When I was a little girl, the kids with the Playmobil sets were the envy of the class. When little Jenny sneaked her new Playmobil figure to school, we all crowded around at recess wanting to hold it. The expansive play sets, the detailed accessories, those happy Playmobil faces – we loved creating a miniature world that was all ours. You can never go wrong with creative pretend play and Playmobil! Nowadays, Playmobil is still just as awesome according to my kids and my nephew, so I’ve got a couple of fun sets to show you, perfect for gifting for the holidays.
Drago’s Ship ($59.99 CAD) comes straight out of the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, but kids don’t need to have seen it to enjoy this fun play set. Drago’s ship really floats (there’s styrofoam hidden in the bottom), and it comes with a dragon cage, two functioning ballistae that shoot fiery bolts, a Drago Bludvist figure, an evil henchman, spears, and other accessories.
I love all the little touches that always make Playmobil sets so much fun to play with, over and over. Drago’s cape comes off, the sailor has a removable wolf hood, and they both have spears. The ballistae really shoots plastic bolts, and the dragon cage “locks” shut. It’s big enough for two kids to play with, and seeing as it floats, be prepared for the occasional dragon battle in the bathtub!
If that doesn’t float your boat (sorrynotsorry), take a look at this year’s Santa’s Workshop Advent Calendar ($31.99). I have to say that Advent calendars are some of my favourite toys to give. They last the whole month, and the ones with toys last even longer than the chocolate ones. The kids love counting down to Christmas with a Playmobil treat every day!
It’s never too late to start an Advent calendar! Ours isn’t finished yet of course, but opening up the day’s window and seeing what’s hidden behind is the highlight of my kids’ day. They get to open it after dinner once their chores are done. You’d be surprised how quickly their chores get done these days! The set comes with a fold out, stand up card stock backdrop of Santa’s workshop and the snowy reindeer yard to set up all the figures once they’ve been revealed.
The calendar contains 24 surprise toy items, all designed to decorate Santa’s workshop. Includes Santa Claus (of course!), 3 elves, a reindeer with sleigh, gifts, and toys. There’s even a lantern that really lights up with the included battery. And after the holidays, these figures and toys will join the rest of the kids’ Playmobil toys for continued play value all year long.
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My cousin would love the NHL playmobil set!
I like the take along pet store!! thanks for the chance
My kids would love the Slimer with Hot Dog Stand and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from the Ghostbuster Series. Also, they’d love the Gobber with Catapult and Hiccup and Toothless Dragons sets!
I’d have to go with a playmobil princess set for my daughter.
My son was also love the ambulance, logging truck or tree house. The list goes on but those are the current favourites.
My granddaughter would love the play mobile princess set .
My son would love the vet set. He’s obsessed with dogs right now.
The Take Along Pet Store looks amazing. My daughter would love it!
My grandson would also like the Playmobil Locker Room.
My son loves playmobil. He’d love to find the NHL hockey game under the tree.
My kids would have a blast with the Adventure Tree House. It’s such a neat set, with the tree house, bridge, and all the animals. There would be so much to play with.
My kids would like the Nativity Stable with Manger.
I visited Playmobil and another Playmobil set my grandchild would love to find under the tree is the My Take Along Farm
My youngest daughter would love any of the princess sets especially the Royal residence my oldest would love the take along horse stable
My children would like the Pharoh’s Pyramid set. And I could sneak some history in.
Bravo to Playmobil for creating such intricate sets and designs. I am impressed.
My nephew would love the Water Park with Slides
The Horse Paddock SuperSet looks like another super cute set to have!!
My nephew would love the NHL playmobil set!
the kids would also like the island juice bar
Mine would love the Take Along Fire Station. Looks like it would be so much fun.
My son would definitely want the Pyramid set 🙂
That Take Along School House sure looks great.
What a beautiful set! I would also like the Large City Zoo. Thank you!
I think my kids would like the Adventure Tree House.
My grandson who plays hockey would love to have the Playmobil 5068 – NHL Hockey rink.
We would also love the camping set with a camp fire!!!
I would love to gift the 5663 Take Along Fire Station to my nephew. So many choices.
Take Along Police Station.
The Ghostbusters Firehouse set looks awesome! I love that they have a whole series dedicated to Ghostbusters!
My kiddos would love the fast food Playmobil!
I know my girls would love finding the Ghostbusters™ Ecto-1 under the tree.
I think the Ladder Unit with Lights and Sound would be great
they would love the large city zoo
My daughter would love the Camp Site with Fire,
He would love to have the take along police station.
My grandson would enjoy the PLAYMOBIL NHL set.
my niece would like the camp fire
My granddaughter would love the Playmobil Cruise Ship. http://www.playmobil.ca/en/cruise-ship/6978.html
My niece would like The Take Along Pet Store
I think my nephew would love the Timber Truck.
My granddaughter would love the Family Camping Set!
I think my granddaughter would love the petting zoo! She loves animals.
My grandson would love to have the Loading Terminal!
I think my daughter would like the Take Along Pet Store.
My son would also like to play with the Take Along School House.
My children would like the Pharoh’s Pyramid set
My son would love to find the Ghostbusters Fire House under the tree. It may find it’s way there ?
one Play mobile set would be the…Pharaoh’s Pyramid
My 4 yr old would love this set too Hawk Knights` Castle
The waterpark with slides looks amazing!