Let's play Imperialism!

[baleanoptera]

Did any of you play with Playmobil when you were kids? Well I did, and I loved it – but none of my playmobiles were ever Roman.



Centurion




There is the Roman family, and the father looks like he is really exited about some case in the Senate. The mother proves herself a doting wife and stands by with the wine ready.



And of course there is the Roman military. I love the mini!ballista for all your conquering needs. (the image text said catapult, but surely this is a ballista? Or am I way off here?)




Since it is no fun to play Roman without proper opposition have some Gauls. I do love the striped pants of the guy in the middle.



Some of these toys are more than a bit odd though. This is labelled Horse drawn cart with Prison cage. So the kids can truly enact a triumph after defeating the nasty Gauls?



There is also a large box set featuring the arena - complete with gladiators and lions.

Comments

[finnygan.livejournal.com]

And I thought my Playmobil pirates were pretty cool ...

[baleanoptera.livejournal.com]

I have strange love for the standard bearer with the lion's skin over his helmet.

Though the ultimate thing would be to combine the pirates and the Romans! Crossover Playmobil! It has potential I tell ya!

[bzoppa.livejournal.com]

oh my.

And last night I realized the owner of 4ps put a hole bunch of 80s cds in the jukebox. I felt nostalgic all through my shift.

This also brings me back ;)

[baleanoptera.livejournal.com]

Hee. I know the feeling. I think nostalgia is good - at least in small doses. (though I'm still a bit sceptical about the Prison cage thing. I'm not saying one should shelter the kids, but seriously a prison cage? Isn't that bordering on the WTF? Though it might also be just me that is grumpy. :P )

[schionatulander.livejournal.com]

That brings back fond memories. My sister and I used to play with playmobil toys too when we were younger. But I cannot remember whether they were that fancy, only some farm animals such as hens? I should probably peek into the box that's hidden in the attic somewhere... But I liked the possibility to build houses with their stones, - so much I can remember at least. The lion is cool, I like him.

Nothing better than nostalgic childhood memories on a late sunday evening! :-)

[baleanoptera.livejournal.com]

I actually remember the hens! I had three I think and was so proud. hee. Other than that the most fancy Playmobil I had were Indians.

Nostalgia is always good I think.