The first awesome thing about
the German website that hosts photos of Playmobil figures acting out Biblical scenes -- okay, well,
that's the first awesome thing.
The second awesome thing is that it's called the Klicky-Bibel. Can you think of a catchier Bible name than Klicky-Bibel? Don't you want to say it in a German accent with me right now? Der Klicky-Bibel! Das Klicky-Bibel! Die Klicky-Bibel!
The Klicky-Bibel is essentially the Playmobil knock-off of the Lego-based
Brick Testament. But there are a couple of key differences. For one, the Playmobil site was
created by an actual pastor as an evangelizing tool, whereas
the creator of the Brick Testament is
an atheist.
Perhaps this explains some of the artistic liberties in the Klicky-Bibel; like the presence of Satan at the crucifixion (above). Or the fact that Satan is an eyeliner-wearing albino snake-handler.
Overall, I'm partial to the Brick Testament, which is a more impressive technical achievement, wears its sense of humor on its sleeve and, perhaps surprisingly, is more Biblically accurate. But the Playmobil site is clearly a labor of love, so it's sad to see the Playmobil company
laying the smack down on its use of their product. Come on, Playmobil execs -- what good are toys if you can't use them to act out
the Temptation of Christ? Furthermore, I'm pretty sure you started this trend yourself. Or have you forgotten that
Playmobile Nativity Set?
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