Very unconventionnel use of Playmobil in Dutch newspaper

[Hadoque]

I have filed a lawsuit for putting a female klicky's hair on the pirate-figure in the 1st picture. There never were gay pirates! The gay guys all joined the Redcoats 


Edit: Gaymobil & Lesgo;  variations from the well known manufacturers for specific customers

I'm just joking around again, no offensive intentions!

[Rasputin]

that all we need, playmobil going gay, as if the colors were not already fabulous enough

[tahra]

I like it a lot! Is PLAYMOBIL ready for a gay klicky couple?

We've had gay couples for DECADES. There just weren't enough women, so.... Female couples were a more recent thing (well, probably around 93 or so, because of characters of a TV show)...

So, no real news there 

But those guys in the article... PLEASE put the hairs right! Tiermann is right!

[Amd]

its funny, i wonder if gay people will get offended, following the stereotypes. the guy that make the customs good job, except for the flat head ones!!!

[EmGee]

That is hilarious! Luv it!
Might come as a surprise to most of you, but I'm heterosexually-challenged (Like you couldn't tell from my cartoons  ).
I'm so totally not offended by this, in fact, I'd love to get a copy of that! As far as stereotypes, they exist because they exist.
And as long as people are smart enough to know that that's all they are, there shouldn't be any drama.
ps: I think the names of the characters are incredibly funny!

[EmGee]

OMG Tim!
I can't believe people still remember Uncle Karl. It's been almost a year! LOL
And as he would say: "Of couuuurrrse I'm a fashionishta DAHling!"

People may be afraid to comment for fear of offending someone.
I certainly have criticism for it, they should have used the proper bald head rather than leaving hair off, and the leather guy should have a hat like 30 63 5590 - Cap, peaked, uniform anyway.
And the Fashionista should really look more like Uncle Karl 

Some of them wouldn't be considered 'types' here I think, some cultural differences there between the US and the Netherlands/Europe.

[playmo1989]

Why did they use playmobil for this and not real people instead? 

[Birdie]

Well, because this is way funnier 

[Lynx]

Thanks for your reactions, folks! Your Uncl Karl is indeed a brilliant fashionista, EmGee! And it's a shame they didn't use bald/ bandaged hair pieces for the Bear and the 'Leernicht' (liturally translated: Leather Niece; a 'nicht' (niece) is a word that's used in Holland for a gay.
In the article the makers told that they had so much fun making it and there was not enough space to show them all, unfortunately the 'Drag Queen' didn't make it. (I wonder how he'd looke like). I also learned a lot of new words. For instance: a more tiny built Bear is called an Otter.
I think some of the makers are incroud in the scene.
@ playmo1989 and Birdie: Yes, it is way funnier and to typecast something/ someone you don't need a real face... I can't come up with another brand of toys which has so much possibilities to customize as Playmobil. And the innocence of a toy can hardly insult someone, it's more cute than offensive, in my opinion.
@Rasputin: I've heard you before on other topics about the colour use of Playmobil (and your not being content with it) Your remark made me laugh!

@Emgee: I can send you the original paper if you like.

[tonguello]

but I'm heterosexually-challenged

Loved that expression! 

I wonder if Playmobil has anything to say about this use of the toy, or if the newspaper had to ask for some permition to publish the pics.