Playmobil, which sells Lego-esque toys in thematic kits ... but it is a boundless universe of zoo animals, pirates, dragons, cowboys, fairies—even a miniature, plastic manger scene, no assembly ...

A Playmobil toy figure is covered with plastic granules ... buildings, vehicles and even animals. Hundreds of different figures and play sets have been created, produced and retired to keep ...

Hans Beck, 79, a toy inventor who created the ... including medieval muzzled bears that angered animal rights activists, the company has five Playmobil theme parks around the world and annual ...

Hans Beck, the German inventor of Playmobil toys, sturdy action figures designed to encourage imaginative play that quickly became a success after their 1974 debut, has died. He was 79.

Some of my favorites included the “vampire’s ball,” with costumed characters and an imposing castle, and a traveling circus with animals ... the first Playmobil toy, a 3-inch plastic figure ...

It is a great and mighty day for Lutherans and plastic toy aficionados alike. The Independent is reporting that the new Martin Luther figurine has become the fastest-selling Playmobil toy of all time.

Toy giants Playmobil are taking legal action against a priest who used their figures to recreate scenes from the Bible. 01 April 2009 • 3:14pm Toy giants Playmobil are taking legal action ...

Toy giants Playmobil are taking legal action against a priest who used their figures to recreate scenes from the Bible. 01 April 2009 • 3:14pm Toy giants Playmobil are taking legal action ...