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Work Hard, Playmobil Hard: Hop on the Plastic VW Bus Bandwagon

The days of clean first-generation (or T1) Volkswagen Buses trading hands for a couple of thousand dollars are long behind us. Sure, not every Bus commands the six-figure sum of an especially well-kept 21-window van , but even lowlier Buses of the era in halfway decent shape tend to sell for five figures. Whats the VW Bus fan with a crisp Grant in their pocket to do? Playmobil just might have the answer with its Volkswagen T1 Camping Bus . Yes, its a toy that casts a shadow much smaller than that of an actual VW Bus, but at $49.99, this plastic German van also costs a fraction of the price of the real thing. You need not be a child to enjoy this toy, either, as Playmobil markets it for individuals as young as 5 and as old as 99 years old. Sorry, folks whove crossed the century markguess this van just isnt for you. Those within Playmobil's assigned age range, however, can enjoy the intricate exterior and interior details of this T1 Camping Bus. This includes its split-windshield, roof-mounted luggage rack, and two-tonered and whiteexterior finish. Inside, Playmobil fits this van with a bench seat that converts into a bed, a folding table, a sink, and a refrigerator. --> Of course, you wont actually be able to utilize the little VW's camping accouterments, but you can live vicariously through the two figurines Playmobil includes with its T1 Camping Bus. Alternatively, you can place the little van on your desk and dresser drawer and stare at it until you will your very own full-size VW Bus into existence. ( The Secret s still a thing , right?) Look, its your toy and you can do with it what you want: Play with it like youre a free-spirited kid again, add it to your collection of VW Bus-related items, or simply appreciate its surprising intricacy. Playmobils T1 Camping Bus may not fulfill your desire to one-day own the real thing, but itll certainly help you temporarily fill a small portion of that VW van-sized hole in your heartand at a comparatively small cost, too. Just like the toymaker's cheap Porsches . The post Work Hard, Playmobil Hard: Hop on the Plastic VW Bus Bandwagon appeared first on MotorTrend .

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