Vintage Playmobil #4250 Magic Princess Castle with Princess Crown (B)
100% Complete
EXC+++
(retired)
Here is an exquisite Playmobil #4250 Magic Princess Castle with Crown for your little "princess." Manufactured by Playmobil from 1996-13, this #4250 Magic Princess Castle comes complete with its original assembly instructions, an original poster, its original box, and all of its original contents. This set is in EXC+++ condition and is sure to thrill its new owner.
This is the first Magic Princess Castle that Playmobil produced. Subsequent versions aren't nearly as big or intricate. This first edition, with its bright pink turrets and gold finials, pink lattice covered windows, a sweeping spiral staircase that connects its two floors, a secret hiding place under the pink curved roof, and crisp white railings throughout is a delight... both visually and in extended play scenarios.
The Castle comes with a Prince and Princess. Other accessories include: the Prince's magnificent white steed, a blue saddle, gold bridle, a gold sword, 4 ornate gold dining room chairs, a highly decorated dining room table, 2 candelabras, a table top candle display, a goblet, serving cart, pink vase, a bouquet of flowers, a blue tray, a blue and gold credenza, and a blue and gold serving cart. The Princess' hoop skirt is detachable, revealing an elegant, slender mint green gown, accompanied by a fluttering red and white fan, Likewise, the Prince's cape may be removed if so desired. Blue sconces adorn the castle walls and "illuminate" the dining room and other areas of the castle. Numerous flower arrangements waft their "fragrance" throughout the castle and ample mirrors allow the occupants to check their appearance.
This is a sturdy structure. It features Playmobil's renowned System X System (e.g. both red and yellow connectors that lock into place using the special key tool). These connectors securely anchor all the walls, turrets, floors, stairways etc. together for uninterrupted play. The instructions illustrate two different ways that the castle may be configured but the possibilities are endless.
Playmobil also offered a series of "add-on" sets that were sold separately and could be added to furnish the castle itself. I have a few of these other sets available for sale. The Castle can also be extended by adding a Royal Kitchen (sold separately). As far as the box is concerned, I would rate it as being an 8.0 with 10 being perfect. Noted imperfections include: extraneous tape, torn lithos, especially on the back of the box, and some edge wear on the sides and corners of the box. This box is imminently displayable.
FYI, Playmobil toys are renowned for their high quality, durability, attention to detail, and the extendability of their underlying toy system. All figures are scaled to fit in a child's hand with add-on accessories (e.g. hats, skirts, aprons, collars, scarves, armor, headresses, shoes, sandals, jewelry etc.) lending authenticity to the different characters involved. The jointed figures are able to clasp items in their hands and move about through "child power." A wide assortment of vehicles, animals, furniture, and buildings are realistically scaled according to their "real-life" equivalents and to reflect actual life scenarios. All of Playmobil's play sets revolve around established "themes" familiar to young children (e.g. Medieval Castles and Knights, Pirates, Western Forts, Native Americans, Trains, Stage Coaches, Gold Mines, Circuses, Zoos, Victorian Mansions, Fairy Tale Castles, Sherwood Forest, Construction, Doctors and Dentists' Offices, Hospitals, Airports, Modern Homes etc.). Due to the level of detail, children's imaginations are afforded endless open-ended play opportunities. Not only do these toys broaden a child's imagination, creativity, attention, and use of elaborate oral narratives, they also facilitate a child's cooperative and dramatic play skills and fine motor capabilities. These toys have won numerous national and international toy awards and conform to the highest production standards of quality and safety in accordance with European and American safety guidelines. The toys, while primarily manufactured in Germany, also are produced in Malta and Spain. They are distributed in more than 70 countries throughout the world.
I can vouch for the high quality and play value these toys afford. My own children played with a variety of these sets up until age 13! Talk about getting "your bang for the buck." Several of them were employed in school diorama projects. What a lifesaver! I also used them with my preschool and school aged clients for speech-language therapy. They'd be great for families that are home-schooling their children.
Due to the small, intricate parts, Playmobil recommends that these toys be reserved for children 4 years of age and up. However, my daughter, who never mouthed her toys and was advanced for her age, received her first Playmobil toys at 2 1/2 years of age. Adult supervision is highly recommended for children under 3-4 years of age.
This is a fabulous set and one to provide many years of fun. It should not be given to children still mouthing their toys or under 3 years of age. Enchant your "princess" with a castle of her own. You won't be disappointed!
This set weighs @14 lbs. UNWRAPPED. My location is Lafayette, IN (47905). The set and its original box will be shipped inside another protective cardboard box. I will be shipping this set either using UPS Ground or Fed Ex Home Delivery. In order to ship using UPS or Fed Ex, I must have a residential or work place address (not a P.O. Box) and a contact phone number (e.g. home, cell, work place). Otherwise, Fed Ex and/or UPS will refuse to accept the package for delivery.
$275.00
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