i really have no way of knowing. ![Huh? ???](http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/Smileys/classic/huh.gif)
in the past i have seen playmobil "riding" megablocks sets in the pirate family - http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=2856.15. ![Cry :'(](http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/Smileys/classic/cry.gif)
so, i believe it is possible that playmobil is also copying lego designs. ![Roll Eyes ::)](http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/Smileys/classic/rolleyes.gif)
in all the information available in this thread one thing struck me - lego is abbandoning the pirate theme in 2010. ![Shocked :o](http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/Smileys/classic/shocked.gif)
the same seems to be happening with playmobil. ![Roll Eyes ::)](http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/Smileys/classic/rolleyes.gif)
i heard somewhere (maybe it was here, i don't really remember) that pirate toys were having a problem - it could be said that they are not "morally compatible" with the recent somalian pirates attacks...
Hi Cachalote
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If your info on Lego's discontinuing Pirates is right and the way Playmobil has been showing less interest in the theme it would now be the 2nd origonal theme loosing steam. The Medieval sets have seemed to be on the decline also.
It is unfortunate that the main stream media & Hollywood can now have such an impact on the Themes of toys. I see the Somalians as modern day Robin Hoods. Robbing from the rich to feed the poor, but thats just how I see it.
Rasputin "The Mad Monk"