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General => Collector's Corner => Topic started by: playmoed on November 20, 2007, 13:45:00
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Hi,
I thought I started this thread just out of curiosity. I wanted to know from you all if you are still looking for that special set, that special treasure that is still missing in your collection.
I am always on the lookout for those special Spanish exclusive sets (starting with 39**), the old blister sets from the seventies, the exclusive klicky sets from the seventies and early eighties and the odd exclusives like the 'Mothercare Playpeople' set (thank you Sir Gareth for posting this in this forum, otherwise I would have never known about it), other rare Playpeople sets and a French exclusive knights set, which is very rare to find (it's probably one of the few French exclusives ever).
Greetings,
Eddy
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i share your interest in the spanish sets - the 9979 and the 9989 pirates. :)
but the one i am really looking for is the 3550 set, mib.
i have a complete one, made with the addition of several used ebay sets but i would really like to get my hands on a new one - just to be able to open the box and mount it from the begining, decide what stickers to use (there are a few options), cut the strings in the perfect lenght, etc.,
it would enable me also, to be totally sure that i would not be missing some pieces - one of the reasons of my mib compulsion. 8}
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Hi,
I have the 3550 misb, bought it from an Italian on ebay. It's a great set, but I will leave it in its plastic, I'm a genuine misb collector. With regard to the Spanish sets I was more referring to the 3913 (7 klicky knights set) and the 3920 till 3931 (7 klicky Arabs/Bedouins) set. They are very rare to find. I only have one misb and that's the 3927 (7 klicky cowboys). I also have the 3912 which is not listed in the Collector yet, it's the set with the skiers but also the little sleigh with the children is included in this set.
Greetings,
Eddy
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I'm (not so) desperately searching for the medieval hunting party.
It's reasonably available, so this probably isn't too exciting for you to read about.
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I'm not desperately searching for anything at the moment, although I would be very happy to find a Pegasus bi-plane for a reasonable price. :)
For many years, the Victorian Schooner #3055 (http://www.collectobil.com/catalogue/items/3055.htm) was my Playmobil 'holy grail,' but I managed to buy an almost complete loose set in great condition from another PlaymoFriend not very long ago. :D
I have since obtained almost all of the missing pieces through PF and eBay. Being a completist ::), I'd also love to get an original box for this set one day too.
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well eddy, the 3550 misb is actually a very awful set, with no interest whatsoever. it has a big and hevy box, a nuisance in your shelf.
as a special favour, i am willing to releive you of that burden.
if you really think about it, you will no doubt find that the wisest thing for you to do would be to sell me your set. :P
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I'm still looking for a few sets for my collection MISB, but of course I won't keep them sealed except for my Playpeople collection. Some of the sets I want do turn up on ebay a few times during the year but I can't always afford them at the time or I'm not willing to pay such high prices for them.
I keep a list of the sets that I want to complete my main collection which is Playmobil available to the UK from 1981 in the following themes: Knights, Pirates, Indians and Western. I also collect a few other things like DS figures in my main themes and UK Catalogues.
My want List is,
For the Knights: 3445 Tower, 3446 Small castle, 3450 Large castle and the Dove girl Special 4526.
For the Pirates: 3544 Royal Guards, 3546 Sailors and a VI 3750.
For the Western: 3582 U.S. Soldiers, V1 or 2 3245 coach, 4121 cattle wagon and 3365 western family.
I also have a lot of exclusive sets and there are still a few more that I would like to add but I don't do regular searches for them.
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i share your interest in the spanish sets - the 9979 and the 9989 pirates. :)
but the one i am really looking for is the 3550 set, mib.
i have a complete one, made with the addition of several used ebay sets but i would really like to get my hands on a new one - just to be able to open the box and mount it from the begining, decide what stickers to use (there are a few options), cut the strings in the perfect lenght, etc.,
it would enable me also, to be totally sure that i would not be missing some pieces - one of the reasons of my mib compulsion. 8}
I have this old devil, but my front sail tore off. The ship itself is designed fantastic. I think I'm going to re-fit it for my renaissance guys. The original set should have come with more cargo, though, like that recent with chickens and food. But, the good: the anchor is lead or iron. Does PM make them that way anymore? Something to watch out for if you order from ebay: the bell that attaches to the lower masts rusts easily. Mine is rusted solid and no longer rings. You are right about the sticker selection. It also came with two sets of flags. You could deck it either as a pirate or British naval ship. Or swap the flags out to sail in disguise.
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I am looking for an odd one that i have not seen on ebay or anywhere for that matter . It is not very exciting because it is just building parts . I want to construct a mining operation and these parts in the set would be perfect . The catch is i want about 10 of them . My other option is using System X and it would just loose its glamor and vintage style. Oh ya the set is 7400 x 10
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There are a few sets I am still looking for; mostly for my victorian collection.
These include the Pet-stand for the market, a organ grinder, a publicity stand, a few more streetlights and a victorian fence would be great ... and all for a (for me) affordable price ... :-[
sigh ... keep on dreaming, Bogro ;)
Bogro
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Hmm... a very interesting topic...
..to be honest, most of the time I am actively trying to look for nothing! :hmm:
These last weeks, I am still lost in all the nice new releases from Playmobil.
So, in a way, I am not searching any sets, the sets are finding me... :yup: 8}
best,
socrates
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I am looking for an odd one that i have not seen on ebay or anywhere for that matter . It is not very exciting because it is just building parts . I want to construct a mining operation and these parts in the set would be perfect . The catch is i want about 10 of them . My other option is using System X and it would just loose its glamor and vintage style. Oh ya the set is 7400 x 10
This has been a wonderful extension... It was always available via DS since I can remember...
...and I was desperately eager to get it.
...but the price was amazingly high. :'(
If you seriously want to collect these pieces you have to look out for the newer sets that include most of the vintage pieces... There was a T'R'US-exclusive safari set (5759?) including some of the pieces...
And I have been typically going for the old freight terminal (4305) which has tons of these parts... :)
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Socrates the parts are avalable from Parts but they are expensive
30 08 2360 long section $1.20
30 08 8240 X conector $.51
30 08 2340 short section $.72
30 03 9750 end brace $.41
30 02 9160 railing $.51
30 02 9170 rail corner $.41
the 2x2 floor i think is $2.51
no ramps and the stairs i do not remember
If you add up the parts in the 7400 set in parts it is over $50 with out the cool 4 ramps :hissyfit:
there were a couple on ebay in the last monthe over $60 + shipping :'(
When that safari set at target was out i knew i shoud have gotten 10 :doh:. snooze you loose :zz:
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Socrates the parts are avalable from Parts but they are expensive
30 08 2360 long section $1.20
30 08 8240 X conector $.51
30 08 2340 short section $.72
30 03 9750 end brace $.41
30 02 9160 railing $.51
30 02 9170 rail corner $.41
the 2x2 floor i think is $2.51
no ramps and the stairs i do not remember
If you add up the parts in the 7400 set in parts it is over $50 with out the cool 4 ramps :hissyfit:
there were a couple on ebay in the last monthe over $60 + shipping :'(
When that safari set at target was out i knew i shoud have gotten 10 :doh:. snooze you loose :zz:
Lol that is wot I did :-[ :-[ :-[
where are you located , europe or elsewhere ? I fear oversea cos you talking dollars
maybe still know somone who has some of those sets
need to check
and to answer on the topic
still still still the water tower
(http://www.macgayverplaymobil.be/0000plans/untitled.jpg)
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I am desperately fiending after #4305, the freight depot. I recently saw one sell on Ebay for $150 MIB which I would have paid gladly. I just wasn't around when the auction ended.
Before Christmas I did purchase the water tower set, #3766. It was MIB and now it's mint on my layout. It really is a great set. I hope you find one soon MacGayver :-)
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Lol that is wot I did :-[ :-[ :-[
where are you located , europe or elsewhere ? I fear oversea cos you talking dollars
maybe still know somone who has some of those sets
need to check
I am in California
One set i was wanteing but turned off by the price, was the 3551 fishing trawler. I was able to get them used and now i need to cast the missing parts .
I also finaly got my 3627 Merry mens feast a few months ago but i have not opened it yet . It just sits there calling my name at night . All those poor klickies want to be freed . :help:
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I drool over the Colorado Springs Train Station every time one appears on ebay US. I long to have it but can't afford what it goes for! I do have some parts for it. But not enough.
On another note I just recently got now one but TWO of the schooner ships!!! They were listed wrong by the same seller. I got unbelievably low prices on them! In case anyone is searching for them there are currently 2 more schooners on ebay US that are listed wrong and very cheap, from 2 different sellers! Good luck finding them. I can't buy them I have to save for all the other things I want.
Anne
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I drool over the Colorado Springs Train Station every time one appears on ebay US. I long to have it but can't afford what it goes for! I do have some parts for it. But not enough.
On another note I just recently got now one but TWO of the schooner ships!!! They were listed wrong by the same seller. I got unbelievably low prices on them! In case anyone is searching for them there are currently 2 more schooners on ebay US that are listed wrong and very cheap, from 2 different sellers! Good luck finding them. I can't buy them I have to save for all the other things I want.
Anne
wich parts you missing from colorado ?
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wich parts you missing from colorado ?
quite a bit, but the significant pieces are the long stairs, and the wall that has a groove in it to hold the adjoining roof piece. well, I just looked at the playmodb site and I am missing a lot more than that! but I do I have some of the parts :)
Anne
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I finally found my most sought after piece, it is the teeny-weeny little yellow stick for the children's 'toy hoop' (from the Victorian fence set.) I cannot believe how thrilled I was when it arrived! I really would like the little white summer house with the red roof and a blue church, I was lucky enough to get 2 trawlers and 2 schooners, very pleased with my PM finds at this stage, good luck to all with your wish lists. SQ