This is my first December 2nd in six years in which I have not touched a Lego brick. Not gonna lie, it feels weird. But change can be good.

I did some investigative journalism (Wikipedia) and learned a few cool things about Playmobil:

1. It was invented in the early 1970s by Hans Beck of Germany. I imagine Hans had an old workshop deep in the woods where rays of sunshine cut through the colorful leaves, draping the entire area in a rainbow of golden autumn colors, as a small creek babbled nearby and the curious deer and chipmunks would peek their heads into the window to see what the old toy maker was creating. Or maybe he sat in a beige cubicle inside a cooperate office. It’s magical either way.

2. The figure is called a “Klicky.” In Spain, the male characters are called “Clicks” and the female characters are called “Clacks.” And in England, instead of Playmobil, the toys were originally called Playpeople…but England is terrible at naming things since they call ladybugs, “ladybirds.” WHAT THE HELL, ENGLAND! It’s not a bird, it’s a bug! Do you also call spiders “Wall Fish” and penguins “Polar Humans”?

3. The first Playmobil people were based on Native Americans, Construction Workers and Knights.

4. They come to life at night and steal the tongues of lying children.

What lurks behind today’s door?

Yesterday I got a boat. Today I got…

A Pirate!

His name is Jonas Cannoncube, it has been decided.

At first I thought he came with two hats, but the tri-corner hat fits atop of his red bandanna. It’s amazing. The tiny dangling skull thing is a lovely bit of flair that attaches to his hat and screams to the world, “Uh-huh!”

And his sword is as wonderful as any non-laser sword can be.

I didn’t notice at first, but that is indeed a peg-leg. How did he lose his leg? Sinister ladybugs.

I like the size of these figures. They tower over Lego figures. But don’t worry — Cannoncube isn’t attacking Robot Snowman. He’s knighting him.

Hi Jonas Cannoncube! I was scared to venture into the Skull Cave alone, but now with the brave (and somewhat wicked) Cannoncube to guide us, we can finally see what’s inside! (Tomorrow?)

Day 2 Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (Points added for his peg-leg, bravery and jewelry.)

See you tomorrow!

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