Little girls are transformed into princesses as they wear the golden crown that comes with the set. Set the table with precious porcelain and silverware under the dazzling chandeliers in the magnificent mirrored dining room. As the Princess awaits her handsome Prince’s arrival on the balcony, his Highness rides up on his noble white stallion. Shhh, don’t tell anyone about the secret hiding place in the roof! Available at specialty stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $129.99.

With a large storage compartment, the Cargo Ship is fully equipped to transport children’s items around the playroom or even in the bathtub! To speed up delivery, the Ship can be fitted with the Underwater Motor accessory and the roof can be detached for the Captain to access the bridge. Don’t look now, but is that a stowaway in the secret hatch? Available at specialty stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $59.99.

Kids use their motor skills to transport the set’s bulk load, PLAYMOBIL accessories or other favorite toys with the Harbor Crane, which carries cargo up to a quarter of a pound. With a fully mobile arm that bends at several angles and a body that rotates 360 degrees, the crane easily picks up items within a large radius. Available at specialty stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $44.99.

Next up in the popular PLAYMOBIL My Take-Along series, the My Take-Along Farm! Imagine fitting an entire farm, including stables and bunny hutches, into one convenient, easy-to-carry portable set consisting of animals, plants and crops, tools, hay, farmhands and more – the Farmer (and Mom!) would never have to worry about losing stray animals again. Available at specialty stores for a suggested retail price of $29.99. Also available at Target and Steinmart.

The buried treasure is in the hands of those pirates. Can the Royal Soldier get it back? This Starter Kit features a playscape, fully accessorized figures and an assortment of props to create a first-time Playmobil adventure. Starter sets can also add on to existing Playmobil collections. A carrying case makes these sets easy to store and portable enough to take anywhere.

— “Playmobil [is a top seller],” said Katie Culotta, owner ofVictoria's Toy Station in Baton Rouge. “They like building it.”

— Playmobil is popular with boys and girls because “their parents grew up with it,” reported Amanda Toupes, manager ofMagic Box in New Orleans.

— Pirates are still a hot trend for boys, retailers and manufacturers report.

Part of the company’s Sun Beach Vacation line launched in April 2006, this snazzy yacht floats on water and when combined with the Underwater Motor moves around. The deck is removable and the anchor winch works. The cabin comes complete with beds, a kitchen, furniture and a bathroom. It is 17.3” by 5.9” by 7”.
— “The police set has always been huge here. Also, the boys like the arctic collection, too,” said Warren Brown, owner of French’s Toy Shop in Concord, N.H.
— “Playmobil sets of all kinds” sell well for Village Toy Shop general manager Lee Ann Stern, in North Easton, Mass.
— Marc Truax, store manager of Try & Buy Toy Stores in Katonah, N.Y., said that these are a hit with his male clientele ages 4 to 8.

This stately mansion gives Playmobil characters plenty of room to relax. It features an interlocking wall assembly system with workable doors and windows. Two large rooms on the first two floors and a sprawling attic allow kids to manipulate the space in a variety of ways. Whether peopled with modern or period characters, this home will surely be somebody’s castle. Characters and furniture sets are available separately.
— "We sell the Playmobil Grand Mansion," David Campbell, owner of Amazing Toys in Great Falls, Mont., told TDmonthly about best-selling play houses in his store.
— Two of 62 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in spring 2007 said the Playmobil brand is a customer favorite for play houses in their store.
— “The Playmobil Grande Mansion, a five room house, offers hours of imaginary play. You can set up house, pretend to cook, clean and explore the world of dollhouse play,” said Michelle Winfrey, marketing and public relations manager for Playmobil USA.

All the knights in all the kingdoms can duke it out at this magnificent castle … if they dare brave the treacherous moat. Residents of the castle can cross to the other side with the aid of a working drawbridge. The set also includes a king’s throne, a functional hoist and — for kids who are eager to impose their own “time-out” — a mini dungeon, too. Characters available separately.

Ready for a stroll in the park, this lovely lady comes equipped with a parasol to shield her peaches and cream complexion. A hoop skirt and décolletage add to the authenticity of her outfit. She’s a perfect guest or resident for the new Playmobil Grande Mansion.

This doll house folds up neatly into a carrying case, allowing your child to play with her new best friends anywhere. The house is fully stocked with accessories, such as chairs, toys, beds, tables and even pets. The dolls included are durable, cheerful and fully poseable.
— Syd Clarke, owner of Ali-Cat in Carrboro, N.C., told TDmonthly in a December 2014 interview that the Take-Along Doll House by Playmobil is one of their best-selling play sets.

The construction worker picks up the cargo crate with the Crane and maneuvers it over to the construction site. With the cell phone, his partner notifies the team that the crate has arrived. Kids can use the controls on the base to move the Crane six different ways. Three AA batteries are required. It won an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award in 2005.