Playmobil 71542 Asterix: Roman Camp, thrilling conquest of the camp by the Gauls, including magic potion for increased strength, detailed play sets suitable for children ages 5+

Very nice

Love it all ways wanted roman toys as a kid, next day delivery goodvalue for money

Perfect birthday gift for Roman enthusiast 5 year old!

I'm not usually a Playmobil fan. But I have been a fan of the indomitable Gauls since I was a kid and I have a small collection of Asterix stuff so I bought a few of the Playmobil range. I bought two packs of these soldiers, so Asterix and Obelix have at least a moderate challenge if they ever encounter them while out hunting wild boar.Each of the soldiers is equipped with a pilum (lance/javelin), a gladius (sword) and a scutum (shield). There are two different body types- two of the soldiers are a bit chubbier than the other two. I don't remember seeing that in the few Playmobil figures I did have when I was a kid. They all have two expressions, on opposite sides of their heads- a regular smiley face, plus a battered and bruised face (clearly for after they have enountered the Gauls in the forest).They suffer from the same problems as all Playmobil figures- they are not very posable- the legs are fixed and not independent so it's not possible to pose them in a walking stance, for example. They are even less posable than Lego minifigures. But, overall they are good quality toys and quite good fun to play with.

A brilliant set to add to a Playmobil Asterix collection, with an enjoyable build and loads of bits and pieces. Some stars knocked off because it's basically the same as the Playmobil history set (with Asterix added trappings) and for a long time was £20+ more expensive, or even more. In a sale, it's sometimes within a few quid, so better value.