Playmobil 70176 Volkswagen T1 Camping Bus, Multicolor, 51.5 x 38.5 x 12.5 cm

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In early 2021, two legendary VW classics appeared for the first time in PLAYMOBIL format and have been delighting fans and car collectors alike ever since. The new lines will be available in July, and both iconic vehicles will feature chrome effect detailing, giving a premium look and finish.

Playmobil 70176 Volkswagen T1 Camping Bus, Multicolor, 51.5 x

Of course also the PLAYMOBIL version has many characteristic details, such as the iconographic V-shaped front end with red and white colour separation and red VW logo, rounded roof, split windshield and removable roof rack. I’ll be grabbing them next year because obviously they’ve both brought up childhood memories I’m going to have to deal with. Surely, there must be something accurate enough for a petrolhead to enjoy, but robust enough for a child to play with? While it isn't the top-spec 21-window Samba unit, it is a fully-furnished camping bus that comes in at roughly 1:17 scale.Despite having a fully modelled air-cooled engine in the rear, you may be surprised to find out that the campervan doesn't actually move under its own power. While we can’t see his whole outfit, I am guessing his pants are larger at the bottom than they are at the top.

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The steering wheel is also accurately positioned almost horizontally like on a proper bus and finished in white. The range immediately struck a chord with parents who knew and loved the originals in their real-life forms. The dashboard is surprisingly well modelled, featuring the curved vents and single instrument dial of the original T1.At least it features a rudimental set of axles that allows it to freewheel - as any good toy car should. Equal parts marijuana and patchouli, I am thinking, judging by the big bushy beard on the driver and the psychedelic pattern on the passenger’s outfit. When the family arrives, they pack out the table, chairs and grill, and the bicycle is fetched for the child from the bike rack.

Volkswagen T1 Camping Bus - 70176 | PLAYMOBIL®

Playmobil, the German company which makes brilliant plastic toys for children has recently turned its attention to creating some tasty cars. I've owned this Playmobil VW T1 for two months now and I'm happy to report that it hasn't broken or disintegrated even a little bit. Even with the tongue-in-cheek jabs at its driving characteristics, we were thoroughly impressed with this campervan.Expect to see cups, cushions and food littered across the floor of the bus, after even a short journey.