More info about Playmobil Figures in Surprise Bags...

[Hadoque]

I've read...somewhere ... that the release of the "surprise figures" is set for the 25th week of 2011.

[bonniebeth]

Oh, that's good! You saw it on the news, right?

[Wesley Myers]

I called CS yesterday and asked why they manufactured some sets in China and that the quality was really bad, the lady said it was only for sets for mass market.  She said, for example those sets distributed through Target or TRU...but that most of the production will remain in Europe.

Hold on.

Anything made in China is only as good as the company who is contracting for the service is willing to pay and want.

Manufacturers in China give you exactly what you order.  If you want it made cheaply and poorly, they will give it to you that way.  If you want it exceptional quality, they will give it to you that way.

Anything made in China is only as good or bad as the company who it was made for wanted it to be.

[el jefe]

Hold on.

Anything made in China is only as good as the company who is contracting for the service is willing to pay and want.

Manufacturers in China give you exactly what you order.  If you want it made cheaply and poorly, they will give it to you that way.  If you want it exceptional quality, they will give it to you that way.

Anything made in China is only as good or bad as the company who it was made for wanted it to be.

Very good point Wesley. 

[Elric]

My local toyshop owner just called and asked if I wanted to order some of these. He said there are 48 per case at 2.99 each.

[Rasputin]

Hold on.

Anything made in China is only as good as the company who is contracting for the service is willing to pay and want.

Manufacturers in China give you exactly what you order.  If you want it made cheaply and poorly, they will give it to you that way.  If you want it exceptional quality, they will give it to you that way.

Anything made in China is only as good or bad as the company who it was made for wanted it to be.

I do not entirely agree with this idea. A company is only capable of providing as high of a standard as the machines/staff will allow. Geobra has some of the highest quality and techniques in the process of plastic mold injection. I think I read in different places that they hold a few patents on such machines. Seeing as Geobra is in such a mood to protect its rights I would not be surprised if they were unwilling to share this info with a Chinese factory. The Chinese factories would then have to rely on their limited technology in plastic mold making. Also the trucks have screws holding them together which is a very common design in the Chinese made toys. I think that they are demonstrating their abilities which in my opinion are not worthy of the brand playmobil.   

If I wanted a company that has built its empire on making low priced items it is quite hard for said company to make something of the highest quality. Think of other companies in a different context. If I hired a wine maker who only made 2-buck-chuck and then I hire them to make me something worthy of $100/bottle it just will not happen. 

[highlandcattle]

But Rasputin, It is still playmobil who ordered these trucks and they have also approved their design.
It is playmobil's fault and no one elses.

[Elric]

I just ordered a box of each from my local toyshop. I was told it would be august before they are here.

[Rasputin]

But Rasputin, It is still playmobil who ordered these trucks and they have also approved their design.
It is playmobil's fault and no one elses.

Yes it was Geobra that authorized the transaction but I do not agree that the Chinese can build say a Fabergé's egg just because you want them too. They are limited and their limitations seems to err on the low quality side.

[Rasputin]

I just ordered a box of each from my local toyshop. I was told it would be august before they are here.

Your profile does not say were you are. Are you in the US?