What age for Playmobil? Suitable for a 2.5yr old? ...

[Plonker]

...or am I better getting her something like this

Dd3 is 2.5 and really enjoys playing with little dollys/animals (has a 6yr old sister with puppy in my pocket and polly pocket's galore!). I really fancy getting her some playmobil - maybe this or this but they tend to be advertised as suitable for ages 4+, well the helicopter says 3+ on the TRU website and 4+ on the box ...

Now, I tend to take these age guidelines with a pinch of salt, but as dd hasn't played with any I don't know whether they're going to be suitable or not, and they're expensive so I really don't want to buy them if they're not.

So, in your experience, is Playmobil suitable for a 2.5yr old, or am I better going for the Bluebell Boot and try Playmobil next year?

[duckyfuzz]

I'd wait a bit, it is very fiddly!

[Plonker]

Aww I guess I'll she'll have to wait ...

[Plonker]

thanks

[Themasterandmargaritas]

Forget the playmobil, my 2.5 yr old trashes plays with his brother's. It is full, full, full of tiny little bits. Wait til they are at least 4.

[christiana]

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[pugsandseals]

IF she can be trusted not to put the little bits in her mouth (which I presume she is if she plays with polly pocket) I would try one of the carry along playmobil cases (house etc.). Being a take along case I don't think they have quite so many little bits & if a few go 'missing' into your top drawer until she is trusted with them then she'll just get an extra surprise later!
I love Playmobil! Nothing ever breaks and DD is still adding to her collection at age 7!

[Lapsedrunner]

The Playmobil 1-2-3 range is great for her age, DS loved it and played with it for several years.