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General => What is this??? => Topic started by: JLMatterer on August 14, 2015, 23:27:58

Title: What set is this?
Post by: JLMatterer on August 14, 2015, 23:27:58: Got these today in a trade with leefert. They're wonderful! Could anyone help me find the set #? TX!

Jim

(http://i.imgur.com/55Ny6Zu.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/jKzPuNf.jpg)
Title: Re: What set is this?
Post by: JLMatterer on August 14, 2015, 23:41:27: Would also like to find out who this guy is, too. :)

(http://i.imgur.com/KKNbyRH.jpg)
Title: Re: What set is this?
Post by: Robbie on August 15, 2015, 00:12:28: 1. Special 4629
2. Warrior 3732
4. Indian Father 3396
5. Warrior 3732
Title: Re: What set is this?
Post by: leefert on August 15, 2015, 00:15:06: Sent you some of the set numbers.
Title: Re: What set is this?
Post by: JLMatterer on August 15, 2015, 00:53:17: TX, Lee. All the pieces are fantastic; I'm really happy.

Jim
Title: Re: What set is this?
Post by: Macruran on August 15, 2015, 01:22:25: Just in case you didn't get this one, the gentleman in the black turban is the jihadi from 4246.
Title: Re: What set is this?
Post by: JLMatterer on August 15, 2015, 01:37:10: Quote from: Macruran on August 15, 2015, 01:22:25
Just in case you didn't get this one, the gentleman in the black turban is the jihadi from 4246.

TX; I've put it on my Amazon wishlist. I want the entire set now.;)
Title: Re: What set is this?
Post by: Macruran on August 15, 2015, 01:51:09: That is indeed one sweet set. A perfect little desert house. If you get it you'll want 7386 too, so someone will be paying rent.
Title: Re: What set is this?
Post by: JLMatterer on August 15, 2015, 01:59:44: Quote from: Macruran on August 15, 2015, 01:51:09
That is indeed one sweet set. A perfect little desert house. If you get it you'll want 7386 too, so someone will be paying rent.

That set is nice, but sadly, I don't see it for sale anywhere. I don't know much yet about finding items that are not on Amazon or the Playmobil site! 8} I'd also like to find out more about DS one of these days! :klickygrin:

I only have the 5 Egyptian soldiers & 1 Roman Fi?ure, & would like to get MUCH more from both themes. They're hard for me to find.
Title: Re: What set is this?
Post by: Macruran on August 15, 2015, 02:15:18: As far as I know you need a European friend to help you with DS. I'm sure there are some willing souls on this very site.

As for non current sets, there are several ways:

a) Craigslist. Chancy. There used to be a program called Craigspal that let you save searches and other helpful stuff. Not sure if there's a good alternative.

b) Google deeply with your set number; there are a number of independent toy stores that have sets from years ago, sometimes at discount. I scored my Roman galley from a Canadian store!

c) Ebay. The devil, but a) and b) are just too unreliable. Put in a bunch of saved searches and sit back to watch the hits roll in.

The sad thing is that Roman and Egyptian are still hotly desired themes and some of the key sets are really rare and expensive. Expect to pay $90 for a 4273 for example.

Or wait till I go flat broke and have to sell my collection! :lol:
Title: Re: What set is this?
Post by: JLMatterer on August 15, 2015, 02:39:19: Quote from: Macruran on August 15, 2015, 02:15:18
The sad thing is that Roman and Egyptian are still hotly desired themes and some of the key sets are really rare and expensive. Expect to pay $90 for a 4273 for example.

Or wait till I go flat broke and have to sell my collection! :lol:

Please put me first on your list when that day comes. ;) I see what you mean by expensive:

http://saleando.net/Playmobil%20Egyptian (http://saleando.net/Playmobil%20Egyptian)

I should perhaps buy what is still available from Playmobil & Amazon first, before it's too late. :crossed:
Title: Re: What set is this?
Post by: Tiermann on August 15, 2015, 15:36:04: A couple of other reliable US online retailers are http://Happyhentoys.com (http://Happyhentoys.com) and http://Americasbesttrain.com (http://Americasbesttrain.com)

The 4246 Egyptian house was on the Playmobil US sale sheet I posted about in the Trade/Sales area. You should try calling them up and seeing if it's still available. It was under $17 I think. I thought about getting a couple but wanted a couple of the Medievel Bakery set more.
Title: Re: What set is this?
Post by: JLMatterer on August 15, 2015, 15:47:30: Quote from: Tiermann on August 15, 2015, 15:36:04

The 4246 Egyptian house was on the Playmobil US sale sheet I posted about in the Trade/Sales area. You should try calling them up and seeing if it's still available. It was under $17 I think. I thought about getting a couple but wanted a couple of the Medievel Bakery set more.

TX, Tim. I was curious about that sale, as I couldn't find any info on it when I went to the site. There's a lot of stuff I would order if I knew how! I've used Happy Hen before, and will check out America's Best Train. I really need to get medieval buildings, as the bakery just isn't enough for me to do the kind of display I'd like (I'm a medieval historian). Any tips on such things, including DS, would be much appreciated. :)

Jim
Title: Re: What set is this?
Post by: Tiermann on August 15, 2015, 16:01:56: That sale is by phone order only. On a weekday you call them up at 1-800-Playmobil and choose option 2 to place a direct phone order. Tell them the set number you want and they will give you the current price and if it's still in stock.
Title: Re: What set is this?
Post by: JLMatterer on August 15, 2015, 16:11:06: Quote from: Tiermann on August 15, 2015, 16:01:56
That sale is by phone order only. On a weekday you call them up at 1-800-Playmobil and choose option 2 to place a direct phone order. Tell them the set number you want and they will give you the current price and if it's still in stock.

That's great info - TX much! My bank account hates you, but I'm quite happy.