How Playmobil Went From a Simple, Smiling Figure to a Worldwide
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A new movie plays off the narrative nature of a toy that has been capturing imaginations for 45 years
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Playmobil: Figuring Out a Stagnant Toy Market - MARMIND
Playmobil follows Lego's lead into the movies – and that can't be good for kids - The Globe and Mail
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How Playmobil Went From a Simple, Smiling Figure to a Worldwide Sensation, Innovation
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Playmobil figure visits the International Space Station, magnetic model predicts lizard's spots – Physics World
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Horst Brandstätter, Who Introduced Playmobil, Dies at 81 - The New York Times
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Santa Read Your Letters: PLAYMOBIL is Coming to China! – That's Shanghai
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Playmobil®: 7.5 cm of plastic that made history - Plastics le Mag
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Vintage Lot of PLAYMOBIL Geobra 1974 Figures People
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How Playmobil Went From a Simple, Smiling Figure to a Worldwide Sensation, Innovation
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Playmobil®: 7.5 cm of plastic that made history - Plastics le Mag
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PLAYMOBILE Sheriff, Geobra, 1974, Excellent Condition, Includes: Hat, Wig, Cape,rifle, Moveable Limbs and a Great Smile. - Hong Kong
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Vintage Playmobil Set 3305-horse and Riders
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Playmobil Ghostbusters Collector's Set Ghostbusters : Toys & Games