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January 26, 2004
HAZMAT Toys
I've had a little obsession with Playmobil toys lately. They're kind of like big Lego people, except they come with way cooler accessories. Actually, now that I think about it, they're like a cross between Lego people and Matchbox car cities (you know, with the car wash, garage, etc.).
ANYWAY. I was poking around on Playmobil's website tonight and found their City Life/Rescue 911 section (that's actually what it's called). There are all sorts of stuff, such as emergency rooms, ambulances, fire trucks...and then the above HAZMAT truck. Wha? Isn't that kind of, um, a heavy topic for a little kid to play with? Of course, I’m heading to the toy store tomorrow to buy one, but that’s beside the point. It irks me that this would be marketed toward little kids.
But then again, this is coming from the gal who, up until about 4 years ago, thought that the HAZMAT truck as an Israeli ambulance company. For real.
Posted by callalillie at January 26, 2004 6:54 AM | WTF?
i think the "Getaway Car" is more disturbing (under the "Police" section). i like the criminals, one is a pimp and the other looks like Elwood Blues. very educational.
Posted by: Jimmy Legs at January 26, 2004 1:02 PM
Wow, I never noticed that one. I think that Playmobil is a European company (although the US site has a NJ address), which might explain some of its oddities. I wonder if it's a Nordic country or something, as everyone in Playmobil world is white, unless you buy the special multicultural package, where everyone is black. The "Native Americans" are all in headdresses.
Posted by: corie at January 26, 2004 1:13 PM
wait, the european thing or the new jersey thing might explain some of its oddities?
Posted by: tien at January 26, 2004 1:26 PM
probably both....but i meant european
Posted by: corie at January 26, 2004 1:29 PM
Playmobil is headquartered in Zirndorf, Germany. I'm surprised that even use the term "Native Americans".
Posted by: bobtrancho at January 26, 2004 5:11 PM
I have a swell Playmobil vulture with a few assorted bones that lives atop my monitor here at work. The vulture is jointed at the legs and neck so that you can play "pick at the bones" with it. Such lovely child's play.
Posted by: your aunt at January 27, 2004 3:20 PM
ha! great site, just came accross it today! i love playmobil too (a little too much...) a little playmobil chef used to reign over my monitor until i got an iBook, now he has to stand beside it.
one of my friends in elementary school had the playmobil castle, dungeon and all. i was very jealous.
Posted by: timo! at January 27, 2004 4:56 PM
Corie if you like this HAZMAT deal I recommend you rent the great flick "Toxic Avenger" from the Troma gang. New Jersey's first super hero they claim!
Posted by: ChrisM at January 28, 2004 6:13 PM
