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Offline Martin Milner

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Santa's Sleigh - who can sit in it?
« on: November 21, 2007, 11:14:49 »
I recently got a Santa's Sleigh in the 5755 set, and was suprised to discover that the seat is too short for Santa to sit in, and too big for the elves.

Is this a cock-up on Playmobil's part? What happened to the "everything fits everything" design theory?


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Re: Santa's Sleigh - who can sit in it?
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2007, 14:20:48 »
I think they had in mind the guy needs to loose some weight and had to stand on the back for some added exercise while all the toys were loaded into the seating area .  ;D This theory would also benefit those poor working rain-deer. If he were standing on the back his whip is too short to reach them . :whip:
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Re: Santa's Sleigh - who can sit in it?
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2007, 14:49:57 »
I think that they had some smaller people in mind to sit in the sleigh
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Re: Santa's Sleigh - who can sit in it?
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2007, 15:52:16 »
Quote from: arab warrior on November 21, 2007, 14:49:57
I think that they had some smaller people in mind to sit in the sleigh
hope this link works
http://playmodb.org/setpics/3391.jpg

Rob

Hmmm ...  :hmm:

It appears that it's not just Claudia who likes you ... It looks like that Heather likes you too ...  :lol:

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Re: Santa's Sleigh - who can sit in it?
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2007, 19:06:30 »

Quote from: Martin Milner on November 21, 2007, 11:14:49
I recently got a Santa's Sleigh in the 5755 set, and was suprised to discover that the seat is too short for Santa to sit in, and too big for the elves.

Is this a cock-up on Playmobil's part? What happened to the "everything fits everything" design theory?

Hello, Martin ...

The only "cock-up" in this set is that they didn't give you a " ... little old driver so lively and quick ..." You know, "That right jolly old elf." They gave you the BIG fellow!

That sleigh was originally designed for the children.
please see attachments 3391 and 3689

You could use a dwarf for a "little old driver/elf."
please see attachment 7849

Or, you could get the BIG fellow's proper sleigh.
please see attachment 3604

All the best,
Richard

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Re: Santa's Sleigh - who can sit in it?
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2007, 23:46:41 »
Thanks Martin.  I have the Christmas carry-along and didn't realize this outrage until you pointed it out.

You would think Geobra would treat the patron saint of Playmobil, Santa, with a little more respect.   :'(

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Re: Santa's Sleigh - who can sit in it?
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2007, 02:10:23 »

Hello, Martin ...

Quote from: Martin Milner on November 21, 2007, 11:14:49
I recently got a Santa's Sleigh in the 5755 set, and was surprised to discover that the seat is too short for Santa to sit in, and too big for the elves. What happened to the "everything fits everything" design theory?


Hello, Timmy ...

Quote from: Timotheos on November 21, 2007, 23:46:41
Thanks Martin.  I have the Christmas carry-along and didn't realize this outrage until you pointed it out.

You would think Geobra would treat the patron saint of Playmobil, Santa, with a little more respect.   :'(

I realize that the two of you are having GREAT FUN "busting Zirndorf's chops" over this one. So, I think that it's time for someone to come to Playmobil's defense. And, I have volunteered!

I also have the Carry Along Holiday House (set 5755).  And, if you will both look at the attached image, you will see that the elf sits properly in the sleigh while/whilst Santa stands properly on the runners (just as if he were going to "mush" a dog sledge)!

This is the design of this set! Now get into the "Holiday Spirit" and stop picking on Horst's poor employees!

Happy Holidays to both of you! And, we love y'all, even though you're both just like a couple of mischievous kids ...  :P

All the best,
Richard

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Re: Santa's Sleigh - who can sit in it?
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2007, 06:36:58 »
Quote from: Richard on November 21, 2007, 15:52:16
Hmmm ...  :hmm:

It appears that it's not just Claudia who likes you ... It looks like that Heather likes you too ...  :lol:

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Yeah i know i'm lovable by many people 0)
But this still doesn't explain why it works for me and not for you guys?? ???

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Re: Santa's Sleigh - who can sit in it?
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2007, 09:39:57 »
Quote from: Richard on November 22, 2007, 02:10:23
And, if you will both look at the attached image, you will see that the elf sits properly in the sleigh while/whilst Santa stands properly on the runners (just as if he were going to "mush" a dog sledge)!

This is the design of this set! Now get into the "Holiday Spirit" and stop picking on Horst's poor employees!

But the elf doesn't sit properly in the sleigh - he rattles about loosely because his feet won't clip onto the footrest. Normal children fit, but not the elves with their curly-toe shoes - and Santa doesn't stand "properly" on the runner, because if you clip his hand onto the bar for safety, his feet don't sit straight on the running board.  >:D
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Re: Santa's Sleigh - who can sit in it?
« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2007, 21:08:54 »
Quote from: Richard on November 21, 2007, 15:52:16
Hmmm ...  :hmm:

It appears that it's not just Claudia who likes you ... It looks like that Heather likes you too ...  :lol:

please see attachment

I do like you, I do!  I just DON'T like ebay sellers including my set pictures in their auctions and using up all my bandwidth, so I had to disallow direct links.  Sorry!  Link to the set page, and everyone's happy.  I even give you the code to paste, since I like you so much.

3391 - Blue Pony Sleigh

Obligatory beg: I don't suppose this set came with instructions? Yea or nay?

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