Some months ago, eighteen to be exact
, cachalote asked me to review 3632. Well after a major computer melt down last year and one new computer and camera later, better late than never.
3632 box cover
Close up of the three klickies or the Zhivago's as I call them.
Left to right, Yuri, Lara and Tanya. My favourite piece is the cossack hat. The printing on the shawl is magnificent.
The star of the show. I don't think he's heard of PETA!
One small tree comes with the set. I wish there were more.
Bridle, reins, knapsack, tambourine, recorder/flute and bear dancing persuasion device! Pity there is no balilaika.
I bought this MISB in 2005 and paid what i thought was a lot($25) at the time. Seeing what it goes for now on Ebay, I'm glad i have it. Political correctness aside, this is an important educational toy for children, as it really does bring alive the medieval age. The set had a limited shelf life and i don't think it was available in the UK or US.
The colours, printing are brilliant, the characters superbly realised and i would say there are no drawbacks to the set apart from the limited piece count. Maybe a wishing well would have been a good addition to this set. Anyway my kids love it and their favourite is of course the bear.
So lets raise a glass for the travelling bear act.
" Oh no, Yuri let go ! "
" What's that you say ? A bear ! "
" Oh no, my wine ! "
" Yuri ! Tell it i'm a Franciscan! "
" He isn't you know. "
Abbot Hamilton
