a multiple repeat viewing for me. I still have a sizable Kenner Star Wars collection. Unfortunately I had to sell my 'Joes. I had a massive Cobra Army. I miss it. Found your channel late night watching Playmobil videos. New subscriber Thank you for your work.
This has been teased for months while Indy realized it's vision. This is a home run. Playmobil is the future of vintage reimaginings. The illustrious Michael French strikes gold again.
I would not know playmobile existed save for these videos… thanks for keeping me in the know. I missed it all in my childhood and it looks like I can get the toys I wanted in the 80’s and did not exist for my kids… and Mr T can help Marty with the DeLorean and Spock can drive the A-Team van.
Awesome! That's damn nice! I'm sure they won't do it, but how about the refit Enterprise from STII, with the updated red uniforms? And then a second ship, the Reliant! With Kahn & Company... Whaddyathink?
Wow!! She’s just so beautiful 🥹 Thank you for the excellent review. I agree that PlayMobil is knocking it out of the park lately and I commend them. I’m so glad you enjoyed building the ship. That’s such a great feeling being excited as you assemble a toy. I feel that Mattel is almost there with the MOTU origins line but overall, the other companies (particularly HasBroken) really need to take a page out of the Playmobil playbook.
Great review and very nice dedication to Mr. Shaffer. I need to get that Enterprise. I love what Playmobil has been doing lately. Besides their licensed toys, they're doing their own version of Dino Riders and a Greek mythology range that includes an Argo and a huge Mount Olympus play set. Great stuff.
Glad I’m not the only one who noticed that “Dino Rise” is basically “Dino riders”. I love it, just waiting for the price to drop a bit. My best friends son loves them. Personally, I HAVE to get K.i.t.t, love Knight rider and the car and the figures look awesome. If only we could get an airwolf from Playmobil next….
I thought I was done with collecting new toys all-together, but dear gawd this is an amazing play-set. This puts Hasbro and Mattel to shame. It is a so well designed and made from sturdy material. It just oozes pure quality. This is how you do it. A toy kids can actually safely play without fear of it breaking in 5 minutes, what a concept! And no stickers! Thank you! I need need to have this. Haven t felt like this about a new toy in so many years. Love it!
Playmobil and LEGO were staples of my childhood, I can’t believe there are so-called toy collectors out there who dislike Playmobil figures and want them changed?? Playmobil is an icon of toy history!
I had never heard about this before turning a corner in Hamleys in London and coming face to face with it on display. I practically dropped to my knees. It is spectacular.
The amount of love you poured into this review is present in every frame, bow to stern. From the shot you created of her in drydock to the crew watching the Ballad of Bilbo Baggins, this was a thing of beauty. Thank you again for the very touching dedication and for all the journeys, past, present, and future.🖖
Spot on Michael, I was just gonna compliment Michael on the use "Ballad of Bilbo Baggins" 'cause he could have used any episode in there instead he throws that in, superb! Bravo Michael Bravo.
Yeah this was just an incredible piece
I saw this at our local toy store (we actually HAVE a toy store again in Dallas). It's marvelous. I would never have said this as a kid, but man, Playmobil is nailing it right now.
I remember thinking they were dorky figures, and maybe I still feel that way, to an extent. But they certainly created an amazing toy Enterprise... the core that switches power on and off, the sounds, the chairs being faithfully recreated and everything. Got to respect that level of commitment, and also that they stay true to their character style, working with what they like instead of trying to chase the currently hip, cool, popular thing and ending up a lame copy of some better-known thing.^^
" For God's sake , Jim ..........its just a damn toy !!!". It's just an expensive novelty toy. Nice, but only a toy.
Dallas TX? 'I'd like to know more as I'll be moving there soon.
Playmobil sets the standard for handling toy licenses. Its not perfect, but its a good balance of toy details, play features, and accessories.
My daughter bought me this for Christmas/birthday. She, my Mom and I really enjoyed putting it together, and It makes me smile every time I look at my dining room table.
I've even made custom Klingons & Gorns. I really hope we see a shuttlecraft, a Sickbay & Transporter room playsets, and aliens! I'd LOVE to see a Klingon Battlecrusier.
Sounds like an amazing memory!
Agree Baxter. If this sells well enough, I hope Playmobil would consider making a Klingon Battlecruiser.
Not yet, but they HAVE released a Klingon Bird-of-Prey! 🎉
This toy is amazing! I need to find an excuse get one. I am 60 years old. The thought they put into the design is nuts. Thank you for the review!
Your excuse is you're 60 and don't need to give a fug what anything thinks. I'll now get off your lawn sir.
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That wasn't very nice now ,was it?
You don't need a excuse your a trekkie like many of us be a trekkie 😁🖖🖖🖖🖖💪
Just come accross this video. Im 60 too and i want one. Wouldnt be supprised if adults bought more for them selves than for kids.
The best toy channel on TH-cam and it’s not close
I’m shocked by the level of detail and even more by the sheer amount of functionality, one of the best play sets I’ve seen in a long time 👍🏽
Playmobil puts other toy companies to shame, with their incredible Classic Star Trek Enterprise.
And Michael knows exactly how to comprehensively review such an awesome toy!
I never played with Playmobil so it is such a shock to hear that they have made what sounds like a perfect toy.
The Playmobil Enterprise is on my wish list and their version of `Knight Rider` is already on pre-order - absolutely loving their ip related stuff at the moment and long may it continue.
I had many Playmobile sets that I loved playing with,while in grade school during the 70’s.Their toys were always some of my favorites.If this Enterprise had come out then,I’d have lost my mind!
The Playmobil Enterprise is out of my price range, but I have an Ecto 1, a Delorean, a Ghostbusters Headquarters, and several of the smaller licensed sets. They're just good, fun toys. They're made well, have tons of play value, and look great.
@@sunnyfrisch agreed. They have become more expensive, and are now at the limit of what I (personally) would call fair pricing, unlike LEGO, whose prices just became ridiculous.
True, you can find the Enterprise for 299,- at certain websites and in certain shops. Same as with most of their items. I always wait a few months and then buy their products, did so with BTTF, Ghostbusters, A-Team and will do so again with Knight Rider.
Same parent love the whole Ghostbusters sat, and all the and all the back to the future. Did pick up scooby doo too I believe. Pretty neat toy sets
Do you want to cry with the price? Look at the pirate ship
I have the Galoob 3 3/4 scale Enterprise D prototype that includes the bridge, engineering section, medical bay and working transporter room. It’s an amazing toy that sadly never made it to market because of poor ratings of the first two seasons of ST:TNG.
That said, I recently picked up this Playmobil Enterprise and it is a true beauty. As a playset person, and former Galoob designer, it does the Enterprise proud. This thing is a pure piece of art that somehow got made in this sadly declining world of large scale, large tooling toys. Playmobil is the only toy company that knows that playsets still have a place in the hearts of kids and collectors alike.
Thank you for posting this video and echoing my thoughts about this piece and your continued love of playsets.
their pricing is super strange when it comes to unlicensed sets. some of the more mainstream stuff they sell is a bit expensive while more niche stuff can be very cheap.
The Playmobil Enterprise is the closest vehicle/playset to what has been in my imagination since I was a kid. It's really nice. Thanks for the detailed review!
Mr. T in the Time Machine is a show I would definitely watch. Also, I definitely see the lack of secure seating as a feature. When you shook the Enterprise and all went flying around the bridge, it looked VERY accurate to the show. I love the look of this toy. I hope to get it some day.
"Yeah! Goin' back in time, fool!"
"What? What you mean this thing FLIES? Get me outta here!"
Whilst Star Trek isn’t my jam, I can certainly appreciate the beauty, engineering, and sheer spectacular presence this piece has, playmobil sets in my opinion give some of the best value for money, as well as best play value when it comes to toys that are on the market today.
Brilliant review Michael. And damn you!!! Now I’m on eBay looking at playmobil sets! 🙆🏻♂️😂
I'm not all that big of a Star Trek fan, nor am I a toy collector, but I really want this!
I bought this amazing Toy last October and my jaw still hits the floor every time I look at it. As a 39 Year old Man and life long Star Trek fan, this is the Toy I dreamed of as a kid. Recently I seen Playmobil teasing the Bird Of Prey on Facebook. So.... that's a thing
Ok NOW i understand the price tag. That is an amazing toy!!!!
But remember Michael, “you can’t sell large vehicle based toys at retail anymore” great video.
Where I am, they currently sell their inventory of this toy at 50% discount. I must say, it's hard to resist the urge of buying it...
Thanks a lot, Michael, for this video! I love Star Trek and I also love Playmobil, Lego and Mega Construx.
You are probably my most favourite 'negative TH-camr'. :-D
Just teasing and referring to one of your previous videos. :-D
It's always such a treat when I see you gush over a product and give kudos to its quality because I know it's genuine and I can trust it must be great quality indeed. I live vicariously thru your collecting.
An awesome set and great vid, thanks very much
Great video, and I 100% agree with the "fun" of putting this together. I was so impressed with the instructions and placing the (amazingly accurate) stickers on the bridge was a labor of love for this classic trek fan. You can really tell that the company LOVES the properties they license, and spare no expense at the "big bet" of making the best toy they can for each and every one. I really hope your video encourages more folks to buy this set. Because, like you, I want a Playmobil scale refit Enterprise!
Totally agree! Could you just imagine the figures in monster maroon uniforms. Sweet!
That said, I’d love to see them expand the line with baby steps. It would be amazing if Playmobil add a play set of the transporter room and sickbay (also with lights and sounds); including figures like Nurse Chapel, Mr. Kyle, Khan, and maybe a little NOMAD on top of a translucent stand. Playmobil also has add on sets or bundles, like a 3 figure set of a male/female from each department (bonus points for having the figures roughly resemble the DS9 crew from Trials and Tribble-ations), and an alien pack with a Klingon, Romulan, and Gorn. They could even do Galileo Seven with crew. Oh, to dream!!!
Well I’ve just bought one after watching this review.
Wow, I absolutely love this! What an amazing design! Excellent review! Thanks for sharing!👍
RetroBlasting has done some excellent video's in the past, but this is now my new favourite (high praise indeed). I can completely relate to Michaels passion for the franchise and the product. I salute Playmobil for doing a toy that I've yearned for for decades . Fantastic product, I hope it sells well, and another brilliant video! Well done! 😀
I love the cutesy aesthetic of the Playmobil figures. They all have that cute smile on their faces.
Another astounding video featuring a truly amazing product. Where was THIS when I was a kid? Oh to be that age again right now. Thank you VERY much for this one!
Same!!! This is arguably the greatest Playmobil thing I think I have EVER seen! It's like every other feature had me literally like 😮😮😮😮. I literally was not prepared for the greatness of this review! And yeah, if this was around when we were kids, I would have bagged my parents to get it for me. (Given the price point, I would have probably ZERO chance of actually getting it! Hahahaha, but I would have given it my best shot!😄) I think to celebrate the greatness of this review and WORTHY homage to the Original Series, (and myself as being a proud DS9er!) I think I'm going to bring those proverbial worlds together and go rewatch....."Trials and Tribblelations"!
Oops! I meant "BEGGED" my parents to get it for me! The 'autocorrect' makes the other word seem vile in context! 😬
Nice homage at the beginning 👍🏻🖖🏻.
I’ve always loved Playmobil (collected them since the 90s as an adult) and have always hoped they’d get the Star Wars license.
They probably could get the license if they really tried, but with all the competition in Star Wars toys, especially trying to compete against LEGO, it would probably be wise to stay in their corner, and tackle licenses others don’t have, or produce many products for.
I always loved Playmobil as a kid (specifically their medieval sets) but more for role playing than building. They were never as malleable or customizable as Lego and for that reason they haven’t had as much staying power for me as an adult. This set however looks brilliant
Great review, man. I always enjoy your enthusiasm for the toys you review and it really comes through in this video. This reminds me of the GIANT space 1999 Eagle I had as a kid. Just a massive fun spaceship that could, with both hands, be swooshed around the house while holding the entire crew. Good times.
Love how Playmobil made the Star Trek figures. They did a great job on this toy. Great review
it's INSANE how great Playmobil's vehicle lines have been. I hadn't bought Playmobil since I was a kid, but these things have got me spending. The Enterprise is a bit out of my price range, but I respect the hustle.
the level of detail into this original enterprise playmobil set is amazing
I was on e bay looking for this before I got halfway through your review. A beautiful, sympathetic and classically realised homage to what a toy, model and tribute to the show should be!
I love to see Playmobil star wars even night rider.Good show thx for putting us on to all this great 👍 info.
The love and enthusiasm throughout the video is infectious, and I love it!
They are totally nailing it with not just these licenses but toy design in general, with so many companies it's like they've forgotten what toys are at the core. I completely agree about that false expectation "You want Playmobil to do what, are you crazy?". O_o???
I've enjoyed their figures picking up some from each of the waves sometimes, think they've evolved well. Do kind of wish for more "eye twinkle" like their movie characters but it's been a point of contention breaking from the original simple faces. Personally I'd like to see more flourishes like modern Lego in the face prints at least for the licensed sets, think that might help increase their general appeal.
How wonderful to have this company that has the guts to go where no-one has gone before!!! A truly great toy company that never disappoints!! The figures identify this range-- leave them alone. To seat them just stick magnets on their bums and a washer glued to the seats,(which are literally banned by the toy trade, how far do people want to go?). Great entertaining promo feature AGAIN, so keep these coming!!!
I had no idea it was gonna be such an awesome toy! The thought that's gone into it is staggering! Great video review.
Holy hell, I had no idea the ship did all those things. No one else has ever mentioned it, thank you 👍
Hi Michael! -beautiful video! -as always; Mon Capitan! So many great ST references :) loved the ST-III intro visual, your verbal nods, classic cut-aways, comping the Playmobil Enterprise into drydock- LOL! - and you built it to the Jerry Goldsmith STTMP OST, -spectacular piece of music :)
Awesome!
Thanks Man x - love to Retrobalasting, Star Trek, and Playmobil -want one now ;)
My jaw almost hit the floor when it first cut to you talking next to that huge enterprise with the blinking lights. Wow! 10 year old me is so jealous.
I’m glad Playmobil is still around, this set looks great.
I LOVE the Star Trek III reference at the beginning. NICE TOUCH!
BRILLIANT! That's it. Totally INCREDIBLE and absolutely amazing!
All other toy companies should take notes and then feel ashamed of themselves.
Thanks for this review.
As usual, extremely well done!
WOW... and here i remember playmobil as being for really really little children. Yet with lines like A Team, Knight rider, Back to the Future and Star Trek... I am changing my opinion on them. Id love to see a playmobil Airwolf.
That’s the dream!
thanks for this fantastic video, a beautiful Homage....awesome
OMG! That is beautiful!!
Excellent review Michael. I’ve always liked playmobile products.
Playmobil pulled off what nobody else could be bothered. BRAVO!!!
This playset was recently on sale on my country, I don't have any other Playmobil toys, thanks to your review convinced me to make the purchase, I know I'll enjoy it as much as you.
Thanks for another great video. I love how they integrated lights and sounds in the toy!
Anybody else love how the figures’ shaggy Battlestar Galactica hair reflects how the crew’s hair might’ve evolved had TOS lasted into the 1970’s? You can more easily imagine their adventures from toward the end of that five year mission now! Thanks for the review! What an awesome play set! I hope it does well!
Thank you for the video - made up for an ugly day at work 😊. It’s awesome that you listened to Jerry Goldsmith’s soundtrack while assembling this - I used to listen to my Return of the Jedi cassette soundtrack while basement building SW models in the 80s lol.
I had couple of Star Trek action figures in the 70s, and they were big compared to later Star Wars ones by Kenner, and always wanted the Enterprise playset that came with the transporter room.
@RetroBlasting I missed out on winding Michael up, I was going to try and get myself Banned by wishing him a "HAPPY STAR WARS DAY" on May 4th.... LOL! But glad I did miss it now...
Honestly, I have never been a big fan of Playmobile.... But WOW! THIS IS FREAKING AMAZING! My only complaint now is - You have gave me an idea of something I want and I need to watch my finances!!! LOL!
No, Genuinely, Its stunning... Amazing work! Just amazed!!! Great Video!!!
Great review Michael thanks for sharing! Never once played with or collected Playmobile but I have always
respected the amount of detail and quality they put into their product - kind of like a mating of Lego/1980’s Gi Joe into one
(Sung to the Honeycomb cereal song)
En-ter-prise big, yeah yeah yeah!
It's not small, no no no!
Playmobil has, the big big size!
Fit your figures in, a big big En-ter-prise!
I LOVED that you put “Bilbo” sung by Spock on the screen for the bridge to enjoy 😂
This looks amazing and is loaded with fun features! This must have been a blast to assemble. Playmobil has been able to recreate the iconic U.S.S. Enterprise and pack in many wonderful aspects of Star Trek I remember fondly. Thanks for this great review.
this is a thing of absolute beauty. great video Michael.
I still have my mego Enterprise bridge play set from the 70s. How I would have loved this as a kid. I kind of love it now lol
Great episode RETRO MAN. That toy is a boss!
Thanks for highlighting this. This looks great
Loved my Playmobil pirate ship in the 80's the quality was 2nd to none. Was a constant fixture in the bath lol ✌🏼
My pirates had a swimming pool -- only in the summer, and only 12' diameter x 3' deep, but as a kid it seemed huge. I used scrap wood to make a floating island for them. Then I'd sink the ship, put on goggles, and go diving on the wreck like Jacques Cousteau. Sigh... good times.
I loved Playmobil in the late 70s early 80s , I had the fire engine ,fire station and a police bike and car with the police station , the fire engine was a birthday present ( my birthday is in the first week of November) I must have played with the fire engine none stop throughout November because the presents Santa left were a massive fire station with some figures and a police bike and car each with the driver and s police station with a couple of cops and two baddies I could put into the cell, they were so well made and stood up to real playing , I have to say I love all the new TV stuff Playmobil make and in my opinion Playmobil did the right thing sticking to their long established and successful figure design , the fact that they are super strong and can survive any drop from the bedroom window , playmobil have shown all the other toy companies how it should be done .
The bath was what killed my Lego AT-TE (although I'm assuming you weren't dumb enough to put it in the water)
Playmobil does it again! What a fun looking build and great display!
Bro that A-Team van is crazy good looking.
Aye!!
Wonderful review! It's very apparent that the Playmobil designers that work on these licensed products are fans on some level. The extra love and little details always make me smile.
🥷🏻🥺 Thanks to your (Retroblasting) PLAYMOBIL GHOSTBUSTERS vids, I’m a proud Patron of modern PLAYMOBIL; of which I display, play, and create Visual Storytelling-based Full Motion Videos. This set, (TOS) ENTERPRISE, I wanted badly, but I had no budget for it when I first learned of it months ago. Alas, I’m excited for this video and happy to see it in your (Michael) collection!
Playmobil has always Been Awsome:) God Bless Playmobil and Malta!
Just Coz
@@TimHayes if they enale it, you'll see a thanks option with a dollar sign next to like
The level of awe you describe I experienced with Playmobil Asterix sets. I never intended to collect Playmobil but I am pretty hooked now. Incoming Magnum P.I. Ferrari looks also like a perfect representation of the show.
Hey Michael, that was great. I agree with that you are saying as some friends had the 1970s original bridge set and figures and it would have been great to have an entire ship. I can just imagine 10-year old me playing with this. And then me now (age withheld but you can guess) having this proudly on display.
I agree. There's nothing wrong with Playmobil's figures. They are as Playmobil as GI Joe figures are GI Joe. Props to them for making such generic figures look so individualistic. In this day of hyper-realistic figures, it's nice to have a toy that looks like a toy, and clearly is doing what it can to look like the real thing at the same time.
I never had much Playmobil as a kid, but man, I wish we'd had these things!
I’m not a playmobil fan, I’m not big on action figures or licensed themes, but this thing is great. It feels like a time capsule in the best way, it’s like looking at a brand new toy from the 70’s or something. There’s something special about that I think
Kudos for being the first american I hear that so openly and thoroughly appreciates Playmobil. I guess many people in the USA can't come to terms with the figure design (born in 1974, four years before Lego's) because in your country there's no nostalgia for them.
Kick Ass video Michael! Bravo!
I'm not even a real Star Trek fan. I AM a huge Playmobil collector. I bought this set because it really is awesome. Thanks for the review.
Btw... your studio tours with your vintage Kenner Star Wars and 3 3/4 inch GI Joe collections is a multiple repeat viewing for me. I still have a sizable Kenner Star Wars collection. Unfortunately I had to sell my 'Joes. I had a massive Cobra Army. I miss it.
Found your channel late night watching Playmobil videos.
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Can't wait for that Darth Vader's Star Destroyer Playset-Video!
Best thing since the scale viper!!! Hell even better!!! Micheal you make me spend sooooo much money and I love you!!!!
This has been teased for months while Indy realized it's vision. This is a home run. Playmobil is the future of vintage reimaginings. The illustrious Michael French strikes gold again.
thank you for putting the ballad of bilbo baggins on the enterprise viewing screen
I love your review. Thanks for giving me a look at this great new toy
I would not know playmobile existed save for these videos… thanks for keeping me in the know. I missed it all in my childhood and it looks like I can get the toys I wanted in the 80’s and did not exist for my kids… and Mr T can help Marty with the DeLorean and Spock can drive the A-Team van.
Playmobile have also done a beautiful-looking James Bond Aston Martin DB5, with all the gadgets from Goldfinger & Thunderball.
Totally agree with your many points, playmobile do incredible work whenever they get the chance. Great review!
Awesome! That's damn nice! I'm sure they won't do it, but how about the refit Enterprise from STII, with the updated red uniforms? And then a second ship, the Reliant! With Kahn & Company... Whaddyathink?
Love the Star Trek III introduction! Smart!
Jesus. That's fantastic! I hope Hasbro takes notice of this. A bluetooth enabled Falcon or X-Wing would be great fun.
Wow!! She’s just so beautiful 🥹 Thank you for the excellent review. I agree that PlayMobil is knocking it out of the park lately and I commend them. I’m so glad you enjoyed building the ship. That’s such a great feeling being excited as you assemble a toy. I feel that Mattel is almost there with the MOTU origins line but overall, the other companies (particularly HasBroken) really need to take a page out of the Playmobil playbook.
Finally got this set. Was waiting for a decent price on it. Really, really happy with it, LOVE it!
Great review and very nice dedication to Mr. Shaffer. I need to get that Enterprise. I love what Playmobil has been doing lately. Besides their licensed toys, they're doing their own version of Dino Riders and a Greek mythology range that includes an Argo and a huge Mount Olympus play set. Great stuff.
Glad I’m not the only one who noticed that “Dino Rise” is basically “Dino riders”. I love it, just waiting for the price to drop a bit. My best friends son loves them.
Personally, I HAVE to get K.i.t.t, love Knight rider and the car and the figures look awesome. If only we could get an airwolf from Playmobil next….
FANTASTIC !!!!!!! Loved it.
Amazing! Also, one of the best episodes of Futurama!!!
I thought I was done with collecting new toys all-together, but dear gawd this is an amazing play-set. This puts Hasbro and Mattel to shame. It is a so well designed and made from sturdy material. It just oozes pure quality. This is how you do it. A toy kids can actually safely play without fear of it breaking in 5 minutes, what a concept! And no stickers! Thank you! I need need to have this. Haven t felt like this about a new toy in so many years. Love it!
What a fantastic toy! Great review as always 👌