Back To The Future
Doc Brown, Marty McFly, and Time Machine
by Playmobil (2020)
So this was a toy that I wasn’t expecting to like.
Playmobil is not a toyline that I have even thought about since I was like 3 or 4 years old.
In fact, until they released the Ghostbusters Playmobil line back in what, 2017? 2018? I don’t recall I didn’t even know they were still around!
But yes, Playmobil has apparently several licenses for certain IPs, and in 2020 they released the ‘Back to the Future” DeLorean with Doc Brown and Marty.
Assembly & Stickers:
Playmobil is, in a way, similar to LEGO where you have to assemble the toy before use. Unlike LEGO however the toy is build. I suppose more like a model in that case.
It was a fun, but simple build.
However I’m not a huge fan of stickers, and some of them required tweezers in order to get them in place.
Doc Brown & Marty McFly & Einstein:
Let’s start with the figures before moving on to the main course.
So, how do I describe the two Playmobil figures? They’re pretty basic, like more basic than Lego Men.
Simple 7P figure, swiveling head, shoulders, wrists, and hips.
No detailed faces, just brown dots for the eyes, and smiley faces, and DOC
Doc Brown is wearing his radiation suit with some nice, painted detail, he wears two watches (removable) and bely with a hook for his tool kit.
Marty is has a bit more additional clothing than Doc, the vest is a separate piece over the body, and the wrist cuffs are removable.
Einstein is a dogo. His head and tail swivels up and down, and he looks happy.
Time machine:
This toy has no business being as awesome as it is.
Not a fan of this black paint splotch on the fender. I’m pretty sure if I use an exacto-knife I cold probably scrape it off, eventually.
Marty, and Doc sit (mostly) well inside the DeLorean. I say mostly because the steering wheel is a bit too big, and it’s sometimes difficult getting the legs and feet to due a limited clearance issue.
On a side note, I would have liked this toy to be compatible for the Super7 BTTF figures, but then again it’s not Playmobil’s responsibility to cater to other toy lines. But it would have been nice is all I’m saying.
Hover feature:
As a bonus The time machine does have its hover mode, as seen at the end of the first movie, and featured heavily in part II. The only thing it’s missing is Mr. Fusion.
Flipping the time machine upside down you’ll notice that each wheel has a catch. Release the catch and you’ll be able to flip the each wheel to the hover mode, and lock it into place.
Electronics:
Place two AAA batteries
Accessories:
The time machine set came with a lot of stuff, aside from the Marty, Doc, and the DeLorean.
-Shielded case
-Uranium and handles
-Camera
-Skateboard (with extra wheel)
-Remote control
-Tool kit
-Lanyard
-Lightning rod
The only item which I think should have included in the set is Mr. Fusion that can be placed over the reactor core.
Final Thoughts:
It’s Playmobil...A toyline for young children and this ‘Back to the Future’ set is amazing!
I really regret never having bought the Playmobil Ghostbusters Ecto-1 now...
I think I’ll buy the Knight Rider set.
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