Playmobil explores takeover of Schleich

[Oliver]

While I have no insight into the mechanics of the deal, there's no reason that 2 companies sitting under the same umbrella should have any impact on each other, other than back-room functions. Presumably the plant-pot business doesn't take away from the energy devoted to Playmobil.

[GrahamB]

I suppose there might be economies to be made by sharing packing and distribution facilities and other functions. But some of the current Schleich range does look very like what PM offer; Ayuma, dragons, fairies, horse and farm sets, etc., so there might be some overlap of target markets.