In France the official slogan for Playmobil is “en avant les histories” – loosely translating to “create your own stories”.
With this week’s Zavvi gift guide that’s exactly what we’re encouraging you to do, as we count down ten of the best pop culture inspired Playmobil sets that are currently available.
There’s fun for all ages here: you’re never too young or too old to start creating your own stories.
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Buy now with Zavvi Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise
Buy now with free deliveryExplore the most famous spaceship in pop culture like never before with this highly detailed recreation of the U.S.S. Enterprise from the original Star Trek series.
The gigantic set features the workstations in the original layout (with Captain Kirk’s chair in the middle), in addition to seven figures of the Enterprise crew.
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Buy now with Zavvi Back To The Future Pick-Up Truck
Buy now with free deliveryPlaymobil have a range of Back To The Future sets and first up is this replica of Marty’s pick-up truck, which comes with three figures including Marty, Jennifer, and Biff.
Get ready to recreate some of your favourite scenes from the iconic film.
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Buy now with Zavvi The A-Team Van
Buy now with free deliveryRelive your favourite moments from the classic ’80s series with Playmobil’s A-Team van.
The interior is extensively recreated from the show and has space for up to five figures – which includes all four members of the legendary team.
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Buy now with Zavvi Knight Rider
Buy now with free deliveryAnother classic ’80s series brought to life in Playmobil form is Knight Rider.
This recreation of K.I.T.T., the talking car from the show, has flashing lights, sound effects, and a rotating number plate, in addition to three minifigures of the show’s main (human) characters.
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Buy now with Zavvi Scooby-Doo!
Buy now with free deliveryIt’s not all eighties nostalgia though, as there are plenty of Playmobil sets aimed at young fans.
One of those is this Scooby-Doo set, where our favourite canine aims to unmask the true identity of the mysterious Black Knight…
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Buy now with Zavvi Porsche Mission E
Buy now with free deliveryIn addition to pop culture playsets, there’s also a plethora of Playmobil ones for petrol heads.
The Porsche Mission E is one of the best, featuring working headlights and rear lights, plus a charging station, which the car can be connected to.
The roof can be removed for easy access and the interior can seat up to two figures. And did we mention the vehicle is remote controlled?
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Buy now with Zavvi Playmobil Mini Cooper
Buy now with free deliveryNext up is the Mini Cooper, the definitive British icon. The detailed design has a removable roof and can fit four figures inside.
In addition to two figures in colourful ’70s outfits and a dalmatian, the set also includes a police officer in a classic British uniform.
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Buy now with Zavvi Mercedes Benz
Buy now with free deliveryAnother sports car you need in your collection is this fifties classic, featuring the legendary hinged gullwing doors, chrome-coloured bumpers, and a whole host of 1950s accessories.
The set also includes a racecar driver, mechanic, toolbox, finish line flag, pit board, and many other accessories for a fun race around the track.
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Buy now with Zavvi Spirit: Untamed
Buy now with free deliveryAnother pop culture playset for kids is this one inspired by the 2021 Dreamworks film Spirit: Untamed.
Here you get to visit the Miradero Festival, complete with bustling sales stands, colourful fairy lights, and cheerful music.
In addition to figures of the characters, there’s also rotating platforms where they can dance – the party never ends here.
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Buy now with Zavvi Back To The Future Part II - Hoverboard Chase
Buy now with free deliveryFinally, we go back to 2015 as Marty McFly steps onto his hoverboard for the chase of a lifetime.
The action never ends with this 80 piece set.
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