Oh the Wonderful Things the Postman Will Bring!

[Wesley Myers]

Yesterday while getting the mail small light box was present.  It felt very light and I was unsure of what was in it - until I opened it, that is.

Here is the box and the 3631 Wandering Monk (finally, I have this one - sadly I never did get it when it was a special, even though I admired it on the shelves - let this be a lesson to those who admire sets on the shelves but do not get them - well, in all honesty, getting these sets this was was a lot cheaper than if I had bought them new, but still...).

Then, another set of 3265 Jousting Knights.  I had (still have) this set as a child.  It does not compare at all to the 3652 Jousting set but it is still better than the last 3287 Knights Tournament which only has two knights and weapons.  Playmobil really needs to remember the past when they had squires, heralds and spectators.  (But hey, if you can put in half the content and charge the same price ...)

[Gis]

Very nice acquisitions Wesley!!

I like the Jousting Knights Particularly!

[Wesley Myers]

Here we have two of the 3669 - one of my favourite sets.  This was when the knights were transitioning into the glory days of the '90s with all the beautiful sets, removable armour (more removable armour, I correct myself), more realistic colouring and more detailed accessories.

Followed, of course, by the 3653 Knights Catapult.  Why the catapult crew gets to sit around the enjoy "root beer" is beyond me, but maybe there is historical precedence for this.

[playmo1989]

nice 

[Wesley Myers]

Oops, I forgot to post the pic of the box.

There was the piece de resistance for this and that was the 3654 Kinghts Tournament Tent.  I had always regretted not getting this - but my oldest daughter was not that much into knights at the time and there were only so many sets I could attempt to justify for myself.  The younger girls all love princesses so the knights do go well with them (which is really saying that now I have a better excuse).

[Wolf Knight]

Fantastic fantastic!!! Simply fantastic!!! I still have these sets from childhood!!! Oh so many happy hours!!! I now have all these sets three or four times each! Still great to look and most importantly, play with them!!!

Congratulations Wesley on this grea haul!!!

[WarriorOfToys]

The 3654 is probably the most realistic jousting sets around. Each Knight would have had a Squire and a rack of weapons.
Plus a tent which he and his squire would sleep in... usually the squire on the floor.
Probably wrapped in sheep skin with the knight on a bed that could easily be broken down and moved.

In addition to the squire, the Knight would also most likely have his household with him.
That includes his wife, his kids,
(though if any of his kids were old enough he would probably leave them behind to take care of the land while he was away.)
and a large number of servants and keepers.
(Plus if he were on campaign he would have his small militia army with him as well.)
They would need places to sleep, food to eat, and stuff to drink.

Thus you can begin to see how troublesome going to battle really was!


My only with is that Playmobil might make some more like these!
But with different Knights and Heraldry. Maybe some civilian additions?

[Wesley Myers]

The 3654 is probably the most realistic jousting sets around. Each Knight would have had a Squire and a rack of weapons.
Plus a tent which he and his squire would sleep in... usually the squire on the floor.
Probably wrapped in sheep skin with the knight on a bed that could easily be broken down and moved.

In addition to the squire, the Knight would also most likely have his household with him.
That includes his wife, his kids,
(though if any of his kids were old enough he would probably leave them behind to take care of the land while he was away.)
and a large number of servants and keepers.
(Plus if he were on campaign he would have his small militia army with him as well.)
They would need places to sleep, food to eat, and stuff to drink.

Thus you can begin to see how troublesome going to battle really was!


My only with is that Playmobil might make some more like these!
But with different Knights and Heraldry. Maybe some civilian additions?

Here is a good picture of a knight's entourage.  Now if Playmobil would make a set like this!!!

Yes, you can custom one up from sets and figures, but it would be nice to get a new set like this.  And a baggage train - but you can use the various wagons for this.

[playmo1989]

The 3654 is probably the most realistic jousting sets around. Each Knight would have had a Squire and a rack of weapons.
Plus a tent which he and his squire would sleep in... usually the squire on the floor.
Probably wrapped in sheep skin with the knight on a bed that could easily be broken down and moved.

In addition to the squire, the Knight would also most likely have his household with him.
That includes his wife, his kids,
(though if any of his kids were old enough he would probably leave them behind to take care of the land while he was away.)
and a large number of servants and keepers.
(Plus if he were on campaign he would have his small militia army with him as well.)
They would need places to sleep, food to eat, and stuff to drink.

Thus you can begin to see how troublesome going to battle really was!


My only with is that Playmobil might make some more like these!
But with different Knights and Heraldry. Maybe some civilian additions?

 
i believe 3652 is the best

[Wesley Myers]

 
i believe 3652 is the best

I think it stands up just fine besides the newest sets and figures.  It is pretty timeless (at least so far).