5588 - Christmas third nativity set

[sunflower]

I know Christmas is still two months away but I couldn't wait anymore. I bought myself the new nativity set. I'm in no way dissapointed. It cost me 39,95 euro's. I bought it at a big postorder company (Wehkamp). At this moment they have discounts on all their toys, including Playmobil. But the price is the same as on Playmobil.nl. On other sets the discount up to 35% is more interesting.
Anyway

Here's  the box.







And the first look inside

[sunflower]

I started with building the stable. One of the reasons for buying this set. You can use it as a stand alone and if all goes well, there will be living some llama's when they arrive in January at my zoo.

The building is not too hard. It is kind of the same system WHY (?) as the Alpine Lodge. Not easy to make variations.





The printing on the inside (wood structure and hay) are stickers. I decided not to use them. Thanks to advice given here.

Another big improvement is that there is no cardboard any more. The backside of the stable and the star are made of plastic.



The star is easily attached to the back of the stable. I really like it.

[Ismene]

Thanks for the pics and review! I want to get this set too. The figures are nice, but mostly I want a stable that is not so frail (I have the first nativity set with the fully cardboard stable).

[sunflower]

Then the characters in this box. There's five of them.



I really like the shepherd. He's a fresh young man with very nice clothes. I love his bag.
The angel has new wings. At least to me. Her dress is a nice color light yellow.





Mary is a bit serene in blue and white. Her veil matches the babies cloths. She has a sweet face.
I'm not sure about Josephs beard. I think I like the traditional beard better. His clothes are fine to me.






The baby is small and made of solid plastic. His face is a bit crooked. But so where my sons faces when they where newborns. It is realistic.

[sunflower]

This is the complete set. The palm tree has a small extension. It is a bit higher and lighter green than normal.
The battery for the lantern is included. It has an orange shine.
The bucket is a bit darker than the old ones.
I love the small goat in beige. The ox and donkey are the same as the last set.

I'm very happy with it!

[sunflower]

Thanks for the pics and review! I want to get this set too. The figures are nice, but mostly I want a stable that is not so frail (I have the first nativity set with the fully cardboard stable).

That was my main reason for buying; having a good stable and this one is! I do have the cardboard one too and it is worn out after seven years of use.

[Rasputin]

Thanks for reviewing this nice useful set. I try to load up on these type of sets for the useful buildings and klickies. I do wish the building had separate system x connectors at the bottom of the walls so someone could use it with out the baseplate. The back of the building looks unfinished but I guess it is a barn.

A great review, thanks

[Birdie]

Oh lovely, I've been looking forward to a review of this set!

I already have a stable like that, from the second nativity scene, but that one doesn't have a barred-up window. Or that lovely brown mug. I can't justify bying a 40 euro set for a window cover and a tiny mug 

The baby's face looks quite funny, but I don't know if I'd be happy with that.

[sunflower]

I can't justify buying a 40 euro set for a window cover and a tiny mug 

The baby's face looks quite funny, but I don't know if I'd be happy with that.

Maybe better order the parts through DS? Although the rest is very nice as well.

Now that you mention it, my baby Jesus is probably a misprint? I hadn't thought of that before 
I somehow remember seeing this kind of face before. Feel so stupid now... I guess it is best to return it and get a new one.

[Birdie]

Maybe better order the parts through DS? Although the rest is very nice as well.

I've never tried that before... From what I've read here on the forum, there's a fair amount of calling and faxing involved, right?

If they'd make spare parts available through the official DS website, like they have in Germany, I'd definitely go for that.

Now that you mention it, my baby Jesus is probably a misprint? I hadn't thought of that before 
I somehow remember seeing this kind of face before. Feel so stupid now... I guess it is best to return it and get a new one.

Well I assume it's a misprint, but mind you, I've never seen a wrapped up Playmobil baby up close before.
Misprints are a rarity in themselves, of course.    Maybe you'd miss this one if you sent it back.