Line #160 Toys/PlaymobilFigures


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2	[[caption-width-right:350:The male half of the first series of figures.]]
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4	''Playmobil Figures'' (stylized as "Fi?ures") is a toy line by {{Toys/Playmobil}}. It is similar to Toys/LEGOMinifigures, as the series consist of several blind-bagged assorted characters. The key difference between the two companies' approaches is that each series in the "Fi?ures" line has two subseries, one of 12 male characters, and one of 12 female characters. This gives each series more characters while making it easier to search for a specific character.
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6	!!Tropes in the the Fi?ures theme include:
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10	* ActionGirl: The Fairy Warrior seems to be. This is averted with the Robot Girl, though. While her male counterpart was an armored space fighter, she is not geared for combat, and has only a futuristic hand mirror. Sakura Haruno, Tsunade, Konan and Shizune in the Naruto series are also these.
11	* AnIcePerson: Series 1's Snow Queen, Series 11's Ice * ActionGirl: The Fairy Warrior seems to be. This is averted with the Robot Girl, though. While her male counterpart was an armored space fighter, she is not geared for combat, and has only a futuristic hand mirror.
12	Princess, possibly the Series 8 Wizard, and most definitely the Series 14 Crystal Wizard.
13	* BadassLongcoat: A few of the pirates, the Akatsuki members, and the Scarecrow.
14	* CaptainErsatz: Several, such as [[Series/{{Glee}} Sue Sylvester]], [[Film/LaraCroftTombRaider Lara Croft]], Film/AeonFlux, WesternAnimation/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs, [[WesternAnimation/SleepingBeauty Malelficent]], ComicBook/{{Catwoman}}, and Film/VanHelsing.
15	* CreepyBlueEyes: The Mummy, Grim Reaper, and Ghost Warrior.
16	* DemBones: The Grim Reaper, Hidan and the Dark Ghost, under his shroud.
17	* DominoMask: Worn by the Zorro, Space Hero, Pop Star, and Burglar figures.
18	* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: The first series' designs look a bit different from the later series'. Several of the characters are made to tie in to current themes, so the evolving aesthetic (compare the fairy in Series 1 to the fairies in series after the "Fairies" theme was created) can make this happen at any point in the theme.
19	* EvilCounterpart: Shows up a few times, like the Series 5 Android to the Series 3 Robot, the Series 6 Fairy Queen and Evil Sorceress, and the Series 8 Wizard and Witch.
20	* EvilRedhead: The Mega Masters agent in Series 8 and Pein in the Naruto line have vivid orange hair,
21	* EvilSorcerer: The shadowed eyes of the Green Wizard seem to imply this. Since it's a tie-in to the [[EvilVersusEvil Dragons theme]], this seems even more likely. The Maleficent ripoff in Series 8 is a female version. The Fire Wizard in 10 could go either way.
22	* GladiatorGames: Gladiators appear in Series 5, 8 (a female, although she might also be an Amazon), 9, and 11.
23	* GratuitousNinja: In Series 2, Series 5, 9, and 12, and the Naruto series.
24	* HighCollarOfDoom: Worn on capes by the Grim Reaper and Green Sorceress and without a cape on the Vampiress. However, these collars are not always used for evil characters. The capeless version of the Sorceress' collar has only been worn by good or neutral characters, (Snow White and the Queen of the Night), and the Vampiress shares her rounded collar with the benevolent Southern Belle.
25	* HighlyVisibleNinja: Clad in bright red and Naruto Uzumaki in bright orange.
26	* HornyVikings: In Series 5 and Series 8.
27	* HumanoidAliens: The Alien Villain in Series 2, the Blue Alien in Series 4, and the Green Alien in Series 6.
28	* LEGOBodyParts: Unique for Playmobil. Figures in sets cannot be taken apart, but with Fi?urrs-exclusive head and "internal skeleton" pieces, these figures can be disassembled and swap parts with each other.
29	* MagicStaff: Carried by every wizard in the line, the Evil Sorceress, and several fairy figures.
30	* ModestyTowel: A towel wrap is included with the bather in Series 2, sauna guest in Series 10, and bathing "morning routine" woman in Series 14. They all have bikinis or underwear underneath, of course.
31	* NewAgeRetroHippie: Two female examples, in Series 7 and 11, respectively.
32	* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: They've had some characters that highly suggest famous musicians, like Music/ElvisPresley, Music/LadyGaga, and Music/JimiHendrix.
33	* NoNameGiven: Another primary difference from LEGO's line; like all Playmobil figures, the characters go unnamed and untitled. Some of the concepts and titles are intuitive, like the Grim Reaper, and Witch, some are so strange or unique that multiple interpretations may be given to them. As such, all of the names on this article are unofficial.
34	* NonIronicClown: A clown on stilts in Series 4, a clown with juggling rings in Series 7, and a female clown with a balloon in Series 8.
35	* OncePerEpisode: Every girls' series has a fairy and/or a woman in a large ballgown.
36	* OurMermaidsAreDifferent: In Series 1, 5, and 11.
37	* {{Outlaw}}: In Series 5 and 12.
38	* ParasolOfPrettiness: Used by a few non-princess fancy ladies in the line.
39	* {{Pirate}}: In Series 2, Series 4 (a female), Series 5, Series 8, and another lady in series 12.
40	* PinkGirlBlueBoy: The packaging for the girls' and boys' series (with the exception of Series 2's green and yellow, respectively, and Series 3 boys' black) has used pink and blue, with the radial designs changing color. The two transparent robot figures also count.
41	* PrincessesPreferPink: Used a few times.
42	* PublicDomainCharacter: Rapunzel and Snow White in Series 4, Myth/RobinHood in Series 7, and [[Theatre/TheMagicFlute the Queen of the Night]] in Series 9. The [[Literature/AlicesAdventuresInWonderland Queen of Hearts]] appears in Series 10.
43	* RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: The Executioner and the vampires. Subverted by the Zorro and Catwoman ripoffs.
44	* RedEyesTakeWarning: The line features a few, such as the Dark Ghost without his sheet. There's also an evil variant on the fairy face that has these, first used on the Series 10 vampire lady and then used with the Series 13 Evil Countess.
45	* RequisiteRoyalRegalia: The Series 4 King. The Series 7 Golden King also counts.
46	* ScaryScarecrows: In Series 3. The Grim Reaper also invokes this, with his floppy hat, stringy hair, and torn clothes.
47	* SkullForAHead: The Grim Reaper and Ghost Giant have a skeletal face. The Shadow Ghost in Series 9 has a variation on the same.
48	* SpikyHair: The theme introduced a cartoonish example, with all of the spikes forming a nearly spherical shape. This hair has been used on the Rock Star, Mad Scientist, Robot Girl, and Sports Fan.
49	* TronLines: Featured on the Clear Robot, his Series 10 counterpart, the Robot Girl, the Alien Android, and the Evil Agent.
50	* VampiricDraining: Both vampire ladies have glasses of ''something'' red, but it's not confirmed what it is.
51	* WingedHumanoid: The Winged Knight, Angel, and Flying Ninja, as well as the large number of fairies.
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54	[[folder: Series 1-10]]
55	!! Series 1
56	* InTheHood: The Executioner. This is unusually averted for the Grim Reaper, who instead wears a floppy hat and a large-collared cape.
57	* TheGrimReaper: A rather unusual depiction, with tattered rags for an outfit, yet paired with a floppy hat and a collared cape.
58	* {{Mummy}}: Noticing a morbid theme here?
59	* UncleSamWantsYou: Uncle Sam himself is one of the characters.
60	* WickedWitch: A rather shabby-looking one.
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63	!! Series 2
64	* {{Animesque}}: The Space Hero in Series 2 seems to have taken inspiration from anime.
65	* ClassicalMovieVampire: A female example with a rather healthy complexion.
66	* {{Expy}}: The Alien Villain is one of [[Franchise/StarWars Darth Vader]].
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70	!!Series 3
71	* BritishRoyalGuards: One of the characters, though per Playmobil's style, he's much more smiley than the real thing.
72	* HatDamage: Either due to weather or fighting, the Scarecrow has a rather tattered and torn hat and sleeves.
73	* OurDwarvesAreAllTheSame: But different for Playmobil, as he introduces new shorter adult legs.
74	* SouthernBelle: Dressed in pink and carrying a parasol.
75	* Art/StatueOfLiberty: As we know her today, green and majestic.
76	* WarriorMonk: A Shaolin monk.
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79	!!Series 4
80	* {{Expy}}: One of this series' girls seems suspiciously similar to Literature/PippiLongstocking.
81	* MadScientist: Complete with lab coat, flasks, crazy eyes, and spiky hair.
82	* ProfessorGuineaPig: The Mad Scientist's multicolored, unfocused eyes seem to imply this.
83	* RequisiteRoyalRegalia: The King.
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86	!!Series 5
87	* InSpaceEveryoneCanSeeYourFace: The Astronaut's bubble visor is completely transparent.
88	* TronLines: The robot fighter has a neon skeleton pattern on his body.
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90	!!Series 6
91	* DualWielding: The Fairy Queen carries a wand and a magical staff.
92	* TheFifties: A woman in a dress reminiscent of the time period appears.
93	* GreenAndMean: The Evil Sorceress.
94	* PurpleIsPowerful: Again, the Evil Sorceress.
95	* SurferDude: ''Santa'' turns out to be one when on vacation.
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98	!!Series 7
99	* Myth/ClassicalMythology: Neptune/Poseidon is one of the characters in the boys' series.
100	* HollywoodNuns: Traditional outfit, and another Catholic religious entry in Playmobil's fare.
101	* TheMafia: An gangster in Series 7 appears to be a member. Supported by his face being shared with the Italian pizza chef in Series 1.
102	* RequisiteRoyalRegalia: The Golden King and Queen.
103	* SnakeCharmer: Of the circus variety. She has a large boa to hold.
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106	!!Series 8
107	* AmazonBrigade: A female warrior appears in Series 8, although it's difficult to tell if she's a ''gladiatrix'' or an Amazon.
108	* AnIcePerson: The Wizard could be this, due to his staff's crystal and his blue-and-white colorscheme.
109	* BlatantBurglar: Unfortunately for him, a policeman is in the same series.
110	* GorgeousPeriodDress: The Georgian-era English lady, with a big dress, wig, and parasol.
111	* SpidersAreScary: The Witch wears a spiderweb-patterned dress and shawl.
112	* SultryBellyDancer: Complete with hoop earrings, cropped top, and bejeweled belly button!
113	* WickedWitch: A darker version than the Series 1 witch, with a tidier outfit.
114	* WizardClassic: The Blue Wizard, though his robes are lighter than most wizards'.
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117	!!Series 9
118	* BedsheetGhost: A black (or shadowy) version is re-released in this series. Underneath is an evil skeletal being.
119	* CelestialBody: The Queen of the Night's dress appears to be made of stars.
120	* {{Kaiserreich}}: A German policeman in a pickelhaube appears in Series 9.
121	* OurDwarvesAreAllTheSame: A king appears in this series.
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124	!!Series 10
125	* AllAsiansWearConicalStrawHats: The Rice Farmer.
126	* {{Disneyfication}}: Ironically, the Queen of Hearts, who is even more toned-down than the Disney version. This one seems to be sweet and friendly, with [[HairOfGoldHeartOfGold hair]] to match.
127	* EskimoLand: An Inuit woman appears in the girls' series.
128	* {{Fembot}}: In Series 10, as a counterpart to the Series 3 robot. She has pink details where he had blue, a mirror, and makeup.
129	* FrozenFashionSense: Averted by this series' female vampire, who wears a modern ensemble, with a short skirt and bat hair clip. Her outfit still retains a classical Gothic feel, though.
130	* LighterAndSofter: As mentioned above, this Queen of Hearts seems more like a Valentine's Day mascot than a tyrannical ruler.
131	* NonMammalMammaries: Averted by the Robot Girl, who uses the torso normally reserved for men.
132	* OurElvesAreDifferent: An elven soldier is one of the group. There's a more fairy-like elf warrior in the girls' series.
133	%%* PlayingWithFire: The Fire Wizard.
134	* RedEyesTakeWarning: The vampiress has classic-style eyes with red pupils, in contrast to the previous one, who used fangs instead.
135	* SicklyGreenGlow: The Ghost Giant glows in the dark.
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138	[[folder: Series 11-14]]
139	!!Series 11
140	* GenieInABottle: A female example, ushering in a new poofy-pants leg mold.
141	* TheJeeves: The Ghost Butler...if you're into skull souffle.
142	* OurGnomesAreWeirder: A literal garden-variety gnome, represented here by a child-size figure.
143	* OurZombiesAreDifferent: Bandaged and scarred and green, with a fancy coat. Playmobil lists him as at least part mummy.
144	%%* PlantPerson: The Sunflower Woman.
145	* SteamPunk: The boys' set features a steampunk man in all manner of pseudo-Victorian fashion and gear.
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147	!!Series 12
148	* HistoricalInJoke: The Statue of Liberty gets a golden rerelease here, representing the original color of the copper statue before oxidizing into its familiar green.
149	* PaletteSwap: The Wizard, Medieval Maiden, and Statue of Liberty figures use mostly-identical designs to older figures, but different colors.
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152	!!Series 13
153	* AristocratsAreEvil: One of the figures is a sinister grand lady with poison or potion flasks.
154	* {{Expy}}: The fancy, big-gowned woman of the series seems awfully similar to [[WesternAnimation/BeautyAndTheBeast Belle]].
155	* {{Retraux}}: One character is an alternative/hipster girl dressed in a 1950s-inspired outfit.
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158	!!Series 14
159	* HunterOfMonsters: One of the characters, a clear Van Helsing stand-in.
160	* MaskedLuchador: One of the boys.
161	* OurVampiresAreDifferent: One figure is a bat-themed vampire sorceress, dressed in a fancy outfit and a bat-shaped cowl.
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