I just wanted to echo some of the earlier comments and say that such a detailed photo and text review helps me with deciding to buy, so thank you very much Tim.
I particularly like the gargoyle (and without playmofriends might never have known that the gargoyle is available in other sets/colours), the candelabra, and the Steck compatible parts (I like the Steck wall parts even though they are a different colour). All in all a great 'parts pack' and currently 25% off on the Playmobil UK website.
Best wishes,
Neil