[ludovicotek]

I personally have always loved large playsets. I was a child of the 80's and I had a plethora of great playsets for almost every action figure line that came out. They really helped make playtime a lot more fun. I have always been, and will always be, a huge fan of large playsets.

That being said, I really don't think that large scale playsets will be around that much longer. First, they usually cost too much. I'm not sure if the cost of materials is the driving force behind this but modern playsets are usually ridiculously over-priced. Second, playsets definitely don't sell like they used to. Over the past few years I've seem some pretty good playsets that just didn't sell. Narnia's Prince Caspian Castle is a good example of this. TRU had them on clearance around my way for $25 and they still sat on the shelf. Indiana Jones' Temple playset and the G.I. Joe PITT are a few more examples. They may not be the best playsets ever made, but they are decent. And they are all good scene-setters for 3.75" figures. Still, they collect dust. Third, big playsets take up a lot of room. It can be hard to find a place for them at home. I've personally passed on buying a playset recently for this very reason. I already have too many and can't make room for any more without sacrificing what I already have.

I think its unfortunate that playsets are not the crowning jewel of a toy line like they were 20 years ago. I love them, but I don't think they sell anymore.