Wednesday 6 March 2013

Flog It Blog It, Toys R Us, NOT!

Molly The Wally & Her First Toy!

Playmobil, The Toys That Make You Think Why?


After we discovered the delights of Playmobils’ lets’s play bank robbers toy (here) we thought we’d have a look at what other toys they have for sale. Oh and yes we came across a couple of winners. Firstly there is Playmobils’ Security Check Point.


Then we thought we’d check out the customer reviews. Here is the best one.

Great lesson for kids!
By XXXXXX
I was a little disappointed when I first bought this item, because the functionality is limited. My 5-year-old son pointed out that the passenger's shoes couldn’t be removed. Then, we placed a deadly fingernail file underneath the passenger's scarf, and neither the detector doorway nor the security wand picked it up. My son said, "that's the worst security ever!". But it turned out to be okay, because when the passenger got on the Playmobil B757 and tried to hijack it, she was mobbed by a couple of other heroic passengers, who only sustained minor injuries in the scuffle, which were treated at the Playmobil Hospital.

The best thing about this product is that it teaches kids about the realities of living in a high-surveillance society. My son said he wants the Playmobil Neighborhood Surveillance System set for Christmas. I've heard that the CC TV cameras on that thing are pretty worthless in terms of quality and motion detection, so I think I'll get him the Playmobil Abu-Gharib Interrogation Set instead (it comes with a cute little memo from George Bush).


Then there is the Playmobil Police Station Extension - Prison Cell
And the review........

Great teaching tool for future interrogators!
By XXXX

Wow! I got this toy to go with my kid's Guantanamo Bay action set. I have to hand it to those kids working in Chinese labor camps they really get the details down quite well. If I may give one suggestion please make them so you can actually lock the doors. My son likes to play "So who wants to be a terrorist" with his pet mice. Also, he complained that the cavity exam room lacked restraints.

Happy days!
Posted by at 08:58
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54 comments:

  1. sharkgila6 March 2013 at 09:45

    Hahaha... the toys kids have these days!
    We looove your review.

    Wooo,
    Togo, Tagar & Gamby

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  2. Mollie6 March 2013 at 10:35

    We never had anything like that when I was a kid, bank robbers, what ever next..LOL XX0XX

    Mollie and Alfie

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  3. Fur Everywhere6 March 2013 at 11:17

    Wow, kids sure have some interesting toys these days.

    What happened to playing with Barbies and matchbox cars? LOL!

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  4. tubby3pug6 March 2013 at 11:19

    those are some unusual toys

    urban hounds

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  5. Golden Woofs! SUGAR6 March 2013 at 11:53

    Woof! Woof! Funny ... interesting if someone actually buys these toys. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  6. Flo de Sendai6 March 2013 at 12:26

    Bonjour Molly ♥

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  7. Castles Crowns and Cottages6 March 2013 at 12:31

    MIZ MOLLY! Is that you as a pup? OMD. You are just the cutest no matter what age. Well now, these toys....my goodness, what are people thinking? I KNOW....MONEY! KACHING!!!!!!!

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  8. My Mind's Eye6 March 2013 at 12:39

    Molly what a precious picture of you as a wee Molly
    thanks for the smiles...
    Hugs Madi your B FFF

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  9. Frank The Tank6 March 2013 at 12:41

    LOL! You are sooooo funny molly, how on earth do you find these things, you have the best nose for sniffing out good stories!
    Mum had a Playmobil Castle with a glow in the dark ghost and things it was really cool but the security set is going too far!
    Also such a cute photo of you as a puppy! Awwwwww Molly!
    Love and Licks from your furiend Frank xxxxxxx

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  10. Groucho6 March 2013 at 12:45

    OH my word, we are speechless (woodless??) at this end. Golly, Molly, we didn't know whether to laugh or woof disbelievingly when we read the reviews. Dear, dear me!

    Adorable photo of Puppy Molly!!!

    Woof

    Groucho

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  11. AnnStaub6 March 2013 at 12:48

    Molly - I hope that those reviews are not real lol.

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  12. Cowspotdog6 March 2013 at 12:50

    These are so funny - we saw them a few weeks back and chuckled like crazy !

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  13. GOOSE6 March 2013 at 12:58

    Oh look at cute pup Molly so adorable.
    Are they serious? Well it makes for a good laugh.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  14. 2browndawgs6 March 2013 at 13:13

    Tinker toys sound more fun! :)

    Love the first picture! Molly, you sure were a cute puppy.

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  15. Anonymous6 March 2013 at 13:18

    Haha, the reviews are funny! I must say, we love Playmobil around here...I grew up with it. So much fun. Don't know so much about the jail and security checkpoint, but the other toys are fun!

    Elyse and Riley

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  16. Anonymous6 March 2013 at 13:19

    hahaha I like this review...but 169.99 for the secirity checkpoint? Think then I have to order the bank robbers toy first for inspirations ;o)...you were a super cute pup, Molly ;o)

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  17. Elderberry-Rob6 March 2013 at 13:26

    Hilarious - makes my old childhood games with a pair of plastic handcuffs used to handcuff my brother to car door handles seem boring!

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  18. The Websters6 March 2013 at 13:47

    There was a bank robber in KC last week who got shot in the face by one of the workers. We were so proud of that worker and hope it keeps other dummies from doing that in the future!

    Nora

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  19. Unknown6 March 2013 at 14:29

    I loved it! So a kind review! :D
    Nice regards
    Arno

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  20. stellaroselong6 March 2013 at 14:49

    Oh molly we couldn't hardly read your post today cos our eyes wouldn't leave your puppy picture...you are so cute!
    stella rose and mags

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  21. Taryn6 March 2013 at 14:52

    Now those are some educational toys!

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  22. 3 doxies6 March 2013 at 14:53

    You mean to tells me afters all dis cool stuff alls I gets is STUFFIES??????
    I thinks dat I will wait and gets da interrogation playset dat lady was talkin' bouts...and da note from doofus George.

    Puddles

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  23. Pamela | Something Wagging This Way Comes6 March 2013 at 15:02

    Bwa ha ha! I want you and the other funny reviewers to get their own sketch comedy parody show. :)

    I think the women from Smack the Pony better watch their backs.

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  24. MarkD606 March 2013 at 15:03

    I remember when I was a kid we had assault rifles that looked real!
    This post reminds me of the Harry Potter vibrating broomstick that they took off the market..

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  25. GizmoGeodog6 March 2013 at 15:34

    Having a tough time believing these are real toys, but there's something impawtant missing from both...the dogs! Where's the drug sniffing dog at the security checkpoint? Where's the guard dog patrolling the cell? Major omissions!

    Molly, Momz and I want to nominate our pal Kirby from Krby's Dog Blog for this week's Share It Sunday http://kirbysdawgblog.com/

    Kirby's a cutie and his momz has a great Thursday series on dog breeds going on...You'll like Kirby

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  26. Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and Mom6 March 2013 at 16:00

    OMD......Really?????

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  27. Brian's Home Blog6 March 2013 at 16:07

    You sure find the most unusual things sweet Molly!

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  28. Frankie Furter and Ernie6 March 2013 at 16:26

    We love your Picture today...

    Now about those... ?? TOYS ?? WE think that kidlets would be better off with some nice Stuffies and some Balls and some rope toys... thatn with those thingys...

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  29. Idaho PugRanch6 March 2013 at 16:26

    These are too funny and the reviews BWAAHAA. Your puppy pic is too cute
    hugs
    Bailey, Hazel & Greta

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  30. 2 Punk Dogs6 March 2013 at 17:09

    Love your puppy pic! Wow, playmobil is getting so realistic. :)

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  31. Anonymous6 March 2013 at 17:28

    The reviews are hilarious!

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  32. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥6 March 2013 at 17:46

    The little bipeds here have some of that Playmobil stuff too. But they really LOVE legos. Mom goes nuts because she spends hours helping them follow the directions to build the things, and then poof, one wrong move and they fall apart:)

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

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  33. The Furries of Whisppy6 March 2013 at 17:58

    Those toys are really something but those reviews are really funny!

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  34. Jodi6 March 2013 at 18:00

    OMG that is so funny. I like to see that people are being sarcastic about this. Really I don't even understand WHO would think this was a good toy market. Perhaps to be used in therapy offices for the little children who are traumatized by TSA.

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  35. Bella Roxy & Macdui6 March 2013 at 19:14

    Bwahaahaa! Enjoyed it. Love sarcasm !

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  36. Unknown6 March 2013 at 19:41

    Baaaaaaaahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Molly, where do you find this stuff?!? This was doggone hilarious! *takes deep breath to try and stop laughing* (whispers) I am thinking your you-know-what may appear at you-know-where tomorrow so stop by!

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  37. Sketching with Dogs6 March 2013 at 19:46

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  38. Jessica @ YouDidWhatWithYourWeiner6 March 2013 at 19:53

    Ha, ha...those are hilarious! I am not sure that is what I wold want to be teaching my kids though :)

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  39. Sketching with Dogs6 March 2013 at 20:35

    Don't know which is funnier, the toys or the comments - must be the comments!
    Dip Bridge & Elliot x

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  40. Anonymous6 March 2013 at 21:14

    Are these really for real?!? My mom wasn't even allowed to watch the Simpsons when she was growing up...

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  41. Unknown6 March 2013 at 21:41

    You loook like a little baby!!!! Ok the post I would like to share on your blog is: http://kirbysdawgblog.com/2013/01/07/kirby-goes-to-doggy-daycare-w-video-thanks/
    Let meknow if you can that you got it alright!

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  42. Unknown6 March 2013 at 21:46

    Happy days indeed! The play mobile was one of the few toys my hippie parents tolerated, mainly because you could find women toys wearing trousers. I guess that changes it all! I love the reviews tho!
    Lots of love from Indigo, Malach and their hoomans

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  43. Murray's Mouth6 March 2013 at 22:07

    We have never seen such things! Haha

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  44. Murphy6 March 2013 at 22:58

    Gotta wonder what their sales are like??

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley
    Online Doods

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  45. The Army of Four6 March 2013 at 23:05

    My mom is laughing very, very hard!
    Luv,
    Dave

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  46. Scooter7 March 2013 at 00:52

    Hey Molly!
    Wow, this is so BOL funny! I'm laughing and my peeps are howling over this. No wonder kids today have so many..um...issues. BWAR HAR HAR I think our Blogville Police Department can live without these. Thanks so much for the belly-laugh, my good furiend.
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, COP

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  47. Life with Wrigs7 March 2013 at 01:32

    We love that cute baby picture of you, Molly! These are strange toys, to say the least. The sarcastic reviews from Amazon are awesome!

    Susan and Wrigs

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  48. Juliana Sousa7 March 2013 at 02:58

    Ooh Molly, alí é você pequeno?! Super linda e fofa *-*

    Esse brinquedo realmente existe? meu Deus!! kkkkkkk

    Beijos e linda noite!!!!

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  49. Lorenza7 March 2013 at 03:20

    Baby Molly!
    Lovely picture!
    Those toys are not my favorites!
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  50. Tweedles -- that's me7 March 2013 at 03:30

    this is mighty funny my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    love
    tweedles

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  51. Unknown7 March 2013 at 11:20

    would it be possible for me to just give you the url of the youtube video,
    (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2STf587u18) or would that not work either? If not I shall pick another post asap!

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  52. Blog da Pink7 March 2013 at 17:20

    Molly, you're born with those sweet eyes!!! I can't believe those toys are for real! It's not funny nor even educational! Kids should use creativity instead of it!
    Kisses
    Laís

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  53. Misaki @ misadventuresofMisaki8 March 2013 at 12:51

    I don't even know what to say to that!!

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  54. Anonymous8 March 2013 at 19:14

    Hi Molly,

    Well what can I say, perhaps the Home Office should think of investing in some of these, although not perfect they are alot better than the systems we have, Teresa May-Be or May-be-not MAY want to give a go.

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