Marx Battleground Playset Full REVIEW

Here is my full review of the Mego/Marx Battleground playset from 1980. This was one of the final iterations of the famed Battleground set, and I'm excited to show it to you all!
I hope you enjoy!
Here's my review of the Marx Battleground Germans:
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and the American GIs:
• Vintage 1963 Marx Seri...
• Marx Battleground US s...
• Original Marx Battlegr...

[@armiesofplasticstudios143]

In this video I mentioned a few parts of the Battleground set that have been recast by BMC toys. I'm providing product links where you can buy these from Amazon below: As I am now an Amazon Associate, I can earn from purchases using the provided links. If you'd like to support the channel, feel free to check these cool products out! BMC Classic Marx Axis Ambush Playset (Marx Bunkers, Buildings, and Barbed Wire): Marx Battleground Bunkers Buildings and Barbed Wire BMC Recast BMC Classic Marx Military Howitzers - Gray 3pc (Marx US Artillery Cannon) Marx Battleground US Artillery Cannons BMC Classic WW2 German 88mm Artillery - 2pc Gray (Marx German 88mm Cannon) Marx Battleground German 88mm Cannon BMC Classic Marx Landing Craft - 4pc Green (Marx US Landing Craft) Marx Battleground US Landing Craft

[@johnrusselljr89]

Oh this takes me right back.... I had this set!

[@jerryrose4802]

I had this very set when I was a kid. I loved it. Wish I still had it.

[@artboy57]

I had an almost identical set from about '63 or '64, the castings were a bit crisper at the time (if I'm remembering correctly) , and the American stuff was a darker, flatter green. It did not have the 88. Most likely Xmas from either Sears or Penneys. Many hours spent assaulting the German lines! Thanks for sharing.

[@danom3572]

I had the Japanese WWII set, just regular flags no meatball and yellow cast Japs. My Americans were dark green..no flash at all...later stuff, when you'd get guys with a leg or arm missing the Black Cats would come out with a bit of twine to get things rolling....or blowing!

[@beausie-woesieherewegoesie2548]

Christmastime, 2023, and time to bring back those precious plastic memories. Your newest subscriber-for-life thanks you for your channel!

[@danom3572]

Good job kid! You did your homework, the close ups are great, nice play commentary. Really good, I'm glad some younger folk are able to appreciate this!

[@JaCobraStudios]

Good to see you back! Nice video! Keep making vids!

[@yikes5790]

The last company to sell battleground play set was PAC Phoenix toys Mego had a beautiful art box which replaced this picture box shown here and PAC just put their logo on the box. Some of the contents changed in their battleground play set.

[@febreze1836]

YOOOOOOOOO YOURE BACKKKKK!!!!!!!! Anyways I enjoyed this very detailed review of this battleground play set. Well done my guy👌

[@masudashizue777]

I wish they made the jeep, the half-track, and the tank bigger.

[@TP-ie3hj]

They did. The Half track in the training sets is of a larger scale , the tank is #41 here, but they made a larger version its numbered #51 and has a .50 cal atop it. The Jeep also was of a larger scale in other sets like the training base, daktari etc. I think the big concern was fitting it all inside the smaller boxes.

[@TheRogerblack]

Outstanding vídeo!

[@masudashizue777]

I used to admire this set in the 1962 Montgomery Ward Christmas catalog.

[@ewmhop]

YOU CAN USES A HEAVY DUTY PLASTIC STRAW FOR A REPLACEMENT BARREL ON THE 88 GUN.THE 105 LOOKS LIKE IT CAME FROM THE SEAR MARX KIT FROM 72 -74..I HAVE ONE AND IT CAME WITH SHELLS TO SHOOT..THIS VIDEO IS BRING ME BACK TO THE DAYS TOYS WERE FUN AND NO P C POLICE TO STOP YOU.

[@armiesofplasticstudios143]

Thanks for the tip! I'm glad you enjoy!

[@ewmhop]

@@armiesofplasticstudios143 YOU ARE WECOME,HAVE FUN AND STAY YOUNG. GOD BLESS

[@trippsallee]

The Marx Battleground stuff is, in my opinion, the best WWII army men stuff out there. Just a genuinely great toy that has equal collectibility and display value. I’m a younger collector, too, and even though this stuff was well before our time, it’s just too good. This and the TimMee stuff are the best of the best. I’ve currently got a MASSIVE collection of Marx Battleground stuff, vintage originals and recasts, and they’re just a joy to amass, though brutal on the wallet lol. Oh, and btw, the tank is actually based closely on the M26 Pershing, a late-war American tank that saw more use in Korea.

[@jgarrison1309]

I had this set... terrific toy, if you had a lot more soldiers to go with it (sold separately of course)

[@fabinhominiaturas2.012]

Excelente muito bom 👍

[@NoahSandoval-t1h]

Was this the very first edition Marx ww2 battleground ever released??

[@mbkallday11]

Your back finally begged

[@ewmhop]

GOOD REVIEW ON THE PLAYSET,BESIDES THE RECOIL RIFLE,YOU MISSING A LARGER 30CAL.WATER COOL MG. THE LOOSE WEAPONS WERE COPIES OF MPC TOY CO..THE TANK IS BASE ON THE M41 WALKER BULLDOG..BEEN COLLECTING FOR OVER 50YRS.MY BROTHERS AND I HAD A LARGE COLLECTION AS KIDS IN THE LATE 50S AND EARLY 60S.YOU WOULD BE SURPRISED WHAT A DOLLAR COULD BUY BACK THEN. TAKE CARE

[@Generalofplasticarmymen]

That stuff expensive no cap

[@ShawneeRiley-j6f]

it was 8 months

[@الأسمرابوكمال]

Where did you get this full playset ??

[@armiesofplasticstudios143]

I was lucky enough to find a near complete playset on Facebook Marketplace. Other vintage Battleground Playsets can be found on Ebay, but can definitely be expensive. If you want some of the recast Marx pieces from BMC Toys, check out the links that I've provided in my pinned comment.

[@IMCproductions]

I think it's a good time to show my Louis Marx army men collection, nice video as always!!! 🪖🪖🪖