WesternOutlaw

It sounds like you've given this a little thought. Do you plan to build?

What sort of wagons? Covered wagons / military? And what kind of obstacles?

I have two: :-D Will post the 2nd when I find a picture of it. OK, found it. I always wanted this:

No. I disagree. Playmobil is far from being an "action fugure" classified company. I doubt that many children go in the toy stores looking for that new Playmobil special fig. I would categorize Playmobil as a "toy company"; but as you've mentioned not a "construction" or "building toy" like Lego; although Playmobil buildings do utilize construction systems that need to be put together/assembled. What I like about Playmobil is their design, quality, and the overall look of their sets, esp. their Western Sets.

I look forward to reading your story and seeing your figs. :-) PS. But you've got to get yourself a WW avatar. ;-)

An excellent idea! It's sometimes neat to see these old threads re-visited after a year or two. Dusty makes his way toward a desolate ghost town. The sounds of shutters slowly knocking against the buildings as a faint creaking of a rusty windmill sounds in the distance. An eerie breeze blows through the street. Up ahead is a sign that reads, "Grave Stone". What forsaken secrets hide within the shadows of this haunted place...?*skull* I love it!

Yes, a good point indeed. I see that the Cafe Corner seems to be more popular at the moment (almost 2:1).

Excellent Dr. S. I love the custom uniforms. Where did you get these? Also, the helmets are awesome! Great scenes and the antique photo editing really adds to the look. Don't you think History & Adventure would be a better place for this though?

Strangely, I never put my ships in the water, but yet part of me still thinks that Lego boat hulls should float. In comparing Lego to Playmobil, all the Playmobil ships float (Noah's Arc, Viking Ship, Roman Ship, and their collection of pirate ships over the years). My thought is that boats should float. Creating hulls that can float, and still look good/detailed is the challenge.

Now we're getting somewhere. Another round on me! Just keep that under your belts. Now lets get to hang'n! *skull* PS. As an FYI, my signature Eurobrick Outlaw picture has nothing to do with this game. We came up with it a month ago to unite the WW fans on the board.

Any guy that owns a Sissy Fabu Land Steamer has got to be into "floaties". :-D , plus it appears you've tested quite a few of these boats to be merely experimenting with them. ;-) Seriously, good points. So the hull size does seem to make a difference (no joke intended). Sure, I'm not buying it with that picture. The yellow rubber duckie in the background gives you away. :-D This set looks great (for reasons other than Mystery Ship II, Ghost Light of Beacon Point). I always value your opinion with topics like this *yoda* . I had not considered the price of a large brick-built hull. My thoughts were on the "playability" value of having a floatable hull. See Floatable Lego Ship Daily Tip #1 below the 1st picture. Myself: I have not put a Lego boat in the tub for 20 years or so (since the original Police Boat). I came real close after buying the new Cargo Ship, just because I was curious to see how far it would sink and level. I just may do so one day. *wub*

Interesting points made by all. This "Face-Off" appears to be more a comparison between the new Lego city building concept (large single detailed building) and a classic style of a combined city (or group of buildings) in a single set. If you are unsure of which you like better, ask yourself, which set would you buy if you could have one or the other. I want both for different reasons myself, and am not sure which to buy first. These challenges are so difficult that adding another set (like the Eiffel Tower or even another mini-fig scale building) would make the decision too complex (at least for me). I do like to keep them between two sets. That's why it's a two set "face-off". As far as David vs. Mona Lisa goes, I think I'd prefer the painting. It may have something to do with the Da Vinci Code mystery thing, but what the hay!

Our differing opinions re. these two set styles are exactly why I'm comparing them (see Sinner's comments above). Both sets are very different and I was curious what style is more appreciated by Lego City fans. I appreciate your thoughts in regard to comparing them.

Ouch! The Firenation Ship is one ship that I don't like. Interesting that you mentioned this as an example of a brick-built boat that you like. I prefer the smaller ships (like those from the Divers theme). 7046 Fire Command Craft was a pretty nice brick-built ship with good detail:

Interesting point. I tend to go with the "Classic" look of the Town Plan and the thought that it includes three buildings vs. one. To me, it is more like a complete set reminiscent of classics like 1592 Town Square that is a great stand-alone set.

I was just looking at some great classic Lego ships, and it got me wondering??? What do most Lego collectors prefer, boats that have one-(or more)-piece floating hulls, or brick built hulls. The early mini-fig scale boats utilized the 3-4 piece floating hull bricks, later to be replaced with single piece floating hulls (like the new fire boat. But some classic 80s City/Marina sets had the brick built hulls that really looked great (as well as a few newer boats). How important to play value is the floatable Lego boat? Do your ships go in the tub? Or are they dry-docked for EB mystery adventures? Floatable Lego Ship Daily Tip: The scent of Irish Spring will eventually wear off your Lego boat. :-D Discuss your preference when it comes to floatable Lego boats/ships. Move over rubber duckie. Make way for my floating Lego boat! :-$

Good point.

Green Grocer isn't even out yet. I like to at least wait until some of the members own the set. In addition, I like to compare somewhat different sets. Both sets are similarly priced, but completely different styles. Both have a high level of appeal (as one is a component of a cityscape and the other, a stand alone set with multiple buildings, and a great collectible. Let's see how they rate before you say that the comparison is not a fair one. It is a tough decision (at least for me).

This one's on me No Face. Don't want us to recognize you from the WANTED POSTERS, aye? He's an Outlaw! *pirate* Hang him!

*sing* Come one, come all Eurobrick citizens. Gather around for another exciting face-off *knight* between two of Lego's most prestigious new City sets. On the left is the Cafe Corner, a new concept for Lego style buildings. *y* Set #: 10182 Pieces: 2056 Price: $139.99 (USD) Rated 4.7 out of 5 points on the Lego feedback scale. Vs. the set to the right, Lego's 50th Anniversary set, the Town Plan. *y* Set #: 10184 Pieces: 1981 Price: $149.99 (USD) Rated 4.8 out of 5 points on the Lego feedback scale. Vote for your favorite contender in this 2nd Eurobricks Lego face-off (Imperial Star Destroyer vs. Jabas Sail Barge was the 1st in case you were wondering). May the best set win! *y* *y*

Well boys: since you aint doing any action here in the bar, I say we take that RicePatty Cracker out and lynch him. There's more talk out'a all you cowboys then action. Who's a real man in here? I vote to lynch RiceCracker. Who's with me?

*wacko* There seems to be a lot of this going on lately. Signed BrickMinerTheBrickster

Oh, I'm sorry. I forgot to mention that I love your Underwater Sub Scene Alex. You've also got a pretty extensive collection of City sets. Great pictures. Thanks for sharing.

Gotcha BB. No offense taken.

Hey now! Playmobil is cool. I don't care what all you Lego lovers say. Don't be ashamed to admit you like them Alex! TheBrickster on his way to Deadwood, somewhere in the Playmobil Wild West 5 Miles to Deadwood: Playmobil Western Mystery