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General => Collector's Corner => Topic started by: Erik on June 17, 2016, 10:23:43

Title: Vintage "Eskimo"-sets!
Post by: Erik on June 17, 2016, 10:23:43
I have a real fondness for the classic "Eskimo"-sets from the 80's, and I think I have finally obtained enough material to construct a little settlement.
I love these sets because they are so simple, yet extremely effective.  :love:
Title: Re: Vintage "Eskimo"-sets!
Post by: tahra on June 17, 2016, 10:27:40
:love:

I have a very soft spot for them as well :)
Title: Re: Vintage "Eskimo"-sets!
Post by: Tiermann on June 17, 2016, 21:12:21
That looks great! I love these sets too. I have the kayak and a dogsled but only the figures that came with them (and the new Eskimo lady from the Figures). Would love to have the igloo. They really need to re-release these as add-ons some time.
Title: Re: Vintage "Eskimo"-sets!
Post by: Robbie on June 18, 2016, 00:16:59
Quote from: Tiermann on June 17, 2016, 21:12:21
That looks great! I love these sets too. I have the kayak and a dogsled but only the figures that came with them (and the new Eskimo lady from the Figures). Would love to have the igloo. They really need to re-release these as add-ons some time.

I agree! The igloo would sell extremely well! The figures are fairly easy to find on eBay but most used igloos have yellowed from age.
Title: Re: Vintage "Eskimo"-sets!
Post by: Erik on June 18, 2016, 07:13:41
Quote from: Robbie on June 18, 2016, 00:16:59
I agree! The igloo would sell extremely well! The figures are fairly easy to find on eBay but most used igloos have yellowed from age.

Sadly most of the figures sold are incomplete, or very pricey.......
Title: Re: Vintage "Eskimo"-sets!
Post by: Macruran on June 19, 2016, 01:32:21
These sets do look great, as you say very simple but strong, clear designs. And an educational cultural theme.

The reappearance of an Eskimo lady (Inuette?) in the recent Fi?ures bodes well for a rerelease.
Title: Re: Vintage "Eskimo"-sets!
Post by: Birdie on June 20, 2016, 16:35:35
Pretty! All those igloos and clickies call for a diorama  :love:
Title: Re: Vintage "Eskimo"-sets!
Post by: Knight Train on June 21, 2016, 21:31:37
And the white rocks really add to the theme!
Title: Re: Vintage "Eskimo"-sets!
Post by: leefert on June 27, 2016, 00:56:28
Quote from: Robbie on June 18, 2016, 00:16:59
I agree! The igloo would sell extremely well! The figures are fairly easy to find on eBay but most used igloos have yellowed from age.

That's the case with mine :(  I'm thinking of painting it to get it back to white. 

I've got a couple little pieces missing from my dog sled but to this day that is still one of my favorites.
Title: Re: Vintage "Eskimo"-sets!
Post by: playmofire on June 27, 2016, 05:19:13
Like so much early Playmobil.  Increasingly, Playmobil seems to be losing that simple effectiveness.

Look forward to seeing your project develop.
Title: Re: Vintage "Eskimo"-sets!
Post by: kaethe on July 10, 2016, 02:00:05
My Eskimo sets have a place of honor, as well, and my favorite figure is the Eskimo baby.  I am missing a couple of gloves, but I have everything else.  Looking forward to your diorama.
Kaethe