Customer Reviews

Playmobil Family Camper by Playmobil

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Finally, a toy that's actually fun to play with! Playmobile's camper has been an absolute hit at our house. With its pop-off roof that reveals extra beds, a table, and even a bathroom, combined with it's open-and-shut storage space and pull-out awning, this camper has allowed its playmobile family to "camp out" in every room in our house and even at the babysitter's! The camper comes with a TON of accessories and, best of all, you can play with it any way you want, unlike many of the single-service toys today. This reminds me of the toys I had when I was a kid and my children just love it. It's even made a few unplanned trips down the stairs and is still in tip-top shape! For a boy or a girl, this is a perfect gift!!

It's a house, it's a vehicle, it comes with a lot of cool accessories. And it's the biggest hit of the three Playmobil sets my daughter received this Christmas. She loves this little camper, and who wouldn't?

The camper itself is well-laid out, complete with a mini-kitchen with a sink, a diner-style booth inside the camper and a versatile outdoor folding table with four folding chairs, and a tiny bathroom containing a tiny toilet. This little RV has everything a dollhouse has on smaller scale and with a theme that doesn't embrace either gender, making it the perfect toy for both girls and boys. There are four mat-like beds that affix to different parts of the camper. The mom and dad's beds sit over the cabin area, while the children's beds are in the rear, and can be lifted away to access storage compartments for the dishes and various foodstuff that come with the set. There is more storage in the rear of the vehicle, which can be accessed through a door that lifts up, and is perfect for storing the outdoor furniture and the bikes (there is one adult and one child-size bike). More storage is included in a removable compartment on the top of the vehicle, making this a more travel-friendly set than many of the Playmobil sets we own. All of the pieces can be stashed away, leaving you with a vehicle you can pick up and take along with you.

When the removable roof is attached a pull-out awning provides shade for the family's outdoor activities, and there is a door for the people to go in and out of the living quarters. The doors to the cabin are stationary and do not open, so in order to place a person in the driver's seat or passenger seat the roof must be removed.

Assembly is a piece of cake, especially compared to the Unicorn Fairy Palace we also received this Christmas. Set up for the RV consists pretty much of snapping the wheels together, clicking them onto the vehicle, inserting the toilet seat and booth table, and a couple other little odds and ends, but the bottom line is it probably takes 15 minutes - if even that. The finished camper rolls smoothly, despite not having an axle, and only requires a little push to glide across the floor. Its wheels are realistic looking and have rubber tires that grip the floor to give it more momentum.

It does have a lot of pieces, and if you're new to Playmobil this may seem like an unpleasant surprise. These pieces can quickly get out of hand once you've acquired multiple sets. If you have a preschooler who is easily overwhelmed by clean-up, and no method for the madness, it can seem an annoyance not worth the entertainment value of the toy. Our daughter has one (large) rug in her room designated as her 'small toys' play area, because when we allowed to take this stuff everywhere, we were finding spoons and forks in her bed, and the people's removed hair under her dresser, etc.

We've set up a system where each set's small pieces are contained in a labeled plastic food container - the cheap ones you buy at the grocery store. These are stored on the top shelf of her closet, and brought out, one at a time, upon request. She has to exchange one cleaned-up set if she would like to play with another. This is especially helpful if you have younger kids and need to keep the small parts away from them. It's a system that has worked very well, and it gives my daughter incentive to do the clean-up herself when she wants to play with something else.

I'm in total agreement with the majority of other reviewers on this set. I think it's the greatest. From the accessories, to the versatility, to all the fun little hiding places (I just loved 'secret compartments' as a kid) it's just a great deal of fun.

I would, however, be wary of prices charged here, as I've seen people asking double - and even ten times the MSRP on very common Playmobil sets that *have not been retired.* I would always recommend checking the Playmobil site for the MSRP to be sure that you're not being ripped off by an unscrupulous seller.

Also, for those concerned with country of origin, this set is not made in China.

My children (ages 3-10) all love playing with Playmobil, so we are always on the lookout for a good value buy. This camper is wonderful. There are many, many accessories, the roof can be removed to use the inside, there is an openable section on the top of the roof, and there is plenty to keep the kids busy. The inside of the camper is well stocked with beds, a kitchenette, and more. The level of realism and attention to detail is remarkable. It comes with a picnic table and chairs that can be played with separate with other arraingements. As with many Playmobil items, the play experience has a lot of flexablity, which really makes it a creative experience for the kids.

The product pictured is NOT what you get. I bought this toy to get "people" and the photo shows a family of 4, but it only came with 2 people. I am so annoyed right now. It feels like the old "bait and switch". One person's face paint is all smudged so it looks like she's wearing war paint. This is my first and LAST Playmobil product.

It's a car, it's a home...It's a great buy, with so many fun little pieces and built-in storage nooks. Our Playmobil people travel all over the house, finding new places to camp - the kids make their own tents or caves. The included bicycles are favorites, they go even more places (often in a ziplock bag in my purse) with tiny magnifying glass and camera for the figures to explore even more. My kids, ages 4-8, will play with Playmobil for hours; this camper and the versatile Pet Clinic (5870) are their favorite sets. I wish we had started buying Playmobil earlier, instead of Little People or Loving Family. The more interchangeable sets you have the better, just keep a big Playmobil tub and let their imaginations go wild. These and the Legos will last forever.

I bought this for my four year old grandson. He loves his camper and accessories and has had many hours of fun with it! It is a fabulous toy!

My kids and I are thrilled with this camper. It's so cute, and has lots of accessories. My 4 yr old plays with it all the time. I highly recommend it. Only downside is that there are lots of small parts, little knives,forks etc. My son is good about keeping it together but it takes a little care not to loose the little pieces.

This toy looks very cute and appealing. It has a lot of detailed parts that are fun in theory but very small in size. Easy to misplace/break. One wheel fell off right away. We can put it back on but it will come off again with the slightest use. I think this camper would be okay for a grandma's house where it didn't get played with very much, and for an older child in grade school as opposed to kindergarten or younger child.

My 5-year old son got this for his birthday and loved it. Assembly was simple and the number of pieces makes it a lot of fun. It's nice that all of the pieces easily stow inside for storage. The little folding chairs and table are especially cute. My son put everyone inside "at nighttime so the wolves and coyotes wouldn't get them while they were camping." His fears about nocturnal creatures predate this set, however. The pieces are TINY, so keeping track of them and making sure younger siblings don't swallow them is important, but worth the effort.

Playmobil does it again! No matter what other toys my children get, they play with Playmobil products the most. Interactive and creative play is so important in the early years, yet even my teenage daughter will play with them alonside her younger siblings every now and then! The camper was great overall, with just a few minor issues. (Storage space for small dishes and accessories is limited and a little difficult to access.) I (and my children) are very happy with this product.