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Playset Appreciation Thread
So I love playsets and diorama accessories almost more than figures. So whether it be Star Wars, Marvel, Fantasy, Scifi, Civilian, 1:18, 1:12 lets all share some great playsets. Scale pictures are always best because playsets can be used for lots of great purposes.
I'll start it off with a fun little swamp hut from the 2000 Shrek line. The figures were about 2.5"-3" but some of them came with some great playset potential. http://118archive.com/images/118/shr...ouse_shrek.jpg http://118archive.com/images/118/shr...se_shrek_f.jpg http://118archive.com/images/118/shr...se_shrek_b.jpg http://118archive.com/images/118/shr...hrek_scale.jpg http://118archive.com/images/118/shr...rek_scale2.jpg |
I remember that Shrek playset. It's actually really good looking! The playset discussion is one that has popped up on here numerous times over the years. You can do a search and find some good results, but here's two that I quickly found. Not restricted to only playsets, but lots of good stuff buried in them:
http://www.toyark.com/marvel-univers...-thread-70489/ http://www.toyark.com/dioramas-what-do-you-use-7285/ And to contribute to the thread, here's an old favorite of mine when I was big into Marvel Universe figures. I used the Ghostbusters firehouse and a bunch of other various playset pieces to make the scene. http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x...sfaeg0k6w.jpeg |
I was trying to avoid forcing MU figures into the discussion just to talk about playsets. The other thread is pretty good though.
That is a great setup and I do love that Ghost Busters Firehouse. It is one of the ones on my list to get one day. I did run across a Fisher Price Firehouse at Goodwill that I am using as a stand-in for now. It scales pretty well ad a background building. http://www.118archive.com/images/118...fire_house.jpg http://www.118archive.com/images/118...ouse_scale.jpg http://www.118archive.com/images/118...use_scale2.jpg |
^ Very nice! That works really well, actually.
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I love and hate these threads. Love to see what's out there but then I usually end up trying to find and buy them.
Right now I'm trying to finalize a deal for the 90s Spider-man Crime Central Playset because I saw it in another thread like this a few years back and I finally found one for a decent price. |
Today's playset is from Chap Mei's Beast Raider line from the late 90s early 2ks.
This was Bladekiller's dungeon room. http://www.118archive.com/images/118...1_dungeon1.jpg http://www.118archive.com/images/118...1_dungeon2.jpg It needs a little paint (like all Chap Mei playesets) but the inside has some nice sculpting and includes the previous resident. http://www.118archive.com/images/118...1_dungeon3.jpg And here is a scale image. http://118archive.com/images/118/cha...geon_scale.jpg |
world peacekeepers has some cool playsets. works great with joes.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/image...e/MCT10019.jpg https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/image...e/MCT10024.jpg http://www.toyskingdom.co.id/4820-th...-w-p-77021.jpg |
I have the command bunker on top. Works great as an Arrow cave. The second one is available in gray too, and there is a bunker.
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I found this Flash Gordon Ming's Palace playset on Plaidstallions. When printed out it was about a quarter of a page in size and no color. I spent 2 years off and on working on it. When printed out at 1/18 scale it took 8 pages which were precisely trimmed and glued onto poster board, folded and set up.
http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...ysets/fin6.jpg http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...ysets/fin7.jpg CCC. |
I have yet to find that battle command post at retail. I did pick up the tan version of the battleground destroyed building last year though. I kind of wanted to get a bunch of them to create an Osgiliath. I just got a bunch of those Schleich Castles when they were mis-priced for $10 at Wal-mart so I probably won't get more that the 1 I already have. The grey version would be better for that right out of the package.
M&C Toy Center did create a new website with all of it's current products. They have a mini version of the battle ground building as well. http://www.118archive.com/images/118...te/77082-1.jpg |
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There was an old Flash Gordon line from Playmates Toys in the 90s that has a pretty cool throne. I got one for the Boss Fight's HACKS Stheno when she arrives. Here it is with Cobra Commander. http://118archive.com/images/118/pla...rone_scale.jpg |
Heading back to Chap Mei lines, This dungeon uses the same main structure as the previous one but has a new skull and doors. This one came in the Legend of Knights line.
http://118archive.com/images/118/cha...s01_dungon.jpg |
^ That skull dungeon is amazing! Chap Mei is very underated. Their figures aren't so hot, but they consistently put out pretty impressive little playsets and vehicles.
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Here's a great playset that was unfortunately never released in the US. Highly recommended if you can track it down.
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x...T_103011_1.jpg http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/IMG_2135.jpg http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/IMG_2136.jpg http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/IMG_2141.jpg http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/IMG_2144.jpg |
Those are the best pictures I have seen of that castle. It does look like an awesome castle. Are those your pictures? Would it be okay if I use them in my Archive?
There are quite a few UK playsets I would love to get but shipping is almost restrictive for most of them. I just got the Chap Mei Legend of Dragon castle and it was quite expensive to send over to the US. I know its a crappy picture. I'll try to update it soon. http://www.118archive.com/images/118...s01_castle.jpg |
Here's a video I did on the 1978 Star Wars Death Star playset a few years ago:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55TXu2GTHos |
I still think I prefer the Palitoy version. Not a box person either.
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I just love what FUNKOxSuper7 did with their 2014 ReAction Alien egg chamber Playset. I find it interesting that they rated the Playset at 'AGE 14+':
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/DSC03402.jpg Gotta love the expression on that girl, who is obviously not 14. It's such a great homage to Little Jimmy appearing on the side of the box for the original 1979 Kenner 18"er: http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/t...ittleJimmy.jpg Kenner expected kids to love this thing... lol. -Windebieste. |
I love that little girls expression too.
I thought Super7 handled the whole release of that playset very well. From SDCC exclusive to full production item. They also have the papercraft ReAction Haunted House. http://118archive.com/images/118/uni...ouse_promo.jpg http://118archive.com/images/118/uni...ouse_front.jpg and little crypts. http://118archive.com/images/118/uni...um_spirits.jpg http://118archive.com/images/118/uni...2_um_crypt.jpg |
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Today will be Spawn themed.
Spawn Alley is always a great playset from Spawn Series 1. http://118archive.com/images/118/spa...pawn_alley.jpg And the movie had a couple little sets Spawn Alley http://118archive.com/images/118/spa...ovie/alley.jpg Grave http://118archive.com/images/118/spa.../graveyard.jpg Final Battle - fireplace http://www.118archive.com/images/118...ace_scale1.jpg With the violator removed http://www.118archive.com/images/118...ace_scale2.jpg And a little more redecorating http://www.118archive.com/images/mis..._fireplace.jpg |
Awesome pics, and conversion of that spawn final battle playset. I love those Indiana jones mystery items.
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[QUOTE=theArchivist;652894]I love that little girls expression too.
I thought Super7 handled the whole release of that playset very well. From SDCC exclusive to full production item. They also have the papercraft ReAction Haunted House. http://118archive.com/images/118/uni...ouse_front.jpg Love the Super7 stuff. I bought the haunted house, but haven't assembled it yet. Would like to get the crypts but they're a little pricey. |
The Spawn Alley playset is phenomenal. Easily one of the best for 1:18 use.
The smaller sets from the Spawn movie are pretty cool, too. They work great for Minimates. http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x..._FMX_NEG-2.jpg Another good option for smaller sets are Tech Deck. Not even sure if they still make them, but I would pick them up on clearance to add depth to displays. http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/IMG_2126.jpg http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/IMG_2112.jpg http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/IMG_2109.jpg Here's a couple pics I took using several of them: http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x...rs_AttackB.jpg http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x..._092111_13.jpg |
The Tech Deck Street Tours sets are great. You've got Rincon and Hollywood High there. I dont recognize the last one though.
There is also: Carlsbad Gap http://118archive.com/images/118/pla...rlsbad_gap.jpg Love Park http://118archive.com/images/118/pla...e_park_box.jpg Pulaski Park http://118archive.com/images/118/pla...laski_park.jpg Third and Army (this one reminds me of as spaceport sidewalk. Kind of like the one in SW Episode 2 by Dexter Jetster's diner.) http://118archive.com/images/118/pla...o_3rd_army.jpg Brooklyn Banks http://118archive.com/images/118/pla...klyn_banks.jpg And Delmar Pool http://118archive.com/images/118/pla...elmar_pool.jpg |
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