Playmobil has been a household name since the 1970s, when German cabinetmaker, Hans Beck, launched his mini figures for kids. ... The cheaper sets generally include a cardboard diorama, ...

A Playmobil diorama displaying the Battle of Zama, fought in 202 BC, consisting of more than 26,000 figures, is seen at the sports hall of Heyrieux, southeastern France, ...

Playmobil exhibition displaying the Battle of Zama, fought in 202 BC, consisting of more than 26,000 figures seen at the sports hall of Heyrieux during a world record attempt (REX/Shutterstock) ...

In some cases, like the 3.75-inch Star Wars Vintage collection, diorama bits get sold separately. Playmobil, however, specializes in mini-playsets.

You could begin preparations for Christmas (sorry to remind you) with Playmobil's Nativity Scene. This set comes complete with a three-dimensional diorama backdrop and, apart from the usual players, ...

The diorama consists of more than 26,000 figures during a world record attempt (Image: REX/Shutterstock) Article continues below The Battle of Zama set 40,000 Carthaginians against 35,100 Romans ...